Predictions & Statistics
Full analysis and predictions for all markets
| Market | Option | Probability | Odds | Stats & Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1X2 | No Draw |
82.9%
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| BTTS | Yes |
88%
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| Over / Under 2.5 | Over 2.5 |
82.2%
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| Corners O/U | Over 7.5 Corners |
86.8%
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| HT / FT | Home / Home |
-
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| Correct Score | 2-1 |
-
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Waterford
Sligo Rovers
Statistics are based on season averages
Season Statistics
Team averages and season trends before this fixture
Waterford
26 matches
Sligo Rovers
25 matches
| Waterford | Statistic | Sligo Rovers |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Wins | 9 |
| 8 | Draws | 4 |
| 12 | Losses | 12 |
| 34 | Goals For | 27 |
| 50 | Goals Against | 31 |
| 1.31 | Avg Goals Scored | 1.08 |
| 1.92 | Avg Goals Conceded | 1.24 |
| 17 | BTTS Yes | 10 |
| 21 | Over 1.5 | 15 |
| 14 | Over 2.5 | 11 |
| 11 | Over 3.5 | 6 |
| 2 | Clean Sheets | 8 |
| 8 | Failed To Score | 10 |
| 3.42 | Shots On Goal | 2.68 |
| 11.89 | Total Shots | 10.05 |
| 5 | Corners | 3.84 |
| 40.3% | Ball Possession | 46.9% |
Match Analysis
Model notes, team context and key prediction signals
This match looks like a contest between two sides with a fairly similar football identity. Squad availability does not appear severe enough to completely reshape the expected balance, although smaller absences can still influence specific duels. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent. Across the main signals in this matchup, Away Win remains the stronger lean, and the clean-sheet angle slightly favors Sligo Rovers. A relatively balanced game with moderate goal potential looks most likely. The season profile of both teams suggests a matchup where long-term consistency matters, but does not fully remove the possibility of swings in momentum on the day. The shape dynamic also adds another layer here, with Waterford expected to line up in 5-3-2 and Sligo Rovers in 3-4-1-2, which may reinforce the expected flow toward Sligo Rovers having the stronger overall control. Recent form does not point to a completely one-sided rhythm, which increases the chance of a more tactical and phase-based contest.
Waterford sit 10 with 11 points after 19 league matches. The record of 1 wins, 8 draws, and 10 defeats, together with a 21:40 goal balance, points toward poor form over their recent run. Much of their attacking threat comes through T. Lonergan (8 goals), John Mahon (3 goals), P. Amond (3 goals), with creative support from J. Voilas (2 assists), C. Noonan (2 assists), Evan McLaughlin (2 assists), while at the back they have looked fairly stable. At home, their split return of 1 wins, 6 draws, and 2 losses fits a balanced but draw-heavy split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. Stylistically, they usually display a more cautious and defensive approach.
Sligo Rovers sit 9 with 19 points after 19 league matches. The record of 5 wins, 4 draws, and 10 defeats, together with a 15:27 goal balance, points toward poor form over their recent run. Much of their attacking threat comes through W. Fitzgerald (4 goals), A. Nolan (2 goals), Archie Meekison (2 goals), with creative support from W. Fitzgerald (3 assists), Cian Kavanagh (2 assists), J. Redmond (2 assists), while at the back they have looked fairly stable. Away from home, they have returned 2 wins, 2 draws, and 5 losses, a split that suggests a fairly balanced split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. In football terms, they tend to show a more cautious and defensive approach.
Across those 15 head-to-head meetings, Waterford won 5 times, Sligo Rovers won 8 times, while 2 matches finished as draws. The aggregate score in this matchup is 16:21 from Waterford's perspective. 7 of those games went over 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 5 matches, with an average of 2.47 goals per game.
Waterford
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Lineups
Waterford
St Patrick's Athl.
Waterford
Derry City
Waterford
Dundalk
Waterford
Shamrock Rovers
Waterford
Drogheda United
Waterford
Shelbourne
Waterford
Drogheda United
Waterford
Derry City
Waterford
St Patrick's Athl.
Waterford
Dundalk
Waterford
Shamrock Rovers
Waterford
Galway United
Waterford
Sligo Rovers
Waterford
Bohemians
Waterford
Shamrock Rovers
Waterford
St Patrick's Athl.
Waterford
Galway United
Waterford
Dundalk
Waterford
Bohemians
Waterford
Derry City
Sligo Rovers
Coleraine FC
Sligo Rovers
Galway United
Sligo Rovers
Shamrock Rovers
Sligo Rovers
Shelbourne
Sligo Rovers
St Patrick's Athl.
Sligo Rovers
Bohemians
Sligo Rovers
Shamrock Rovers
Sligo Rovers
Galway United
Sligo Rovers
Shelbourne
Sligo Rovers
St Patrick's Athl.
Sligo Rovers
Drogheda United
Sligo Rovers
Dundalk
Sligo Rovers
Waterford
Sligo Rovers
Bohemians
Sligo Rovers
Derry City
Sligo Rovers
St Patrick's Athl.
Sligo Rovers
Shelbourne
Sligo Rovers
Dundalk
Sligo Rovers
Shamrock Rovers
Sligo Rovers
Drogheda United
Waterford
St Patrick's Athl.
Waterford
Shamrock Rovers
Waterford
Drogheda United
Waterford
Derry City
Waterford
Dundalk
Waterford
Galway United
Waterford
Shamrock Rovers
Waterford
St Patrick's Athl.
Waterford
Bohemians
Waterford
Sligo Rovers
Waterford
Shelbourne
Waterford
Bohemians
Waterford
Kerry
Waterford
Riverstown FC
Sligo Rovers
Galway United
Sligo Rovers
St Patrick's Athl.
Sligo Rovers
Shamrock Rovers
Sligo Rovers
Shelbourne
Sligo Rovers
Drogheda United
Sligo Rovers
Bohemians
Sligo Rovers
St Patrick's Athl.
Sligo Rovers
Dundalk
Sligo Rovers
Galway United
Sligo Rovers
Waterford
Sligo Rovers
Derry City
Sligo Rovers
Treaty United
Sligo Rovers
Finn Harps
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | GD | PTS | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 40:22 | 18 | 50 |
W
W
D
W
L
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| 2 | 25 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 40:27 | 13 | 43 |
W
W
W
L
L
|
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| 3 | 24 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 39:20 | 19 | 42 |
D
W
L
W
W
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| 4 | 24 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 38:36 | 2 | 35 |
L
L
L
W
W
|
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| 5 | 24 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 35:35 | 0 | 34 |
W
D
L
D
W
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| 6 | 25 | 6 | 11 | 8 | 32:31 | 1 | 29 |
L
W
D
L
W
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| 7 | 23 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 32:39 | -7 | 27 |
W
L
L
W
L
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| 8 | 24 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 29:41 | -12 | 25 |
W
L
L
D
L
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| 9 |
Waterford
Home
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24 | 4 | 9 | 11 | 33:47 | -14 | 21 |
D
W
W
L
W
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| 10 |
Sligo Rovers
Away
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24 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 20:40 | -20 | 20 |
L
L
D
L
L
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