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Sligo Rovers vs Waterford Prediction, H2H & Stats

Ireland: Premier Division · Regular Season - 28
Sligo Rovers

Sligo Rovers

10th in table
LLDLD
Full time
0:0
HT 0 - 0
Waterford

Waterford

7th in table
WLWWW
63' Benny Couto
66' Hayden Cann
72' Tom Lonergan
Friday, 21 August 2026
Showgrounds, Sligo
N. Doyle

Head to head

Last 8 meetings
8games
5Sligo Rovers wins
1Draws
2Waterford wins
2.6Goals per game
25%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
12 Jun 2026Premier Division Waterford 4 - 0 Sligo Rovers
18 Apr 2026Premier Division Sligo Rovers 2 - 0 Waterford
20 Feb 2026Premier Division Waterford 0 - 0 Sligo Rovers
22 Aug 2025Premier Division Waterford 1 - 2 Sligo Rovers
14 Jun 2025Premier Division Sligo Rovers 1 - 0 Waterford
18 Apr 2025Premier Division Waterford 0 - 4 Sligo Rovers
15 Feb 2025Premier Division Sligo Rovers 2 - 3 Waterford
31 Aug 2024Premier Division Sligo Rovers 2 - 0 Waterford

Premier Division table

#TeamPWDLGoalsGDPtsForm
1 Shamrock Rovers 362088 59:38 +21 68 LWLWW
2 Bohemians 361989 63:44 +19 65 WLWLW
3 St Patrick's Athl. 3617910 55:31 +24 60 LDLLW
4 Shelbourne 36121311 52:50 +2 49 LWWWD
5 Derry City 36111510 50:47 +3 48 DWWLW
6 Dundalk 36111213 55:59 -4 45 WLDLL
7 Waterford 36101313 54:61 -7 43 WWWLL
8 Galway United 36101214 46:53 -7 42 LDLWD
9 Drogheda United 36101016 44:57 -13 40 WLWLL
10 Sligo Rovers 3651021 28:66 -38 25 DLDLL

Top scorers

Premier Division
1 T. LonerganWaterford 16goals 7assists 34apps
2 P. AmondWaterford 14goals 1assists 36apps
3 C. WhelanBohemians 13goals 6assists 36apps
4 D. HorganDundalk 12goals 10assists 35apps
5 R. TierneyBohemians 11goals 3assists 35apps
6 M. DuffyDerry City 11goals 5assists 27apps
7 J. McGovernShamrock Rovers 10goals 7assists 31apps
8 R. EdmondsonSt Patrick's Athl. 10goals 1assists 36apps
9 M. DoyleDrogheda United 10goals 1assists 34apps
10 A. KeenaSt Patrick's Athl. 10goals 5assists 31apps

Recent form

0 W 3 D 7 L in the last 10
30 Oct 2026Premier Division Sligo Rovers 2 - 2 Derry City D
23 Oct 2026Premier Division Shamrock Rovers 4 - 0 Sligo Rovers L
17 Oct 2026Premier Division Sligo Rovers 1 - 1 Dundalk D
09 Oct 2026Premier Division Shelbourne 5 - 1 Sligo Rovers L
19 Sep 2026Premier Division Sligo Rovers 0 - 1 St Patrick's Athl. L
14 Sep 2026Premier Division Sligo Rovers 1 - 3 Galway United L
11 Sep 2026Premier Division Drogheda United 2 - 0 Sligo Rovers L
04 Sep 2026FAI Cup Waterford 3 - 0 Sligo Rovers L
28 Aug 2026Premier Division Bohemians 3 - 0 Sligo Rovers L
21 Aug 2026Premier Division Sligo Rovers 0 - 0 Waterford D
6 W 2 D 2 L in the last 10
30 Oct 2026Premier Division Shelbourne 2 - 3 Waterford W
23 Oct 2026Premier Division Waterford 3 - 1 Drogheda United W
19 Oct 2026Premier Division Waterford 3 - 2 Galway United W
16 Oct 2026Premier Division Bohemians 2 - 1 Waterford L
09 Oct 2026FAI Cup Bohemians 0 - 2 Waterford W
18 Sep 2026Premier Division Shamrock Rovers 3 - 2 Waterford L
14 Sep 2026Premier Division Waterford 2 - 2 Derry City D
11 Sep 2026Premier Division Waterford 1 - 1 Dundalk D
04 Sep 2026FAI Cup Waterford 3 - 0 Sligo Rovers W
28 Aug 2026Premier Division St Patrick's Athl. 0 - 2 Waterford W

Who wins? Three ways to read it

1 · X · 2
Goal model
Form & stats
Bookmaker odds
Sligo Rovers Draw Waterford
Value spotted: Sligo Rovers win at 2.93 (model 44% vs market 32%)

Most likely scores

1-1 9.8%
2-1 8.8%
1-2 7.6%
2-2 6.8%
1-0 6.3%
2-0 5.7%

Expected goals: 1.8 Sligo Rovers · 1.55 Waterford

Goal lines

Over 1.5 goals85%
Over 2.5 goals65%
Over 3.5 goals43%
Both teams score66%

Team comparison

Form Attack Defence Goal model Head to head Goals Overall
15%
Form
85%
40%
Attack
60%
29%
Defence
71%
48%
Goal model
52%
71%
Head to head
29%
50%
Goals
50%
42%
Overall
57%

Season numbers

Premier Division 2026

When the goals come

3
0-15'
3
6
16-30'
4
3
31-45'
8
6
46-60'
5
1
61-75'
6
4
76-90'
9
8
0-15'
7
4
16-30'
8
4
31-45'
9
6
46-60'
5
11
61-75'
6
12
76-90'
15
Sligo Rovers Waterford

Side by side

Sligo Rovers Waterford
27 Played 27
5 Won 6
7 Drawn 10
15 Lost 11
0.9 Goals scored per game 1.4
1.7 Goals conceded per game 1.8
1.1 / 0.6 Scored per game (home / away) 1.4 / 1.4
5 Clean sheets 4
12 Failed to score 9
3 Longest winning run 2
2-0 Biggest win 4-0
0-4 Biggest defeat 0-2
2/2 Penalties scored 6/8

Sligo Rovers vs Waterford: preview and prediction

Sligo Rovers host Waterford in the Ireland Premier Division (Regular Season - 28) on Friday, 21st August 2026 at 20:00 at Showgrounds, Sligo. Sligo Rovers sit 10th in the table and Waterford 7th.

Sligo Rovers are struggling, with 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats in their last 5 games (L-L-D-L-D). Waterford are flying, with 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 games (W-L-W-W-W).

In the last 8 meetings, Sligo Rovers won 5, Waterford won 2 and 1 ended level. These games average 2.6 goals, with both teams scoring in 25% and over 2.5 goals in 50%.

Our goal model expects about 1.8 goals for Sligo Rovers and 1.55 for Waterford. It gives Sligo Rovers the edge (44% home win, 23% draw, 33% away win), 65% for over 2.5 goals and 66% for both teams to score. The most likely score is 1-1.

Our pick was Away or Draw at odds of 1.38.

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Football Analyst & Predictor · Rarabet

Sligo Rovers vs Waterford FAQs

What is the best prediction for Sligo Rovers vs Waterford?

Our top tip is Double Chance: Away or Draw (1.38 odds).

Who will win Sligo Rovers vs Waterford?

Sligo Rovers are favourites: our model gives Sligo Rovers 44%, the draw 23% and Waterford 33%.

Will both teams score?

Both teams scoring has a 66% chance in our model, and it happened in 25% of recent meetings.

How many goals are expected?

Our model expects 3.4 goals in total, with a 65% chance of over 2.5 goals.

When is Sligo Rovers vs Waterford?

Kick-off is on Friday, 21st August 2026 at 20:00 at Showgrounds, Sligo.

Who is the referee?

N. Doyle is in charge of this game.