Shelbourne vs Waterford Prediction 26 September 2025
🔊 The upcoming match between Shelbourne and Waterford United promises to be a highlight of the round. The hosts are in good form, boasting three wins in their last five games, underscoring their ambition to cement a place at the top of the table. With an average of 1.23 goals per match, their attack shows consistency and an ability to regularly find the back of the net. The situation is quite different for the visitors. Waterford United have lost five consecutive matches, clearly highlighting their instability and significant defensive issues, as they concede too many goals. However, the intrigue is heightened by their head-to-head history: Waterford have often managed to challenge Shelbourne, leaving room for an unexpected turn of events.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 23 June 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 2:2. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Waterford United):
- ball possession percentage: 41% vs 59%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 7;
- fouls: 12 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- shots on target: 3 vs 6.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Shelbourne and Waterford United:
- played 34 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 18, for the away team - 9, draws - 7;
- number of goals - 49 against 30;
- average total in the 1st half - 0.97, in the 2nd half - 1.35;
- average total goals in the match - 2.32.
Head-to-head statistics Shelbourne - Waterford
Shelbourne Team Overview
The last official match took place on in the Premier Division, featuring Drogheda United at home against Shelbourne. The game concluded with a 2-1 victory.
Here are the match statistics (Shelbourne vs Drogheda United):
- possession: 69% vs 31%;
- corners: 5 vs 1;
- fouls: 8 vs 6;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 0;
- shots on target: 4 vs 2.
Shelbourne are having a strong season, currently sitting in sixth place in the standings. The team excels in ball control and maintaining a balance between attack and defense. Their average of just 1.07 goals conceded per match highlights the reliability of their defensive setup. In their last five outings, the Reds have secured three wins, drawn once, and suffered only one defeat, entering this match on the back of two consecutive victories. This consistency allows them to look upward in the table and solidify their position above the league's midsection.
Match Results: Shelbourne
Waterford United Team Overview
The visitors played their last official match on in the Premier Division, where Waterford United hosted Shamrock Rovers. The match ended with a scoreline of 1-2.
Here's the match statistics (Waterford United vs Shamrock Rovers):
- possession percentage: 46% vs 54%;
- corners: 5 vs 5;
- fouls: 12 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 5 vs 1;
- shots on target: 2 vs 5.
Waterford United are going through a tough stretch this season, having suffered five consecutive defeats. This run raises questions about their competitiveness, yet the team retains attacking potential, averaging 1.13 goals per match. However, their defensive struggles are evident, conceding an average of 1.74 goals per game. Adding intrigue is the history of their head-to-head clashes. In their last encounter with Shelbourne, the Blues managed to put up a fight and secured a draw, demonstrating their ability to challenge even stronger opponents. This makes the upcoming match less predictable than it might initially seem.
Match Results: Waterford United
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 34;
- home team wins - 18, away team wins - 9, draws - 7.
Statistics: Shelbourne vs Waterford United
- matches played in the tournament: 30 vs 31;
- wins: 10 vs 10;
- win percentage: 33% vs 32%;
- losses: 7 vs 17;
- draws: 13 vs 4.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 5 vs 3;
- losses: 3 vs 6;
- draws: 2 vs 1.
- Waterford United won with a +1.5 handicap in 7 of last 8 away games against Shelbourne.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.44, the guests - 0.88;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.32;
- both teams scored: overall - 15; at the home team's field - 7.
Statistics: Shelbourne vs Waterford United
- average total in the tournament: 2.3 vs 2.87;
- average total goals scored: 1.23 vs 1.13;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.6 vs 0.65;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.63 vs 0.48;
- Shelbourne: average total at home in the tournament - 1.33;
- Waterford United: average total away in the tournament - 1.13;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.5 (home - 1.75) vs 1.5 (away - 1.2).
- Shelbourne have conceded in 7 of last 8 home games against Waterford United.
Prediction on corners
Shelbourne: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.87; at home field - 5.8;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.1; at home field - 6.
Waterford United: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.74, away - 4.13;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.6; away - 5.8.
- Over 9.5 corners in 7 of last 8 Waterford United games (Premier Division).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 1.48 (0.74 for home team and 0.74 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 0.81 (0.5 for home team and 0.31 for away team).
Shelbourne: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.57; at home - 2.47;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.9; at home - 2.25.
Waterford United: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.65, away - 2.38;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.4; away - 2.2.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 34;
- both teams scored all-time - 15 times;
- on the home team’s field - 7 times.
Statistics: Shelbourne vs Waterford United
- number of matches played in the tournament: 30 vs 31;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 18 vs 17;
- number of BTTS matches for Shelbourne at home - 9 (60%);
- number of BTTS matches for Waterford United away - 8 (50%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 6;
- BTTS matches for Shelbourne at home - 3 (75%);
- BTTS matches for Waterford United away - 3 (60%).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Given the current form of both teams, an open and dynamic match is on the cards. Shelbourne aim to exploit the defensive weaknesses of their opponents to solidify their position in the standings, while Waterford are motivated to break their losing streak, at least by being effective in attack. Their last head-to-head also suggests an entertaining encounter. Therefore, the most likely outcome is that both teams will score, which aligns with the trends from their recent matches.No comments
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