Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford United — Free Prediction & Stats

📍 Premier Division, Republic of Ireland
🕒 Friday 1st May, 20:00 BST

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Our Prediction

Shamrock Rovers to Win

Shamrock Rovers have been in exceptional home form this season, winning 7/10 home matches (70%). Waterford United have struggled on the road, winning only 1/10 away games (10%). The hosts look strong favourites — see our Home Win stats.

Both sides regularly see 2+ goals in recent matches (Shamrock Rovers 80% at home, Waterford United 100% away), though three or more is less consistent. Over 1.5 Goals is the safer selection here.

Waterford United regularly see both teams score in away matches (70%), while Shamrock Rovers are lower at home (50%). The visitors' tendency to be involved in goal-heavy games supports BTTS – Yes.

Shamrock Rovers usually generate 8+ corners at home (70%), while Waterford United are less consistent on the road (50%). Over 8.5 Corners may still be viable with the home side driving the count.

Our Prediction: Shamrock Rovers to Win — Shamrock Rovers have won 7/10 home games this season (70%), while Waterford United have lost 7/10 away (70%). A strong statistical case for the home side.

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League Table

The full Premier Division table for the 2026 season, with Shamrock Rovers (th) and Waterford United (th) highlighted. League position gives useful context alongside current home and away form when assessing this fixture.

Premier Division 2026

# Team P W D L Goals GD Pts
1 Shamrock Rovers H 12 7 4 1 19:10 +9 25
2 St Patrick's 12 7 2 3 21:10 +11 23
3 Dundalk 12 5 6 1 22:16 +6 21
4 Bohemians 12 5 5 2 14:8 +6 20
5 Derry City 12 3 5 4 16:16 0 14
6 Galway United 11 4 2 5 14:16 -2 14
7 Shelbourne 11 3 4 4 16:17 -1 13
8 Sligo Rovers 12 3 2 7 8:17 -9 11
9 Drogheda United 11 2 4 5 12:17 -5 10
10 Waterford United A 11 0 4 7 8:23 -15 4

Team Form

Shamrock Rovers have been in exceptional home form this season, winning 70% of their home matches compared to Waterford United's 10% away. The hosts hold a significant form advantage heading into this fixture.

Shamrock Rovers (Home Form) Waterford United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 7 (70%) 1 (10%)
Drawn 1 (10%) 2 (20%)
Lost 2 (20%) 7 (70%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Waterford United regularly see both teams score in away matches (70%), while Shamrock Rovers are lower at home (50%). The visitors are likely to score, but a home reply is less guaranteed.

Shamrock Rovers (Home Form) Waterford United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 5 (50%) 7 (70%)

Match Goals

Both sides regularly see 2+ goals in their matches (Shamrock Rovers 80% at home, Waterford United 100% away), though 3+ is less consistent. Over 1.5 Goals looks the more reliable selection.

Over Goals

Shamrock Rovers (Home Form) Waterford United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 10 (100%) 10 (100%)
Over 1.5 Goals 8 (80%) 10 (100%)
Over 2.5 Goals 4 (40%) 6 (60%)
Over 3.5 Goals 3 (30%) 3 (30%)

Under Goals

Shamrock Rovers (Home Form) Waterford United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 0 (0%) 0 (0%)
Under 1.5 Goals 2 (20%) 0 (0%)
Under 2.5 Goals 6 (60%) 4 (40%)
Under 3.5 Goals 7 (70%) 7 (70%)

Team Goals

Shamrock Rovers have scored 2+ goals in 20% of home games this season, Waterford United in 10% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

Shamrock Rovers (Home Form) Waterford United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 9 (90%) 7 (70%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 6 (60%) 3 (30%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 2 (20%) 1 (10%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 0 (0%) 0 (0%)

Goals Conceded

Shamrock Rovers (Home Form) Waterford United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 6 (60%) 10 (100%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 2 (20%) 7 (70%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 1 (10%) 3 (30%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 3 (30%)

Goal Totals

Shamrock Rovers (Home Form) Waterford United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 17 (1.7 avg) 11 (1.1 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 9 (0.9 avg) 24 (2.4 avg)

Match Corners

Shamrock Rovers have seen Over 8.5 Corners in 40% of home games, Waterford United in 50% of away games. The full corners breakdown for both sides is in the table below.

Shamrock Rovers (Home Form) Waterford United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 7 (70%) 5 (50%)
Over 8.5 Corners 4 (40%) 5 (50%)
Over 9.5 Corners 4 (40%) 4 (40%)
Over 10.5 Corners 4 (40%) 4 (40%)
Over 11.5 Corners 2 (20%) 4 (40%)
Over 12.5 Corners 2 (20%) 3 (30%)

Team Corners

Shamrock Rovers have moderate corner counts at home (6+ corners in 20% of games), and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 30% of home matches.

Waterford United have moderate corner counts away (6+ corners in 20% of games), and are generally solid defensively away from home, conceding 6+ corners in only 30% of away matches.

Corners Won

Shamrock Rovers (Home Form) Waterford United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 7 (70%) 4 (40%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 5 (50%) 2 (20%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 2 (20%) 2 (20%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 0 (0%) 2 (20%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 0 (0%) 2 (20%)

Corners Conceded

Shamrock Rovers (Home Form) Waterford United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 4 (40%) 4 (40%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 3 (30%) 4 (40%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 3 (30%) 3 (30%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 2 (20%) 2 (20%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 1 (10%) 2 (20%)

Today's Football Acca

Statistical picks combined into a daily accumulator. Each selection backed by match data and recent form analysis.

Today's Over 2.5 Goals Acca
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    90% combined
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    75% combined
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    74% combined
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    73% combined

Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford United Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford United?

Shamrock Rovers to Win — they've won 7/10 (70%) of their last 10 home games, while Waterford United have lost 7/10 (70%) of their last 10 away matches. A strong statistical case for the home side.

Which team is likely to win, Shamrock Rovers or Waterford United?

Shamrock Rovers hold a clear form advantage — they've won 70% of home games in Premier Division this season, while Waterford United have won only 10% away. The home side look the stronger pick.

Will both teams score in the match between Shamrock Rovers and Waterford United?

Possibly — Waterford United regularly see both teams score away (70%), while Shamrock Rovers are lower at home (50%). The visitors are likely to score, but a home reply is less guaranteed.

Will there be Over 2.5 goals in the match between Shamrock Rovers and Waterford United?

Uncertain — Shamrock Rovers have seen Over 2.5 Goals in 40% of home games, Waterford United in 60% of away games in Premier Division. The stats don't point strongly in either direction.

Which team is more likely to score multiple goals: Shamrock Rovers or Waterford United?

Shamrock Rovers have the stronger scoring record — 2+ goals in 20% of home games compared to Waterford United's 10% away. The home side look the more likely to score multiple times.

Will there be many corners in the match between Shamrock Rovers and Waterford United?

Shamrock Rovers have seen Over 8.5 Corners in 40% of home games, Waterford United in 50% of away games in Premier Division. The corner stats don't point strongly in either direction.

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