Shelbourne vs Waterford Prediction
Ireland · Regular Season - 36
Shelbourne vs Waterford preview: form and head-to-head
Both sides arrive in good form: Shelbourne have won 4 of their last five and Waterford 3. The match is played in the Premier Division on 30 Oct 2026.
Shelbourne have had the better of this fixture, winning 6 of the 10 previous meetings, which averaged 2.1 goals a game.
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Team Comparison
Shelbourne
WaterfordAI Insights
Game State Tendencies
Shelbourne- Tied at half-time in 60% of matches
- Comeback tendency: recovers from HT deficit 100% of the time
- Scores more in 2nd half (2 vs 0.3 in first half)
- Concedes more in 1st half - tightens up after the break
Waterford- Tied at half-time in 60% of matches
- Concedes more in 2nd half - can tire late
Head to Head
Last 10 meetings, all competitions
Shelbourne6Wins · 60%2Wins · 20%Previous meetings
02/08/2026WaterfordShelbourne22/05/2026ShelbourneWaterford06/02/2026WaterfordShelbourne26/09/2025ShelbourneWaterford23/06/2025WaterfordShelbourne05/05/2025ShelbourneWaterford21/02/2025WaterfordShelbourne18/10/2024ShelbourneWaterford13/06/2024WaterfordShelbourne17/05/2024ShelbourneWaterfordRecent Form
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BohemiansShelbourne
St Patrick's Athl.ShelbourneShelbourne
Sligo Rovers
Galway UnitedShelbourne
DundalkShelbourneShelbourne
Drogheda UnitedShelbourne
Derry City
Shamrock RoversShelbourneGalway UnitedShelbourneShelbourne
AjaxWaterfordWaterfordDrogheda UnitedWaterfordGalway UnitedBohemiansWaterfordBohemiansWaterfordShamrock RoversWaterfordWaterfordDerry CityWaterfordDundalkWaterfordSligo RoversSt Patrick's Athl.WaterfordSligo RoversWaterfordLeague Table
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shamrock Rovers | 35 | 20 | 8 | 7 | 58:35 | +23 | 68 | WLWWW |
| 2 | Bohemians | 35 | 18 | 8 | 9 | 60:42 | +18 | 62 | LWLWW |
| 3 | St Patrick's Athl. | 35 | 17 | 9 | 9 | 53:28 | +25 | 60 | DLLWW |
| 4 | Shelbourne | 35 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 50:47 | +3 | 49 | WWWDW |
| 5 | Derry City | 35 | 11 | 14 | 10 | 48:45 | +3 | 47 | WWLWD |
| 6 | Galway United | 35 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 46:51 | -5 | 42 | DLWDL |
| 7 | Dundalk | 35 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 52:58 | -6 | 42 | LDLLL |
| 8 | Waterford | 35 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 51:59 | -8 | 40 | WWLLD |
| 9 | Drogheda United | 35 | 9 | 10 | 16 | 42:57 | -15 | 37 | LWLLW |
| 10 | Sligo Rovers | 35 | 5 | 9 | 21 | 26:64 | -38 | 24 | LDLLL |
| # | Team | MP | G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shamrock Rovers | 35 | 58:35 | 68 |
| 2 | Bohemians | 35 | 60:42 | 62 |
| 3 | St Patrick's Athl. | 35 | 53:28 | 60 |
| 4 | Shelbourne | 35 | 50:47 | 49 |
| 5 | Derry City | 35 | 48:45 | 47 |
| 6 | Galway United | 35 | 46:51 | 42 |
| 7 | Dundalk | 35 | 52:58 | 42 |
| 8 | Waterford | 35 | 51:59 | 40 |
| 9 | Drogheda United | 35 | 42:57 | 37 |
| 10 | Sligo Rovers | 35 | 26:64 | 24 |
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About the Shelbourne vs Waterford forecast
Every forecast on this page comes from the same model inputs: team ratings, recent form, goals scored and conceded, and how these sides have fared against each other.
How to Read These Forecasts
Each percentage shows the model's calculated likelihood for that outcome. Above 65% indicates strong statistical confidence; 45-65% reflects a competitive, open match; below 45% suggests the outcome is statistically less likely. All figures are for informational and entertainment purposes only.
Shelbourne and Waterford in the Premier Division table
The table shows a wide gap: Shelbourne are 4th in the Premier Division, while Waterford sit 8th, 9 points behind. League goal record so far: Shelbourne 50-47, Waterford 51-59. The full standings are on the Premier Division Table 2026 page.
Key Factors for This Match
This forecast is based on a complete recent-form dataset for both teams.
All forecasts are generated by statistical and machine learning models for informational and entertainment purposes only. They are not guaranteed and do not constitute financial or betting advice.