Waterford FC

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Blues to Give Hoops a Tough Test

Waterford +1 against league leaders Shamrock looks an attractive bet and we’ll see a payout at Asian Handicap odds of 1.78 if they’re able to win or draw the game. A one-goal defeat would see our stake returned.

Shamrock Have Won 9 of Previous 10 H2H Encounters

Waterford were winners for the fourth consecutive time in their last game. Landing a 1-0 home win against Galway United at Waterford RSC. The Blues had most of the ball boasting 58% possession and five shots on target, with Darragh Leahy scoring the winning goal in the 27th minute.

Shamrock Rovers made it back-to-back victories after a 3-0 home win over Drogheda United at Tallaght Stadium. Stephen Bradley's team boasted an impressive 74% of possession and had seven shots on goal, with Graham Burke, Lee Grace and Rory Gaffney finding the net.

Shamrock have enjoyed three successive victories against Waterford. Their last encounter was at Tallaght Stadium, with Shamrock claiming a 2-0 home win. The past 10 H2H games have involved nine Shamrock wins and just one victory for Waterford.

Premier Division G W D L GF GA GD GD P
1 Shamrock Rovers logo Shamrock Rovers 16 8 5 3 27 15 12 27:15 29
7 Waterford logo Waterford 16 7 0 9 16 26 -10 16:26 21
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Waterford – Last 10 League Games

4 wins and 6 losses, averaging 0.8 goals from 2.8 shots on goal and 6.7 attempts. Waterford have had 44.4% possession and 4.1 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.5 goals from 4.7 shots on goal and 11.8 attempts, while being awarded 7.8 corners.

Padraig Amond is the top scorer with 3 goals, while Darragh Leahy and Tom Lonergan both have 2. Conan Noonan is the top assists maker on 3.

Shamrock Rovers – Last 10 League Games

Rovers have 5 victories, 1 defeat and 4 draws, with an average of 1.9 goals from 12.0 attempts and 5.8 shots on goal. The South Dublin outfit average 60.6% possession, 5.2 corners awarded and 3.5 corners against them, while conceding 0.9 goals from 6.8 attempts and 2.1 shots on goal.

The leading scorers have been Lee Grace and Rory Gaffney with 3, while Graham Burke has 2. Jack Byrne is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 6.

Confirmed Lineups

Waterford confirmed lineup (4-3-1-2): Stephen McMullan (GK), Grant Horton, Kacper Radkowski, Darragh Leahy, Ryan Burke, Sam Glenfield, James Olayinka, Kyle White, Dean McMenamy, Tom Lonergan, Padraig Amond.

Shamrock Rovers confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Edward McGinty (GK), Lee Grace, Roberto Lopes, Cory O'Sullivan, Adam Matthews, Joshua Honohan, Jack Byrne, Darragh Nugent, Gary O'Neil, Rory Gaffney, Aaron Greene.

Expert Premier Division Analysis

The football experts at jeetwin88.com always keep close tabs on team news. We also use a form guide for our betting tips along with checking out the stats that are going to help inform our final decision.

Key Waterford vs Shamrock Rovers league stats:

  • The +1 line has been covered by Waterford in 4 consecutive games.
  • The +1 line has been covered by Waterford in 11 of their last 20 games at home.
  • The +1 line has been covered by Waterford in 4 consecutive games.
  • The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Shamrock in 3 of their last 5 games on the road.
  • The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Shamrock in 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
  • The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Shamrock in 2 consecutive games on the road.

Waterford vs Shamrock Rovers Prediction

In order for our Waterford +1 bet to land at 1.78, we need the underdogs to win or draw this Premier Division game. We think they’ll make the game competitive and feel confident with this Asian Handicap wager.

If you want bigger odds, then you can move the line by selling goals. Choose how many goals to sell until you are happy with the juice available.

Waterford +1 Probability

The bookies make it a 56.3% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be somewhere between 60-65%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

Our Pick

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Corners Prediction

Waterford Over 3.5 Corners 1.73 bet365 logo

Waterford have been awarded an average of 5.10 corners in the past ten home matches, while Shamrock have yielded a corner average of 5.10 in their last ten away games. We think that the value can be landed by betting on Team Corners and you can get 1.73 that Waterford go over the line.

Corner Stats

League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Waterford Logo Waterford
Total
11.90 4.10 7.80
Home
12.00 5.90 6.10
Away
10.50 3.10 7.40
Shamrock Logo Shamrock
Total
8.70 5.20 3.50
Home
8.70 5.20 3.50
Away
9.50 4.40 5.10

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Waterford vs Shamrock Rovers Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Waterford +1 1.78
Total Goals Under 2.5 1.80
Team Corners Waterford Over 3.5 1.73

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Waterford vs Shamrock Rovers Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Match Odds Suggest Shamrock Victory

The bookies have Shamrock Rovers at 1.50 in the Full-Time Result market, implying the market leaders are 67% likely to win this Premier Division match according to the latest betting odds. Waterford are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at 5.00.

It’s hard to split the odds between Over 2.5 Goals and Under 2.5 Goals for this match. As long as one team or more fail to score, then the No option on the Both Teams to Score market will pay out at 1.75.

The football betting sites offer a Draw No Bet market for all Premier Division matches and you can back Waterford at 4.00 and Shamrock Rovers at 1.22.

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Team Stats

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Shamrock Rovers logo Shamrock Rovers League Stats

Full-Time Result

  • 4 wins, 6 defeats and 0 draws in previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

  • 5 wins, 1 defeats and 4 draws in previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in previous 10 away matches

Goals

Goals

Corners

Corners

Possession

Possession

Top Scorers & Assists

Top Scorers & Assists

Team News

You’ve found the right place for Waterford vs Shamrock team news, with all the latest information available including lineups and injuries so you’re fully informed.

Getting the player information you need is easy thanks to the Premier Division squads.

Waterford vs Shamrock Rovers Lineups

Waterford FC Confirmed Lineup 4-3-1-2

Shamrock Rovers Confirmed Lineup 5-3-2

Waterford FC Confirmed Lineup 4-3-1-2

1 Stephen McMullan
5 Grant Horton 17 Kacper Radkowski 15 Darragh Leahy 3 Ryan Burke
19 Sam Glenfield 8 James Olayinka 16 Kyle White
27 Dean McMenamy
18 Tom Lonergan 9 Padraig Amond
1 Edward McGinty
5 Lee Grace 4 Roberto Lopes 27 Cory O'Sullivan 3 Adam Matthews 2 Joshua Honohan
29 Jack Byrne 15 Darragh Nugent 16 Gary O'Neil
20 Rory Gaffney 9 Aaron Greene

Shamrock Rovers Confirmed Lineup 5-3-2

Waterford FC Substitutes

  • 2Navajo Bakboord
  • 6Rowan McDonald
  • 11Maarten Pouwels
  • 25Jason Healy
  • 26Adam Queally
  • 29Zak O'Sullivan
  • 31Bradley Wade
  • 47Sean Keane
  • 55Bobby Keohan

Shamrock Rovers Substitutes

  • 10Graham Burke
  • 17Matthew Healy
  • 18Trevor Clarke
  • 21Daniel Grant
  • 22Cian Barrett
  • 26John O'Sullivan
  • 31Michael Noonan
  • 36Victor Ozhianvuna
  • 97Leon-Maurice Poehls

Previous Waterford Lineups

10 May Premier Division
Waterford 1-0 Galway United
06 May Premier Division
Shelbourne 0-1 Waterford
03 May Premier Division
Bohemians 1-2 Waterford
26 Apr Premier Division
Waterford 2-1 Derry City
22 Apr Premier Division
Cork City 2-1 Waterford
19 Apr Premier Division
Waterford 0-4 Sligo Rovers

Previous Shamrock Rovers Lineups

10 May Premier Division
Shamrock Rovers 3-0 Drogheda United
06 May Premier Division
Shamrock Rovers 2-0 Sligo Rovers
03 May Premier Division
Cork City 1-1 Shamrock Rovers
26 Apr Premier Division
Shamrock Rovers 2-2 Shelbourne
21 Apr Premier Division
Shamrock Rovers 2-3 Bohemians
19 Apr Premier Division
St Patrick's 2-2 Shamrock Rovers

Injuries & Suspensions

Waterford Injury Table

Type Name Info
Trae Coyle Hamstring

Shamrock Rovers Injury Table

Type Name Info
Daniel Mandroiu Hamstring

Ireland FlagIrish Premier Division Table

2025 Season

# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Shamrock Rovers 16 8 5 3 27:15 29
2 Derry City 16 8 3 5 21:18 27
3 Bohemians 16 9 0 7 20:18 27
4 St Patrick's 16 7 4 5 23:16 25
5 Drogheda United 16 6 7 3 22:17 25
6 Shelbourne 16 5 7 4 18:17 22
7 Waterford 16 7 0 9 16:26 21
8 Galway United 16 5 5 6 19:20 20
9 Cork City 16 2 6 8 19:28 12
10 Sligo Rovers 16 3 3 10 20:30 12
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 St Patrick's 8 5 3 0 16:7 18
2 Shamrock Rovers 8 5 2 1 16:6 17
3 Derry City 8 5 1 2 12:7 16
4 Bohemians 8 5 0 3 10:8 15
5 Drogheda United 8 3 4 1 13:8 13
6 Shelbourne 8 3 3 2 10:8 12
7 Cork City 8 2 4 2 10:11 10
8 Galway United 8 3 1 4 9:10 10
9 Waterford 8 3 0 5 7:15 9
10 Sligo Rovers 8 1 2 5 9:13 5