Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 01 May 2026

League of Ireland Betting Preview: Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford

Shamrock Rovers go head-to-head with Waterford at Tallaght Stadium, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Friday 1 May.

Waterford are capable of staying close to Shamrock and we’re keen to get with the visitors at +1.75 on the Asian Handicap. With our stake split between +1.5 and +2.0, we could be lining up a nice return at odds of -127.

Shamrock Rovers lost in their last game. Derry City won 1-0 at Find Insurance Celtic Park. The Hoops had one shot on target and boasted 56% possession.

Waterford drew 1-1 against Galway United in their previous game. This was on home soil at Waterford RSC. Jon Daly's team recorded 43% possession and totalled four shots on goal, with Dean McMenamy on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Shamrock have gone unbeaten in their past seven matches against Waterford, with the last clash ending in a 1-1 draw at Waterford RSC. The past 10 H2H games have involved eight Shamrock victories, a single draw and one Waterford win.

League of Ireland		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Shamrock Rovers	13	7	4	2	19	11	8	19:11	25
10	Waterford	12	0	5	7	9	24	-15	9:24	5

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6 wins, 1 loss and 3 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 12.0 attempts and 4.3 shots on goal. Rovers have had 59.1% possession and 4.6 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 0.7 goals from 9.9 attempts and 2.8 shots on goal, while earning 3.5 corners.

Top goalscorer Graham Burke has found the net 4 times, with Daniel Grant and Dylan Watts scoring 2 each. Cory O'Sullivan is the top assists maker with 2.

Waterford have lost 6 and drawn 4, with an average of 9.7 attempts, 3.0 shots on goal and 0.8 goals. The Blues average 40.2% possession, 4.8 corners in their favour and 7.7 corners against, while 2.1 goals have been conceded from 7.2 shots on goal and 19.0 attempts.

Padraig Amond and Tom Lonergan have top scored with 2, while Dean McMenamy is next on 1. Joergen Voilaas has had 2 assists in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Shamrock Rovers predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Edward McGinty (GK), Tunmise Sobowale, Roberto Lopes, Enda Stevens, Jake Mulraney, Jack Byrne, John O'Sullivan, Cory O'Sullivan, Victor Ozhianvuna, Aaron Greene, Michael Noonan.

Waterford predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Arlo Doherty (GK), Jordan Houston, Kevin Long, John Mahon, Benny Couto, Luke Heeney, Sam Glenfield, Cian Barrett, Hayden Cann, Conor Carty, Padraig Amond.

Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford Prediction & Betting Tips

This expert Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford betting breakdown features our match prediction, a correct score pick, corners analysis and a carefully constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Match Prediction

We’ll side with Waterford at +1.75 on the Asian Handicap. The underdogs are expected to give a good account of themselves in this League of Ireland clash and the odds of -127 look really attractive.

We always have a keen eye on team news, while our football experts have their finger on the pulse by knowing the latest form. You will also find a compendium of stats which provide some valuable pointers ahead of the League of Ireland action.

Key Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford league stats:

• The +1.75 line has been covered by Waterford in 14 of their last 20 games.
• The +1.75 line has been covered by Waterford in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The -1.75 line hasn’t been covered by Shamrock in 5 consecutive games.
• The -1.75 line hasn’t been covered by Shamrock in 17 of their last 20 games.
• The -1.75 line hasn’t been covered by Shamrock in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The -1.75 line hasn’t been covered by Shamrock in 3 consecutive games against Waterford.

If you go by the top bookies, there’s a 55.9% likelihood of our pick winning. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 60-65%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

Waterford Asian Hcp +1.75 @ -127 Watch Live Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Shamrock 1 - 0 Waterford

A 1-0 win in favor of Shamrock can be backed at odds of +510. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.

Corners Prediction

Shamrock Under 7.5 Corners -147

Shamrock have had under 7.5 corners in ten consecutive home games, while the previous 10 Waterford away matches have seen them concede an average of 5.10 corners. For Team Corners, we’re expecting Shamrock to fall short and you can land odds of -147.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Shamrock

Total

8.10 4.60 3.50

Home

8.20 4.20 4.00

Away

8.20 5.00 3.20

Waterford

Total

12.50 4.80 7.70

Home

12.40 5.20 7.20

Away

10.60 5.50 5.10

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

+102

Under 10.5

-147

Shamrock Corners

Over 7.5

+102

Under 7.5

-147

Waterford Corners

Over 2.5

-128

Under 2.5

-111

Most Corners

1

-833

X

+850

2

+510

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Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Shamrock Rovers are overwhelming -417 favourites to win this League of Ireland clash based on the latest betting odds. The bookmakers afford them a 81% probability of claiming the spoils. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +950 about Waterford.

Shamrock can be backed at -167 on the Half-Time Result and you’ll need them to have their noses in front by the break. Waterford can be chanced at +700 and the draw is +175.

For those expecting a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest price. An alternative angle is a BTTS bet and Both Teams to Score No is available at -154.

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Full-Time Result

1

-417

X

+460

2

+950

Half-Time Result

1

-167

X

+175

2

+700

Double Chance

1X

-10000

12

-1000

X2

+255

Draw No Bet

1

-3333

2

+650

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.75

-112

2 Hcp +1.75

-127

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+125

Over 2.5

-179

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+104

No

-154

Shamrock have enjoyed four straight wins at Tallaght Stadium. The Hoops have managed seven victories, two losses and one draw in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.70 goals per game and conceding 0.90.

Waterford are winless in the last ten away games. Jon Daly's team have clocked up eight losses and two draws in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 0.90 goals per match and conceding 2.50.

Shamrock enjoyed a 1-0 winning scoreline when last meeting Waterford at Tallaght Stadium. In the past 9 H2H meetings at Tallaght Stadium, we have seen eight Shamrock wins and one Waterford victory.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Shamrock Rovers Home Stats		7-1-2	2.60	1.70	0.90	5	5	6	4
Waterford Away Stats		0-2-8	3.40	0.90	2.50	5	5	6	4

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

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Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford Lineups & Team News

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