Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford FC: Result, Prediction & Head-to-Head

Shamrock Rovers hosted Waterford FC in Ireland. Premier Division action on September 18th, 2026 at Tallaght Stadium.

The final score was 3–2, a win for Shamrock Rovers. Before kick-off the bookmakers had Shamrock Rovers as favourites at around 1.48, and they delivered.

Shamrock Rovers scored 3, above their previous average of 2.4 per game, and conceded 2 (previous average 1.3). It extended their unbeaten run to 6 matches.

Waterford FC scored 2, above their previous average of 1.4 per game, and conceded 3 (previous average 0.8).

5 goals were scored, over 2.5; the two sides' previous games had gone over 2.5 59% of the time. Both teams scored, and both teams had scored in 69% of their previous games, in line with the recent pattern. The result followed form: Shamrock Rovers had averaged 2.22 points per game to Waterford FC's 1.80.

Our pre-match prediction was 1X, with a 68% confidence rating based on our analysis of form, odds movement and head-to-head trends. That prediction landed.

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