Premier Division
Waterford vs Shelbourne
Sun, 02 Aug 2026 - 15:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Waterford Regional Sports Centre
Waterford vs Shelbourne Prediction & Stats - Premier Division 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Waterford vs Shelbourne carries real history into this round of the Premier Division.
The two sides meet on 02/08 (Sunday) at Waterford Regional Sports Centre, 15:00 (UK time).
Read the Waterford vs Shelbourne prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Waterford vs Shelbourne
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Waterford vs Shelbourne call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: Draw or Shelbourne
Last updated on 31-07-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Shelbourne the side to beat, with roughly 25% 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.
Waterford Preview
Waterford reach this fixture 25 match into their Premier Division. Here is where Waterford stand:
In this competition
4 won, 10 drawn, 11 lost
0.88 points per game
33 scored, at 1.32 a game
47 conceded, at 1.88 a game
Waterford, season-wide
4 won, 10 drawn, 11 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Tom Lonergan, 12 goals
Most assists: Conan Noonan, 3 assists
Recent results — Waterford
25/07/2026 12:00
10/07/2026 15:00
03/07/2026 14:45
26/06/2026 14:45
19/06/2026 14:45
Shelbourne: how they are travelling
Shelbourne come in 24 matches into their Premier Division.
Here is what Shelbourne have produced:
In this competition
8 won, 10 drawn, 6 lost
1.42 points per game
35 scored, at 1.46 a game
35 conceded, at 1.46 a game
Shelbourne, season-wide
1 won, 0 drawn, 0 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Sean Moore, 2 goals
Most assists: Daniel Kelly, 1 assists
Recent results — Shelbourne
30/07/2026 12:00
23/07/2026 14:45
03/07/2026 15:00
27/06/2026 14:45
22/06/2026 14:45
The head-to-head favours Shelbourne
Shelbourne have generally come out ahead of Waterford in their recent meetings.
From 29 match(es):
Shelbourne: 15 win(s)
Waterford: 6 win(s)
Drawn: 8
That trend is worth factoring into the Waterford vs Shelbourne prediction.
Form comparison Waterford vs Shelbourne
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Waterford
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
D
W
W
L
|
0.88 |
| Home |
D
L
W
W
D
|
1.08 |
| Away |
D
W
W
D
L
|
0.69 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 16% | 17% | 15% |
| Goals | 3.2 | 2.5 | 3.85 |
| Scored | 1.32 | 1.25 | 1.38 |
| Conceded | 1.88 | 1.25 | 2.46 |
| Both Teams to Score | 60% | 58% | 62% |
| Without Conceding | 12% | 17% | 8% |
| Failed To Score | 36% | 33% | 38% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.37 | 1.35 | 1.39 |
|
xGA
|
2.03 | 1.87 | 2.17 |
Away Team
Shelbourne
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
W
D
L
|
1.42 |
| Home |
W
W
L
W
D
|
1.08 |
| Away |
D
D
D
D
W
|
1.82 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 23% | 45% |
| Goals | 2.92 | 3.08 | 2.73 |
| Scored | 1.46 | 1.38 | 1.55 |
| Conceded | 1.46 | 1.69 | 1.18 |
| Both Teams to Score | 75% | 77% | 73% |
| Without Conceding | 21% | 15% | 27% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 23% | 9% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.54 | 1.58 | 1.49 |
|
xGA
|
1.35 | 1.39 | 1.31 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Waterford vs Shelbourne
Match: Waterford vs Shelbourne
Competition: Premier Division
Date: Sunday, 02/08/2026
Kick-off: 15:00 (UK time)
Venue: Waterford Regional Sports Centre
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Stats
The statistics for Waterford vs Shelbourne that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.62
League: 2.75
Both Teams to Score
66%
League: 60%
Over 1.5+
78%
League: 76%
Over 2.5+
49%
League: 52%
Cards
6.1
League: 4.47
Corners
10.61
League: 10.25
Home Team
Waterford
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
D
W
W
L
|
0.88 |
| Home |
D
L
W
W
D
|
1.08 |
| Away |
D
W
W
D
L
|
0.69 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 16% | 17% | 15% |
| Goals | 3.2 | 2.5 | 3.85 |
| Scored | 1.32 | 1.25 | 1.38 |
| Conceded | 1.88 | 1.25 | 2.46 |
| Both Teams to Score | 60% | 58% | 62% |
| Without Conceding | 12% | 17% | 8% |
| Failed To Score | 36% | 33% | 38% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.37 | 1.35 | 1.39 |
|
xGA
|
2.03 | 1.87 | 2.17 |
Away Team
Shelbourne
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
W
D
L
|
1.42 |
| Home |
W
W
L
W
D
|
1.08 |
| Away |
D
D
D
D
W
|
1.82 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 23% | 45% |
| Goals | 2.92 | 3.08 | 2.73 |
| Scored | 1.46 | 1.38 | 1.55 |
| Conceded | 1.46 | 1.69 | 1.18 |
| Both Teams to Score | 75% | 77% | 73% |
| Without Conceding | 21% | 15% | 27% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 23% | 9% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.54 | 1.58 | 1.49 |
|
xGA
|
1.35 | 1.39 | 1.31 |
Corners
11.28 / Match
+22% Corners / Match
Waterford received +22% more corners than Shelbourne in the Premier Division
9.21 / Match
Galway United
(5)
St Patrick's Athl.
(7)
Derry City
(7)
Dundalk
(3)
Shamrock Rovers
(4)
Sligo Rovers
(4)
Drogheda United
(5)(1)
Dundalk
(14)
Sligo Rovers
(4)
Bohemians
(1)
Drogheda United
(1)
Shamrock Rovers
(4)
Galway United
(4)
Derry City
Cards
2.44 / Match
+25% Cards / Match
Shelbourne received +25% more cards than Waterford in the Premier Division
3.04 / Match
Galway United
(5)
St Patrick's Athl.
(3)
Derry City
(1)
Dundalk
(2)
Shamrock Rovers
(4)
Sligo Rovers
(2)
Drogheda United
(3)(4)
Dundalk
(2)
Sligo Rovers
(5)
Bohemians
(3)
Drogheda United
(0)
Shamrock Rovers
(2)
Galway United
(3)
Derry City
Goals Scored
1.32 / Match
+11%
Shelbourne is +11% better in terms of goals scored
1.46 / Match
Galway United
(0)
St Patrick's Athl.
(1)
Derry City
(4)
Dundalk
(3)
Shamrock Rovers
(0)
Sligo Rovers
(4)
Drogheda United
(3)(2)
Dundalk
(2)
Sligo Rovers
(0)
Bohemians
(2)
Drogheda United
(2)
Shamrock Rovers
(1)
Galway United
(0)
Derry City
Goals Conceded
1.88 / Match
+22%
Waterford condeded +22% more goals than Shelbourne
1.46 / Match
Galway United
(0)
St Patrick's Athl.
(1)
Derry City
(2)
Dundalk
(2)
Shamrock Rovers
(2)
Sligo Rovers
(0)
Drogheda United
(3)(1)
Dundalk
(2)
Sligo Rovers
(3)
Bohemians
(2)
Drogheda United
(1)
Shamrock Rovers
(1)
Galway United
(0)
Derry City
Premier Division Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Shamrock Rovers
|
26 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 40 | 22 | 18 | 51 | 1.96 |
| 2 |
St Patrick's Athl.
|
25 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 40 | 21 | 19 | 43 | 1.72 |
| 3 |
Bohemians
|
25 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 40 | 27 | 13 | 43 | 1.72 |
| 4 |
Dundalk
|
26 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 40 | 38 | 2 | 37 | 1.42 |
| 5 |
Shelbourne
|
24 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 35 | 35 | 0 | 34 | 1.42 |
| 6 |
Derry City
|
25 | 6 | 11 | 8 | 32 | 31 | 1 | 29 | 1.16 |
| 7 |
Galway United
|
24 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 32 | 39 | -7 | 28 | 1.17 |
| 8 |
Drogheda United
|
26 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 31 | 43 | -12 | 27 | 1.04 |
| 9 |
Waterford
|
25 | 4 | 10 | 11 | 33 | 47 | -14 | 22 | 0.88 |
| 10 |
Sligo Rovers
|
26 | 5 | 7 | 14 | 23 | 43 | -20 | 22 | 0.85 |
Odds
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