Sligo Rovers vs Waterford Prediction
Ireland · Regular Season - 28
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Sligo Rovers vs Waterford: result, form and history
Sligo Rovers and Waterford drew 0-0 in the Premier Division on 21 Aug 2026. Waterford had gone in with the better form, having won 4 of their previous five against 2 for Sligo Rovers.
Their 10 previous meetings averaged 2.7 goals, with both teams scoring in 3 of them.
Match Forecasts
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Match Events
Lineups
Sligo Rovers
Sligo Rovers Starting XI
Waterford Starting XI
Sligo Rovers Substitutes
Waterford Substitutes
Match Stats
Sligo RoversWaterford Team Comparison
Sligo RoversWaterfordGame State Tendencies
Sligo Rovers- Tied at half-time in 60% of matches
- Starts fast: scores more in 1st half (0.7 vs 0.2 in second half)
- Concedes more in 2nd half and can tire late
Waterford- Tied at half-time in 80% of matches
- Scores more in 2nd half (1.5 vs 1.1 in first half)
Head to Head
Last 10 meetings, all competitions
Sligo Rovers5Wins · 50%4Wins · 40%Previous meetings
12/06/2026WaterfordSligo Rovers18/04/2026Sligo RoversWaterford20/02/2026WaterfordSligo Rovers22/08/2025WaterfordSligo Rovers14/06/2025Sligo RoversWaterford18/04/2025WaterfordSligo Rovers15/02/2025Sligo RoversWaterford31/08/2024Sligo RoversWaterford07/06/2024WaterfordSligo Rovers03/05/2024Sligo RoversWaterfordRecent Form
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Kerry
Derry CitySligo Rovers
DundalkSligo RoversSligo Rovers
Drogheda United
JanesboroSligo RoversSligo Rovers
Coleraine FC
Galway UnitedSligo RoversSligo Rovers
Shamrock RoversSligo Rovers
Shelbourne
St Patrick's Athl.Sligo RoversWaterfordWaterford
Athlone TownWaterford
BohemiansWaterfordShelbourneGalway UnitedWaterfordWaterford
Cobh RamblersWaterfordSt Patrick's Athl.Derry CityWaterfordDundalkWaterfordWaterfordShamrock RoversWaterfordSligo RoversReferee Profile
Compared with other referees
4.88 cards a match, in line with other referees in the same competitions and seasons (4.98).
Cards come from 43 matches with official statistics.
Full referee statsLeague Table
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shamrock Rovers | 36 | 20 | 8 | 8 | 59:38 | +21 | 68 | LWLWW |
| 2 | Bohemians | 36 | 19 | 8 | 9 | 63:44 | +19 | 65 | WLWLW |
| 3 | St Patrick's Athl. | 36 | 17 | 9 | 10 | 55:31 | +24 | 60 | LDLLW |
| 4 | Shelbourne | 36 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 52:50 | +2 | 49 | LWWWD |
| 5 | Derry City | 36 | 11 | 15 | 10 | 50:47 | +3 | 48 | DWWLW |
| 6 | Dundalk | 36 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 55:59 | -4 | 45 | WLDLL |
| 7 | Waterford | 36 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 54:61 | -7 | 43 | WWWLL |
| 8 | Galway United | 36 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 46:53 | -7 | 42 | LDLWD |
| 9 | Drogheda United | 36 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 44:57 | -13 | 40 | WLWLL |
| 10 | Sligo Rovers | 36 | 5 | 10 | 21 | 28:66 | -38 | 25 | DLDLL |
| # | Team | MP | G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shamrock Rovers | 36 | 59:38 | 68 |
| 2 | Bohemians | 36 | 63:44 | 65 |
| 3 | St Patrick's Athl. | 36 | 55:31 | 60 |
| 4 | Shelbourne | 36 | 52:50 | 49 |
| 5 | Derry City | 36 | 50:47 | 48 |
| 6 | Dundalk | 36 | 55:59 | 45 |
| 7 | Waterford | 36 | 54:61 | 43 |
| 8 | Galway United | 36 | 46:53 | 42 |
| 9 | Drogheda United | 36 | 44:57 | 40 |
| 10 | Sligo Rovers | 36 | 28:66 | 25 |
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About the Sligo Rovers 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 is the model's calculated likelihood for that outcome. Above 65% means strong statistical confidence; 45-65% points to a competitive, open match; below 45% means the outcome is statistically less likely. All figures are for information and entertainment only.
Sligo Rovers and Waterford in the Premier Division table
In the Premier Division table, Waterford are 7th and Sligo Rovers 10th, 18 points apart. League goal record so far: Sligo Rovers 28-66, Waterford 54-61. 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.