Very strong pick · fair odds 1.26 · bookmaker 1.22 · Lost ✗
9/10Rating
1.22Odds
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Value bet: Waterford to win @ 2.92 – our chance 39% vs 34% implied by the price (edge +13%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Picks by market
ResultWaterford to win ✓39% · @2.92
Double chanceEither team to win ✓76% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗63% · @1.53
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✗80% · @1.22
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 11.27
Waterford vs Shelbourne: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
15:00 WAT, Sunday 2 August: Waterford v Shelbourne in the Premier Division, played at Regional Sports Centre. In the table, Waterford are 7th, lower half, on 43 points after 36 matches; Shelbourne are 4th (among the top four) with 49.
Current form
Waterford, last 5: DWDWW Their latest outing: 0–0 draw with Galway United, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.
Shelbourne, last 5: LWDDW Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to Kalju Nomme, away. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 1 lost from 3. 2.2 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Head to head
When they last met (22 May 2026) it ended Shelbourne 2–1 Waterford.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Waterford 1.7 xG, Shelbourne 1.5 xG – a total near 3.1. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 58% and GG at 63%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Waterford 39%, draw 24%, Shelbourne 38%.
GG/NG: GG (63%) at 1.53.
Price worth noting: Waterford to win @2.92 – the bookmaker implies 34%, our ratings say 39%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (80%, odds 1.22). Most likely score in line with that pick: Waterford 1–1 Shelbourne. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Waterford39%fair 2.57 · @2.92
Draw24%fair 4.25 · @3.55
Shelbourne38%fair 2.66 · @2.25
3.11Expected goals
1.65Waterford xG
1.46Shelbourne xG
63%Both score
58%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–111%
2–19%
1–28%
1–07%
0–16%
2–26%
From our goals model: Waterford 1.7 – 1.5 Shelbourne expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Waterford vs Shelbourne?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 80% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Waterford vs Shelbourne?
On our numbers Waterford have a 39% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Shelbourne 38%.
How many goals will there be in Waterford vs Shelbourne?
We expect about 3.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 58% likely and both teams score 63% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Waterford vs Shelbourne?
Our predicted score is Waterford 1–1 Shelbourne, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.1 goals in total.
When is Waterford vs Shelbourne?
Waterford vs Shelbourne (Premier Division) kicks off on Sunday 2 August 2026 at 15:00 (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.
