Waterford vs Shamrock Rovers Prediction, H2H & Stats

Ireland: Premier Division · Regular Season - 21
Waterford

Waterford

7th in table
WLWWW
Full time
0:2
HT 0 - 1
Shamrock Rovers

Shamrock Rovers

1st in table
WWLWL
25' W. Johnson
37' D. Watts
41' D. Watts
42' S. Bradley
47' K. Long
57' J. Mahon
63' C. Noonan
84' M. Noonan
Friday, 19 June 2026
Regional Sports Centre, Waterford
O. Moran

Head to head

Last 8 meetings
8games
0Waterford wins
1Draws
7Shamrock Rovers wins
2.4Goals per game
63%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
01 May 2026Premier Division Shamrock Rovers 1 - 0 Waterford
03 Apr 2026Premier Division Waterford 1 - 1 Shamrock Rovers
22 Sep 2025Premier Division Waterford 1 - 2 Shamrock Rovers
27 Jun 2025Premier Division Shamrock Rovers 1 - 0 Waterford
16 May 2025Premier Division Waterford 1 - 3 Shamrock Rovers
11 Apr 2025Premier Division Shamrock Rovers 2 - 0 Waterford
01 Nov 2024Premier Division Shamrock Rovers 2 - 1 Waterford
02 Aug 2024Premier Division Waterford 1 - 2 Shamrock Rovers

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

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
4 W 2 D 4 L in the last 10
30 Oct 2026Premier Division Dundalk 3 - 1 Shamrock Rovers L
23 Oct 2026Premier Division Shamrock Rovers 4 - 0 Sligo Rovers W
16 Oct 2026Premier Division Galway United 2 - 0 Shamrock Rovers L
12 Oct 2026Premier Division Shamrock Rovers 2 - 1 Bohemians W
08 Oct 2026Premier Division Shamrock Rovers 3 - 1 Drogheda United W
18 Sep 2026Premier Division Shamrock Rovers 3 - 2 Waterford W
11 Sep 2026Premier Division St Patrick's Athl. 2 - 0 Shamrock Rovers L
04 Sep 2026Premier Division Shamrock Rovers 0 - 0 Shelbourne D
30 Aug 2026Premier Division Derry City 3 - 3 Shamrock Rovers D
27 Aug 2026UEFA Europa Conference League KuPS 1 - 0 Shamrock Rovers L

Who wins? Three ways to read it

1 · X · 2
Goal model
Form & stats
Bookmaker odds
Waterford Draw Shamrock Rovers
Value spotted: Waterford win at 5.16 (model 36% vs market 18%)

Most likely scores

1-1 12.8%
0-1 10.3%
1-0 10.3%
0-0 8.2%
1-2 8%
2-1 8%

Expected goals: 1.25 Waterford · 1.25 Shamrock Rovers

Goal lines

Over 1.5 goals71%
Over 2.5 goals46%
Over 3.5 goals24%
Both teams score51%

Team comparison

Form Attack Defence Goal model Head to head Goals Overall
57%
Form
43%
71%
Attack
29%
43%
Defence
57%
44%
Goal model
56%
7%
Head to head
93%
27%
Goals
73%
41%
Overall
58%

Season numbers

Premier Division 2026

When the goals come

2
0-15'
4
3
16-30'
5
4
31-45'
8
4
46-60'
3
4
61-75'
4
6
76-90'
7
6
0-15'
3
7
16-30'
3
8
31-45'
2
5
46-60'
3
5
61-75'
3
11
76-90'
6
Waterford Shamrock Rovers

Side by side

Waterford Shamrock Rovers
20 Played 21
2 Won 12
8 Drawn 4
10 Lost 5
1.3 Goals scored per game 1.5
2 Goals conceded per game 0.9
1.4 / 1.1 Scored per game (home / away) 1.8 / 1.3
2 Clean sheets 8
7 Failed to score 3
1 Longest winning run 3
4-0 Biggest win 4-1
0-2 Biggest defeat 1-2
4/5 Penalties scored 4/4

Waterford vs Shamrock Rovers: preview and prediction

Waterford host Shamrock Rovers in the Ireland Premier Division (Regular Season - 21) on Friday, 19th June 2026 at 19:45 at Regional Sports Centre, Waterford. Waterford sit 7th in the table and Shamrock Rovers 1st.

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

In the last 8 meetings, Waterford won 0, Shamrock Rovers won 7 and 1 ended level. These games average 2.4 goals, with both teams scoring in 63% and over 2.5 goals in 50%.

Our goal model expects about 1.25 goals for Waterford and 1.25 for Shamrock Rovers. It gives Waterford the edge (36% home win, 27% draw, 36% away win), 46% for over 2.5 goals and 51% for both teams to score. The most likely score is 1-1.

Our pick was Over 2.5 at odds of 1.71. We also like BTTS Yes.

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Football Analyst & Predictor · Rarabet

Waterford vs Shamrock Rovers FAQs

What is the best prediction for Waterford vs Shamrock Rovers?

Our top tip is Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5 (1.71 odds).

Who will win Waterford vs Shamrock Rovers?

It looks very close: our model gives Waterford 36%, the draw 27% and Shamrock Rovers 36%.

Will both teams score?

Both teams scoring has a 51% chance in our model, and it happened in 63% of recent meetings.

How many goals are expected?

Our model expects 2.5 goals in total, with a 46% chance of over 2.5 goals.

When is Waterford vs Shamrock Rovers?

Kick-off is on Friday, 19th June 2026 at 19:45 at Regional Sports Centre, Waterford.

Who is the referee?

O. Moran is in charge of this game.