Waterford vs Shamrock Rovers prediction & analysis
65%
Footrivo pick
Shamrock Rovers to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.54 · bookmaker 1.50 · Lost ✗
6/10Rating
1.50Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultShamrock Rovers to win ✗65% · @1.50
Double chanceShamrock Rovers or draw ✓83% · @1.12
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓56% · @1.80
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓75% · fair 1.33
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–1 ✗13% · fair 7.81
Waterford vs Shamrock Rovers preview and prediction
The match
The Premier Division sees Waterford take on Shamrock Rovers on Friday 3 April, kicking off at 19:45 (WAT) at Regional Sports Centre. Waterford are 7th with 43 points from 36 games (in the bottom half), while Shamrock Rovers sit 1st on 68 points (top of the table). A gap of 25 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Waterford's last 5: LLLLD Most recently they lost to St Patrick's Athl. 0–2 at home. At home they have won 0 and lost 2 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game.
Shamrock Rovers's last 5: WDWDW Most recently they beat Galway United 2–0 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 4. They average 1.5 scored and 0.8 conceded. 4 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Shamrock Rovers arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.8 points a game against 0.2.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.7 goals: 0.8 for Waterford and 1.9 for Shamrock Rovers. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 50%, both teams to score at 56%.
Our pre-match pick was Shamrock Rovers to win – a 65% chance at odds of 1.50. Predicted score: Waterford 0–1 Shamrock Rovers. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Waterford17%fair 5.82 · @5.80
Draw18%fair 5.55 · @4.00
Shamrock Rovers65%fair 1.54 · @1.50
2.69Expected goals
0.80Waterford xG
1.89Shamrock Rovers xG
56%Both score
50%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
0–113%
0–212%
1–110%
1–210%
0–38%
0–07%
From our goals model: Waterford 0.8 – 1.9 Shamrock Rovers expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Shamrock Rovers to win✗
65%
1.54
1.50
Double chance
Shamrock Rovers or draw✓
83%
1.21
1.12
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
56%
1.78
1.80
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
75%
1.33
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
50%
1.98
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
72%
1.40
–
Half-time result
Shamrock Rovers ahead at half-time✗
45%
2.23
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Shamrock Rovers / FT Shamrock Rovers✗
40%
2.51
–
Correct score
Correct score 0–1✗
13%
7.81
–
Form
Waterford – last 6
LLLLDL
20 Mar
vs St Patrick's Athl.
0–2
L
16 Mar
@ Galway United
3–4
L
6 Mar
vs Bohemians
0–1
L
27 Feb
@ Derry City
2–4
L
20 Feb
vs Sligo Rovers
0–0
D
13 Feb
@ Drogheda United
0–2
L
0.8Scored / game
2.2Conceded / game
33%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Shamrock Rovers – last 6
WDWDWL
20 Mar
vs Galway United
2–0
W
16 Mar
@ Drogheda United
0–0
D
13 Mar
@ Sligo Rovers
2–0
W
9 Mar
@ Shelbourne
2–2
D
6 Mar
vs Derry City
1–0
W
27 Feb
@ Bohemians
2–3
L
1.5Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
33%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Waterford and Shamrock Rovers.
What is the prediction for Waterford vs Shamrock Rovers?
Our pick is Shamrock Rovers to win with a 65% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.50.
Who will win Waterford vs Shamrock Rovers?
On our numbers Waterford have a 17% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Shamrock Rovers 65%.
How many goals will there be in Waterford vs Shamrock Rovers?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 50% likely and both teams score 56% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Waterford vs Shamrock Rovers?
Our predicted score is Waterford 0–1 Shamrock Rovers, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Waterford vs Shamrock Rovers?
Waterford vs Shamrock Rovers (Premier Division) kicks off on Friday 3 April 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at Regional Sports Centre.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
