Derry City vs Waterford prediction 04.07.2025 | Premier Division

• Competition: Premier Division
• Date: Friday, 4th July 2025
• Kickoff: 19:45 UK / 20:45 CEST
• Venue: The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium (Derry)

Although they trail league leaders Shamrock Rovers by 11 points, Derry City and Bohemians remain the most realistic contenders to rejoin the title race, especially as both sides have two games in hand. Derry City, in particular, are in excellent form, having won three consecutive matches. In the last match, they won 3-0 at home against Drogheda. Derry City were outstanding as they finished the game with an xG of 2.70, while the guests created only 0.61. Derry City's confidence should be sky-high after another great performance. 

Waterford are playing according to expectations. They are a lower-half team, but it doesn't seem that John Coleman's team is in danger of relegation, as they are eight points above the relegation playoff zone. However, their recent form is a cause for concern, with just one win in their last seven outings. In the previous game, Coleman's team lost 1-0 on the road against Shamrock Rovers. Although Waterford conceded only one goal late in the match, Waterford was never close to matching the home side's level. 

Derry City vs Waterford pick: Derry City to win

Derry City and Waterford had two h2h matches this season and Waterford won both of them. However, Derry City are significantly better in the previous weeks and we should expect their win on Friday night at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium.