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Waterford vs Sligo Rovers Prediction, H2H & Stats

Ireland: Premier Division · Regular Season - 20
Waterford

Waterford

7th in table
WLWWW
Full time
4:0
HT 1 - 0
Sligo Rovers

Sligo Rovers

10th in table
LLDLD
27' P. Amond
35' John Mahon
52' Alex Nolan
66' Oliver Denham
67' J. Voilas
69' Oliver Denham
69' Oliver Denham
72' P. Amond
74' P. Amond
77' Kevin Long
Friday, 12 June 2026
Regional Sports Centre, Waterford
D. Toland

Head to head

Last 7 meetings
7games
1Waterford wins
1Draws
5Sligo Rovers wins
2.4Goals per game
29%Both scored
43%Over 2.5
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

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
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

Who wins? Three ways to read it

1 · X · 2
Goal model
Form & stats
Bookmaker odds
Waterford Draw Sligo Rovers

Most likely scores

1-0 13.4%
1-1 13.4%
0-0 11.6%
0-1 11.6%
2-0 7.7%
2-1 7.7%

Expected goals: 1.15 Waterford · 1 Sligo Rovers

Goal lines

Over 1.5 goals63%
Over 2.5 goals36%
Over 3.5 goals17%
Both teams score43%

Team comparison

Form Attack Defence Goal model Head to head Goals Overall
50%
Form
50%
64%
Attack
36%
43%
Defence
57%
56%
Goal model
44%
7%
Head to head
93%
10%
Goals
90%
38%
Overall
61%

Season numbers

Premier Division 2026

When the goals come

2
0-15'
2
2
16-30'
3
4
31-45'
3
4
46-60'
5
1
61-75'
1
6
76-90'
1
6
0-15'
7
7
16-30'
3
8
31-45'
3
5
46-60'
3
5
61-75'
6
11
76-90'
5
Waterford Sligo Rovers

Side by side

Waterford Sligo Rovers
19 Played 19
1 Won 5
8 Drawn 4
10 Lost 10
1.1 Goals scored per game 0.8
2.1 Goals conceded per game 1.4
1.1 / 1.1 Scored per game (home / away) 0.9 / 0.7
1 Clean sheets 5
7 Failed to score 9
1 Longest winning run 3
2-1 Biggest win 2-0
0-2 Biggest defeat 0-4
4/5 Penalties scored 2/2

Waterford vs Sligo Rovers: preview and prediction

Waterford host Sligo Rovers in the Ireland Premier Division (Regular Season - 20) on Friday, 12th June 2026 at 19:45 at Regional Sports Centre, Waterford. Waterford sit 7th in the table and Sligo Rovers 10th.

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

In the last 7 meetings, Waterford won 1, Sligo Rovers won 5 and 1 ended level. These games average 2.4 goals, with both teams scoring in 29% and over 2.5 goals in 43%.

Our goal model expects about 1.15 goals for Waterford and 1 for Sligo Rovers. It gives Waterford the edge (39% home win, 29% draw, 31% away win), 36% for over 2.5 goals and 43% for both teams to score. The most likely score is 1-0.

Our pick was Away or Draw at odds of 1.63. We also like Over 2.5, BTTS Yes.

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Football Analyst & Predictor · Rarabet

Waterford vs Sligo Rovers FAQs

What is the best prediction for Waterford vs Sligo Rovers?

Our top tip is Double Chance: Away or Draw (1.63 odds).

Who will win Waterford vs Sligo Rovers?

Waterford are favourites: our model gives Waterford 39%, the draw 29% and Sligo Rovers 31%.

Will both teams score?

Both teams scoring has a 43% chance in our model, and it happened in 29% of recent meetings.

How many goals are expected?

Our model expects 2.2 goals in total, with a 36% chance of over 2.5 goals.

When is Waterford vs Sligo Rovers?

Kick-off is on Friday, 12th June 2026 at 19:45 at Regional Sports Centre, Waterford.

Who is the referee?

D. Toland is in charge of this game.