Sligo Rovers FC vs Waterford Prediction 21 August 2026
🔊 Sligo Rovers will host Waterford in round 28 of the Irish Premier Division. The hosts are bottom of the table and already six points behind the safety zone, so this home match is of particular importance to them. Waterford are eighth with a six-point cushion, and have improved noticeably in recent rounds.
Head-to-Head
📊 In three matches in the 2026 championship, the teams have exchanged home wins and played a draw: the February meeting ended 0:0, in April Sligo won 2:0, and in June Waterford got their revenge with a 4:0 win.
Head-to-head statistics Sligo Rovers FC - Waterford
Sligo Rovers Team Overview
Sligo have not won in their last nine league rounds, picking up just three points in that run. In their most recent Premier Division match, they lost to Derry City 0-2. After that, Rovers got an emotional boost in the FAI Cup, thrashing Kerry 4-0. The team's main problem is attack: after 27 rounds, Sligo have scored just 23 goals, the fewest in the league. So even with home advantage, it won't be easy for the hosts to break down Waterford's defence.
Match Results: Sligo Rovers
Waterford United Team Overview
Waterford come into this match in much better form. In their last six league matches, they have gone unbeaten - four wins and two draws. In the previous round, Waterford comfortably beat Bohemians 3:1 at home, and then beat Athlone in the FAI Cup (2:1). The visitors also have a clear attacking leader - Tom Lonergan has already scored 14 goals and is the top scorer in the Premier Division. Waterford are also significantly more prolific than Sligo: 37 goals after 27 rounds.
Match Results: Waterford United
Prediction for the 1st half
First half stats: Sligo Rovers (home) vs Waterford United (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 13 vs 13;
- wins: 6 (46.15%) vs 4 (30.77%);
- losses: 4 (30.77%) vs 5 (38.46%);
- draws: 3 (23.08%) vs 4 (30.77%);
- average total goals scored: 1.31 vs 1.77;
- average total goals conceded: 0.62 vs 1.
Last 10 matches (overall):
- wins: 5 vs 4;
- losses: 2 vs 3;
- draws: 3 vs 3;
- average first half total: 1.1 (scored - 0.8, conceded - 0.3) vs 1.3 (scored - 0.8, conceded - 0.5).
- Sligo Rovers have scored in the first half at home in 8 of their last 9 matches.
- Sligo Rovers have scored in the first half at home in 7 of their last 8 matches (Premier Division).
Corner Kick Prediction
Sligo Rovers: Statistics
- season: average total in the tournament - 3.67; at home - 3.77;
- last 10 matches: average total - 3.8; at home - 3.25.
Waterford United: Statistics
- season: average total in the tournament - 4.93, away - 4.62;
- last 10 matches: average total - 5.8; away - 5.
- Total over 10.5 corners landed in 6 of the last 7 home matches for Sligo Rovers (Premier Division).
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-head matches:
- played - 36;
- both teams scored all time - 17 times;
- at the home team's ground - 9 times.
Stats: Sligo Rovers vs Waterford United
- matches played in the tournament: 27 vs 27;
- season matches in which both teams scored (hereinafter - BTTS): 13 vs 16;
- Sligo Rovers: BTTS at home - 7 (54%);
- Waterford United: BTTS away - 8 (62%).
Last 10 matches:
- matches with BTTS: 5 vs 6;
- Sligo Rovers: BTTS at home - 3 (75%);
- Waterford United: BTTS away - 2 (67%).
- Sligo Rovers have scored and conceded at home in 6 matches in a row (Premier Division).
Correct Score Prediction
Frequent results statistics (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (19/134, 14.2%);
- Sligo Rovers at home most often finish matches: 2:0, 2:2 (2/13, 15.4%);
- Waterford United away most often play: 2:0 (2/13, 15.4%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 11.16% (odds 7)
1:2 - 8.56% (odds 9)
2:2 - 7.05% (odds 12)
⭐ Editor's Pick
Sligo got a good emotional boost after the win over Kerry, but their league problems haven't gone away. The team remain bottom, score few goals and haven't won in nine rounds. Waterford, on the other hand, are unbeaten in eight games in a row (including two cup matches) and look much more consistent right now.
That said, I'm not expecting a big away win and prefer the over option. Total over 2.5 goals has landed in 6 consecutive home matches for Sligo Rovers. Predicted score: a Waterford win 2-1.
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