Shelbourne vs Waterford prediction

Shelbourne and Waterford face each other on Friday 10.30.2026, at 19:45 (UK Time), in a Irish Premier League 2026 match. The game will take place at Shelbourne's home ground, the Tolka Park.

Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Shelbourne Football Club and Waterford, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.

Shelbourne preview

Shelbourne heads into the match with the following record in the Irish Premier League: in 35 matches, Shelbourne Football Club secured 12 victories, 13 draws, and 10 losses, maintaining an average of 1.4 points per game.

Taking a broader look at The Reds's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 17 victories so far.

Shelbourne has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 69 goals, of which 50 were scored in the Irish Premier League, resulting in an average of 1.43 goals per game.

Individually, the standout performer is Harry Wood, who has found the back of the net 10 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Daniel Kelly has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 6 assists.

On the defensive side, Shelbourne has conceded 47 goals in the Irish Premier League (an average of 1.34 per game) and 73 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.38 per match in the 2026 campaign.

Waterford preview

Waterford comes into the game with 35 matches played so far in the Irish Premier League. They have secured 9 victories, 13 draws, and 13 losses, maintaining an average of 1.14 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 9 wins, 13 draws, and 13 losses.

Waterford's attack has been highly effective, scoring 51 goals during this period. Of that total, 51 were netted in the Irish Premier League, with an average of 1.46 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.46.

Waterford's offensive system is led by Tom Lonergan, the team's top scorer this season. The irish forward has found the back of the net 15 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Benny Couto. The defender has contributed with 11 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 59 goals with an average of 1.69 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 59 goals in 35 matches, averaging 1.69 per match.

Head to head: Shelbourne vs Waterford

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

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Points & Results

• 1.40
  PPG
  1.14
• 34%
  Wins
  26%
• 46%
  First to Score
  37%

Goals Scored & Conceded

• 1.43
  Scored/game
  1.46
• 1.34
  Conceded/game
  1.69
• 1.54
  xG
  1.49
• 1.39
  xGA
  1.87

Trends

• 71%
  Both Score
  63%
• 20%
  Clean Sheet
  17%
• 20%
  Failed to Score
  29%

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