Waterford FC vs Derry City FC Prediction: A least one team will score over 1.5 goals

In the 29th round of the League of Ireland Premiership, Waterford and Derry City will go head-to-head at the Waterford Regional Sports Center on Friday. Waterford came back from two goals down to win their most recent league game against Bohemians while Derry City was held down to a draw in their most recent league game against Dundalk. We envisage a very tough game but Derry remains our favorites for the win. Please see the carefully prepared tips.

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Despite being newly promoted, Waterford has exceeded our expectations in the league this season with their performances. They bounced back to winning ways after two consecutive league defeats with a well-deserved win over Bohemians in their most recent league game. Waterford were down by 2-goals in the first half of the game but they turned it around and eventually secured a 2-3 victory. 

The last time they faced Derry City, the game ended in a 3-0 defeat for Waterford and they’ll be hoping for a better outcome on Friday. Their overall league statistics are 12 victories, 4 draws, and 11 losses from a total of 27 games played and Padraig Amond leads the team's efforts on goal with 11 goals scored in the league this season. 

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Derry City continue their pursuit for a league win since Sligo Rovers ended their 6-game unbeaten league run early last month. Derry City have now gone three league games without a win with their most recent league game against Dundalk ending in a 1-1 draw. Dundalk took the early lead in that game but Derry City equalized in the 64th minute. Derry City is trailing league leaders Shelbourne by just 2 points and they cannot even afford a defeat.  

Parick Hoban remains the man for Derry City this season with 12 goals. Their overall league statistics are impressive with 12 victories, 5 losses, and 10 draws from 27 games played. Derry must secure a win here.

A critical look at their last 20 encounters produced 11 wins for Derry City, 6 wins for Waterford, and 3 draws.

Derry is the stronger team here in terms of experience, strength, and pedigree and we believe they are best to win this game. Derry City have also won their last three consecutive meetings with no losses in their last 6 meetings and Friday might just make it a 4th for Derry. A win or draw for Derry is our best option. There has also been a minimum of two goals in their last 5 league encounters and we can bank on the same at the Waterford Regional Sports Center on Friday. 

• Derry has won their last three meetings
• Derry have not lost to Waterford in their last 6 meetings
• Derry have not conceded a goal in their last 3 meetings
• Waterford is without a clean sheet in their last 16 meetings
• Derry has won the first half in 5 of their last 6 encounters
• Derry has scored first in 5 of their last 6 encounters