Waterford v Drogheda United Prediction, Tips and Bet Builder

Waterford go in search of their first win in the League of Ireland this season when they host Drogheda United at Waterford RSC on Monday night.

Graham Coughlan's team have only secured seven points from their first 16 games this season and they are at the bottom of the League of Ireland as a result.

Drogheda United are 12 points better off, but they are only two places higher than their hosts, having won five of their 16 games.

Drogheda won the last meeting 2-0 in February, but they may struggle to contain their hosts in what promises to be a lively affair.

Waterford v Drogheda United Tips Summary

Best Bet - Both teams to score @ 7/10
Alternative Bet - Draw No Bet - Waterford FC @ 1/1
Bet Builder - Tom Lonergan to score anytime & Mark Doyle to score anytime @ 7/1

Waterford v Drogheda United Prediction

Best Bet: Both teams to score @ 7/10

The last three games between the two teams have seen only one side score, but that trend may be broken on Monday night.

While Waterford have looked a level below their rivals, they have been involved in some competitive games.

Waterford's last three games have seen both teams score, while the same bet has landed in two of Drogheda's last three.

Both teams have netted in four consecutive matches at Waterford RSC, while the same bet has landed in seven successive Drogheda United away ties.

Alternative Bet: Draw No Bet - Waterford FC @ 1/1

Waterford last recorded a home win in October 2025, but they have been competitive in recent games in front of their own supporters.

Graham Coughlan's side have drawn four successive matches on their own patch and they have scored seven goals during that time.

They have held Shamrock Rovers, Galway, Dundalk and Derry City to draws, with two of those sides in the top four.

Drogheda have won three of their last five, but only one of those successes came away from home.

The Drogs have only won one of their last seven away contests, while they are winless in five at Waterford RSC, with their last success coming in May 2021.

The recent form of both teams suggest Waterford are capable of getting a result, and they should be able to avoid defeat at least.

Waterford v Drogheda United Bet Builder Tip

• Tom Lonergan to score anytime

• Mark Doyle to score anytime

  Pays @ 7/1

Only six players have scored for Waterford this season, which is no surprise given their slow start to the campaign.

Forward Tommy Lonergan has been their standout finisher and he has five goals and one assist to his name so far this season.

Lonergan has fired 35 shots at goal, with 14 of those hitting the target and he should be the man to watch in the final third for the hosts.

Mark Doyle has been clinical to say the least for United, with the playmaker scoring six goals from 23 shots.

Twelve of his shots have hit the target and he will look to score against the Blues for the second game in a row.

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Key Match Stats

• Waterford are without a win in the League of Ireland this season

• The Blues have conceded 34 goals this season, the most in the LoI

• Waterford have drawn four games in a row at home

• Both teams have scored in four consecutive Waterford home matches

• Drogheda United have won three of their last five matches

• Drogheda have won just one of their previous seven away games

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