Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford Prediction, Lineups & Odds

Shamrock Rovers FC

Waterford FC
Best Bet Has to Be Under 2.5
There’s a strong argument to go with Under 2.5 on the Total Goals market. Shamrock and Waterford might not reach this total and we’re a fan of the odds of 1.75 that are available for this prediction.
Shamrock Are 9 From 10 on the H2H
Shamrock Rovers won last time out by a 1-0 scoreline. It was away from home against Galway United at Eamonn Deacy Park. The Hoops had most of the ball enjoying 57% possession and two shots on target, with an early second half strike from Rory Gaffney proving the difference.
Waterford have now lost four consecutive games. Away from home in their previous game, Drogheda United won 2-0 at Sullivan and Lambe Park. Keith Long's side recorded 60% possession and had three shots on goal.
Shamrock have won the last two encounters against Waterford. The most recent was a 2-1 home win at Tallaght Stadium after a 2-1 away victory at Waterford RSC. In the past 10 H2H games, we’ve seen nine Shamrock wins and one Waterford triumph.
Premier Division | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
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1 | ![]() |
17 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 31 | 15 | 16 | 31:15 | 32 |
7 | ![]() |
16 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 16 | 26 | -10 | 16:26 | 21 |
6 wins, 2 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 9.9 attempts. Rovers have had 58.3% possession and 5.2 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 0.6 goals from 2.4 shots on goal and 6.5 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 4.4 corners.
Top goalscorer Dylan Watts has found the net 3 times, Graham Burke 2, with Rory Gaffney and two other players on 1. Daniel Grant is the leading assists maker on 2.
Waterford – Last 10 League GamesWaterford have 3 victories, 6 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 8.7 attempts, 3.7 shots on goal and 1.0 goals. The Blues average 47.1% possession, 5.0 corners in their favour and 5.6 corners against, while 1.6 goals have been conceded from 4.3 shots on goal and 10.1 attempts.
Padraig Amond is the leading scorer with 3 goals, followed by Kyle White on 2, with Kacper Radkowski and two others bagging 1. Rowan McDonald has been the top assist maker with 2 in the last 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Shamrock Rovers confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Edward McGinty (GK), Daniel Cleary, Roberto Lopes, Lee Grace, Daniel Grant, Dylan Watts, Matthew Healy, Joshua Honohan, Aaron McEneff, Rory Gaffney, Graham Burke.
Waterford confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Stephen McMullan (GK), Darragh Leahy, Grant Horton, Kacper Radkowski, Ryan Burke, Navajo Bakboord, Dean McMenamy, Rowan McDonald, Ben McCormack, Padraig Amond, Sam Glenfield.
Expert Premier Division Analysis
The football betting tips are created after keeping tabs on the latest team news along with the form guide. We also delve into the latest stats which can provide a barometer for how the action might play out.
Key Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford league stats:
Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford Prediction
We think the odds of 1.75 are really attractive when it comes to betting Under 2.5 for this Premier Division game. It’s anticipated that these sides could be set to play out a low-scoring encounter.
If you’re looking for bigger odds and are expecting a low-scoring affair, then it might be worth looking at Under 1.5 Goals, especially if you think that one goal or less will be scored in total.
Under 2.5 Probability
According to the bookies, our pick has a 57.1% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 60-65%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.
Our Pick
Under 2.5 Goals @ 1.75
Correct Score Prediction
Our prediction for the correct score is Shamrock to land a 2-0 victory and this is available at 5.50. It’s a fun wager to place which lands a bigger potential return.
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Corners Prediction
The 5.5 corners line has not been covered by Shamrock in their past five home games. We can use these stats to our advantage, with odds of 1.83 that Shamrock fall short when it comes to the Team Corners line.
Corner Stats


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Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford Odds
According to the betting odds, Shamrock Rovers are red-hot 1.33 favourites with the bookies to win and that means a 75% chance of winning this Premier Division clash. Waterford are trading at a bigger price than their opponents and they can be backed at 9.00.
A low-scoring game will be anticipated by many and Under 2.5 Goals currently has the shortest odds. An alternative angle is a BTTS bet and Both Teams to Score No is available at 1.57.
If you fancy Shamrock Rovers but want money back if this Premier Division match is a draw, then you can get 1.08. You can bet on Waterford at 8.00 on the Draw No Bet market.







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Head to Head
Shamrock vs Waterford
- Premier Division: 01/11 2024 Shamrock 2 Waterford 1
- Premier Division: 02/08 2024 Waterford 1 Shamrock 2
- Premier Division: 06/05 2024 Shamrock 1 Waterford 3
- Premier Division: 01/04 2024 Waterford 1 Shamrock 2
- Premier Division: 05/11 2021 Waterford 1 Shamrock 3
- Premier Division: 10/09 2021 Shamrock 2 Waterford 0
- Premier Division: 18/06 2021 Waterford 1 Shamrock 4
- Premier Division: 03/05 2021 Shamrock 3 Waterford 0
- Premier Division: 21/09 2020 Shamrock 6 Waterford 1
- Premier Division: 24/02 2020 Waterford 0 Shamrock 2
Team Stats
Shamrock Rovers League Stats
Waterford League Stats
Full-Time Result
- 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 1 defeats and 3 draws in previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
- 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draws in previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 7 defeats and 0 draws in previous 10 away matches
Goals
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 0.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 0.60 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.90 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
Goals
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 2.00 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
Corners
- An average of 5.20 corners awarded and 4.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.10 corners awarded and 3.40 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.50 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches
Corners
- An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 5.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.50 corners awarded and 5.60 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.10 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches
Possession
- An average of 58.30% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 58.60% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 home matches
Possession
- An average of 47.10% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 47.40% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 away matches
Team News
It’s good to know about any injuries and this is reflected in our Shamrock vs Waterford team news, with this leading to predicted and confirmed lineups.
We’re on hand to provide you with full details of the latest Premier Division squads.
Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford Lineups
Shamrock Rovers Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3
Waterford FC Confirmed Lineup 5-3-2
Shamrock Rovers Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3
Waterford FC Confirmed Lineup 5-3-2
Shamrock Rovers Substitutes
- 3Adam Matthews
- 9Aaron Greene
- 14Daniel Mandroiu
- 16Gary O'Neil
- 26John O'Sullivan
- 27Cory O'Sullivan
- 29Jack Byrne
- 36Victor Ozhianvuna
- 97Leon-Maurice Poehls
Waterford FC Substitutes
- 8James Olayinka
- 11Maarten Pouwels
- 14Jesse Dempsey
- 16Kyle White
- 18Tom Lonergan
- 29Zak O'Sullivan
- 31Bradley Wade
- 47Sean Keane
- 99Trae Coyle
Previous Shamrock Rovers Lineups
Previous Waterford Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Shamrock Rovers Injury Table
Waterford Injury Table
Irish Premier Division Table
2025 Season
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
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1 | Shamrock Rovers | 17 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 31:15 | 32 |
2 | Derry City | 16 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 21:18 | 27 |
3 | Bohemians | 16 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 20:18 | 27 |
4 | Drogheda United | 17 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 22:17 | 26 |
5 | St Patrick's | 17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 23:20 | 25 |
6 | Shelbourne | 17 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 18:17 | 23 |
7 | Waterford | 16 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 16:26 | 21 |
8 | Galway United | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 19:20 | 20 |
9 | Cork City | 16 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 19:28 | 12 |
10 | Sligo Rovers | 16 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 20:30 | 12 |
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
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1 | Shamrock Rovers | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 20:6 | 20 |
2 | St Patrick's | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 16:7 | 18 |
3 | Derry City | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 12:7 | 16 |
4 | Bohemians | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 10:8 | 15 |
5 | Drogheda United | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 13:8 | 13 |
6 | Shelbourne | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 10:8 | 13 |
7 | Cork City | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 10:11 | 10 |
8 | Galway United | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 9:10 | 10 |
9 | Waterford | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 7:15 | 9 |
10 | Sligo Rovers | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 9:13 | 5 |
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