Our Sligo Rovers vs Waterford FC Prediction: 1-1
Sligo Rovers vs Waterford FC in the Republic of Ireland Premier Division is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Saturday April 18, 2026. We predict a tightly contested 1-1 draw, with both teams getting on the scoresheet, making BTTS a strong betting option.
This Sligo 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
Sligo Rovers's Last Match – Bohemians Dublin vs Sligo Rovers
Sligo Rovers will look to carry forward their winning form after a 2-1 Republic of Ireland Premier Division success over Bohemians Dublin on April 10. In that match, Sligo Rovers had 29% possession and 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bohemians Dublin | 71% | 0 (6) | 1.8 | 60 |
 Sligo Rovers | 29% | 0 (2) | 1.55 | 25 |
Waterford FC's Last Match – Bohemians Dublin vs Waterford FC
Waterford FC must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 1-1 Republic of Ireland Premier Division draw against Bohemians Dublin on April 6. In that match, Waterford FC controlled 26% of possession and managed 1 shots on 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 |
Sligo Rovers vs Waterford FC Stats
Key Stats
| Sligo Rovers | Waterford FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.36 | Attacking Strength | 0.85 |
| 1.13 | Defence Strength | 1.68 |
| 0.8 | Points Per Game | 0.4 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 0/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 0.5 | Average Scored | 0.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Sligo Rovers are averaging 0.5 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Waterford FC average 0.8 scored and 2.1 conceded per game.
Sligo Rovers 5-15
Waterford FC 8-21
What are the odds for this match?
Sligo Rovers to win: @2
Draw: @3.4
Waterford FC to win: @3.3
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.9