Our Waterford FC vs Shamrock Rovers Prediction: 1-2
Waterford FC vs Shamrock Rovers in the Republic of Ireland Premier Division is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Friday April 3, 2026. A 1-2 result in favor of the away side is our top pick, yet with both teams creating chances, BTTS is a smart 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 – Waterford FC vs St Patricks
Waterford FC will be looking to bounce back after a 0-2 Republic of Ireland Premier Division defeat against St Patricks on March 20. In that match, Waterford FC recorded 39% possession, firing 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Waterford FC | 39% | 0 (1) | 0.41 | 61 |
St Patricks | 61% | 0 (13) | 3.2 | 91 |
Shamrock Rovers's Last Match – Shamrock Rovers vs Finglas United
Shamrock Rovers will hope to recover from their recent 1-3 Republic of Ireland Leinster Senior Cup setback against Finglas United on March 24.
Waterford FC vs Shamrock Rovers Stats
Key Stats
| Waterford FC | Shamrock Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.51 | Attacking Strength | 1.16 |
| 1.25 | Defence Strength | 0.87 |
| 0.3 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 0/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 0.8 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Waterford FC are averaging 0.8 goals scored and 2.4 conceded per match, while Shamrock Rovers average 1.3 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.
Waterford FC 8-24
Shamrock Rovers 13-10
What are the odds for this match?
Waterford FC to win: @6
Draw: @4
Shamrock Rovers to win: @1.45



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