Waterford vs Derry City — Tips & Analysis

Waterford +0.25: Waterford have made the RSC a fortress, and that is the main reason we are with them. At home they have won 7, tied 4 and lost 1, scoring 2 goals a game and letting in just over a goal. They go into this 12 games unbeaten in all competitions after Friday's 1-1 with Dundalk. Across their last 20 games they have won 10, tied 7 and lost 3. Derry are a different team away from home. They have won 2, tied 2 and lost 5 on their travels, and they let in almost 2 goals a game on the road. They also needed a 94th minute goal from Michael Duffy to beat Shelbourne last time out. That says more about their luck than their football. Both sides play again three days after their last game, so tired legs should suit the team with the stronger home run. A 2-1 to Waterford is the read, a lively game that the hosts control late on. The catch is the history between them. Derry have won 12 of the last 20 meetings, so Waterford hold nothing over them. Derry have also won 3 of their last 5 and arrive playing well. This is closer than the home form makes it look, but we are still on Waterford to come out on top.