Competition: Irish Premier Division
Market: Both teams to score
Odds: 3/4 @ Pribet
Looking to extend on their remarkable European charge, Drogheda will travel to relegation scrappers Waterford on Friday night.
Starting with the hosts, while Waterford might have eventually clung to their Premier Division status last season, the Blues have an almighty challenge on their hands this time around. Getting Friday’s showdown underway sat in the relegation play-off spot, interim boss Matt Lawlor finds his temporary squad in the midst of a public crisis. Last seen signing off September with yet another 2-1 loss against Shelbourne, Waterford have now lost all of their previous six consecutive domestic appearances across all competitions. Watching their FAI Cup adventure come to an end on August 15th as they fell to a 2-1 defeat away at Cork City, the Blues have also failed to register a single Premier Division victory since the end of July. Along with shipping at least a pair of strikes in eight of their last 10 top-flight matchups, it should also be highlighted that Friday’s hosts have already conceded 56 Premier Division goals this season.
As for the visitors, while Drogheda might have found themselves at the heart of their own respective relegation scrap last season, Kevin Doherty’s men have come roaring back in a remarkable fashion. Breaking a string of records this time around, the Drogs open this weekend’s fixtures sat within touching distance of the European spots. With the mood in their camp at a continued high, Friday’s guests have received plenty of plaudits from across Ireland’s elite. However, last seen settling for a 1-1 stalemate at home against Derry City, the former Shelbourne boss has seen his squad muster just a single win from any of their previous nine appearances across all competitions within 90 minutes. Suffering FAI Cup heartbreak against runaway leaders Shamrock Rovers on September 12th, Drogheda have also shown some extended defensive issues. In fact, Drogheda have failed to muster a sole clean sheet over the past two months.
Bet: Both teams to score at Waterford vs Drogheda United 3/4 for Friday’s Irish Premier Division matchup @ Pribet