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  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Don’t Underestimate the Underdogs

Waterford +0.25 look like a value bet on the Asian Handicap. This involves splitting our stake between 0 and +0.5, with a win against Shelbourne the desired outcome at betting odds of 2.03.

Shels 3-1 Winners in Previous H2H

Waterford got the win in their last game. It was a 3-2 away triumph at Showgrounds when meeting Sligo Rovers. Keith Long's men had just 39% possession and recorded four shots on target, while Rowan McDonald, Tom Lonergan and Conan Noonan scored one goal each.

Shelbourne secured a 3-1 home win over Derry City at Tolka Park in their previous game. The Dublin side recorded just 39% possession and had three shots on goal, with Sean Boyd finding the net twice and Evan Caffrey scoring one.

Shels have three successive wins against Waterford. In the last encounter, Shels claimed a 3-1 victory when hosting at Tolka Park. The past 6 H2H matches have involved four Shels wins, one Waterford victory and one draw.

Premier Division G W D L GF GA GD GD P
5 Shelbourne logo Shelbourne 12 4 7 1 16 12 4 16:12 19
8 Waterford logo Waterford 12 4 0 8 11 22 -11 11:22 12
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Waterford – Last 10 League Games

Waterford have 2 wins, 6 losses and 2 draws, averaging 0.9 goals from 4.0 shots on goal and 11.2 attempts. The Blues have averaged 50.7% possession and 4.5 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.7 goals from 5.2 shots on goal, 15.4 attempts and 6.7 corners.

Top goalscorer Padraig Amond has found the net 3 times, with Rowan McDonald, Tom Lonergan, Conan Noonan and Sam Glenfield scoring 1 each. The top assist makers are Rowan McDonald, Padraig Amond and Ben McCormack, all of whom have 1 on the board.

Shelbourne – Last 10 League Games

Shels have won 5, lost 3 and drawn 2, averaging 3.6 shots on goal, 12.5 attempts and 1.3 goals. Damien Duff's team average 51.2% possession, 4.1 corners awarded and 3.4 corners against, while 1.0 goals have been conceded from 11.9 attempts and 3.7 shots on goal.

Sean Boyd is top scorer on 5, with Rayhaan Tulloch and Matthew Smith next on 2. Sean Boyd has had 3 assists in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Waterford confirmed lineup (3-4-1-2): Stephen McMullan (GK), Darragh Leahy, Kacper Radkowski, Andrew Boyle, Navajo Bakboord, Ryan Burke, Dean McMenamy, Rowan McDonald, Conan Noonan, Tom Lonergan, Padraig Amond.

Shelbourne confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Conor Kearns (GK), Sean Gannon, Sam Bone, Patrick Barrett, Kameron Ledwidge, Harry Wood, Mark Coyle, Kerr McInroy, Evan Caffrey, Sean Boyd, Ademipo Odubeko.

Expert Premier Division Analysis

We always have a keen eye on team news, while our football experts have their finger on the pulse by knowing the latest form. You will also find a compendium of stats which provide some valuable pointers ahead of the action.

Key Waterford vs Shelbourne league stats:

  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Waterford in 11 of their last 18 games at home.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Waterford in 6 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Waterford in 2 consecutive games at home.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Shelbourne in 3 of their last 5 games on the road.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Shelbourne in 10 of their last 18 games on the road.

Waterford vs Shelbourne Prediction

We’ll split our stake by backing Waterford +0.25 at odds of 2.03 for this Asian Handicap wager. There’s every chance that we see a strong performance from the home team in this Premier Division encounter.

If you want a different wager to the Asian Handicap, then Winning Margin provides an exciting alternative. That’s especially if you have a view on the performance of Waterford.

Waterford +0.25 Probability

When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 49.4% chance of winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

Our Pick

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Correct Score Prediction

Waterford Waterford logo 1 - 0 Shelbourne logo Shelbourne

We’re taking a chance on Waterford to achieve a 1-0 winning scoreline. Odds of 8.00 means we can place a smaller stake and still achieve a nice return.

Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners 1.67 bet365 logo

Each of the past six Shelbourne games have involved under 9.5 corners. It looks a logical viewpoint that the line won’t be reached and you can land a price of 1.67 for this Total Corners wager.

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
11.20 4.50 6.70
Home
11.90 5.60 6.30
Away
9.20 4.40 4.80
Shelbourne Logo Shelbourne
Total
7.50 4.10 3.40
Home
6.50 4.10 2.40
Away
8.30 3.90 4.40

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Waterford vs Shelbourne Odds

Shelbourne are regarded as having a 49% chance of winning this Premier Division match according to the bookies’ latest betting odds who have priced them up at 2.05. Waterford are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at 3.60.

The Total Goals market is popular and Under 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds right now. For those wanting to back Both Teams to Score No, this is currently priced at 1.75.

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Team Stats

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Full time Result

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

Full time Results

  • 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in previous 10 matches
  • 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 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 Shels team news, with all the latest information available including lineups and injuries so you’re fully informed.

The Premier Division squads highlight the star players operating for every team in the division.

Waterford vs Shelbourne Lineups

Waterford FC Confirmed Lineup 3-4-1-2

Shelbourne Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Waterford FC Confirmed Lineup 3-4-1-2

1 Stephen McMullan
15 Darragh Leahy 17 Kacper Radkowski 4 Andrew Boyle
2 Navajo Bakboord 3 Ryan Burke 27 Dean McMenamy 6 Rowan McDonald
20 Conan Noonan
18 Tom Lonergan 9 Padraig Amond
1 Conor Kearns
2 Sean Gannon 15 Sam Bone 29 Patrick Barrett 4 Kameron Ledwidge
7 Harry Wood 8 Mark Coyle 23 Kerr McInroy 27 Evan Caffrey
9 Sean Boyd 11 Ademipo Odubeko

Shelbourne Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Waterford FC Substitutes

  • 11Maarten Pouwels
  • 16Kyle White
  • 19Sam Glenfield
  • 24Liam Roberts
  • 29Zak O'Sullivan
  • 31Bradley Wade
  • 40Noah O'Brien
  • 47Sean Keane
  • 55Bobby Keohan

Shelbourne Substitutes

  • 5Ellis Chapman
  • 6Jonathan Lunney
  • 10John Martin
  • 14Alistair Coote
  • 18James Norris
  • 19Lorcan Healy
  • 24Lewis Temple
  • 28Ryan O'Kane
  • 77Rayhaan Tulloch

Previous Waterford Lineups

16 Feb Premier Division
Sligo Rovers 2-3 Waterford
02 Nov Premier Division
Shamrock Rovers 2-1 Waterford
26 Oct Premier Division
Waterford 1-1 Bohemians
19 Oct Premier Division
Shelbourne 3-1 Waterford
12 Oct Premier Division
Waterford 0-0 Drogheda United
28 Sep Premier Division
Waterford 1-2 Galway United

Previous Shelbourne Lineups

15 Feb Premier Division
Shelbourne 3-1 Derry City
02 Nov Premier Division
Derry City 0-1 Shelbourne
26 Oct Premier Division
Shelbourne 2-1 Drogheda United
19 Oct Premier Division
Shelbourne 3-1 Waterford
07 Oct Premier Division
Shamrock Rovers 2-0 Shelbourne
01 Oct Premier Division
Shelbourne 2-3 St Patrick's

Injuries & Suspensions

Waterford Injury Table

Type Name Info
Dean McMenamy Yellow cards
Trae Coyle Hamstring

Shelbourne Injury Table

Type Name Info
Mark Coyle Yellow cards

Ireland FlagIrish Premier Division Table

2025 Season

# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Drogheda United 12 5 5 2 16:9 20
2 Galway United 12 5 5 2 18:14 20
3 St Patrick's 12 5 4 3 17:11 19
4 Shamrock Rovers 12 5 4 3 18:13 19
5 Shelbourne 12 4 7 1 16:12 19
6 Bohemians 12 6 0 6 15:15 18
7 Derry City 12 5 2 5 15:16 17
8 Waterford 12 4 0 8 11:22 12
9 Cork City 12 2 5 5 13:19 11
10 Sligo Rovers 12 2 2 8 17:25 8
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 St Patrick's 6 3 3 0 11:5 12
2 Bohemians 6 4 0 2 8:6 12
3 Shamrock Rovers 6 3 2 1 11:6 11
4 Derry City 6 3 1 2 9:7 10
5 Galway United 6 3 1 2 8:7 10
6 Drogheda United 6 2 3 1 9:5 9
7 Shelbourne 6 2 3 1 8:6 9
8 Cork City 6 2 3 1 8:8 9
9 Waterford 6 2 0 4 5:12 6
10 Sligo Rovers 6 1 1 4 7:10 4