Our Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford FC Prediction: 3-1
Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford FC in the Republic of Ireland Premier Division is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Friday May 1, 2026. We’re backing a 3-1 home win, but for those looking at alternative bets, over 2.5 goals is worth considering based on both teams' attacking stats.
This Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford FC 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
Shamrock Rovers's Last Match – St Patricks vs Shamrock Rovers
Shamrock Rovers will look to carry forward their winning form after a 1-0 Republic of Ireland Premier Division success over St Patricks on April 10. In that match, Shamrock Rovers controlled 59% of possession and managed 9 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
St Patricks | 41% | 0 (3) | 0.89 | 48 |
Shamrock Rovers | 59% | 0 (9) | 0.57 | 26 |
Waterford FC's Last Match – Bohemians Dublin vs Waterford FC
Waterford FC will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 1-1 Republic of Ireland Premier Division draw with Bohemians Dublin on April 6. In that match, Waterford FC recorded 26% possession and 1 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bohemians Dublin | 74% | 0 (8) | 2.5 | 80 |
Waterford FC | 26% | 0 (1) | 0.16 | 19 |
Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford FC Stats
Key Stats
| Shamrock Rovers | Waterford FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.09 | Attacking Strength | 0.85 |
| 0.75 | Defence Strength | 1.68 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 0.4 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 0/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 0.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Shamrock Rovers are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Waterford FC average 0.8 scored and 2.1 conceded per game.



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