Bohemians Dublin vs Waterford United Prediction & Betting Tips - Airtricity League
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by Sridhar Bhamidi | in Football Predictions
A week after getting knocked out of the FAI Cup, Bohemians get a chance to take revenge on Waterford United on matchday 34 of the Ireland Premier Division. This match on Friday gives an early chance for the third-placed ‘Gypsies’ to cut the lead at the top, while the eighth-placed ‘Blues’ look to move farther from the relegation zone.
With 59 points (W17, D8, L8) from 33 matches, the Bohemians start this round six points behind the leaders, Shamrock Rovers. Waterford have 34 points from 32 matches (W7, D13, L12) and are only separated from the safety zone by goal difference.
With only three rounds remaining, including this, Bohemians are more or less out of the title race. While that doesn’t rule their intentions of winning here, Waterford have a stronger need for points, as they could end up in the promotion/relegation play-off position. Can they convert that desire to win points on this trip? Read more for our analysis, team news, and match predictions.
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Bohemians Dublin v Waterford United Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.50 | 4.40 | 4.90 |
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1.51 | 4.55 | 5.32 |
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1.51 | 4.55 | 5.32 |
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1.46 | 4.65 | 5.87 |
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1.46 | 4.65 | 5.87 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Bohemians Dublin and Waterford United?
Our prediction for the Bohemians Dublin vs Waterford United match is: under 3.5 goals.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 16/10/2026 between Bohemians Dublin and Waterford United in Airtricity League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 42.62% for a win of Bohemians Dublin against Waterford United with odds of 1.53 at Shangrila.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Bohemians Dublin vs Waterford United is 25.85% with odds of 4.65 at Betwinner.
- Our prediction model gives a 31.53% chance ⭐ for a win of Waterford United vs Bohemians Dublin with odds of 5.87 at Betwinner.
Bohemians Dublin vs Waterford United Form
Bohemians Dublin and Waterford United's standings in the Airtricity League
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
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59 | 33 | 17 | 8 | 8 | +18 |
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34 | 32 | 7 | 13 | 12 | -10 |
Bohemians Dublin and Waterford United Last Matches
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
12 Oct 2026 - Airtricity League
9 Oct 2026 - FAI Cup
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26 Sept 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
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4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
9 Oct 2026 - FAI Cup
26 Sept 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
18 Sept 2026 - Airtricity League
28 Aug 2026 - Airtricity League
21 Aug 2026 - Airtricity League
16 Aug 2026 - FAI Cup
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
12 Oct 2026 - Airtricity League
2 Oct 2026 - Airtricity League
11 Sept 2026 - Airtricity League
5 Sept 2026 - FAI Cup
13 Aug 2026 - Conference League
9 Aug 2026 - Airtricity League
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
9 Oct 2026 - FAI Cup
18 Sept 2026 - Airtricity League
14 Sept 2026 - Airtricity League
11 Sept 2026 - Airtricity League
4 Sept 2026 - FAI Cup
28 Aug 2026 - Airtricity League
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
14 Sept 2026 - Airtricity League
11 Sept 2026 - Airtricity League
4 Sept 2026 - FAI Cup
14 Aug 2026 - FAI Cup
9 Aug 2026 - Airtricity League
2 Aug 2026 - Airtricity League
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
9 Oct 2026 - FAI Cup
18 Sept 2026 - Airtricity League
28 Aug 2026 - Airtricity League
21 Aug 2026 - Airtricity League
25 Jul 2026 - Airtricity League
3 Jul 2026 - Airtricity League
Bohemians Dublin vs Waterford United Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
33 %
17 %
50 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
9 Oct 2026 - FAI Cup
9 Aug 2026 - Airtricity League
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Bohemians Dublin - Waterford United: Form Analysis
Bohemians lost 2-1 away at Shamrock Rovers on Monday, effectively ruling them out of the title race. Their chances are now slim, but they will look to avoid losing three in a row, having also lost 2-0 to Waterford in the FAI Cup last Friday.
The hosts are still the team to beat in the league with that defeat to the Rovers coming after five consecutive wins. Their record at home is equally impressive, with four wins out of the last five (D1), including three in a row.
Bohemians have scored 2+ goals in six of their last nine home matches.
Waterford’s win in the FAI Cup was a shot in the arm for their confidence, but they need to repeat the feat in the league. The ‘Blues’ had failed to win their last three league games (D2, L1), including a 3-2 defeat to Shamrock Rovers before the international break.
That defeat came on the road, but Waterford had avoided defeat in six consecutive league trips (W3, D3) right before that loss.
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Bohemians Dublin & Waterford United Squad Analysis
Adam McDonnell was injured for the Bohemians in their last game against the Rovers, while Dawson Devoy was red-carded in that fixture, which leaves them out of contention here.
That could leave Ryan Burke with a chance to start, as the hosts are likely to stick to their 4-2-3-1 formation. Colm Whelan is still their leading scorer with 13 goals and six assists in the league, while Ross Tierney contributed 11 goals and three assists.
Waterford’s Tom Lonergan has five goals in his last four games.
That includes Waterford’s second goal in their FAI Cup win over Bohemians, while four previous strikes came for Ireland U21. He leads the scoring charts for the visitors with 14 goals and five assists in the league.
Waterford are likely to stick to their 4-4-2 formation and have no new injuries to worry about. The visitors have a largely available squad, with Stephen McMullan shrugging off his injury from international duty to star in the FAI Cup semi-final against the Bohemians.
Bohemians Dublin - Waterford United Key Points
- Nine of Bohemians’ last 12 league matches have produced under 3.5 goals.
- Less than four goals were scored in seven of Bohemians’ last eight home league fixtures.
- Six of Waterford’s last nine league games have seen two or fewer goals.
- Seven of Waterford’s last 12 league trips have produced at most three goals.
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Our Bohemians Dublin vs Waterford United Prediction
Bohemians lost to Shamrock Rovers last time out, extending their gap to six points, which looks tough to cover with only three rounds remaining. As for Waterford, points are essential as they continue to hover around the relegation zone. They had a crucial win over the Bohs in the FAI Cup last Friday, but can they repeat the dose?
Eight of the last nine competitive matches between these sides produced at most three goals, and that’s likely to continue here. Our Bohemians Dublin vs Waterford United prediction is under 3.5 goals.
Bohemians Dublin vs Waterford United Alternative Predictions
Waterford United wins
Waterford defeated Bohemians to progress in the FAI Cup last Friday and have also beaten them at home when these sides met in the league back in August. With points so crucial for the visitors in their relegation battle, can there be a surprise here? We are backing the visitors to halt the Bohemians once again.
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