Waterford vs Shamrock Prediction
🔊 On the horizon is another Premier Division clash, as Waterford United host Shamrock Rovers. Both teams come into this fixture with differing form and motivation. Waterford are fighting to improve their standing in the lower half of the table, while Shamrock aim to solidify their lead in the league. Recently, the hosts have struggled in attack but continue to make efforts to strengthen their defense. Shamrock Rovers keep impressing with their scoring prowess and confident away performances. It will be intriguing to see if they can once again showcase their class against a motivated opponent.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 11 April 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 2:0. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Shamrock Rovers):
- ball possession percentage: 62% vs 38%;
- corner kicks: 8 vs 2;
- fouls: 11 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 5;
- shots on target: 6 vs 1.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Waterford United Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Premier Division tournament (home team - Waterford United, away team - Galway United). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:0.
Here's the game statistics (Waterford United vs Galway United):
- ball possession: 58% vs 42%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 7;
- fouls: 12 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 3;
- shots on target: 5 vs 3.
Waterford United are a team that relies on explosive attacking play, yet they struggle with an inconsistent defense. Their recent form has been shaky, with four wins and six losses in their last ten games. This inconsistency is mirrored in their league standing, where they sit in 7th place. When playing at home, they often find themselves under pressure from stronger opponents, leading to an average of 1.53 goals conceded per match.
Match Results: Waterford United
Shamrock Rovers Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Premier Division tournament (home team - Shamrock Rovers, away - Drogheda United). The match concluded with a scoreline of 3:0.
Here are the match stats (Shamrock Rovers vs Drogheda United):
- ball possession: 74% vs 26%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 5;
- fouls: 6 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 2;
- shots on target: 7 vs 0.
Shamrock Rovers continue to impress with their consistency and efficiency across all fronts. Sitting comfortably at the top of the table, they boast an excellent balance between attack and defense: the team scores nearly two goals per game while conceding less than one on average. Their style is marked by aggressive pressing and rapid counter-attacking play, which has proven particularly fruitful in matches.
Match Results: Shamrock Rovers
Prediction on the outcome
Statistics: Waterford United vs Shamrock Rovers
- matches played in the tournament: 15 vs 15;
- wins: 7 vs 7;
- win percentage: 47% vs 47%;
- losses: 8 vs 3;
- draws: 0 vs 5.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 4 vs 5;
- losses: 6 vs 1;
- draws: 0 vs 4.
- Waterford United have lost in 16 of last 17 games against Shamrock Rovers (Premier Division).
- Waterford United have lost in last 8 home games against Shamrock Rovers (Premier Division).
Prediction on the over/under
Statistics: Waterford United vs Shamrock Rovers
- average total in the tournament: 2.53 vs 2.53;
- average total goals scored: 1 vs 1.6;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.6 vs 0.8;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.4 vs 0.8;
- Waterford United: average total at home in the tournament - 0.86;
- Shamrock Rovers: average total away in the tournament - 1.14;
- last 10 matches (average total): 0.8 (home - 1) vs 1.9 (away - 1.33).
- Shamrock Rovers have scored over 1.5 goals in last 7 away games against Waterford United (Premier Division).
- Shamrock Rovers have scored over 1.5 goals in 7 of last 8 games (Premier Division).
Prediction on corners
Waterford United: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.33; at home field - 5.86;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.1; at home field - 4.75.
Shamrock Rovers: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.93, away - 4;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.3; away - 3.67.
- Shamrock Rovers have taken over 5.5 corners in 6 of last 7 away games against Waterford United (Premier Division).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 1.78 (0.89 for home team and 0.89 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 1.25 (0.69 for home team and 0.56 for away team).
Waterford United: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.53; at home - 2.71;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.6; at home - 3.25.
Shamrock Rovers: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.2, away - 2.57;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.8; away - 2.
Prediction on BTTS
Statistics: Waterford United vs Shamrock Rovers
- number of matches played in the tournament: 15 vs 15;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 7 vs 8;
- number of BTS matches for Waterford United at home - 3 (43%);
- number of BTS matches for Shamrock Rovers away - 5 (71%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 4 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Waterford United at home - 2 (50%);
- BTTS matches for Shamrock Rovers away - 2 (67%).
- Waterford United have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 home games against Shamrock Rovers (Premier Division).
Editorial Prediction
Considering the form of both teams and their past encounters, one thing is clear: Shamrock Rovers are the clear favorites in this match due to their current leadership in the league and head-to-head stats against Waterford United, which almost always end in victories for the visitors or at least high-scoring draws for Shamrock. Given that Waterford United have lost at home in eight consecutive head-to-head matches, a prediction can be made for the outcome of this game. We predict a victory for Shamrock Rovers and their high scoring performance (Over 1.5 goals for Shamrock) in the upcoming match.
Betting Tips: Waterford United - Shamrock Rovers
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