Premier Division
Waterford vs Shamrock Rovers
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 - 19:45 (UK Time)
Stadium: Waterford Regional Sports Centre
Waterford vs Shamrock Rovers Prediction & Stats - Premier Division 2026
Predictions
A historic matchup reaches the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup.
Waterford and Shamrock Rovers face each other again on 19/06 (Friday), at Waterford Regional Sports Centre, at 19:45 UK time, with a place in the next round on the line.
Read the Waterford vs Shamrock Rovers prediction for the FIFA World Cup.
Prediction for Waterford vs Shamrock Rovers in the 2026 World Cup
It is all or nothing. That is why the prediction below points to the best bet for this knockout-style World Cup clash.
See our bet:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Shamrock Rovers Win
Last updated on 17-06-2026.
Who is the favourite to win?
According to leading UK-licensed bookmakers, Shamrock Rovers are the favourites to win, with 18% of the odds pointing to victory.
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🆚 Match: Waterford vs Shamrock Rovers
🏆 Competition: 2026 FIFA World Cup
📅 Date: Friday, 19/06/2026
🕐 Time: 19:45 UK time
🏟️ Stadium: Waterford Regional Sports Centre
Waterford in the 2026 World Cup
Waterford come into this match with 20 match(es) played in the 2026 World Cup. See the record for Waterford:
World Cup campaign
2 win(s), 8 draw(s), and 10 defeat(s)
Average: 0.7 point(s) per match
25 goals scored in the World Cup (1.25 per match)
40 goals conceded in the World Cup (2 per match)
Waterford in 2026:
2 win(s), 8 draw(s), and 10 defeat(s) across all competitions
Top scorer: Tom Lonergan with 7 goal(s)
Assists: Jörgen Voilas with 2 assists
Latest results for Waterford
12/06/2026 14:45
29/05/2026 14:45
22/05/2026 14:45
18/05/2026 14:45
15/05/2026 14:45
Shamrock Rovers in the 2026 World Cup
Shamrock Rovers come into this clash with 21 match(es) played in the 2026 World Cup.
See what Hoops have done so far:
World Cup campaign:
12 win(s), 4 draw(s), and 5 defeat(s)
Average: 1.9 point(s) per match
32 goals scored in the World Cup (1.52 per match)
19 goals conceded in the World Cup (0.9 per match)
Hoops in 2026
16 win(s), 7 draw(s), and 10 defeat(s) across all competitions
Top scorer: Graham Burke with 5 goal(s)
Assists: Jack Byrne with 4 assists
Latest results for Hoops
29/05/2026 15:00
25/05/2026 15:00
22/05/2026 15:00
15/05/2026 15:00
08/05/2026 14:45
Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford: who leads the H2H?
Shamrock Rovers have the advantage in the recent record against Waterford.
In 24 meetings, the numbers are:
Shamrock Rovers: 20 win(s)
Waterford: 2 win(s)
Draws: 2
That record could influence the {team_a_name} vs Shamrock Rovers prediction in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, so it is worth keeping in mind.
Probable lineups for Waterford vs Shamrock Rovers
Check the probable lineups below for the Waterford vs Shamrock Rovers prediction in the 2026 World Cup.
The lineups are updated closer to kick-off
Other predictions for the match
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Stats
The statistics for Waterford vs Rovers that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.48
League: 2.72
Both Teams to Score
58%
League: 59%
Over 1.5+
72%
League: 72%
Over 2.5+
43%
League: 50%
Cards
5.79
League: 4.47
Corners
10.38
League: 10.28
Home Team
Waterford
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
L
W
D
|
0.7 |
| Home |
W
W
D
D
D
|
1.2 |
| Away |
D
L
L
L
L
|
0.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.25 | 2.6 | 3.9 |
| Scored | 1.25 | 1.4 | 1.1 |
| Conceded | 2 | 1.2 | 2.8 |
| Both Teams to Score | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Without Conceding | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 35% | 30% | 40% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.33 | 1.35 | 1.32 |
|
xGA
|
2.03 | 1.89 | 2.17 |
Away Team
Shamrock Rovers
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
W
W
L
|
1.9 |
| Home |
W
W
L
W
W
|
2.5 |
| Away |
D
W
L
W
L
|
1.36 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 57% | 80% | 36% |
| Goals | 2.43 | 2.5 | 2.36 |
| Scored | 1.52 | 1.8 | 1.27 |
| Conceded | 0.9 | 0.7 | 1.09 |
| Both Teams to Score | 52% | 50% | 55% |
| Without Conceding | 38% | 50% | 27% |
| Failed To Score | 14% | 0% | 27% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.55 | 1.59 | 1.52 |
|
xGA
|
1.17 | 1.15 | 1.19 |
Corners
11.5 / Match
+33% Corners / Match
Waterford received +33% more corners than Shamrock Rovers in the Premier Division
8.67 / Match
Sligo Rovers
(4)
Drogheda United
(5)
Shelbourne
(2)
Drogheda United
(4)
Derry City
(4)
St Patrick's Athl.
(4)
Dundalk
(10)(4)
St Patrick's Athl.
(3)
Bohemians
(3)
Sligo Rovers
(5)
Dundalk
(4)
Galway United
(7)
Drogheda United
(6)
Waterford
Cards
2.3 / Match
+6% Cards / Match
Shamrock Rovers received +6% more cards than Waterford in the Premier Division
2.43 / Match
Sligo Rovers
(2)
Drogheda United
(3)
Shelbourne
(3)
Drogheda United
(6)
Derry City
(2)
St Patrick's Athl.
(1)
Dundalk
(4)(4)
St Patrick's Athl.
(3)
Bohemians
(2)
Sligo Rovers
(0)
Dundalk
(2)
Galway United
(1)
Drogheda United
(2)
Waterford
Goals Scored
1.25 / Match
+22%
Shamrock Rovers is +22% better in terms of goals scored
1.52 / Match
Sligo Rovers
(4)
Drogheda United
(3)
Shelbourne
(1)
Drogheda United
(2)
Derry City
(2)
St Patrick's Athl.
(1)
Dundalk
(3)(1)
St Patrick's Athl.
(2)
Bohemians
(1)
Sligo Rovers
(0)
Dundalk
(3)
Galway United
(4)
Drogheda United
(1)
Waterford
Goals Conceded
2 / Match
+55%
Waterford condeded +55% more goals than Shamrock Rovers
0.9 / Match
Sligo Rovers
(0)
Drogheda United
(3)
Shelbourne
(2)
Drogheda United
(1)
Derry City
(2)
St Patrick's Athl.
(4)
Dundalk
(3)(0)
St Patrick's Athl.
(1)
Bohemians
(2)
Sligo Rovers
(1)
Dundalk
(1)
Galway United
(1)
Drogheda United
(0)
Waterford
Premier Division Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Shamrock Rovers
|
20 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 31 | 17 | 14 | 40 | 2 |
| 2 |
Bohemians
|
20 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 31 | 21 | 10 | 34 | 1.7 |
| 3 |
St Patrick's Athl.
|
19 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 31 | 17 | 14 | 32 | 1.68 |
| 4 |
Dundalk
|
19 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 31 | 28 | 3 | 29 | 1.53 |
| 5 |
Shelbourne
|
19 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 27 | 26 | 1 | 26 | 1.37 |
| 6 |
Derry City
|
20 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 22 | 23 | -1 | 22 | 1.1 |
| 7 |
Galway United
|
18 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 26 | 29 | -3 | 21 | 1.17 |
| 8 |
Drogheda United
|
19 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 25 | 32 | -7 | 21 | 1.11 |
| 9 |
Sligo Rovers
|
19 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 15 | 27 | -12 | 19 | 1 |
| 10 |
Waterford
|
19 | 1 | 8 | 10 | 21 | 40 | -19 | 11 | 0.58 |
Odds
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