Premier Division
Sligo Rovers vs Waterford
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 - 20:00 (UK Time)
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Sligo Rovers vs Waterford Prediction & Stats - Premier Division 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Sligo Rovers vs Waterford carries real history into this round of the Premier Division.
The two sides meet on 21/08 (Friday) at , 20:00 (UK time).
Read the Sligo Rovers vs Waterford prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Sligo Rovers vs Waterford
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Sligo Rovers vs Waterford call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
BTTS - Yes
Last updated on 19-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Waterford the side to beat, with roughly 33% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Premier Division odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Sligo Rovers Preview
Sligo Rovers reach this fixture 27 match into their Premier Division. Here is where Sligo Rovers stand:
In this competition
5 won, 7 drawn, 15 lost
0.81 points per game
23 scored, at 0.85 a game
45 conceded, at 1.67 a game
Sligo Rovers, season-wide
5 won, 7 drawn, 15 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Cian Kavanagh, 5 goals
Most assists: William Fitzgerald, 3 assists
Recent results — Sligo Rovers
07/08/2026 14:45
31/07/2026 14:45
25/07/2026 14:45
11/07/2026 12:00
03/07/2026 14:45
Waterford: how they are travelling
Waterford come in 27 matches into their Premier Division.
Here is what Waterford have produced:
In this competition
6 won, 10 drawn, 11 lost
1.04 points per game
37 scored, at 1.37 a game
48 conceded, at 1.78 a game
Waterford, season-wide
6 won, 10 drawn, 11 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Tom Lonergan, 14 goals
Most assists: Benny Couto, 4 assists
Recent results — Waterford
09/08/2026 10:00
02/08/2026 10:00
25/07/2026 12:00
10/07/2026 15:00
03/07/2026 14:45
The head-to-head favours Waterford
Waterford have generally come out ahead of Sligo Rovers in their recent meetings.
From 25 match(es):
Waterford: 10 win(s)
Sligo Rovers: 9 win(s)
Drawn: 6
That trend is worth factoring into the Sligo Rovers vs Waterford prediction.
Form comparison Sligo Rovers vs Waterford
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Sligo Rovers
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
D
L
L
|
0.81 |
| Home |
D
L
D
L
L
|
1 |
| Away |
L
D
L
L
L
|
0.64 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 19% | 23% | 14% |
| Goals | 2.52 | 2.77 | 2.29 |
| Scored | 0.85 | 1.08 | 0.64 |
| Conceded | 1.67 | 1.69 | 1.64 |
| Both Teams to Score | 48% | 54% | 43% |
| Without Conceding | 19% | 23% | 14% |
| Failed To Score | 44% | 31% | 57% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.09 | 1.23 | 0.97 |
|
xGA
|
2.05 | 1.8 | 2.29 |
Away Team
Waterford
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
D
W
W
|
1.04 |
| Home |
W
D
W
W
D
|
1.36 |
| Away |
L
D
W
W
D
|
0.69 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 22% | 29% | 15% |
| Goals | 3.15 | 2.5 | 3.85 |
| Scored | 1.37 | 1.36 | 1.38 |
| Conceded | 1.78 | 1.14 | 2.46 |
| Both Teams to Score | 59% | 57% | 62% |
| Without Conceding | 15% | 21% | 8% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 29% | 38% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.39 | 1.4 | 1.39 |
|
xGA
|
1.99 | 1.83 | 2.17 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Double Chance - 1X
Our betting recommendation is to take Sligo Rovers to win or draw in the Double Chance market. This means that as long as Sligo Rovers avoids defeat, the bet is successful—an outcome we think is very likely.
With the gap in quality between the two teams clear from recent performances, along with Sligo Rovers’s strong home record, we don’t see them losing to Waterford in this match.
👉 Prediction: Under 9.5 Corners
After analysing different betting markets for Sligo Rovers vs Waterford, under 9.5 corners stands out as the best option based on both teams’ playing styles.
We don’t expect a game filled with attacks, which should reduce the number of corners. With this in mind, backing under 9.5 corners looks like a solid bet.
Fixture information - Sligo Rovers vs Waterford
Match: Sligo Rovers vs Waterford
Competition: Premier Division
Date: Friday, 21/08/2026
Kick-off: 20:00 (UK time)
Venue:
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Stats
The statistics for Sligo Rovers vs Waterford that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3.31
League: 2.72
Both Teams to Score
58%
League: 60%
Over 1.5+
85%
League: 76%
Over 2.5+
58%
League: 51%
Cards
3.54
League: 4.49
Corners
8.39
League: 10.3
Home Team
Sligo Rovers
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
D
L
L
|
0.81 |
| Home |
D
L
D
L
L
|
1 |
| Away |
L
D
L
L
L
|
0.64 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 19% | 23% | 14% |
| Goals | 2.52 | 2.77 | 2.29 |
| Scored | 0.85 | 1.08 | 0.64 |
| Conceded | 1.67 | 1.69 | 1.64 |
| Both Teams to Score | 48% | 54% | 43% |
| Without Conceding | 19% | 23% | 14% |
| Failed To Score | 44% | 31% | 57% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.09 | 1.23 | 0.97 |
|
xGA
|
2.05 | 1.8 | 2.29 |
Away Team
Waterford
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
D
W
W
|
1.04 |
| Home |
W
D
W
W
D
|
1.36 |
| Away |
L
D
W
W
D
|
0.69 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 22% | 29% | 15% |
| Goals | 3.15 | 2.5 | 3.85 |
| Scored | 1.37 | 1.36 | 1.38 |
| Conceded | 1.78 | 1.14 | 2.46 |
| Both Teams to Score | 59% | 57% | 62% |
| Without Conceding | 15% | 21% | 8% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 29% | 38% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.39 | 1.4 | 1.39 |
|
xGA
|
1.99 | 1.83 | 2.17 |
Corners
11.23 / Match
+1% Corners / Match
Waterford received +1% more corners than Sligo Rovers in the Premier Division
11.33 / Match
Derry City
(2)
Dundalk
(2)
Drogheda United
(4)
Galway United
(0)
Shamrock Rovers
(3)
Shelbourne
(3)
St Patrick's Athl.
(7)(3)
Bohemians
(8)
Shelbourne
(5)
Galway United
(7)
St Patrick's Athl.
(7)
Derry City
(3)
Dundalk
(4)
Shamrock Rovers
Cards
1.89 / Match
+25% Cards / Match
Waterford received +25% more cards than Sligo Rovers in the Premier Division
2.37 / Match
Derry City
(0)
Dundalk
(3)
Drogheda United
(0)
Galway United
(3)
Shamrock Rovers
(3)
Shelbourne
(0)
St Patrick's Athl.
(2)(2)
Bohemians
(1)
Shelbourne
(5)
Galway United
(3)
St Patrick's Athl.
(1)
Derry City
(2)
Dundalk
(4)
Shamrock Rovers
Goals Scored
0.85 / Match
+61%
Waterford is +61% better in terms of goals scored
1.37 / Match
Derry City
(0)
Dundalk
(1)
Drogheda United
(2)
Galway United
(2)
Shamrock Rovers
(1)
Shelbourne
(2)
St Patrick's Athl.
(0)(3)
Bohemians
(1)
Shelbourne
(0)
Galway United
(1)
St Patrick's Athl.
(4)
Derry City
(3)
Dundalk
(0)
Shamrock Rovers
Goals Conceded
1.67 / Match
+6%
Waterford condeded +6% more goals than Sligo Rovers
1.78 / Match
Derry City
(2)
Dundalk
(1)
Drogheda United
(2)
Galway United
(3)
Shamrock Rovers
(2)
Shelbourne
(2)
St Patrick's Athl.
(2)(1)
Bohemians
(0)
Shelbourne
(0)
Galway United
(1)
St Patrick's Athl.
(2)
Derry City
(2)
Dundalk
(2)
Shamrock Rovers
Premier Division Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Shamrock Rovers
|
27 | 16 | 6 | 5 | 43 | 24 | 19 | 54 | 2 |
| 2 |
St Patrick's Athl.
|
26 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 41 | 22 | 19 | 44 | 1.69 |
| 3 |
Bohemians
|
26 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 41 | 28 | 13 | 44 | 1.69 |
| 4 |
Dundalk
|
27 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 42 | 41 | 1 | 37 | 1.37 |
| 5 |
Shelbourne
|
25 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 35 | 36 | -1 | 34 | 1.36 |
| 6 |
Derry City
|
27 | 7 | 12 | 8 | 35 | 32 | 3 | 33 | 1.22 |
| 7 |
Galway United
|
26 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 33 | 40 | -7 | 30 | 1.15 |
| 8 |
Drogheda United
|
27 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 31 | 43 | -12 | 28 | 1.04 |
| 9 |
Waterford
|
26 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 34 | 47 | -13 | 25 | 0.96 |
| 10 |
Sligo Rovers
|
27 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 23 | 45 | -22 | 22 | 0.81 |
Odds
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