Sligo Rovers vs Waterford Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 21 Aug 2026

Sligo Rovers vs Waterford Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Over 2.5 Goals @ -152

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There could be some merit in backing Over 2.5 when Sligo go up against Waterford. We think that the Total Goals market provides a value betting angle and we’re happy to take the -152 on offer.

Take a closer look at our complete Sligo vs Waterford betting analysis, which presents a full breakdown of our main match prediction, plus our correct score pick, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

Sligo Rovers vs Waterford Preview

Sligo Rovers clash with Waterford at Showgrounds, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Friday 21 August.

Sligo Rovers were beaten in their last game. On their travels, they suffered a 2-0 loss against Derry City at Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. Darren Purse's men had one shot on target and 41% possession.

Waterford have won their previous two League of Ireland matches. The latest was a 3-1 home victory at Waterford RSC against Bohemians. The Blues had just 30% of the ball and recorded six shots on goal, while Padraig Amond was on the scoresheet twice and Tom Lonergan also found the net.

Waterford 4-0 Winners in Most Recent H2H

Waterford overcame Sligo at home when the teams last played. It was a 4-0 scoreline at Waterford RSC. In the past 10 H2H matches, there have been five Sligo victories, four Waterford wins and a draw.

League of Ireland		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
8	Waterford	27	6	10	11	37	48	-11	37:48	28
10	Sligo Rovers	27	5	7	15	23	45	-22	23:45	22

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Rovers have 1 win, 6 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.1 goals from 2.9 shots on goal and 8.2 attempts. The Bit O'Reds have averaged 43.4% possession and 3.2 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 2.2 goals from 5.8 shots on goal, 23.6 attempts and 8.3 corners.

Top goalscorer Cian Kavanagh has found the net 4 times, with Gareth McElroy, William Fitzgerald, Mai Traore and Daire Patton scoring 1 each. The leading assistors have been Archie Meekison and Jamie McGonigle with 2.

Waterford have 5 victories, 2 defeats and 3 draws, averaging 4.7 shots on goal, 14.4 attempts and 2.0 goals. Graham Coughlan's team average 34.5% possession, 5.0 corners taken and 4.9 corners against them, while 1.3 goals have been conceded from 16.4 attempts and 4.2 shots on goal.

The top scorers have been Tom Lonergan with 7, Padraig Amond on 6 and Joergen Voilaas 2. Benny Couto has been top assists provider with 3 in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Sligo Rovers predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Sam Sargeant (GK), Jeannot Esua, Oliver Denham, Gareth McElroy, Kyle McDonagh, Carl McHugh, Sebastian Quirk, Ryan O'Kane, Archie Meekison, Jack Shorrock, Cian Kavanagh.

Waterford predicted lineup (4-4-2): Stephen McMullan (GK), Hayden Cann, Kevin Long, John Mahon, Benny Couto, Conan Noonan, Jordan Houston, Noah Mawene, Evan McLaughlin, Padraig Amond, Tommy Lonergan.

Main Match Prediction

The latest stats suggest that we’ll see a number of goals being scored during this League of Ireland clash. If you agree with this verdict, you can secure a price of -152 when it comes to betting on Over 2.5 Goals.

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

• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 5 Sligo games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Sligo games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Waterford games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Waterford games.

The team news that emerges can have an impact on the odds depending on which players are missing. Our football experts also study the form guide, while the latest stats are also checked before a League of Ireland verdict is reached.

Based on the odds from the best betting apps, our pick carries a 60.2% chance of winning. Based on our tipsters research, we calculate the actual probability to be 65-70%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Correct Score Prediction

Sligo 2 - 1 Waterford

Sligo are available at +600 when it comes to them winning 2-1. We like a correct score play and the chance to bag a nice return if our prediction is right.

Corners Prediction

Waterford To Have Most Corners -115

It’s been an average of 6.00 Waterford corners in the past 5 matches, while the last 5 Sligo games have seen them average 2.20. We think that the value can be found by backing Waterford to have the most corners and we like the odds of -115.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Sligo

Total

11.50 3.20 8.30

Home

12.00 4.30 7.70

Away

11.40 3.40 8.00

Waterford

Total

9.90 5.00 4.90

Home

11.10 4.40 6.70

Away

9.60 4.40 5.20

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-143

Under 10.5

-102

Sligo Corners

Over 5.5

+104

Under 5.5

-152

Waterford Corners

Over 5.5

-108

Under 5.5

-133

Most Corners

1

+102

X

+600

2

-115

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Sligo 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.

The draw is currently trading at +240 if you think this League of Ireland encounter will end all square, while Waterford have betting odds of +145 and Sligo Rovers are +155 to land a victory of their own.

There’s the chance to back Waterford at +108 if you want to take them on the Asian Handicap -0.25. There’s a full payout if they beat Sligo but also half stake returned if the scoreline ends level.

The Total Goals market reveals that Over 2.5 Goals is the current betting favourite. The Both Teams to Score market is always popular and BTTS Yes can be backed at -192.

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Full-Time Result

1

+155

X

+240

2

+145

Half-Time Result

1

+190

X

+123

2

+185

Double Chance

1X

-217

12

-400

X2

-233

Draw No Bet

1

-118

2

-127

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-159

2 Hcp -0.25

+108

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+105

Over 2.5

-152

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-192

No

+128

Stats: League of Ireland matches only
Sligo are winless in the last six games at Showgrounds. Darren Purse's men have racked up four draws, four losses and two victories in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.20 goals per match and conceding 1.50.

Waterford have swerved defeat on their travels in the previous four matches. The Blues have recorded five defeats, three draws and two victories in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.60 goals per game and conceding 2.10.

The previous Showgrounds encounter involved a 2-0 Sligo win against Waterford. The previous 10 H2H meetings at Showgrounds have included five wins for Sligo, two victories for Waterford along with three draws.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Sligo Rovers Home Stats		2-4-4	2.70	1.20	1.50	5	5	6	4
Waterford Away Stats		2-3-5	3.70	1.60	2.10	6	4	7	3

• 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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Sligo Rovers vs Waterford Lineups & Team News

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