Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford prediction & analysis
66%
Footrivo pick
Shamrock Rovers to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.52 · bookmaker 1.50 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.50Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultShamrock Rovers to win ✓66% · @1.50
Double chanceShamrock Rovers or draw ✓84% · @1.14
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓56% · @1.67
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓76% · fair 1.32
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗12% · fair 8.03
Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford preview and prediction
The match
The Premier Division sees Shamrock Rovers take on Waterford on Friday 18 September, kicking off at 20:00 (WAT) at Tallaght Stadium. Shamrock Rovers are 1st with 68 points from 36 games (top of the table), while Waterford sit 7th on 43 points (in the bottom half). A gap of 25 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Shamrock Rovers's last 5: LDLDD Most recently they lost to St Patrick's Athl. 0–2 away. They average 1.2 scored and 2.3 conceded.
Waterford's last 5: DDWWD Most recently they drew with Derry City 2–2 at home. They average 1.7 scored and 0.7 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Waterford arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.0 points a game against 0.5.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 19 June 2026, finished Waterford 0–2 Shamrock Rovers. Across their last 3 meetings Shamrock Rovers have won 2, Waterford 0, with 1 draw and 1.7 goals per game; both teams scored in 1 of them.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.8 goals: 1.9 for Shamrock Rovers and 0.8 for Waterford. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 52%, both teams to score at 56%.
Safer route: Shamrock Rovers or draw (84%) at 1.14.
Both teams to score: yes (56%) at 1.67.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Shamrock Rovers to win – a 66% chance at odds of 1.50. Predicted score: Shamrock Rovers 1–0 Waterford. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Shamrock Rovers66%fair 1.52 · @1.50
Draw18%fair 5.57 · @4.00
Waterford16%fair 6.17 · @5.50
2.75Expected goals
1.95Shamrock Rovers xG
0.80Waterford xG
56%Both score
52%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–012%
2–012%
1–110%
2–110%
3–08%
0–06%
From our goals model: Shamrock Rovers 1.9 – 0.8 Waterford expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford?
Our pick is Shamrock Rovers to win with a 66% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.50.
Who will win Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford?
On our numbers Shamrock Rovers have a 66% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Waterford 16%.
How many goals will there be in Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 52% likely and both teams score 56% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford?
Our predicted score is Shamrock Rovers 1–0 Waterford, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford?
Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford (Premier Division) kicks off on Friday 18 September 2026 at 20:00 (West Africa Time) at Tallaght Stadium.
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.
