Derry City vs Waterford FC

Expert Overview

The upcoming match between Derry City and Waterford FC promises to be an intriguing encounter. Both teams have shown strong defensive capabilities in past performances, which is reflected in the attractive odds for both teams not to score in either half of this game. The probability of no goals being scored in the first half stands at 91.40, while the likelihood extends to the second half as well at 78.10. Despite these defensive expectations, there is a fair chance for goals over time with over 0.5 goals at halftime priced at 70.50 and over 1.5 goals for the entire match at 70.60. Moreover, this match carries the potential for tactical fouls, as indicated by the over 4.5 cards priced at 74.30 and an even higher chance for over 5.5 cards at 52.70.

Predictions and Insights

• Home Team Advantage: There is a moderate probability (54%) for Derry City, the home team, to emerge victorious with odds at 53.00. This suggests a slightly favorable condition for the home team but requires mindful consideration of Waterford FC’s counter-attacking strategies.
• Scoring Patterns: The likelihood of Derry City scoring in the second half is significant at 74.40. Conversely, Waterford FC may struggle to score during the latter half, reflected by the odds of 67.00 for them not to score. Furthermore, both teams are less expected to score in the first half with respective odds of 55.20 and 53.70.
• Goals and Cards: A balanced scoring scenario between 2 and 3 goals is quite probable at odds of 58.20. The match might also witness a fair number of cautions, averaging around 3.15 yellow cards and approximately 0.94 red cards. Exceeding 5.5 cards is also plausible with odds at 52.70.
• Timing of Goals: For those interested in goal timing, the last goal’s occurrence falls between minute 0-72 with odds at 55.00. Overall, the game could expect an average of 3.10 total goals with the attacking teams scoring about 1.37 and conceding 1.34 goals on average.