Waterford vs Shamrock Rovers Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 16 May 2025

Blues to Give Hoops a Tough Test

Waterford +1 against league leaders Shamrock looks an attractive bet and we’ll see a payout at Asian Handicap odds of -129 if they’re able to win or draw the game. A one-goal defeat would see our stake returned.

Shamrock Have Won 9 of Previous 10 H2H Encounters

Waterford were winners for the fourth consecutive time in their last game. Landing a 1-0 home win against Galway United at Waterford RSC. The Blues had most of the ball boasting 58% possession and five shots on target, with Darragh Leahy scoring the winning goal in the 27th minute.

Shamrock Rovers made it back-to-back victories after a 3-0 home win over Drogheda United at Tallaght Stadium. Stephen Bradley's team boasted an impressive 74% of possession and had seven shots on goal, with Graham Burke, Lee Grace and Rory Gaffney finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Shamrock have enjoyed three successive victories against Waterford. Their last encounter was at Tallaght Stadium, with Shamrock claiming a 2-0 home win. The past 10 H2H games have involved nine Shamrock wins and just one victory for Waterford.

League of Ireland		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Shamrock Rovers	25	14	7	4	44	23	21	44:23	49
7	Waterford	24	9	3	12	28	42	-14	28:42	30

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4 wins and 6 losses, averaging 0.8 goals from 2.8 shots on goal and 6.7 attempts. Waterford have had 44.4% possession and 4.1 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.5 goals from 4.7 shots on goal and 11.8 attempts, while being awarded 7.8 corners.

Padraig Amond is the top scorer with 3 goals, while Darragh Leahy and Tom Lonergan both have 2. Conan Noonan is the top assists maker on 3.

Rovers have 5 victories, 1 defeat and 4 draws, with an average of 1.9 goals from 12.0 attempts and 5.8 shots on goal. The South Dublin outfit average 60.6% possession, 5.2 corners awarded and 3.5 corners against them, while conceding 0.9 goals from 6.8 attempts and 2.1 shots on goal.

The leading scorers have been Lee Grace and Rory Gaffney with 3, while Graham Burke has 2. Jack Byrne is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 6.

Confirmed Lineups

Waterford confirmed lineup (4-3-1-2): Stephen McMullan (GK), Grant Horton, Kacper Radkowski, Darragh Leahy, Ryan Burke, Sam Glenfield, James Olayinka, Kyle White, Dean McMenamy, Tom Lonergan, Padraig Amond.

Shamrock Rovers confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Edward McGinty (GK), Lee Grace, Roberto Lopes, Cory O'Sullivan, Adam Matthews, Joshua Honohan, Jack Byrne, Darragh Nugent, Gary O'Neil, Rory Gaffney, Aaron Greene.

Waterford vs Shamrock Rovers Prediction & Betting Tips

In order for our Waterford +1 bet to land at -129, we need the underdogs to win or draw this League of Ireland game. We think they’ll make the game competitive and feel confident with this Asian Handicap wager.

The football experts at Sportsgambler.com always keep close tabs on team news. We also use a form guide for our betting tips along with checking out the stats that are going to help inform our final decision.

Key Waterford vs Shamrock Rovers league stats:

• The +1 line has been covered by Waterford in 4 consecutive games.
• The +1 line has been covered by Waterford in 11 of their last 20 games at home.
• The +1 line has been covered by Waterford in 4 consecutive games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Shamrock in 3 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Shamrock in 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Shamrock in 2 consecutive games on the road.

Waterford +1 Probability

The bookies make it a 56.3% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be somewhere between 60-65%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

If you want bigger odds, then you can move the line by selling goals. Choose how many goals to sell until you are happy with the juice available.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Waterford 0 - 0 Shamrock

The teams can be backed at +900 to play out a 0-0 scoreline. It can be fun to have a wager on the correct score and there’s a big potential return if the bet wins.

Corners Prediction

Waterford Over 3.5 Corners -138

Waterford have been awarded an average of 5.10 corners in the past ten home matches, while Shamrock have yielded a corner average of 5.10 in their last ten away games. We think that the value can be landed by betting on Team Corners and you can get -138 that Waterford go over the line.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Waterford

Total

11.90 4.10 7.80

Home

12.00 5.90 6.10

Away

10.50 3.10 7.40

Shamrock

Total

8.70 5.20 3.50

Home

8.70 5.20 3.50

Away

9.50 4.40 5.10

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-138

Under 9.5

-100

Waterford Corners

Over 3.5

-125

Under 3.5

-110

Shamrock Corners

Over 5.5

-138

Under 5.5

-100

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Waterford vs Shamrock Rovers 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.

Latest Match Odds Suggest Shamrock Victory

The bookies have Shamrock Rovers at -200 in the Full-Time Result market, implying the market leaders are 67% likely to win this Premier Division match according to the latest betting odds. Waterford are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +400.

It’s hard to split the odds between Over 2.5 Goals and Under 2.5 Goals for this match.

The football betting sites offer a Draw No Bet market for all League of Ireland matches and you can back Waterford at +300 and Shamrock Rovers at -450.

Full-Time Result

1

+400

X

+290

2

-200

Half-Time Result

1

+500

X

+125

2

+110

Double Chance

1X

+137.5

12

-450

X2

-699

Draw No Bet

1

+300

2

-450

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +1

-121

2 Hcp -1

-103

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-125

Over 2.5

-100

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-100

No

-133

Waterford vs Shamrock Rovers Lineups & Team News

You’ve found the right place for Waterford vs Shamrock team news, with all the latest information available including lineups and injuries so you’re fully informed.

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