Waterford vs Sligo Rovers Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 12 Jun 2026

League of Ireland Betting Preview: Waterford vs Sligo Rovers

Waterford take on Sligo Rovers in this League of Ireland basement battle at Waterford RSC, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Friday 12 June.

Sligo +0.25 look like a spot of value on the Asian Handicap. This involves halving our stake between 0 and +0.5, with a victory against Waterford the aim at betting odds of -130.

Bottom club Waterford played out a 3-3 draw when last in action. This was on the road at Sullivan and Lambe Park against Drogheda United. Graham Coughlan's team had 45% of possession and five shots on target, while Tom Lonergan, Kevin Long and Benny Couto scored one goal each.

In their previous match, Sligo Rovers suffered a 3-1 home defeat to Bohemians at the Showgrounds. The Bit O'Reds were restricted to just 34% possession and managed three shots on goal, with Ryan O'Kane finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Sligo haven’t lost to Waterford in their past five games. Their last encounter took place at Showgrounds and Sligo secured a 2-0 home win. The 10 previous H2H meetings have involved six Sligo wins, one draw and three Waterford victories.

League of Ireland		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
9	Sligo Rovers	19	5	4	10	15	27	-12	15:27	19
10	Waterford	19	1	8	10	21	40	-19	21:40	11

View Full Table

Waterford have 1 win, 4 losses and 5 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 10.5 attempts. The Blues have averaged 33.7% possession and 3.6 corners per match, conceding 2.0 goals and 6.4 corners from 4.9 shots on goal and 15.5 attempts.

Top goalscorer is Tom Lonergan on 5 goals, while John Mahon has bagged 3 and Kevin Long 2. Leading assistor is Evan McLaughlin with 2.

Rovers have 4 victories, 3 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 1.1 goals from 2.6 shots on goal and 9.0 attempts. John Russell's men have averaged 44.0% possession, 4.1 corners awarded and 7.5 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.1 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 18.2 attempts.

Archie Meekison and William Fitzgerald have top scored with 2, while Ryan O'Kane is next on 1. William Fitzgerald and Cian Kavanagh have been the top assists providers with 2 in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Waterford predicted lineup (5-3-2): Stephen McMullan (GK), Will Johnson, Hayden Cann, John Mahon, Kevin Long, Benny Couto, Conan Noonan, Luke Heeney, Dean McMenamy, Tommy Lonergan, Padraig Amond.

Sligo Rovers predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Sam Sargeant (GK), Jeannot Esua, Oliver Denham, Gareth McElroy, Shane Blaney, Carl McHugh, Sean McHale, Ryan O'Kane, Daire Patton, William Fitzgerald, Cian Kavanagh.

Waterford vs Sligo Rovers Prediction & Betting Tips

Get the edge with our Waterford vs Sligo Rovers betting tips: a trusted match prediction, likely correct score outcome, best corners market forecast and an expert-crafted bet builder.

Match Prediction

Sligo look a quality wager for this League of Ireland encounter and we can bet the away team at -130 with a +0.25 goal handicap. The latest numbers imply that they can swerve defeat and claim a victory.

Team news is very useful and our football tipsters are keen to identify the players who are doubtful with injury. You’ll also find us studying the form guide, with lots of League of Ireland data available which provides a clear picture from the stats.

Key Waterford vs Sligo Rovers league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Sligo in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Sligo in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Sligo in 2 consecutive games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Waterford in 19 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Waterford in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Waterford in 2 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Waterford in 5 consecutive games against Sligo.

According to the latest odds, there’s a 56.5% likelihood of our pick winning. However, our experts have this number between 60-65% based on their in-depth research. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

In the hunt for tastier odds, you might be interested to know that you can move the line. There’s an increasing amount of juice according to how far you are prepared to go.

Fuel your next bet with the hottest betting offers, welcome promos, and free bets featured in our straightforward bonus guide.

Our Match Prediction

Sligo Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -130 Watch Live Bet Now

BetMGM Promo Up To $1500 in Bonus Bets Get Bonus T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+

Disclosure: This preview contains affiliate links; we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. T&Cs apply. We only recommend licensed and regulated operators. See our Editorial Policy. Pick odds and lines reflect the price available at the time of publication (Jun 10, 20:58). Live market odds are updated regularly and may differ. 18+ (or legal age) | Gamble Responsibly.

Correct Score Prediction

Waterford 0 - 1 Sligo

We’re taking a correct score bet which involves Sligo to win 1-0. The odds of +600 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.

Corners Prediction

Sligo Under 5.5 Corners -135

Sligo have had under 5.5 corners in five straight away games, with Waterford conceding less than 5.5 corners in their past four games. There’s a price of -135 for this Team Corners bet and we think the Sligo line is too big.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Waterford

Total

10.00 3.60 6.40

Home

11.70 4.70 7.00

Away

10.40 4.70 5.70

Sligo

Total

11.60 4.10 7.50

Home

10.60 3.90 6.70

Away

10.60 3.30 7.30

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-104

Under 10.5

-141

Waterford Corners

Over 4.5

-122

Under 4.5

-116

Sligo Corners

Over 5.5

-105

Under 5.5

-135

Most Corners

1

+120

X

+600

2

-133

Pick odds and lines correct at publication. Live market odds are updated regularly and may differ. T&Cs apply. 18+ (or legal age) | Gamble Responsibly.

Waterford vs Sligo Rovers 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 bookies giving them a 44% probability of winning, Waterford might be a popular acca pick. Their current betting odds are +125 when it comes to triumphing in this League of Ireland clash. Sligo Rovers are trading at a bigger price than their opponents and the outsiders can be backed at +195.

If you fancy Waterford but want money back if the game ends in a draw, then you can secure odds of -167. Alternatively, there’s the chance to wager on Sligo at +108 on the Draw No Bet market.

A low-scoring contest will be predicted by several which is reflected in the fact that Under 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds. BTTS Yes is available at -147 for anyone expecting Both Teams to Score.

Hundreds of markets for every League of Ireland game await you, with the leading football betting sites providing a huge range of choice. A first-class service awaits whether you’re betting pre-match or In-Play.

Full-Time Result

1

+125

X

+230

2

+195

Half-Time Result

1

+175

X

+117

2

+250

Double Chance

1X

-303

12

-357

X2

-182

Draw No Bet

1

-167

2

+108

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-111

2 Hcp +0.25

-130

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-128

Over 2.5

-111

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-147

No

-102

Stats: League of Ireland matches only
Waterford have avoided defeat in their last five matches at Waterford RSC. The Blues have recorded seven draws, two losses and one win in the previous 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.10 goals per match and conceding 1.30.

Sligo have managed five losses, three victories and two draws in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 0.80 goals per game and conceding 1.20.

Waterford and Sligo played out a 0-0 draw when the teams last met at Waterford RSC. Each team have landed four wins from the previous 10 H2H meetings at Waterford RSC, along with two draws.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Waterford Home Stats		1-7-2	2.40	1.10	1.30	3	7	7	3
Sligo Rovers Away Stats		3-2-5	2.00	0.80	1.20	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

You can watch League of Ireland live streaming depending on where you are located. Sportsbook customers are required to have a funded betting account or place a bet within the past 24 hours.

Fans love the opportunity to watch thousands of sporting events per year with the best betting apps.

Waterford FC vs Sligo Rovers Live Streaming Watch Live Geo-restrictions apply. To use the services you need to be logged in, a funded account or to have placed a bet in the last 24 hours.

Waterford vs Sligo Rovers Lineups & Team News

Before making your bets, take a look at the Waterford vs Sligo team news. We’ll share both predicted and confirmed lineups for the League of Ireland along with the latest injury news.

Waterford Team Page Sligo Rovers Team Page

Where to Bet on Football Games

Top Football Pages