Sligo Rovers vs Waterford Prediction

Projected scoreOur pick

1-1

Alternative:1-2

Goals: Over 1.51.20Lost

Bookmaker odds

Home2.92

Draw3.50

Away2.28

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Total goals

Over 1.51.16

Under 1.54.25

Over 2.51.64

Under 2.52.21

Over 3.52.45

Under 3.51.44

Both teams to score

Yes1.51

No2.39

Odd/Even

Odd1.87

Even1.81

Handicap

Home +0.251.77

Away -0.251.90

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What is the prediction for Sligo Rovers vs Waterford?

The model's leading scoreline is 1 - 1, with 1-2 as the alternative. Recent form is the clearest supporting signal: Waterford are in better form heading into this match. The result can differ because recent matches may not reflect either team's level today.

Generated Aug 18, 2026, 00:03 UTCModel CS-3Methodology

Why this prediction

Sligo Rovers and Waterford average 2.8 goals a match between them, against a line of 1.5.

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Grade: LOST

This is the same model snapshot Premium members could view before kickoff. It has not been recalculated from the result.

Scoreline Depth

1-110.3%Projected
1-28.0%Alternative
0-17.2%
2-16.5%
1-06.0%

Top five combined: 38.0%

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Score Matrix

HomeSligo RoversxG1.84

AwayWaterfordxG2.09

2.0%

3.6%

3.3%

2.0%

0.9%

0.3%

0.1%

4.1%

7.6%

6.9%

4.2%

1.9%

0.7%

0.3%

4.3%

7.9%

7.3%

4.4%

2.0%

0.7%

0.3%

3.0%

5.5%

5.1%

3.1%

1.4%

0.5%

0.2%

1.6%

2.9%

2.6%

1.6%

0.7%

0.3%

0.1%

0.7%

1.2%

1.1%

0.7%

0.3%

0.1%

0.0%

0.3%

0.6%

0.5%

0.3%

0.2%

0.1%

0.0%

Market Probability View

Both teams to score Yes 73.7%26.3% No

Over 1.5 90.3%9.7% Under 1.5

Over 2.5 75.1%24.9% Under 2.5

Over 3.5 55.2%44.8% Under 3.5

Model estimates from the same score model. These are probabilities, not betting recommendations.

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Correlated combos

Sligo Rovers win and over 2.5 goals27.7%

Sligo Rovers win and both teams score24.3%

Waterford win and over 2.5 goals36.1%

Draw and under 2.5 goals9.5%

Joint probabilities read from this match's score model. A combined market is not the product of two separate odds.

Outcome markets

Sligo Rovers or draw55.4%

Waterford or draw65.3%

Either team wins79.2%

Draw no bet: Sligo Rovers43.7%

Draw no bet: Waterford56.3%

Sligo Rovers win to nil10.4%

Waterford win to nil14.0%

Team goals

Sligo Rovers to score84.0%

Waterford to score87.6%

Sligo Rovers over 1.5 goals54.8%

Waterford over 1.5 goals61.8%

Sligo Rovers clean sheet12.4%

Waterford clean sheet16.0%

Model estimates from the same score model. These are probabilities, not betting recommendations.

Today's acca

Lost

2 selections at 1.97

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Expected formations

Waterford: 4-4-2(predicted)

Prediction, preview and head to head: Sligo Rovers vs Waterford

Head to Head

Sligo Rovers vs Waterford: Head-to-Head History
Date	Home	Score	Away
June 12, 2026	Waterford	4 - 0	Sligo Rovers
April 18, 2026	Sligo Rovers	2 - 0	Waterford
February 20, 2026	Waterford	0 - 0	Sligo Rovers
August 22, 2025	Waterford	1 - 2	Sligo Rovers
June 14, 2025	Sligo Rovers	1 - 0	Waterford

League Table

Premier DivisionIreland · 2026/2027

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
1	Shamrock Rovers	28	16	7	5	46	27	+19	55
2	St Patrick's Athl.	29	14	8	7	45	25	+20	50
3	Bohemians	29	14	8	7	50	34	+16	50
4	Dundalk	29	10	10	9	46	45	+1	40
5	Shelbourne	27	8	11	8	37	39	-2	35
6	Derry City	29	7	13	9	41	40	+1	34
7	Galway United	28	8	10	10	36	42	-6	34
8	Waterford	29	7	11	11	39	48	-9	32
9	Drogheda United	29	6	10	13	33	48	-15	28
10	Sligo Rovers	29	5	8	16	23	48	-25	23

Relegation

Premier Division - League Table
Position	Team	Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	Goals For	Goals Against	Goal Difference	Points	Form
1	Shamrock Rovers	28	16	7	5	46	27	19	55	DWWDW
2	St Patrick's Athl.	29	14	8	7	45	25	20	50	DDDWL
3	Bohemians	29	14	8	7	50	34	16	50	DWWWL
4	Dundalk	29	10	10	9	46	45	1	40	DDLLL
5	Shelbourne	27	8	11	8	37	39	-2	35	LWDLD
6	Derry City	29	7	13	9	41	40	1	34	DLWDL
7	Galway United	28	8	10	10	36	42	-6	34	DDWLL
8	Waterford	29	7	11	11	39	48	-9	32	WDDWW
9	Drogheda United	29	6	10	13	33	48	-15	28	DDWLL
10	Sligo Rovers	29	5	8	16	23	48	-25	23	DDLLD

Sligo Rovers vs Waterford Prediction - August 21, 2026

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