Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 Sep 2026

Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Waterford Asian Hcp +1.25 @ -120

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We think that Waterford are a great pick against Shamrock, with bettors able to back them at +1.25 at odds of -120. Taking this Asian Handicap wager allows us to divide our stake between +1 and +1.5.

We analyse several betting angles in our Shamrock vs Waterford betting preview, expanding on our main match prediction, plus our correct score pick, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford Preview

Shamrock Rovers take on Waterford at Tallaght Stadium, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Friday 18 September.

Shamrock Rovers lost away from home in their last game. St Patrick's Athletic won 2-0 at Richmond Park. The Hoops had the majority of the ball boasting 62% possession and four shots on target.

Waterford played Derry City at home in their previous game. It was a 2-2 draw at Waterford RSC. Graham Coughlan's men had just 39% possession and recorded six shots on goal, while Evan McLaughlin and Padraig Amond were on the scoresheet.

H2H: Shamrock Are 8 From 10 on the Head-to-Head

Shamrock have triumphed in the last two encounters against Waterford. A 2-0 away win at Waterford RSC followed a 1-0 home triumph at Tallaght Stadium. We’ve seen the past 10 H2H meetings involve eight wins for Shamrock, one draw and one victory for Waterford.

League of Ireland		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Shamrock Rovers	36	20	8	8	59	38	21	59:38	68
7	Waterford	36	10	13	13	54	61	-7	54:61	43

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Rovers have 4 wins, 2 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.5 goals from 5.3 shots on goal and 13.7 attempts. Stephen Bradley's side have averaged 64.7% possession and 4.5 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.2 goals from 4.0 shots on goal, 10.7 attempts and 3.3 corners.

Michael Noonan is the top scorer with 4 goals, Dylan Watts has 3, with Graham Burke and Aaron Greene on 2. Leading assistor is Adam Brennan with 3.

Waterford have 5 victories and 5 draws, with an average of 1.7 goals from 5.4 shots on goal and 16.2 attempts. There’s been an average of 36.2% possession, 6.7 corners awarded and 5.4 corners against, while they’ve conceded 0.9 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 16.6 attempts.

Tom Lonergan is the leading goalscorer with 6, Padraig Amond has 4, with Joergen Voilaas and John Mahon getting 2. Benny Couto is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 6.

Confirmed Lineups

Shamrock Rovers confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Edward McGinty (GK), Daniel Cleary, Roberto Lopes, Lee Grace, William Fitzgerald, Matthew Healy, Jack Byrne, Adam Brennan, Dylan Watts, Graham Burke, Aaron Greene.

Waterford confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Stephen McMullan (GK), Hayden Cann, John Mahon, Kevin Long, Benny Couto, Joergen Voilaas, Noah Mawene, Evan McLaughlin, Conan Noonan, Padraig Amond, Tom Lonergan.

Main Match Prediction

Waterford are an attractive wager at +1.25 for this League of Ireland clash. There’s every chance that the underdogs can keep the scoreline close with this Asian Handicap wager and there is a price of -120 available.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):

• The +1.25 line has been covered by Waterford in 10 consecutive games.
• The +1.25 line has been covered by Waterford in 18 of their last 20 games.
• The +1.25 line has been covered by Waterford in 13 of their last 19 games on the road.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Shamrock in 6 consecutive games.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Shamrock in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Shamrock in 16 of their last 20 games.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Shamrock in 7 of their last 10 games against Waterford.

It's important to understand the players who are unavailable for the upcoming League of Ireland action and the respective form of each team. If you want stats, you have come to the right place and they form the basis of our football predictions.

When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 54.6% chance of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability close to 60%. This is why we can recommend this wager.

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Correct Score Prediction

Shamrock 1 - 1 Waterford

We’ve found an attractive bet at odds of +575 and it involves the game ending in a 1-1 scoreline. We like a wager on correct score as there’s the chance to bank a bigger return.

Corners Prediction

Under 10.5 Corners -118

It has now been ten consecutive Shamrock games where the 10.5 Total Corners line has not been covered, while we’ve seen six of the last ten Waterford away matches have the same outcome. We can use these stats to our advantage, with odds of -118 that the teams come up short when it comes to the Total Corners line.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Shamrock

Total

7.80 4.50 3.30

Home

9.20 4.30 4.90

Away

7.60 4.70 2.90

Waterford

Total

12.10 6.70 5.40

Home

10.40 5.60 4.80

Away

10.30 5.10 5.20

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-103

Under 10.5

-141

Shamrock Corners

Over 6.5

-108

Under 6.5

-133

Waterford Corners

Over 3.5

-116

Under 3.5

-123

Most Corners

1

-370

X

+525

2

+230

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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.

With the bookmakers affording them a 69% chance of winning, Shamrock Rovers might be a popular accumulator selection. Their betting odds are -222 when it comes to this League of Ireland encounter. Waterford are operating at larger odds than the opposition and the underdogs can be wagered at +540.

You can back Shamrock at -123 on the Half-Time Result market, meaning you need them to be ahead at the break. Waterford are +450 and the draw is chalked up at +148.

The expectation is that Over 2.5 Goals will be scored according to the latest odds. If you’re anticipating that both teams will score, the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at -147.

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Full-Time Result

1

-222

X

+350

2

+540

Half-Time Result

1

-123

X

+148

2

+450

Double Chance

1X

-1111

12

-625

X2

+155

Draw No Bet

1

-833

2

+350

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.25

-114

2 Hcp +1.25

-128

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+128

Over 2.5

-185

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-147

No

-102

Stats: Last 10 League of Ireland matches only.
Shamrock are unbeaten in the last five games at Tallaght Stadium. The Hoops have secured seven wins, two draws and one defeat in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.90 goals per game and conceding 1.00.

Waterford haven’t tasted defeat in six consecutive away matches. Graham Coughlan's men have finished with four defeats, three wins and three draws in the past 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.40 goals per game and conceding 1.60.

The past meeting at Tallaght Stadium saw Shamrock defeat Waterford 1-0. In the previous 10 H2H matches at Tallaght Stadium, there have been nine Shamrock victories and one Waterford win.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Shamrock Rovers Home Stats		7-2-1	2.90	1.90	1.00	6	4	7	3
Waterford Away Stats		3-3-4	3.00	1.40	1.60	5	5	5	5

• 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

Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford Lineups & Team News

Always review the Shamrock vs Waterford team news before locking in your bets. Stay updated with our predicted and confirmed lineups for the League of Ireland and the newest injury information.

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