The Premier League - the flagship competition of the association — reaches matchday 23 with a fixture between Derry City FC and Waterford United at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium on at . Derry City FC (6.) enter this game having won 5 from 12 home games recently and won 2 - 0 against Drogheda United F.C. last time out. Waterford United (10.) claimed all three points against Dundalk FC (2 - 3). Their attacking record this season stands at goals — an average of per game. In the last 6 months, they have scored 14 and conceded 30 in away games. Our AI-powered probability-based forecast currently points to Derry City FC to win in front of their home crowd in the top flight at 42%.
Premier League Matchday 23: Top Betting Tips and Current Odds Overview
Three-Way BetDerry City FC42%9/20·RollinoT&C's apply | +18
Total Goals Over/Under 2.5Over 2.5 Goals53%2/3·RollinoT&C's apply | +18
★ Expert TipExpert TipUnder 2.5 Goals47%23/19·CosmobetT&C's apply | +18
Latest expert prediction with statistical analysis
Three-Way BetDerry City FC 42% · X 25% · Waterford United 33%Both Teams To Score Yes/NoYes 57% · No 43%Total Goals Over/Under 2.5Over 53% · Under 47%Total Goals Over/Under 3.5Over 31% · Under 69%Correct Score1-112%1-09%2-19%
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Full Odds Comparison for the Premier League Clash at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium
ProbabilityDerry City FC42%Draw25%Waterford United33%
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3/767/2061/10Odd last updated:Derry City FC vs Waterford United: Head-to-Head Record and Current Form
Derry City FC Form
Last 5 games
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Derry City FC's last competitive outing ended 2 - 0 against Drogheda United F.C. — a win that sends them into this fixture in fine fettle. Their next challenge comes at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium on .
Derry City FC's form over the past 6 months paints a clear picture: 6 wins, 11 draws and 7 defeats from 24 games. At home, they have won 5 of 12 games, scoring 19 goals and conceding 12 on their own turf.
A closer look at Derry City FC's last 24 games reveals a side that has scored 30 goals and conceded 27. Their home performances stand out: 5 wins from 12 home fixtures, with 2 defeats — averaging 1.25 goals scored and 1.13 conceded per game.
Waterford United Form
Last 5 games
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On the previous matchday, Waterford United went up against Dundalk FC and came away with all three points at 2 - 3. The result means they carry real momentum into this upcoming away fixture.
In the last 6 months, Waterford United have played 22 games, winning 3 of them. Their away record in that period reads 1 wins and 8 defeats from 11 matches on the road. Offensively, they have netted 28 goals while conceding 44 – a defensive average of 2 per game.
In their last 22 games, Waterford United have scored a total of 28 goals — an average of 1.27 per match. At the other end, they have conceded 44 goals, giving them an average of 2 against per game. Their away record in that period shows 1 wins from 11 games on the road.
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Premier League
Premier League | IRE Table
| # | Team | Played | Diff. | Pnts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Shamrock Rovers FC | 24 | 17 | 47 |
| 2 |  Bohemian FC | 24 | 11 | 40 |
| 3 |  St Patrick's Athletic FC | 22 | 16 | 38 |
| · · · 1 place · · · | ||||
| 5 |  Shelbourne F.C. | 22 | -1 | 30 |
| 6 | Derry City FC Home | 24 | 3 | 29 |
| 7 |  Galway United F.C. | 21 | -5 | 24 |
| · · · 1 place · · · | ||||
| 9 |  Sligo Rovers FC | 21 | -18 | 19 |
| 10 | Waterford United Away | 22 | -16 | 17 |
Last Meetings
05/15/2026
Waterford United
Derry City FC
Derry City FC
2-2
02/27/2026
Derry City FC
Waterford United
Waterford United
4-2
10/17/2025
Waterford United
Derry City FC
Derry City FC
1-2
07/04/2025
Derry City FC
Waterford United
Waterford United
7-2
Form Trend – Points per Game (Last 5 Matches)
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