Shelbourne vs Waterford Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 30 October 2026
💥 Shelbourne host Waterford United FC in the final round of the Irish Premier Division. The hosts sit fourth, while the visitors are eighth. Shelbourne have already missed out on the title but come into the match in good form. Waterford United FC still need to secure their top-flight status, and a single point would be enough to do so. Both sides therefore have reasons to take this final match of the season seriously.
Head-to-Head
📊 Head-to-head record in official matches between Shelbourne and Waterford United FC:
- 38 matches played;
- home wins: 20, away wins: 10, draws: 8;
- goals: 54-34;
- average first-half total: 1, average second-half total: 1.32;
- average total goals per match: 2.32.
Head-to-head statistics Shelbourne - Waterford
Shelbourne Team Overview
Shelbourne are unbeaten in their last five league matches, winning four of them. In the previous round they beat Bohemians Dublin 1-0, ending their rivals' title hopes in the process. Their home record, however, looks surprisingly modest for a side in the upper half of the table. In 17 matches at Tolka Park, Shelbourne have won just four, drawing five and losing eight. Those numbers suggest that even in good form, the hosts do not always make their home advantage count.
Match Results: Shelbourne
Waterford United Team Overview
Waterford United FC have improved noticeably in the closing stages of the season. They have beaten Galway and Drogheda in succession, scoring three goals in each match. The most recent win, 3-1, has virtually guaranteed the visitors' top-flight survival. Away from home, however, Waterford United FC are considerably weaker, having won just 3 of their 17 away matches. Their 10 away defeats further underline how much they have struggled on the road.
Match Results: Waterford United
Match Result Prediction
H2H:
- number of encounters - 38;
- home team wins - 20, away team wins - 10, draws - 8.
Statistics: Shelbourne vs Waterford United
- matches played in the tournament: 35 vs 35;
- wins: 12 vs 9;
- win percentage: 34% vs 26%;
- losses: 10 vs 13;
- draws: 13 vs 13.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 4 vs 5;
- losses: 2 vs 2;
- draws: 4 vs 3.
- Waterford United have not lost in 15 of last 17 games.
Total Goals Prediction
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.42, the guests - 0.89;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.32;
- both teams scored: overall - 18; at the home team's field - 9.
Statistics: Shelbourne vs Waterford United
- average total in the tournament: 2.77 vs 3.14;
- average total goals scored: 1.43 vs 1.46;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.51 vs 0.69;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.91 vs 0.77;
- Shelbourne: average total at home in the tournament - 1.47;
- Waterford United: average total away in the tournament - 1.35;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.6 (home - 2) vs 1.9 (away - 1.4).
- Waterford United have scored under 1.5 goals in last 7 away games against Shelbourne.
Corners Prediction
Shelbourne: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.14; at home field - 5.35;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.1; at home field - 6.75.
Waterford United: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.43, away - 5.18;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.3; away - 5.8.
- Waterford United have taken over 3.5 corners in 6 of last 7 away games.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
H2H:
- number of encounters - 38;
- both teams scored all-time - 18 times;
- on the home team’s field - 9 times.
Statistics: Shelbourne vs Waterford United
- number of matches played in the tournament: 35 vs 35;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 25 vs 22;
- number of BTTS matches for Shelbourne at home - 13 (76%);
- number of BTTS matches for Waterford United away - 10 (59%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 7 vs 6;
- BTTS matches for Shelbourne at home - 3 (75%);
- BTTS matches for Waterford United away - 2 (40%).
- Shelbourne have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 home games.
- Shelbourne have scored and conceded in last 5 games (Premier Division).
- Waterford United have scored and conceded in last 5 games (Premier Division).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Shelbourne look the likelier side given their five-match unbeaten run and higher league position. However, their poor home record makes it difficult to back them for a confident win. Waterford United have built up good momentum with back-to-back victories and will be motivated to secure their safety from the play-offs once and for all. A point may well be enough for the visitors, so they could opt for a cautious approach and a solid defensive display. Taking into account the table situation and Shelbourne's unconvincing home form, we're backing a draw. A 1-1 scoreline looks possible.
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Betting Tips: Shelbourne - Waterford United
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