The Premier Division sees Sligo Rovers take on Waterford on Friday 21 August, kicking off at 20:00 (WAT) at Showgrounds. Sligo Rovers are 10th with 25 points from 36 games (in the bottom three), while Waterford sit 7th on 43 points (in the bottom half). A gap of 18 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Sligo Rovers's last 5: WLDDW Most recently they beat Kerry 4–0 at home. At home they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. Goals have not been a problem: 2.0 per game.
Waterford's last 5: WWWDW Most recently they beat Athlone Town 2–1 at home. They average 1.5 scored and 0.7 conceded.
Waterford arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.3 points a game against 1.3.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 12 June 2026, finished Waterford 4–0 Sligo Rovers. Across their last 2 meetings Sligo Rovers have won 0, Waterford 1, with 1 draw and 2.0 goals per game.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.9 goals: 1.3 for Sligo Rovers and 1.6 for Waterford. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 55%, both teams to score at 64%.
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 77% chance at odds of 1.25. Predicted score: Sligo Rovers 1–1 Waterford. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Sligo Rovers34%fair 2.96 · @2.94
Draw21%fair 4.83 · @3.50
Waterford45%fair 2.20 · @2.26
2.86Expected goals
1.30Sligo Rovers xG
1.56Waterford xG
64%Both score
55%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
1–29%
0–19%
2–18%
1–07%
0–27%
From our goals model: Sligo Rovers 1.3 – 1.6 Waterford expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Sligo Rovers vs Waterford?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Sligo Rovers vs Waterford?
On our numbers Sligo Rovers have a 34% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Waterford 45%.
How many goals will there be in Sligo Rovers vs Waterford?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 55% likely and both teams score 64% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Sligo Rovers vs Waterford?
Our predicted score is Sligo Rovers 1–1 Waterford, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Sligo Rovers vs Waterford?
Sligo Rovers vs Waterford (Premier Division) kicks off on Friday 21 August 2026 at 20:00 (West Africa Time) at Showgrounds.
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.
