Bray – Waterford Prediction & Picks (19.03.2018)

Bray Wanderers and Waterford United meet at Carlisle Grounds, in a match for the 4th round of the Premier League. There is no record of direct confrontations between these two teams in the last 3 years. The last showdown was played on 07-09-2007 and ended with the score: Waterford United (0-0) Bray Wanderers. In this game the home factor may be decisive, since Waterford United presents considerable differences in their results at home and as a visitor.

Bray Wanderers

The home team is currently in the 9 th position of the league, with 1 point won, after 1 draw and 2 losses. In the penultimate match, they lost in a home match against St Patrick’s, by (1-2). In the last match, they lost in an away match against Shamrock Rovers, by (6-0). This is a team that usually maintains its competitive levels in home and away matches, since in the last 30 matches they register 3 wins, 4 draws and 8 losses in away matches, with 15 goals scored and 23 conceded; against 4 wins, 5 draws and 6 losses at their stadium, with 21 goals scored and 25 conceded. In the last 10 home matches Bray Wanderers has won 2, tied 3 and lost 5. There is 1 period that stands out in the last 7 home matches for all competitions: they have suffered 3 of their 7 goals between minutes (0′-15 ‘).

The Bray leaves for this game with a heavy defeat against the Shamrock, by 6-0, adding in this way the according snub continued in this Irish championship. In this way, it is clear that the locals are going through immense difficulties at this start of the season. In this home game, coach David Mackey must play in 4-2-3-1, with Greene being the team’s most offensive reference. It is important to emphasize that landlords should opt for a fairly cautious strategy, since they are going through a difficult time. Everything indicates that there are no important absences for this game.

Waterford United

The away team is currently in the 2ª position, with 6 points won, after 2 wins and 1 loss. In the penultimate match, they lost in an away match against Cork City, by (2-0). In the last match, they won in a home match against St Patrick’s, by (2-0). This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, stronger with the help of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 5 wins, 6 draws and 4 losses in away matches; against 11 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss at their stadium. In the last 10 away matches Waterford United has a record of 4 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses. Their attack has scored regularly, since they have scored goals in 9 of the last 10 matches.

Waterford comes to this game with a win at home against St. Patrick’s, 2-0, adding in this way the second victory in the three games played in the Irish championship. It is important to remember that the visiting team was promoted to this division this season. In this away game, coach Stephen Kenny must act with a different strategy from the opponent, that is, benefiting possession of the ball and organized attacks, especially through the flanks. It is important to note that Duffus is the most dangerous player on the Waterford attack front, being a very competent player in the completion. For this game the visiting coach can count on all the players at his disposal.