Waterford and Shamrock Rovers face each other on Friday 06.19.2026, at 19:45 (UK Time), in a Irish Premier League 2026 match. The game will take place at Waterford's home ground, the Waterford Regional Sports Centre.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Waterford and Hoops, 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 Waterford vs Shamrock Rovers
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Waterford preview
Waterford heads into the match with the following record in the Irish Premier League: in 20 matches, Waterford secured 2 victories, 8 draws, and 10 losses, maintaining an average of 0.7 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Waterford's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 2 victories so far.
Waterford has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 25 goals, of which 25 were scored in the Irish Premier League, resulting in an average of 1.25 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Tom Lonergan, who has found the back of the net 7 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Evan McLaughlin has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, Waterford has conceded 40 goals in the Irish Premier League (an average of 2 per game) and 40 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 2 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Shamrock Rovers preview
Shamrock Rovers comes into the game with 21 matches played so far in the Irish Premier League. They have secured 12 victories, 4 draws, and 5 losses, maintaining an average of 1.9 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 16 wins, 7 draws, and 10 losses.
Hoops's attack has been highly effective, scoring 49 goals during this period. Of that total, 32 were netted in the Irish Premier League, with an average of 1.52 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.48.
Rovers's offensive system is led by Graham Burke, the team's top scorer this season. The irish forward has found the back of the net 5 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Jack Byrne. The midfielder has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 19 goals with an average of 0.9 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 34 goals in 33 matches, averaging 1.03 per match.
Head to head: Waterford vs Shamrock Rovers
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Waterford
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D L W D |
1.6 |
| Home | W W D D D |
1.8 |
| 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% |
| 1st to Score | 30% | 20% | 40% |
|
xG
|
1.33 | 1.35 | 1.32 |
|
xGA
|
2.03 | 1.89 | 2.17 |
Shamrock Rovers
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W W L L |
1.2 |
| Home | W L W W W |
2.4 |
| Away | L W L W L |
1.2 |
| 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% |
| 1st to Score | 30% | 90% | 27% |
|
xG
|
1.55 | 1.59 | 1.52 |
|
xGA
|
1.17 | 1.15 | 1.19 |
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