Good pick · fair odds 1.53 · bookmaker 1.50 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.50Odds
Picks by market
ResultShamrock Rovers to win ✓65% · @1.50
Double chanceShamrock Rovers or draw ✓84% · @1.14
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓57% · @1.67
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓76% · fair 1.32
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.26
Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Shamrock Rovers welcome Waterford to Tallaght Stadium for a Premier Division fixture on Friday 18 September (20:00 WAT). In the table, Shamrock Rovers are 1st, leading the league, on 68 points after 36 matches; Waterford are 7th (lower half) with 43. There are 25 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Shamrock Rovers, last 5: LDLDD Their latest outing: 0–2 defeat to St Patrick's Athl., away. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 2.3 conceded per game.
Waterford, last 5: DDWWD Their latest outing: 2–2 draw with Derry City, at home. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 0.7 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Momentum favours Waterford, collecting 2.0 points per game to 0.5 for Shamrock Rovers.
Head to head
When they last met (19 Jun 2026) it ended Waterford 0–2 Shamrock Rovers. The last 3 head-to-heads: Shamrock Rovers 2 wins, Waterford 0, draws 1. Those games averaged 1.7 goals and saw GG land 1 time.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Shamrock Rovers 1.9 xG, Waterford 0.8 xG – a total near 2.8. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 52%, GG 57%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Shamrock Rovers 65%, draw 18%, Waterford 16%.
Lower-risk option: Shamrock Rovers or draw (84%) at 1.14.
GG/NG: GG (57%) at 1.67.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Shamrock Rovers to win (65%, odds 1.50). Most likely score in line with that pick: Shamrock Rovers 1–0 Waterford. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Shamrock Rovers65%fair 1.53 · @1.50
Draw18%fair 5.41 · @4.00
Waterford16%fair 6.15 · @5.50
2.75Expected goals
1.94Shamrock Rovers xG
0.81Waterford xG
57%Both score
52%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–012%
2–012%
1–110%
2–110%
3–08%
0–06%
From our goals model: Shamrock Rovers 1.9 – 0.8 Waterford expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford?
Our pick is Shamrock Rovers to win with a 65% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.50.
Who will win Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford?
On our numbers Shamrock Rovers have a 65% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Waterford 16%.
How many goals will there be in Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 52% likely and both teams score 57% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford?
Our predicted score is Shamrock Rovers 1–0 Waterford, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford?
Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford (Premier Division) kicks off on Friday 18 September 2026 at 20:00 (West Africa Time) at Tallaght Stadium.
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.
