Waterford vs Shamrock Rovers prediction and betting tips on August 2, 2024
Game Prediction
On August 2, 2024, in the 26th round of the Irish Premier Division, Waterford will face Shamrock Rovers. The visitors will just have finished playing in the Champions League but will try to focus on the most unexpected participant in the league's leading group.
Waterford vs Shamrock Rovers: Key Statistics and Trends
- Waterford has lost twice in a row.
- Shamrock Rovers have lost their last three matches.
- The most common scoreline between the clubs is Shamrock Rovers winning 2-0 (five times).
- Waterford scored 24% of their goals between the 61st and 75th minutes – the best percentage in the league.
- Waterford scored 6% of their goals between the 76th and 90th minutes – the worst in the Premiership.
- Did you know that Shamrock Rovers scored 39% of their goals between the 46th and 60th minutes?
- Waterford wins the first half of the match 37% of the time, while Shamrock Rovers win 23% of the time.
Waterford – the shape of the team and its analysis:
The "Blues" managed to return to the Premier Division last season. They were only second in the local Championship but won the playoff matches, securing a ticket "up."
In the Premiership, the newcomer surprised with a strong start. Even in mid-summer, they remained one of the leaders, trailing Shelbourne and Derry City. This is despite losing to Galway in July. However, this was followed by a sensational 0-2 defeat to Drogheda.
Shamrock Rovers – the shape of the team and its analysis:
The "Hoops" spent mid-summer fighting in the Champions League. They managed to get past Vikingur in the first qualifying round, drawing 0-0 in Reykjavik and then narrowly winning 2-1 at home against the Icelanders. However, they then lost 0-2 to the more experienced Sparta at home and were defeated 2-4 in Prague. Before that, they were also knocked out of the cup by the modest Bohemians.
The team understands well that there won't be another Champions League qualification next year. They might not be in European competitions at all, as Bradley's team is more than ten points behind the leader. Essentially, securing third place is possible, making this match a direct competition.
Waterford: Team News
Long has an optimal squad available.
Shamrock Rovers: Team News
Only Gaffney is struggling with health issues.
Waterford vs Shamrock Rovers: Possible Starting Lineups
Waterford (possible lineup): Sargent - Leahy, Radkowski, Horton, Power - Parsons, McCormack, McMenamy, McDonald, Pattison - Amond
Shamrock Rovers (possible lineup): Pyles - Hoare, Lopes, Cleary - Byrne, Clarke, Watts, O'Neill, Honohan - Greene, Kenny
Head to Head matches: Waterford vs Shamrock Rovers
This year, both sides have already managed to win away against each other once.
Free prediction today for the match: Waterford vs Shamrock Rovers
It's time for both sides to gather themselves and fight for the result. Therefore, we expect "total over 2.5 goals" (odds – 1.72).