Very strong pick · fair odds 1.28 · bookmaker 1.22 · Won ✓
9/10Rating
1.22Odds
GG
Value bet: Both teams to score @ 1.70 – our chance 62% vs 59% implied by the price (edge +6%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Picks by market
ResultShamrock Rovers to win ✓49% · @1.63
Double chanceEither team to win ✓77% · @1.20
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗62% · @1.70
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓78% · @1.22
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9% · fair 11.28
Waterford vs Shamrock Rovers: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Waterford welcome Shamrock Rovers to Regional Sports Centre for a Premier Division fixture on Friday 19 June (19:45 WAT). In the table, Waterford are 7th, lower half, on 43 points after 36 matches; Shamrock Rovers are 1st (leading the league) with 68. There are 25 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Waterford, last 5: WDLWL Their latest outing: 4–0 win over Sligo Rovers, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 0 lost from 3. 2.3 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Shamrock Rovers, last 5: LWWLW Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to Shelbourne, away. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. 2.0 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Momentum favours Shamrock Rovers, collecting 2.0 points per game to 1.3 for Waterford.
Head to head
When they last met (1 May 2026) it ended Shamrock Rovers 1–0 Waterford. The last 2 head-to-heads: Waterford 0 wins, Shamrock Rovers 1, draws 1. Those games averaged 1.5 goals and saw GG land 1 time.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Waterford 1.4 xG, Shamrock Rovers 1.6 xG – a total near 3.0. That is an open game on paper: 56% for three or more goals, 62% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Waterford 28%, draw 23%, Shamrock Rovers 49%.
GG/NG: GG (62%) at 1.70.
Price worth noting: Both teams to score @1.70 – the bookmaker implies 59%, our ratings say 62%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (78%, odds 1.22). Most likely score in line with that pick: Waterford 1–1 Shamrock Rovers. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Waterford28%fair 3.63 · @5.00
Draw23%fair 4.33 · @3.90
Shamrock Rovers49%fair 2.02 · @1.63
3.00Expected goals
1.41Waterford xG
1.59Shamrock Rovers xG
62%Both score
56%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–111%
1–29%
0–18%
2–18%
1–07%
0–26%
From our goals model: Waterford 1.4 – 1.6 Shamrock Rovers expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Waterford vs Shamrock Rovers?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 78% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Waterford vs Shamrock Rovers?
On our numbers Waterford have a 28% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Shamrock Rovers 49%.
How many goals will there be in Waterford vs Shamrock Rovers?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 56% likely and both teams score 62% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Waterford vs Shamrock Rovers?
Our predicted score is Waterford 1–1 Shamrock Rovers, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is Waterford vs Shamrock Rovers?
Waterford vs Shamrock Rovers (Premier Division) kicks off on Friday 19 June 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at Regional Sports Centre.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
