Waterford vs Sligo Rovers FC Prediction 4 September 2026

    🔊How will the weather conditions and the state of the field affect the game? Today, the teams Waterford United and Sligo Rovers are meeting. The match is scheduled to start at 18:45. The tournament match FAI Cup will take place in the city of Waterford at the Waterford Regional Sports Centre stadium. The odds for the teams' victories have been determined by bookmakers at and , respectively, with the team Waterford United being the favorite of the match.

    Head-to-Head

    📊 Analytical review of previous official games between the teams Waterford United and Sligo Rovers:

    • played 37 matches;
    • number of wins for the home team - 11, for the away team - 15, draws - 11;
    • number of goals (home/away) - 39 against 46;
    • average total goals in the match - 2.3.

    Head-to-head statistics Waterford - Sligo Rovers FC

    30%
    11 Wins
    30%
    11 Draws
    41%
    15 Wins
    Total games
    37
    Total Goals Avg
    2.3
    Both teams scored
    46%
    1.05
    Total average
    1.24
    Last matches
    21.08.26
    Premier Division
    Sligo Rovers
    Sligo Rovers
    Waterford United
    Waterford United
    0.34
    0.73
    6
    6
    8
    14
    0
    3
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0.34
    0.73
    6
    6
    8
    14
    0
    3
    12.06.26
    Premier Division
    Waterford United
    Waterford United
    Sligo Rovers
    Sligo Rovers
    1
    -
    -
    4
    5
    11
    9
    2
    1
    4
    0
    1
    0
    3
    0
    -
    -
    4
    5
    11
    9
    2
    1
    18.04.26
    Premier Division
    Sligo Rovers
    Sligo Rovers
    Waterford United
    Waterford United
    2.45
    0.78
    4
    2
    12
    9
    1
    2
    2
    0
    1
    0
    1
    0
    2.45
    0.78
    4
    2
    12
    9
    1
    2
    20.02.26
    Premier Division
    Waterford United
    Waterford United
    Sligo Rovers
    Sligo Rovers
    2.19
    0.93
    11
    6
    13
    10
    2
    4
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    2.19
    0.93
    11
    6
    13
    10
    2
    4
    22.08.25
    Premier Division
    Waterford United
    Waterford United
    Sligo Rovers
    Sligo Rovers
    1.01
    2.69
    7
    8
    11
    6
    3
    1
    1
    2
    1
    0
    0
    2
    1.01
    2.69
    7
    8
    11
    6
    3
    1
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    Waterford United Team Overview

    ✅The Waterford United team has already started their championship performance, but it's too early to talk about any statistics. So let's take a look at the results of the last 10 official matches (including this season's games).

    During this time, the team has won 7 victories, drew 3 times, and suffered 0 defeats. They managed to delight the fans with 18 goals, averaging 1.8 goals per game. It is worth noting that at home, the team averages 1.8 goals per match. Regarding goals conceded, the average is 0.8 goals over the same period.

    Match Results: Waterford United

    Last matches
    28.08.26
    Premier Division
    Saint Patrick´s Athletic
    Saint Patrick´s Athletic
    Waterford United
    Waterford United
    1.42
    2.27
    8
    10
    4
    8
    0
    0
    0
    2
    0
    0
    0
    2
    1.42
    2.27
    8
    10
    4
    8
    0
    0
    W
    21.08.26
    Premier Division
    Sligo Rovers
    Sligo Rovers
    Waterford United
    Waterford United
    0.34
    0.73
    6
    6
    8
    14
    0
    3
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0.34
    0.73
    6
    6
    8
    14
    0
    3
    D
    14.08.26
    FAI Cup
    Waterford United
    Waterford United
    Athlone Town
    Athlone Town
    -
    -
    5
    7
    -
    -
    2
    1
    2
    1
    1
    1
    1
    0
    -
    -
    5
    7
    -
    -
    2
    1
    W
    09.08.26
    Premier Division
    Waterford United
    Waterford United
    Bohemians Dublin
    Bohemians Dublin
    1.66
    1.25
    3
    7
    15
    9
    2
    1
    3
    1
    3
    0
    0
    1
    1.66
    1.25
    3
    7
    15
    9
    2
    1
    W
    02.08.26
    Premier Division
    Waterford United
    Waterford United
    Shelbourne
    Shelbourne
    1.67
    1.34
    8
    6
    13
    9
    1
    2
    1
    0
    0
    0
    1
    0
    1.67
    1.34
    8
    6
    13
    9
    1
    2
    W
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    Sligo Rovers Team Overview

    📊For now, let's look at the team's statistics based on the last 10 matches in the calendar. During this time, the team Sligo Rovers gifted its fans with 2 victories, played to a draw 4 times, and finished 4 games with a defeat.

    ⚽Overall, the indicators speak for themselves, but let's also assess the effectiveness during this time. The figures are as follows:

    • total number of goals - 16;
    • average goals scored - 1.6;
    • average goals conceded - 1.5.

    Match Results: Sligo Rovers

    Last matches
    28.08.26
    Premier Division
    Bohemians Dublin
    Bohemians Dublin
    Sligo Rovers
    Sligo Rovers
    1.48
    0.15
    5
    4
    8
    12
    0
    3
    3
    0
    3
    0
    0
    0
    1.48
    0.15
    5
    4
    8
    12
    0
    3
    L
    21.08.26
    Premier Division
    Sligo Rovers
    Sligo Rovers
    Waterford United
    Waterford United
    0.34
    0.73
    6
    6
    8
    14
    0
    3
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0.34
    0.73
    6
    6
    8
    14
    0
    3
    D
    15.08.26
    FAI Cup
    Sligo Rovers
    Sligo Rovers
    Kerry
    Kerry
    -
    -
    3
    4
    14
    12
    1
    2
    4
    0
    2
    0
    2
    0
    -
    -
    3
    4
    14
    12
    1
    2
    W
    07.08.26
    Premier Division
    Derry City
    Derry City
    Sligo Rovers
    Sligo Rovers
    1.68
    0.23
    10
    2
    15
    8
    2
    0
    2
    0
    0
    0
    2
    0
    1.68
    0.23
    10
    2
    15
    8
    2
    0
    L
    31.07.26
    Premier Division
    Dundalk
    Dundalk
    Sligo Rovers
    Sligo Rovers
    1.78
    1.41
    10
    2
    11
    12
    1
    3
    1
    1
    0
    0
    1
    1
    1.78
    1.41
    10
    2
    11
    12
    1
    3
    D
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    Prediction on the outcome

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 37;
    • home team wins - 11, away team wins - 15, draws - 11.
    Trends
    • Waterford United have not lost in 11 of last 12 home games.
    • Waterford United have not lost in last 10 games.
    👉Prediction: Waterford United will not lose (odds: 1.2)

    Prediction on the over/under

    H2H

    • today's home team scores on average - 1.05, the guests - 1.24;
    • average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.3;
    • both teams scored: overall - 17; at the home team's field - 8.

    Statistics: Waterford United vs Sligo Rovers

    • average total in the tournament: 3 vs 4;
    • average total goals scored: 2 vs 4;
    • average total in the 1st half: 0.5 vs 2;
    • average total in the 2nd half: 1.5 vs 2;
    • Waterford United: average total at home in the tournament -  2;
    • Sligo Rovers: average total away in the tournament - 4;
    • last 10 matches (average total): 1.8 (home - 1.8) vs 1.6 (away - 1.4).
    Trends
    • Waterford United have scored under 1.5 goals in 6 of last 7 games against Sligo Rovers.
    👉Prediction: Waterford United Total goals Under (1,5) (odds: 1.83)

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    Waterford United: Statistics

    • season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2; at home - 2;
    • last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.1; at home - 2.

    Sligo Rovers: Statistics

    • season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 0.5, away - 0;
    • last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.3; away - 1.8.
    👉Prediction: Yellow Cards - Total Under (2,5)

    Prediction on BTTS

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 37;
    • both teams scored all-time - 17 times;
    • on the home team’s field - 8 times.
    👉Prediction: Both Teams To Score (Yes) (odds: 1.7)

    Correct score prediction

    Statistics of frequent results (current season):

    • most common score in the tournament: 4:0 (5/36, 13.9%);
    • Waterford United at home most often finish matches: 2:1 (2/2, 100%);
    • Sligo Rovers away most often play: 0:4 (1/1, 100%).

    Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:

    1:1 - 10.5% (odds 6)
    1:2 - 7.89% (odds 10)
    2:1 - 7.13% (odds 7)

    Editorial Prediction

    Key statistics:
    • Sligo Rovers scored in the 2nd half in last 5 games (FAI Cup).
    • Sligo Rovers scored in the 2nd half in last 4 away games (FAI Cup).

    2nd half, Sligo Rovers will score goal
    Published: 03/09/2026, 19:20

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    Betting Tips: Waterford United - Sligo Rovers

    Waterford United have not lost:
    waterford-united-fcin 11 of last 12 home games.
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    Waterford United will not lose
    -526
    Over 1.5 goals scored:
    waterford-united-fcin 12 of last 13 Waterford United home games.
    sligo-rovers-fcin 14 of last 15 Sligo Rovers games.
    sligo-rovers-fcin last 8 Sligo Rovers away games.
    Total goals Over (1,5)
    -385
    Waterford United have scored under 1.5 goals:
    waterford-united-fcsligo-rovers-fcin 6 of last 7 games against Sligo Rovers.
    Waterford United Total goals Under (1,5)
    -114
    Waterford United have scored:
    waterford-united-fcin 11 of last 12 home games.
    Waterford United will score goal
    -769
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    Comparison of Teams Stats

    10 matches
    7 - Wins
    3 - Draws
    0 - Loses
    Wins - 2
    Draws - 4
    Loses - 4
    10 matches
    Scored - 18
    Conceded - 8
    +10
    +1
    16 - Scored
    15 - Conceded
    7
    Wins
    2
    3
    Draws
    4
    0
    Loses
    4
    Goal difference
    18
    Scored
    16
    8
    Conceded
    15
    2.6
    Match goals average
    3.1
    1.8
    Goals scored per match on average
    1.6
    0.8
    Goals conceded per match on average
    1.5
    6
    Both teams scored
    5
    50'
    Minutes / Goal scored
    56'
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