Premier Division
Waterford vs Sligo Rovers
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 - 19:45 (UK Time)
Stadium: Waterford Regional Sports Centre
Waterford vs Sligo Rovers Prediction & Stats - Premier Division 2026
Predictions
It is all or nothing in the 2026 World Cup, and Waterford and Sligo Rovers add another chapter to a tight, evenly matched history.
The knockout tie takes place on 12/06 (Friday), at , at 19:45 UK time.
Read the Waterford vs Sligo Rovers prediction and see what to expect from this World Cup clash.
Prediction for Waterford vs Sligo 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
Waterford Win
Last updated on 12-06-2026.
Who is the favourite to win?
According to leading UK-licensed bookmakers, Waterford are the favourites to win, with 43% of the odds pointing to victory.
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🆚 Match: Waterford vs Sligo Rovers
🏆 Competition: 2026 FIFA World Cup
📅 Date: Friday, 12/06/2026
🕐 Time: 19:45 UK time
🏟️ Stadium:
Waterford in the 2026 World Cup
Waterford come into this match with 19 match(es) played in the 2026 World Cup. See the record for Waterford:
World Cup campaign
1 win(s), 8 draw(s), and 10 defeat(s)
Average: 0.58 point(s) per match
21 goals scored in the World Cup (1.11 per match)
40 goals conceded in the World Cup (2.11 per match)
Waterford in 2026:
1 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
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29/05/2026 14:45
22/05/2026 14:45
18/05/2026 14:45
15/05/2026 14:45
Sligo Rovers in the 2026 World Cup
Sligo Rovers come into this clash with 19 match(es) played in the 2026 World Cup.
See what Sligo Rovers have done so far:
World Cup campaign:
5 win(s), 4 draw(s), and 10 defeat(s)
Average: 1 point(s) per match
15 goals scored in the World Cup (0.79 per match)
27 goals conceded in the World Cup (1.42 per match)
Sligo Rovers in 2026
5 win(s), 4 draw(s), and 10 defeat(s) across all competitions
Top scorer: William Fitzgerald with 3 goal(s)
Assists: William Fitzgerald with 2 assists
Latest results for Sligo Rovers
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29/05/2026 14:45
22/05/2026 15:00
16/05/2026 14:45
08/05/2026 14:45
Head-to-head record for Waterford vs Sligo Rovers
In 24 recent meeting(s) between {team_a_name} and Sligo Rovers, the numbers are:
Waterford: 9 win(s)
Sligo Rovers: 9 win(s)
Draws: 6
A very balanced history makes the {team_a_name} vs Sligo Rovers prediction even more interesting.
Probable lineups for Waterford vs Sligo Rovers
Check the probable lineups below for the Waterford vs Sligo Rovers prediction in the 2026 World Cup.
The lineups are updated closer to kick-off
Other predictions for the match
In addition to the betting tip offered at the start of this article, see other good bets for Waterford vs Sligo Rovers:
👉 Prediction: Double Chance - X2
Our analysis suggests there is little separating Waterford and Sligo Rovers in terms of overall quality. However, with the security of the Double Chance market, where a win or a draw is enough to land the bet, we see great value in backing Sligo Rovers.
With odds of 1.59, there’s solid potential for an upset, especially considering Waterford’s recent struggles and Sligo Rovers’s form.
👉 Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals
Waterford vs Sligo Rovers is set up to be a tough match, and we expect it to go over 2.5 goals.
With bookmakers offering odds of 1.88 on this outcome, there’s great value in betting on three or more goals being scored, especially considering the attacking strength of both teams.
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Stats
The statistics for Waterford vs Sligo Rovers that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.17
League: 2.71
Both Teams to Score
56%
League: 60%
Over 1.5+
61%
League: 72%
Over 2.5+
39%
League: 50%
Cards
5
League: 4.51
Corners
9.11
League: 10.2
Home Team
Waterford
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
L
W
D
|
0.58 |
| Home |
L
W
D
D
D
|
1 |
| Away |
D
L
L
L
L
|
0.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 5% | 11% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.21 | 2.44 | 3.9 |
| Scored | 1.11 | 1.11 | 1.1 |
| Conceded | 2.11 | 1.33 | 2.8 |
| Both Teams to Score | 63% | 67% | 60% |
| Without Conceding | 5% | 11% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 37% | 33% | 40% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.29 | 1.26 | 1.32 |
|
xGA
|
2.08 | 1.98 | 2.17 |
Away Team
Sligo Rovers
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
D
L
W
|
1 |
| Home |
W
L
L
D
W
|
1.1 |
| Away |
L
D
W
D
L
|
0.89 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 26% | 30% | 22% |
| Goals | 2.21 | 2.5 | 1.89 |
| Scored | 0.79 | 0.9 | 0.67 |
| Conceded | 1.42 | 1.6 | 1.22 |
| Both Teams to Score | 42% | 40% | 44% |
| Without Conceding | 26% | 30% | 22% |
| Failed To Score | 47% | 40% | 56% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.13 | 1.25 | 0.99 |
|
xGA
|
1.89 | 1.7 | 2.11 |
Corners
11.63 / Match
+7% Corners / Match
Waterford received +7% more corners than Sligo Rovers in the Premier Division
10.89 / Match
Sligo Rovers
(4)
Drogheda United
(5)
Shelbourne
(2)
Drogheda United
(4)
Derry City
(4)
St Patrick's Athl.
(4)
Dundalk
(10)(5)
Waterford
(2)
Bohemians
(4)
Shamrock Rovers
(9)
Galway United
(3)
Shelbourne
(6)
St Patrick's Athl.
(7)
Drogheda United
Cards
2.32 / Match
+38% Cards / Match
Waterford received +38% more cards than Sligo Rovers in the Premier Division
1.68 / Match
Sligo Rovers
(2)
Drogheda United
(3)
Shelbourne
(3)
Drogheda United
(6)
Derry City
(2)
St Patrick's Athl.
(1)
Dundalk
(4)(2)
Waterford
(1)
Bohemians
(1)
Shamrock Rovers
(1)
Galway United
(1)
Shelbourne
(2)
St Patrick's Athl.
(0)
Drogheda United
Goals Scored
1.11 / Match
+41%
Waterford is +41% better in terms of goals scored
0.79 / Match
Sligo Rovers
(4)
Drogheda United
(3)
Shelbourne
(1)
Drogheda United
(2)
Derry City
(2)
St Patrick's Athl.
(1)
Dundalk
(3)(0)
Waterford
(1)
Bohemians
(2)
Shamrock Rovers
(1)
Galway United
(0)
Shelbourne
(1)
St Patrick's Athl.
(0)
Drogheda United
Goals Conceded
2.11 / Match
+33%
Waterford condeded +33% more goals than Sligo Rovers
1.42 / Match
Sligo Rovers
(0)
Drogheda United
(3)
Shelbourne
(2)
Drogheda United
(1)
Derry City
(2)
St Patrick's Athl.
(4)
Dundalk
(3)(4)
Waterford
(3)
Bohemians
(1)
Shamrock Rovers
(4)
Galway United
(0)
Shelbourne
(1)
St Patrick's Athl.
(1)
Drogheda United
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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