Waterford vs Drogheda Match Preview & Recent FormsMatch Preview & Recent Forms
The upcoming meeting between Waterford and Drogheda takes place at RSC on 18 May 2026. Kickoff is set for as both teams prepare for another important fixture in the Ireland Premier Division. Attention will turn to overall performance levels and tactical execution.
Waterford operate with a well-rounded tactical structure.
Drogheda aim for structural stability in their setup.
Recent Form
Waterford
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Drogheda
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Waterford are struggling badly and picking up very few positive results. It will be important for them to respond quickly in upcoming fixtures.
In contrast, Drogheda come into this match full of confidence after an outstanding run of results. Confidence should be high going into the next match.
Recent Form Home/Away
Waterford (Home)
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Drogheda (Away)
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Waterford's results have been consistent regardless of playing at home or away.
A clear home bias is evident in Drogheda's recent performances.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)
Waterford
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Drogheda
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Waterford have clear defensive issues, conceding goals regularly. They will need to tighten things up at the back.
In contrast, Drogheda have struggled to maintain consistent defensive solidity. There is room for improvement in their defensive setup.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet) Home/Away
Waterford (Home)
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Drogheda (Away)
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Waterford's defensive record is consistent both home and away.
A huge contrast in clean sheet potential, heavily favouring home games for Drogheda.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5)
Waterford
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Drogheda
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Waterford have had some open matches, while others have remained tight. Much depends on the opponent.
Meanwhile, Drogheda's fixtures tend to be attack-minded and lively. There is usually a good balance between attack and defence.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5) Home/Away
Waterford (Home)
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Drogheda (Away)
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Only small differences appear in Waterford's match tempo home versus away.
Drogheda's away games are significantly higher-scoring than at home.
Scoring Consistency
Waterford
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Drogheda
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Waterford usually manage to get on the scoresheet. Their attacking play remains a key strength.
In contrast, Drogheda have been highly reliable in attack, finding the net in almost every recent match. Their forward line looks sharp and confident.
Scoring Consistency Home/Away
Waterford (Home)
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Drogheda (Away)
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Waterford's ability to score has been consistent home and away.
There is little difference in Drogheda's scoring output across venues.
On average Waterford scores 0.9 and concedes 1.3 goals in home matches, while Drogheda averagely scores 1.6 and concedes 2.3 goals in away matches.
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Waterford vs Drogheda Video Content
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Waterford vs Drogheda Live Match StatsLive Match Stats
On average Waterford scores after every 13.4 shots, while Drogheda gets averagely 14.9 shots in a game.
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Waterford vs Drogheda Starting Lineups & FormationsStarting Lineups & Formations
Waterford fielded the below lineup in the last match against St Patricks: Doherty; Couto, Mahon, Long, Cann, Houston; McMenamy, Glenfield, Noonan; Lonergan, Amond
In their last match against Derry City starting lineup of Drogheda was the following: Talley; Kane, Bolger, Keeley, Agbaje; Brennan, Farrell; Oluwa, Kavanagh, Davis; Doyle
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