Shelbourne vs Waterford Prediction 22 May 2026
🔊 This match brings together two teams coming in with contrasting form and mindsets. Shelbourne are closer to the top of the table and looking to hold onto their position, but consistency has been lacking-just two wins in their last five outings. Waterford United sit in tenth place and victories have been hard to come by, though they have managed to pick up away draws on a fairly regular basis. The difference in average scoring between the sides is minimal-both clubs have struggled to find the net recently, while conceding a relatively high number of goals.
Head-to-Head
The last official meeting between these sides took place on 06 February 2026 and ended in a 1-1 draw. Here’s a look at the key stats from that match, with Waterford United playing at home:
- possession: 33% vs 67%;
- corners: 2 vs 8;
- fouls: 10 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 5 vs 2;
- shots on target: 2 vs 5.
📊 Statistical preview of official head-to-head meetings between Shelbourne and Waterford United:
- 36 matches played;
- The hosts have claimed 19 wins, the visitors 9, with 8 draws;
- Total goals scored: 52 for Shelbourne, 32 for Waterford United;
- Average goals in the first half: 1.00, in the second half: 1.33;
- Average total goals per match: 2.33.
Head-to-head statistics Shelbourne - Waterford
Shelbourne Team Overview
The team's most recent official fixture took place on in the Premier Division, with St Patrick's Athletic playing host to Shelbourne. The visitors came away with a 1-0 victory.
Here’s how the key stats broke down (Shelbourne vs St Patrick's Athletic):
- Possession: 39% vs 61%;
- Corners: 4 vs 5;
- Fouls: 16 vs 3;
- Yellow cards: 6 vs 2;
- Shots on target: 4 vs 2.
🔴 Shelbourne are enjoying a solid run of form, picking up two wins and two draws in their last four outings. On average, Shelbourne score 1.5 goals per match, but defensive lapses remain an issue-they concede at the same rate over the course of the season, and that number rises to 1.8 goals allowed per game across their last ten fixtures. Their attacking threat is also somewhat limited: they've managed to score more than once in less than half of their matches. There’s plenty of motivation with a top-five finish on the line, but neither their attack nor their defence look particularly dominant at this stage.
Match Results: Shelbourne
Waterford United Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the Premier Division, facing Waterford United away from home. Drogheda United came up short, with the match ending 2-1 in favour of Waterford.
Here’s a breakdown of the key statistics from the Waterford United vs Drogheda United clash:
- Possession: 47% vs 53%;
- Corners: 4 vs 4;
- Fouls committed: 18 vs 11;
- Yellow cards: 6 vs 1;
- Shots on target: 3 vs 6.
🔵 Waterford United are struggling to pick up points, with just one win in their last 17 matches. Still, the visitors have managed to grind out draws on seven occasions. Their scoring record is modest-averaging only one goal scored per game and conceding just over two (2.06) per match this season. However, it's worth noting that blowout defeats are rare, particularly when facing sides of Shelbourne’s calibre.
Match Results: Waterford United
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-head:
- Matches played - 36;
- First-half wins at home - 5; away - 6; draws - 6;
- Average first-half total: 1;
- Today's hosts average 0.53 goals in the first half, while the visitors score 0.47.
First-half stats: Shelbourne (home) vs Waterford United (away)
- Matches played in the competition: 8 vs 8;
- Wins: 1 (12.5%) vs 2 (25%);
- Losses: 2 (25%) vs 4 (50%);
- Draws: 5 (62.5%) vs 2 (25%);
- Average goals scored: 1.13 vs 1.75;
- Average goals conceded: 0.63 vs 1.13.
Last 10 matches (overall):
- Wins: 2 vs 1;
- Losses: 4 vs 6;
- Draws: 4 vs 3;
- Average first-half total: 1.3 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 0.8) vs 1.3 (scored - 0.4, conceded - 0.9).
- Waterford United have conceded in the first half in seven consecutive Premier Division matches.
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-head record:
- Matches played - 36;
- Home wins - 19, Away wins - 9, Draws - 8.
Stats: Shelbourne vs Waterford United
- Matches in the competition: 16 vs 17;
- Wins: 5 vs 1;
- Win percentage: 31% vs 6%;
- Losses: 5 vs 9;
- Draws: 6 vs 7.
Last 10 matches:
- Wins: 3 vs 1;
- Losses: 5 vs 4;
- Draws: 2 vs 5.
- Waterford United have covered a +1.5 handicap in 12 of their last 13 head-to-head meetings with Shelbourne.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-head (average total goals):
- Home side - 1.44, Away side - 0.89;
- Overall in head-to-head - 2.33;
- Both teams have scored: all-time - 17 times; at Shelbourne’s ground - 8 times.
Average total stats: Shelbourne vs Waterford United
- In the league: 3 vs 3.06;
- Goals scored: 1.5 vs 1;
- First half: 0.63 vs 0.41;
- Second half: 0.88 vs 0.59;
- Shelbourne at home in the league - 1.38;
- Waterford United away in the league - 0.88;
- Last 10 matches: 1.5 (home - 1.5) vs 1.1 (away - 0.5).
- Shelbourne have conceded at home in eight of their last nine head-to-head matches with Waterford United.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-head:
- Matches played - 36;
- Both teams scored all-time - 17 times;
- At Shelbourne’s ground - 8 times.
Stats: Shelbourne vs Waterford United
- Matches played in the league: 16 vs 17;
- Matches this season with both teams scoring (BTTS): 12 vs 10;
- Shelbourne BTTS at home - 6 (75%);
- Waterford United BTTS away - 4 (50%).
Last 10 matches:
- BTTS games: 7 vs 7;
- Shelbourne BTTS at home - 3 (75%);
- Waterford United BTTS away - 2 (50%).
Correct Score Prediction
Most frequent scorelines (current season):
- Most common result in the league: 1-1 (11/84, 13.1%);
- Shelbourne’s most frequent home results: 0-0, 2-3 (2/8, 25%);
- Waterford United’s most frequent away result: 2-0 (2/8, 25%).
Based on statistical analysis and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top three outcomes:
2-1 - 9.83% (odds: 9)
2-0 - 9.58% (odds: 7)
1-0 - 9.18% (odds: 8)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Recent trends favor Waterford United-historically, they rarely lose by more than a single goal when facing Shelbourne (12 of their last 13 head-to-head clashes have stayed within a +1.5 handicap). While the visitors' form isn't particularly strong, their ability to keep games close is backed by both season stats and recent results. Even against league favorites or mid-table sides like their current opponents, Waterford manage to keep the scoreline tight, largely due to both teams' limited attacking output. We believe the visitors are unlikely to suffer a heavy defeat against an inconsistent Shelbourne side. Our prediction: Waterford United to win with a (+1.5) handicap.
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