Sligo Rovers FC vs Waterford Prediction
🔊 In the upcoming clash, Sligo Rovers and Waterford United will face off to determine who has the upper hand this season. Both teams find themselves in challenging situations: Sligo have been inconsistent with just two wins in their last eleven matches, while Waterford are still searching for their first victory. Despite these struggles, each side will be eager to climb the league standings and escape the relegation zone.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between these teams took place on 20 February 2026 and ended in a 0-0 draw. Here's a comparative breakdown of the stats from that encounter (with Waterford United as the home side):
- possession: 48% vs 52%;
- corners: 11 vs 6;
- fouls: 13 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 4;
- shots on target: 4 vs 1.
📊 An analytical review of previous official encounters between Sligo Rovers and Waterford United:
- 34 matches played;
- home victories - 14, away wins - 10, draws - 10;
- goals scored (home/away) - 44 to 35;
- average total goals per match - 2.32.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Sligo Rovers Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the Premier Division, featuring Bohemians Dublin as the home side and Sligo Rovers as the visitors. The game concluded with a 1-2 scoreline.
Here are the match stats (Sligo Rovers vs Bohemians Dublin):
- possession percentage: 29% vs 71%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 5;
- fouls: 10 vs 5;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 0;
- shots on target: 2 vs 5.
🔴 Sligo Rovers are currently sitting ninth in the table, fighting to avoid relegation. The team has managed just two wins in their last eleven matches, with a low scoring rate of 0.5 goals per game while conceding 1.5. In their last five fixtures, they finally broke their losing streak with a draw and a win, which might provide them with a psychological edge as they face an even weaker opponent.
Match Results: Sligo Rovers
Waterford United Team Overview
The visitors played their last official match on in the Premier Division, with Bohemians Dublin hosting Waterford United. The game ended in a 1-1 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Waterford United vs Bohemians Dublin):
- possession: 26% vs 74%;
- corners: 0 vs 12;
- fouls: 11 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 1 vs 9.
🔵 Waterford sit at the bottom of the league table without a single victory in the championship. The team often drops points even against similarly matched opponents, as evidenced by their four draws and six losses. Their defense is prone to frequent errors, conceding an average of 2.1 goals per game, leaving them vulnerable to opponents' attacking plays.
Match Results: Waterford United
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Played - 34;
- Home wins - 14, Away wins - 10, Draws - 10.
Statistics: Sligo Rovers vs Waterford United
- Matches in the tournament: 11 vs 10;
- Wins: 2 vs 0;
- Win percentage: 18% vs 0%;
- Losses: 7 vs 6;
- Draws: 2 vs 4.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 2 vs 0;
- Losses: 6 vs 6;
- Draws: 2 vs 4.
- Waterford United have failed to win in 20 of their last 21 matches (Premier Division).
- Waterford United are winless in their last 11 away games.
- Waterford United have not won in their last 10 matches.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches (average total):
- Home team - 1.29, Away team - 1.03;
- In head-to-head matches - 2.32;
- Both teams scored: overall - 17 times; at home - 9 times.
Average Total Statistics: Sligo Rovers vs Waterford United
- In the tournament: 2.09 vs 2.9;
- Goals scored: 0.55 vs 0.8;
- First half: 0.36 vs 0.4;
- Second half: 0.18 vs 0.4;
- Sligo Rovers at home in the tournament - 0.4;
- Waterford United away in the tournament - 1.2;
- Last 10 matches: 0.5 (home - 0.4) vs 0.8 (away - 1.2).
- Waterford United have scored less than 1.5 goals in 8 of their last 9 head-to-head matches on the road (Premier Division).
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Played - 34;
- Both teams scored overall - 17 times;
- At home - 9 times.
Statistics: Sligo Rovers vs Waterford United
- Played in the tournament: 11 vs 10;
- Matches this season where both teams scored (BTTS): 4 vs 5;
- Sligo Rovers BTTS at home - 1 (20%);
- Waterford United BTTS away - 3 (60%).
Last 10 Matches:
- BTTS matches: 3 vs 5;
- Sligo Rovers BTTS at home - 1 (20%);
- Waterford United BTTS away - 3 (60%).
Exact Score Prediction
Frequent Results Statistics (current season):
- Most common score in the tournament: 0:0 (7/53, 13.2%), 1:1 (7/53, 13.2%);
- Sligo Rovers at home often finish matches: 0:0, 0:1, 0:2, 0:4, 2:1 (1/5, 20%);
- Waterford United away often play: 1:1, 2:0, 4:2, 4:3, 5:0 (1/5, 20%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top-3 outcomes:
1:1 - 12.44% (odds: 6.15)
1:0 - 9.42% (odds: 7.5)
2:1 - 9.24% (odds: 8.4)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Facing a team with similar struggles in form like Waterford United, Sligo Rovers have a solid opportunity to capitalize on their minor successes to strengthen their position in the standings. An open game is anticipated from both sides due to the vulnerabilities in their defensive lines. Based on goal-scoring statistics and the current momentum of both clubs, the most reasonable bet seems to be on both teams to score (yes).
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