Premier Division · Regular Season - 28

Sligo Rovers vs Waterford

Sligo RoversSligo Rovers
- : -21 Aug 2026, 19:00Ireland
WaterfordWaterford
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Published: 19 Aug 2026Updated: 19 Aug 2026, 15:40

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Sligo Rovers vs Waterford in Premier Division.

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1X2 prediction for Sligo Rovers vs Waterford

Date and time 21 Aug 2026, 19:00

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BTTSYes50%

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Sligo Rovers vs Waterford Odds statistic

Average rates from the last stored matches for each team.

Sligo RoversSligo RoversLast matchesWaterfordWaterford
100%Over 0.5 goals80%
100%Over 1.5 goals60%
60%Over 2.5 goals60%
60%Over 3.5 goals20%
40%BTTS60%
40%Last 5 BTTS60%

Head to Head Sligo RoversWaterford

In the last 8 meetings, Sligo Rovers hold the edge — 5 wins for Sligo Rovers, 2 for Waterford, 1 draws.

63% W513% D — 125% W2
  • Waterford4:0Sligo Rovers
    Premier Division · 12 Jun 2026
  • Sligo Rovers2:0Waterford
    Premier Division · 18 Apr 2026
  • Waterford0:0Sligo Rovers
    Premier Division · 20 Feb 2026
  • Waterford1:2Sligo Rovers
    Premier Division · 22 Aug 2025
  • Sligo Rovers1:0Waterford
    Premier Division · 14 Jun 2025
  • Waterford0:4Sligo Rovers
    Premier Division · 18 Apr 2025
  • Sligo Rovers2:3Waterford
    Premier Division · 15 Feb 2025
  • Sligo Rovers2:0Waterford
    Premier Division · 31 Aug 2024
88%Over 0.588%
75%Over 1.575%
50%Over 2.550%
25%BTTS25%
75%Sligo Rovers over 0.538%

Betting profits Sligo Rovers vs Waterford

Historical P/L if you backed each side on the main markets in their recent matches.

Sligo Rovers

MarketOutcomeP/LWinsGames
Match WinnerWin-1.86315
Match WinnerDraw+1.57415
Match WinnerLose-0.87815
Goals Over/UnderOver 1.5+1.851112
Goals Over/UnderUnder 1.5-8.00112
Goals Over/UnderOver 2+2.63910
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2-5.95210
Goals Over/UnderOver 2.5+4.701014
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2.5-4.98414
Goals Over/UnderOver 3+5.451014
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3-4.01714
Goals Over/UnderOver 3.5+9.40815
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3.5-4.86715
Goals Over/UnderOver 4.5-6.90112
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4.5+1.051112
Goals Over/UnderOver 0.5+0.1011
Goals Over/UnderUnder 0.5-1.0001
Goals Over/UnderOver 40.0011
Goals Over/UnderUnder 40.0011

Waterford

MarketOutcomeP/LWinsGames
Match WinnerWin+11.33815
Match WinnerDraw+0.58415
Match WinnerLose-10.54315
Goals Over/UnderOver 1.5+0.571113
Goals Over/UnderUnder 1.5-2.87213
Goals Over/UnderOver 2.5+3.671115
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2.5-5.96415
Goals Over/UnderOver 3+4.771115
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3-3.95815
Goals Over/UnderOver 3.5+4.96715
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3.5-2.88815
Goals Over/UnderOver 4.5+7.52413
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4.5-2.51913
Goals Over/UnderOver 2+1.7555
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2-4.0015
Goals Over/UnderOver 4-1.0001
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4+0.4411

Match statistics

In-play and full-time match stats appear after kick-off.

Sligo RoversLast matches Sligo Rovers

In the last 5 matches Sligo Rovers have 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 losses. BTTS landed in 40% of those games.

40% W240% D — 220% L1
  • Sligo Rovers4:0Kerry
    WFAI Cup · 15 Aug 2026
  • Derry City2:0Sligo Rovers
    LPremier Division · 07 Aug 2026
  • Dundalk1:1Sligo Rovers
    DPremier Division · 31 Jul 2026
  • Sligo Rovers2:2Drogheda United
    DPremier Division · 25 Jul 2026
  • Janesboro0:4Sligo Rovers
    WFAI Cup · 18 Jul 2026

Statistics for the last 5 games

Matches
5
Wins
2
Draws
2
Losses
1
Goals / game
2.2
Over 1.5
100%
Over 2.5
60%
BTTS
40%

WaterfordLast matches Waterford

Waterford are in a strong run: 4 wins in the last 5 matches, scoring 1.6 goals per game.

80% W420% D — 10% L0
  • Waterford2:1Athlone Town
    WFAI Cup · 14 Aug 2026
  • Waterford3:1Bohemians
    WPremier Division · 09 Aug 2026
  • Waterford1:0Shelbourne
    WPremier Division · 02 Aug 2026
  • Galway United0:0Waterford
    DPremier Division · 25 Jul 2026
  • Waterford2:1Cobh Ramblers
    WFAI Cup · 17 Jul 2026

Statistics for the last 5 games

Matches
5
Wins
4
Draws
1
Losses
0
Goals / game
1.6
Over 1.5
60%
Over 2.5
60%
BTTS
60%

Sligo Rovers vs Waterford Standings

#TeamMPWDLGDiffPts
1Shamrock RoversShamrock Rovers27166543-241954
2St Patrick's Athl.St Patrick's Athl.27138643-232047
3BohemiansBohemians27128742-311144
4DundalkDundalk27910842-41137
5ShelbourneShelbourne26810836-38-234
6Derry CityDerry City27712835-32333
7Galway UnitedGalway United26791033-40-730
8WaterfordWaterford276101137-48-1128
9Drogheda UnitedDrogheda United276101131-43-1228
10Sligo RoversSligo Rovers27571523-45-2222
League position 10 / 10Comparative team statisticsLeague position 8 / 10
519%Wins22%6
726%Draws37%10
1556%Losses41%11
2362%Goals scored100%37
4594%Goals conceded100%48
2279%Points100%28

Season statistic Sligo Rovers vs Waterford

Sligo RoversSligo Rovers

  • Matches played 5
  • Won home / away 1 / 1
  • Lost home / away 0 / 1
  • Goals scored 11 (2.2)
  • Goals conceded 5 (1.0)
  • Clean sheets 2
  • Failed to score 1

WaterfordWaterford

  • Matches played 5
  • Won home / away 4 / 0
  • Lost home / away 0 / 0
  • Goals scored 8 (1.6)
  • Goals conceded 3 (0.6)
  • Clean sheets 2
  • Failed to score 1

Match details

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Lineups

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WaterfordWaterford

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Injuries and suspensions

Sligo RoversSligo Rovers

No absences listed for this fixture yet.

WaterfordWaterford

No absences listed for this fixture yet.

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