Sligo Rovers vs Waterford United — Free Prediction & Stats

📍 Premier Division, Republic of Ireland
🕒 Saturday 18th April, 19:45 BST

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Our Prediction

Both Teams To Score (BTTS) – No

Sligo Rovers (20% home wins) hold a slight edge over Waterford United on the road (10% away wins), but the difference is minimal. View our Home Win, Away Win and Draw stats for more context.

Waterford United tend to be involved in matches with 2+ goals away from home (100%), while Sligo Rovers are lower (60%). Expect goals on the night, supporting Over 1.5 Goals.

Waterford United regularly see both teams score in away matches (70%), while Sligo Rovers are lower at home (30%). The visitors' tendency to be involved in goal-heavy games supports BTTS – Yes.

Both teams regularly see 8+ corners in recent games (80% and 60%) — Over 8.5 Corners is worth considering.

Our Prediction: Both Teams To Score (BTTS) – No — at least one side rarely sees both teams score, with Sligo Rovers at 30% BTTS in home games and Waterford United at 70% away. A clean sheet for one side looks likely.

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League Table

The full Premier Division table for the 2026 season, with Sligo 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 11 6 4 1 17:9 +8 22
2 Bohemians 11 5 5 1 13:6 +7 20
3 St Patrick's 11 6 2 3 18:9 +9 20
4 Dundalk 11 4 6 1 20:15 +5 18
5 Galway United 10 4 2 4 13:14 -1 14
6 Shelbourne 10 3 4 3 15:15 0 13
7 Derry City 11 2 5 4 14:15 -1 11
8 Drogheda United 10 2 4 4 11:14 -3 10
9 Sligo Rovers H 11 2 2 7 6:17 -11 8
10 Waterford United A 10 0 4 6 8:21 -13 4

Team Form

Waterford United have lost 70% of their away matches this season, while Sligo Rovers have been more solid at home (40% losses). The home side may find it easier to impose themselves.

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

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Waterford United regularly see both teams score in away matches (70%), while Sligo Rovers are lower at home (30%). The visitors are likely to score, but a home reply is less guaranteed.

Sligo Rovers (Home Form) Waterford United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 3 (30%) 7 (70%)

Match Goals

Sligo Rovers have seen Over 2.5 Goals in 20% of home games, Waterford United in 60% of away games. The full goals breakdown for both sides is in the table below.

Over Goals

Sligo Rovers (Home Form) Waterford United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 8 (80%) 10 (100%)
Over 1.5 Goals 6 (60%) 10 (100%)
Over 2.5 Goals 2 (20%) 6 (60%)
Over 3.5 Goals 1 (10%) 3 (30%)

Under Goals

Sligo Rovers (Home Form) Waterford United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 2 (20%) 0 (0%)
Under 1.5 Goals 4 (40%) 0 (0%)
Under 2.5 Goals 8 (80%) 4 (40%)
Under 3.5 Goals 9 (90%) 7 (70%)

Team Goals

Sligo Rovers have scored 2+ goals in 0% of home games this season, Waterford United in 10% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

Sligo Rovers (Home Form) Waterford United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 4 (40%) 7 (70%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 1 (10%) 3 (30%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 0 (0%) 1 (10%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 0 (0%) 0 (0%)

Goals Conceded

Sligo Rovers (Home Form) Waterford United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 7 (70%) 10 (100%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 3 (30%) 7 (70%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 1 (10%) 3 (30%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 1 (10%) 3 (30%)

Goal Totals

Sligo Rovers (Home Form) Waterford United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 5 (0.5 avg) 11 (1.1 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 12 (1.2 avg) 24 (2.4 avg)

Match Corners

Both Sligo Rovers (80% Over 7.5 at home) and Waterford United (60% Over 7.5 away) regularly see 8+ corners. A moderate-to-high corner count looks likely in this fixture.

Sligo Rovers (Home Form) Waterford United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 8 (80%) 6 (60%)
Over 8.5 Corners 6 (60%) 6 (60%)
Over 9.5 Corners 6 (60%) 5 (50%)
Over 10.5 Corners 4 (40%) 5 (50%)
Over 11.5 Corners 4 (40%) 5 (50%)
Over 12.5 Corners 4 (40%) 4 (40%)

Team Corners

Sligo Rovers have moderate corner counts at home (6+ corners in 20% of games), and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 50% of home matches.

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

Corners Won

Sligo Rovers (Home Form) Waterford United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 5 (50%) 5 (50%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 3 (30%) 3 (30%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 2 (20%) 3 (30%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 1 (10%) 3 (30%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 0 (0%) 3 (30%)

Corners Conceded

Sligo Rovers (Home Form) Waterford United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 7 (70%) 5 (50%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 6 (60%) 4 (40%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 5 (50%) 3 (30%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 3 (30%) 2 (20%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 2 (20%) 2 (20%)

Betting Odds

The table below shows the latest betting odds for Sligo Rovers vs Waterford United across a range of markets — full time result, both teams to score, total goals, corners, and first half goals. Odds are sourced from leading bookmakers and are subject to change — always check with your bookmaker before placing a bet.

Full Time Result

Sligo Rovers 2
Draw 3.3
Waterford United 3.4

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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    94% combined
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    94% combined
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    90% combined
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    88% combined

Sligo Rovers vs Waterford United Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for Sligo Rovers vs Waterford United?

BTTS – No — at least one side rarely sees both teams score, with Sligo Rovers at 30% BTTS at home and Waterford United at 70% away. A clean sheet for one side looks likely.

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

Sligo Rovers have a slight form edge at home (20% wins) over Waterford United on the road (10% wins) in Premier Division. Home advantage could be the deciding factor.

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

Possibly — Waterford United regularly see both teams score away (70%), while Sligo Rovers are lower at home (30%). The visitors are likely to score, but a home reply is less guaranteed.

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

Uncertain — Sligo Rovers have seen Over 2.5 Goals in 20% 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: Sligo Rovers or Waterford United?

Waterford United have the stronger away scoring record — 2+ goals in 10% of away games compared to Sligo Rovers's 0% at home. The visitors may be the more productive side.

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

Sligo Rovers have seen Over 8.5 Corners in 60% of home games, Waterford United in 60% of away games in Premier Division. The corner stats don't point strongly in either direction.

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