Match Overview: Derry City vs Waterford FC
The upcoming football match between Derry City and Waterford FC, scheduled for July 4, 2025, at 18:45, presents a fascinating array of betting predictions. With projections indicating an average of 3.60 goals in total and a likelihood of 3.85 yellow cards, the match is expected to be dynamic and strategically intense.
Betting Segments Analysis
Score Predictions
First Half Score Dynamics
The possibility of neither team scoring in the first half is quite high at 90.20, suggesting a cautious opening. Conversely, the likelihood of over 0.5 goals at the half-time mark is 74.90, indicating that despite beginning slowly, momentum may build.
Second Half Score Dynamics
For the second half, the home team, Derry City, has a substantial chance to score (73.30), while the away team not scoring is notably predicted at 61.50. The sum of goals prediction showcasing 2 or 3 goals totals 60.90, signifying a potentially high-scoring affair.
Overall Betting Insights
- The likelihood of over 1.5 goals for the entire match sits at 70.80, hinting at an engaging contest with multiple scoring opportunities.
- The home team winning is favored at 57.50, reflecting Derry City’s potential advantage on their home turf.
- The data suggests an action-packed match with more than four and a half cards likely (71.60) and an even higher chance of over five and a half cards (52.90), indicating physical play.
Card and Disciplinary Predictions
Expect a marked presence of yellow cards at an average rate of 3.85 and red cards predicted at 1.04, which underscores that the match could be aggressive and disciplinary incidents might occur.
Final Moments
The prediction for the last goal to be scored between minutes 0 and 72 is 57.50, illustrating a tendency for decisive actions potentially occurring late in the game.
Expert Predictions and Insights
The insights indicate that while the early stages of the match could be defensive, players are likely to capitalize on their opportunities as the game progresses. The high probability for an increased number of goals and cards suggests quick adaptations in strategies as the game unfolds.
Bettors should consider the likelihood of Derry City leveraging their home advantage, potentially leading to significant scoring opportunities by the second half. Additionally, managing the possibility of physical play and card-related incidents might provide strategic betting angles.
Derry City
Waterford FC
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Predictions:
| Market | Prediction | Odd | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Both Teams Not To Score In 1st Half | 93.60% | (7-2) 4-0 1H 1.14 | |
| Both Teams Not To Score In 2nd Half | 79.10% | (7-2) 3-2 2H 1.25 | |
| Over 0.5 Goals HT | 70.80% | (7-2) 4-0 1H 1.38 | |
| Over 1.5 Goals | 75.10% | (7-2) 1.30 | |
| Over 4.5 Cards | 74.70% | (7-2) | |
| Home Team To Score In 2nd Half | 72.90% | (7-2) | |
| Away Team Not To Score In 2nd Half | 61.70% | (7-2) | |
| Sum of Goals 2 or 3 | 61.80% | (7-2) 1.95 | |
| Home Team To Win | 52.70% | (7-2) 1.50 | |
| Away Team Not To Score In 1st Half | 57.70% | (7-2) | |
| Home Team Not To Score In 1st Half | 55.20% | (7-2) | |
| Over 5.5 Cards | 55.30% | (7-2) | |
| Last Goal Minute 0-72 | 54.10% | (7-2) | |
| Yellow Cards | 2.85% | (7-2) | |
| Avg. Total Goals | 3.80% | (7-2) | |
| Avg. Goals Scored | 1.47% | (7-2) | |
| Avg. Conceded Goals | 2.54% | (7-2) | |
| Red Cards | 1.54% | (7-2) |
