Sligo Rovers vs Waterford Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 14 Jun 2025

Back Blues on the Asian Handicap

We are picking Waterford at 0.0 on the Asian Handicap when they line up against Sligo. The odds of +105 means that we get a return for a win and there’s money back if the game ends level.

4-0 Win for Sligo in Pair’s Last Meeting

Sligo Rovers lost last time out, making it back-to-back defeats. Showgrounds saw them beaten 1-0 at home to St Patrick's Athletic. John Russell's side enjoyed 52% possession and one shot on target.

Waterford hosted Drogheda United at Waterford RSC in their previous game, ending in a 2-2 draw. The Blues enjoyed 69% possession and managed six shots on goal, with Tom Lonergan and Padraig Amond finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 4-0 in favour of away team Sligo when they last faced Waterford, with the encounter taking place at Waterford RSC. The past 10 H2H matches have seen Sligo triumph five times, one draw and four Waterford wins.

League of Ireland		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
6	Waterford	25	10	3	12	32	44	-12	32:44	33
9	Sligo Rovers	25	7	5	13	33	41	-8	33:41	26

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2 wins, 6 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.1 goals from 3.3 shots on goal and 8.1 attempts. Rovers have had 49.6% possession and 5.0 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.5 goals from 5.4 shots on goal and 13.3 attempts, while being awarded 7.3 corners.

Top scorer Owen Elding has found the net 4 times, with Gareth McElroy and Francely Lomboto getting 2 apiece. Leading assistor is William Fitzgerald with 3.

Waterford have 4 victories, 4 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 1.2 goals from 3.1 shots on goal and 8.5 attempts. John Coleman's team have averaged 48.3% possession, 4.7 corners taken and 6.6 corners against, while conceding 1.7 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 12.1 attempts.

Tom Lonergan and Padraig Amond have scored 4 goals, followed by Darragh Leahy with 2. Conan Noonan has been the chief assist maker in the previous 10 games with 3.

Confirmed Lineups

Sligo Rovers confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Sam Sargeant (GK), Conor Reynolds, Reece Hutchinson, Jake Doyle-Hayes, Gareth McElroy, John Mahon, William Fitzgerald, Jad Hakiki, Wilson Waweru, Owen Elding, Ronan Manning.

Waterford confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Stephen McMullan (GK), Grant Horton, Ryan Burke, James Olayinka, Jesse Dempsey, Darragh Leahy, Sam Glenfield, Conan Noonan, Tom Lonergan, Padraig Amond, Kyle White.

Sligo Rovers vs Waterford Prediction & Betting Tips

We will take Waterford 0.0 at +105 on the Asian Handicap with a degree of confidence. There is a nice return if the visitors manage to win and they could end up having the upper hand in this League of Ireland game.

The team news that filters through can have a knock-on effect as far as the football odds are concerned. We use this information along with the form guide, while the latest stats are also taken into consideration.

Key Sligo Rovers vs Waterford league stats:

• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Sligo in any of their last 5 games at home.
• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Sligo in 9 of their last 10 games at home.
• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Sligo in 2 consecutive games.

Waterford 0.0 Probability

According to the bookies, our pick has a 48.8% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

Waterford Asian Hcp 0.0 @ +105 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Sligo 0 - 1 Waterford

One bet that has caught our eye is Waterford to claim a 1-0 correct score win. This selection is available at +900 meaning that a winning selection will yield a nice return.

Corners Prediction

Waterford Over 4.5 Corners -110

Waterford have averaged 5.80 corners in the past 5 matches, with the corner count against Sligo going over 4.5 in their previous ten games. Waterford should be able to cover the line when it comes to Team Corners and betting odds of -110 are available.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Sligo

Total

12.30 5.00 7.30

Home

9.60 4.70 4.90

Away

10.70 3.80 6.90

Waterford

Total

11.30 4.70 6.60

Home

10.80 5.60 5.20

Away

11.10 4.10 7.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-150

Under 9.5

+110

Sligo Corners

Over 5.5

+120

Under 5.5

-163

Waterford Corners

Over 4.5

-125

Under 4.5

-110

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Sligo Rovers vs Waterford Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Predicting a Close Encounter

The available 1x2 betting prices reveal that Sligo Rovers are +155 for a League of Ireland win, with Waterford being +170. The draw is on offer at +240 if you expect the game to finish level.

There’s sometimes a case for betting on the Half-Time Result market, with Sligo available at +210 and Waterford at +220. The third option is the draw which is priced at +125.

The Over 2.5 option is currently favourite on the Total Goals betting market. BTTS wagering is popular and you can back Yes at -163 on the Both Teams to Score market.

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Full-Time Result

1

+155

X

+240

2

+170

Half-Time Result

1

+210

X

+125

2

+220

Double Chance

1X

-225

12

-333

X2

-200

Draw No Bet

1

-120

2

-120

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp 0.0

-114

2 Hcp 0.0

-108

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+105

Over 2.5

-133

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-163

No

+120

Sligo Rovers vs Waterford Lineups & Team News

Our Sligo vs Waterford team news will highlight the injuries for both squads, with the lineups giving you a helping hand with your bets.

If you’re looking for the latest player information, check out the League of Ireland squads.

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