Shelbourne vs Waterford United

📍 Premier Division, Republic of Ireland
🕒 Friday 22nd May, 19:45 BST

Prediction, Stats & Betting Tips

Our Prediction

Over 8.5 Corners

Shelbourne average 1.5 goals scored and 1.9 conceded per home match this season. Waterford United average 1 scored and 2.5 conceded in away fixtures. The form figures are level — Shelbourne have won 10% of home games, Waterford United 10% away. A tight, hard-to-call fixture.

Shelbourne have been involved in high-scoring home games this season — Over 2.5 Goals has landed in 70% of their home fixtures (7/10). Waterford United are lower on the road (50%, 5/10), averaging 1 scored and 2.5 conceded away from home.

Both teams have regularly seen both sides score this season — Shelbourne in 70% of home games (7/10), Waterford United in 60% away (6/10). Shelbourne have scored in 70% of home fixtures; Waterford United in 60% of away games.

Shelbourne regularly generate high corner counts at home (10+ corners in 70% of fixtures, 7/10). Waterford United are lower on the road (50%). The home side's attacking style tends to produce set-piece volume regardless of the opponent.

Our Prediction: Over 8.5 Corners — Shelbourne see 9+ corners in 80% of home games, Waterford United in 70% of away games. Plenty of set-piece action expected.

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League Table

The full Premier Division table for the 2026 season, with Shelbourne (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 16 10 4 2 27:13 +14 34
2 St Patrick's 16 9 4 3 31:15 +16 31
3 Bohemians 16 6 7 3 21:15 +6 25
4 Dundalk 16 5 7 4 27:26 +1 22
5 Derry City 16 4 7 5 19:19 0 19
6 Drogheda United 15 5 4 6 19:24 -5 19
7 Shelbourne H 15 4 6 5 23:24 -1 18
8 Galway United 15 4 5 6 19:23 -4 17
9 Sligo Rovers 16 4 4 8 11:19 -8 16
10 Waterford United A 15 0 6 9 13:32 -19 6

Team Form

Shelbourne (10% home wins) and Waterford United (10% away wins) are evenly matched on current form. The table below suggests this could be a closely contested fixture.

Shelbourne (Home Form) Waterford United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 1 (10%) 1 (10%)
Drawn 4 (40%) 2 (20%)
Lost 5 (50%) 7 (70%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Shelbourne have seen both teams score in 70% of home games this season, Waterford United in 60% of away games. Both sides have been regularly finding the net — the stats support a goal at each end.

Shelbourne (Home Form) Waterford United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 7 (70%) 6 (60%)

Match Goals

Shelbourne frequently feature in high-scoring home matches (Over 2.5 in 70%), while Waterford United are lower on the road (50%). The hosts' attacking output could still drive the game past 2.5 goals.

Over Goals

Shelbourne (Home Form) Waterford United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 8 (80%) 10 (100%)
Over 1.5 Goals 8 (80%) 9 (90%)
Over 2.5 Goals 7 (70%) 5 (50%)
Over 3.5 Goals 5 (50%) 4 (40%)

Under Goals

Shelbourne (Home Form) Waterford United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 2 (20%) 0 (0%)
Under 1.5 Goals 2 (20%) 1 (10%)
Under 2.5 Goals 3 (30%) 5 (50%)
Under 3.5 Goals 5 (50%) 6 (60%)

Team Goals

Shelbourne 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

Shelbourne (Home Form) Waterford United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 7 (70%) 6 (60%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 5 (50%) 3 (30%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 2 (20%) 1 (10%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 1 (10%) 0 (0%)

Goals Conceded

Shelbourne (Home Form) Waterford United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 8 (80%) 10 (100%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 6 (60%) 6 (60%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 4 (40%) 4 (40%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 1 (10%) 4 (40%)

Goal Totals

Shelbourne (Home Form) Waterford United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 15 (1.5 avg) 10 (1 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 19 (1.9 avg) 25 (2.5 avg)

Match Corners

Both Shelbourne (80% Over 8.5 at home) and Waterford United (70% Over 8.5 away) regularly feature in high-corner matches. Expect plenty of set-piece opportunities from both sides.

Shelbourne (Home Form) Waterford United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 8 (80%) 7 (70%)
Over 8.5 Corners 8 (80%) 7 (70%)
Over 9.5 Corners 7 (70%) 5 (50%)
Over 10.5 Corners 4 (40%) 5 (50%)
Over 11.5 Corners 1 (10%) 4 (40%)
Over 12.5 Corners 1 (10%) 3 (30%)

Team Corners

Shelbourne have moderate corner counts at home (6+ corners in 20% of games), and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 20% 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 40% of away matches.

Corners Won

Shelbourne (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 3 (30%) 2 (20%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 2 (20%) 2 (20%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 1 (10%) 2 (20%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 1 (10%) 2 (20%)

Corners Conceded

Shelbourne (Home Form) Waterford United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 4 (40%) 6 (60%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 4 (40%) 6 (60%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 2 (20%) 4 (40%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 1 (10%) 2 (20%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 1 (10%) 2 (20%)

Today's Football Acca

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    72% combined
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    71% combined
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    71% combined
  • Śląsk Wrocław vs ŁKS Łódź 17:30 BST | 1. Liga, Poland Śląsk Wrocław have seen over 2.5 goals in 9/14 home matches this season · ŁKS Łódź have seen over 2.5 goals in 11/15 away matches this season · Odds: 1.65
    68% combined

Shelbourne vs Waterford United Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for Shelbourne vs Waterford United?

Over 8.5 Corners — Shelbourne see 9+ corners in 80% of home games, Waterford United in 70% of away games. Plenty of set-piece action expected.

Which team is likely to win, Shelbourne or Waterford United?

Both sides are evenly matched on current form — Shelbourne have won 10% of home games, Waterford United 10% away in Premier Division. This looks like a closely contested fixture.

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

Possibly — Shelbourne frequently see both teams score at home (70%), while Waterford United are lower on the road (60%). The home side are likely to score, but a reply from the visitors is less certain.

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

Possibly — Shelbourne frequently feature in high-scoring home games (Over 2.5 in 70%), while Waterford United are lower on the road (50%). The hosts' attacking output could still drive the game past 2.5 goals.

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

Shelbourne 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 Shelbourne and Waterford United?

Yes — both Shelbourne (80% Over 8.5 at home) and Waterford United (70% Over 8.5 away) regularly feature in high-corner matches in Premier Division. Plenty of set-piece opportunities expected.

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