Very strong pick · fair odds 1.27 · bookmaker 1.22 · Lost ✗
9/10Rating
1.22Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultShelbourne to win ✗43% · @2.25
Double chanceEither team to win ✓77% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗63% · @1.53
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✗79% · @1.22
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9% · fair 11.27
Waterford vs Shelbourne preview and prediction
The match
Waterford host Shelbourne in the Premier Division on Sunday 2 August, with kick-off at 15:00 (WAT) at Regional Sports Centre. Waterford are 7th with 43 points from 36 games (in the bottom half), while Shelbourne sit 4th on 49 points (in the top four).
Form guide
Waterford's last 5: DWDWW Most recently they drew with Galway United 0–0 away. At home they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.7 scored and 1.3 conceded.
Shelbourne's last 5: LWDDW Most recently they lost to Kalju Nomme 1–2 away. On the road they have won 0 and lost 1 of their last 3. They are scoring freely – 2.2 goals a game.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 22 May 2026, finished Shelbourne 2–1 Waterford.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.0 goals: 1.4 for Waterford and 1.6 for Shelbourne. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 57% and both teams to score at 63%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 79% chance at odds of 1.22. Predicted score: Waterford 1–1 Shelbourne. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Waterford35%fair 2.88 · @2.92
Draw23%fair 4.43 · @3.55
Shelbourne43%fair 2.34 · @2.25
3.00Expected goals
1.41Waterford xG
1.59Shelbourne xG
63%Both score
57%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–111%
1–29%
0–18%
2–18%
1–07%
0–26%
From our goals model: Waterford 1.4 – 1.6 Shelbourne expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Waterford vs Shelbourne?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 79% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Waterford vs Shelbourne?
On our numbers Waterford have a 35% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Shelbourne 43%.
How many goals will there be in Waterford vs Shelbourne?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 57% likely and both teams score 63% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Waterford vs Shelbourne?
Our predicted score is Waterford 1–1 Shelbourne, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is Waterford vs Shelbourne?
Waterford vs Shelbourne (Premier Division) kicks off on Sunday 2 August 2026 at 15:00 (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.
