Value bet: Sligo Rovers to win @ 3.10 – our chance 38% vs 32% implied by the price (edge +19%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultWaterford to win ✓39% · @2.18
Double chanceEither team to win ✓77% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗59% · @1.62
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓75% · @1.25
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗9% · fair 11.15
Waterford vs Sligo Rovers preview and prediction
The match
The Premier Division sees Waterford take on Sligo Rovers on Friday 12 June, kicking off at 19:45 (WAT) at Regional Sports Centre. Waterford are 7th with 43 points from 36 games (in the bottom half), while Sligo Rovers sit 10th on 25 points (in the bottom three). A gap of 18 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Waterford's last 5: DLWLD Most recently they drew with Drogheda United 3–3 away. They average 1.7 scored and 2.3 conceded.
Sligo Rovers's last 5: LWDDL Most recently they lost to Bohemians 1–3 at home. On the road they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 4. They average 1.0 scored and 1.2 conceded.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 20 February 2026, finished Waterford 0–0 Sligo Rovers.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.7 goals: 1.4 for Waterford and 1.4 for Sligo Rovers. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 51%, both teams to score at 59%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Value angle: Sligo Rovers to win at 3.10 – 38% on our numbers against 32% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 75% chance at odds of 1.25. Predicted score: Waterford 1–1 Sligo Rovers. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Waterford39%fair 2.58 · @2.18
Draw23%fair 4.38 · @3.45
Sligo Rovers38%fair 2.61 · @3.10
2.72Expected goals
1.37Waterford xG
1.36Sligo Rovers xG
59%Both score
51%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
1–09%
0–19%
2–18%
1–28%
0–07%
From our goals model: Waterford 1.4 – 1.4 Sligo Rovers expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Waterford vs Sligo Rovers?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Waterford vs Sligo Rovers?
On our numbers Waterford have a 39% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Sligo Rovers 38%.
How many goals will there be in Waterford vs Sligo Rovers?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 51% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Waterford vs Sligo Rovers?
Our predicted score is Waterford 1–1 Sligo Rovers, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Waterford vs Sligo Rovers?
Waterford vs Sligo Rovers (Premier Division) kicks off on Friday 12 June 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.
