Derry City vs Waterford Live Stream & Predictions – Candystripes Backed to Win in the Premier Division
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- Derry City are on a three-game winning run
- We are backing them to make it four in a row
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Derry City vs Waterford Preview
Waterford have collected just one point from their last three trips, while Derry City are in red-hot shape. I am backing the hosts to secure 4th straight win and maintain 2nd position.
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- Derry City Form
- Waterford Form
- Team News
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Stats
- Derry City have won their last 3 matches.
- Waterford have lost their last 2 away matches.
HTH
Derry City have a 20-13 advantage against Waterford with 4 draws in 37 matches.
They last met in April, the game being won by Waterford 2-1.
Derry City Form
Derry City have been in great shape recently, collecting ten points from last four league games and moved up to 2nd place.
The Candystripes were held to a 1-1 draw by Galway in their June premiere appearance but then won next two games on the road against Shelbourne 1-0 and St Patricks 1-0.
Derry City made it three in a row last Friday, earning a convincing 3-0 home victory against Drogheda. Sam Todd broke the deadlock in the 33rd minute, while Ronan Boyce doubled the lead three minutes later. The final score was set by Daniel Mullen in stoppage time.
Waterford Form
Waterford are having a disappointing run in the Premier Division this season, grabbing 27 points in 22 matches and sit in 8th place eight points above the red zone.
They appointed John Coleman as the new head manager in early May but earned just two wins in eight games under his leadership.
Waterford had a solid run in late June, beating Bohemians 2-1 at home, followed by a 2-2 draw against favored Shelbourne. In their most recent appearance, they were beaten by the table leaders Shamrock Rovers 1-0.
Team News
Derry’s Cameron Dummigan is recovering from a cruciate ligament injury, while Ben Doherty is doubtful.
As for the visitors, Grant Horton is suspended, while Matthew Smith is out until late July with a knee injury. Kacper Radkowski has recovered from sprained ankle but lacks fitness ahead of this clash.
Predicted Starting Lineups
Derry City: Mower, Holt, Connolly, Boyce, Todd, Winchester, Cann, Diallo, Duffy, Whyte, Boyce
Waterford: McMullan, Burke, Boyle, Coleman, Leahy, McDonald, Lonergan, Dempsey, Glenfield, Olayinka, Amond
Verdict
Waterford have lost more than half of their road games this season and struggle against top-tier sides. I am backing Derry City to earn their fourth consecutive victory on Friday.
Derry City Win
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