Sligo Rovers vs Waterford | Prediction | Irish Premier League | 21/08

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21 Aug 2026 15:00

Sligo Rovers and Waterford face each other on Friday 08.21.2026, at 20:00 (UK Time), in a Irish Premier League 2026 match. The game will take place at Sligo Rovers's home ground, the The Showgrounds.

Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Sligo Rovers 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.

APWin predictions for Sligo Rovers vs Waterford

With odds already defined by leading bookmakers, our specialists have thoroughly reviewed the key match data. Check out our expert prediction below:

BTTS - Yes

Market: BTTS - Yes · @ 1.55

1.55

Confidence

76%

Last updated: 17-08-2026

The APWin team has examined the key betting markets and identified the most valuable opportunities.

Our prediction is: Under 2.5 goals in the match

From what they have shown thus far this season, Sligo Rovers and Waterford both tend to play quite defensive styles and like to keep things tight in midfield.

As a result, we predict the total going under 2.5 goals to be the most attractive betting option for this upcoming match.

Our prediction is: Waterford to win the 1st half

Waterford will head in to face Sligo Rovers with a tough task as the away side. Their recent results and performances have been far from impressive, but in our opinion, they are being a bit too underestimated.

We are tipping Waterford to win the first half because we see decent value in their odds. They still possess enough quality to cause some concern against Sligo Rovers, at least until half-time.

Sligo Rovers preview

Sligo Rovers heads into the match with the following record in the Irish Premier League: in 27 matches, Sligo Rovers secured 5 victories, 7 draws, and 15 losses, maintaining an average of 0.81 points per game.

Taking a broader look at Sligo Rovers's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 5 victories so far.

Sligo Rovers has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 23 goals, of which 23 were scored in the Irish Premier League, resulting in an average of 0.85 goals per game.

Individually, the standout performer is Cian Kavanagh, who has found the back of the net 5 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. William Fitzgerald has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 3 assists.

On the defensive side, Sligo Rovers has conceded 45 goals in the Irish Premier League (an average of 1.67 per game) and 45 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.67 per match in the 2026 campaign.

Sligo Rovers's Latest Results

Waterford preview

Waterford comes into the game with 27 matches played so far in the Irish Premier League. They have secured 6 victories, 10 draws, and 11 losses, maintaining an average of 1.04 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 6 wins, 10 draws, and 11 losses.

Waterford's attack has been highly effective, scoring 37 goals during this period. Of that total, 37 were netted in the Irish Premier League, with an average of 1.37 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.37.

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 14 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Benny Couto. The defender has contributed with 4 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 48 goals with an average of 1.78 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 48 goals in 27 matches, averaging 1.78 per match.

Waterford's Latest Results