Our Waterford FC vs Shamrock Rovers Prediction: 1-3
Waterford FC vs Shamrock Rovers in the Republic of Ireland Premier Division is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Monday September 22, 2025. A 1-3 result in favor of the away side seems likely, but given the offensive strengths of both teams, over 2.5 goals could be a valuable alternative bet.
This Waterford FC vs Shamrock Rovers prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Waterford FC's Last Match – Bohemians Dublin vs Waterford FC
Waterford FC will hope to recover from their recent 1-2 Republic of Ireland Premier Division setback against Bohemians Dublin on September 19. In that match, Waterford FC recorded 52% possession, firing 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bohemians Dublin | 48% | 0 (3) | 1.17 | 49 |
Waterford FC | 52% | 0 (3) | 0.87 | 56 |
Shamrock Rovers's Last Match – Cork City vs Shamrock Rovers
Shamrock Rovers will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 1-1 Republic of Ireland Premier Division draw with Cork City on September 19. In that match, Shamrock Rovers had 68% possession and 8 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cork City | 32% | 0 (3) | 0.25 | 35 |
Shamrock Rovers | 68% | 0 (8) | 0.65 | 75 |
Waterford FC vs Shamrock Rovers Stats
Key Stats
| Waterford FC | Shamrock Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.96 | Attacking Strength | 1.48 |
| 1.67 | Defence Strength | 0.88 |
| 1 | Points Per Game | 1.9 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Waterford FC are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per match, while Shamrock Rovers average 1.4 scored and 0.6 conceded per game.



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