Waterford vs Shamrock Rovers preview and prediction
The match
Waterford host Shamrock Rovers in the Premier Division on Friday 19 June, with kick-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: WDLWL Most recently they beat Sligo Rovers 4–0 at home. At home they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 3. They are scoring freely – 2.3 goals a game.
Shamrock Rovers's last 5: LWWLW Most recently they lost to Shelbourne 1–2 away. On the road they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They are scoring freely – 2.0 goals a game.
Shamrock Rovers arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.0 points a game against 1.3.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 1 May 2026, finished Shamrock Rovers 1–0 Waterford. Across their last 2 meetings Waterford have won 0, Shamrock Rovers 1, with 1 draw and 1.5 goals per game; both teams scored in 1 of them.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.9 goals: 0.9 for Waterford and 2.0 for Shamrock Rovers. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 55%, both teams to score at 59%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Safer route: Shamrock Rovers or draw (83%) at 1.17.
Both teams to score: yes (59%) at 1.70.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 77% chance at odds of 1.22. Predicted score: Waterford 0–2 Shamrock Rovers. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Waterford17%fair 5.87 · @5.00
Draw21%fair 4.79 · @3.90
Shamrock Rovers62%fair 1.61 · @1.63
2.86Expected goals
0.91Waterford xG
1.96Shamrock Rovers xG
59%Both score
55%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
0–111%
0–211%
1–110%
1–210%
0–37%
1–36%
From our goals model: Waterford 0.9 – 2.0 Shamrock Rovers expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Waterford vs Shamrock Rovers?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Waterford vs Shamrock Rovers?
On our numbers Waterford have a 17% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Shamrock Rovers 62%.
How many goals will there be in Waterford vs Shamrock Rovers?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 55% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Waterford vs Shamrock Rovers?
Our predicted score is Waterford 0–2 Shamrock Rovers, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Waterford vs Shamrock Rovers?
Waterford vs Shamrock Rovers (Premier Division) kicks off on Friday 19 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.
