Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford United: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 01 May

Shamrock Rovers

W L W D W

1st place in Ireland Premier Division

1-0

01/05/2026 15:00

Waterford United

W L W W D

9th place in Ireland Premier Division

Ireland Premier Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford United on 01 May 2026 (kick-off: 15:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford United preview before placing your bet.

Shamrock Rovers are currently 1st with 50 points after 25 matches.
Waterford United sit 9th with 22 points from 25 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Shamrock Rovers to win with probability 74%.
Head-to-head history favors Shamrock Rovers, who have won 5 of the last 6 meetings. Waterford United have no wins, while one match ended in a draw.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

15:00

2026-05-01

Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford United - Prediction & Odds

Shamrock Rovers

Waterford United

2026-05-01 15:00

STANDINGS UP TO 01/05/2026

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Shamrock Rovers	50	25	15	5	5	40	22	18
02 St. Patricks Athletic	43	25	12	7	6	40	21	19
03 Bohemians	43	25	12	7	6	40	27	13
04 Dundalk	36	25	9	9	7	39	37	2
05 Shelbourne	34	24	8	10	6	35	35	0
06 Derry City	29	25	6	11	8	32	31	1
07 Galway United	28	24	7	7	10	32	39	-7
08 Drogheda United	26	25	6	8	11	31	43	-12
09 Waterford United	22	25	4	10	11	33	47	-14
10 Sligo Rovers	21	25	5	6	14	22	42	-20

Head To Head

03/04/2026 14:45

Waterford United

1 - 1

Shamrock Rovers

IRE PR

22/09/2025 14:45

Waterford United

1 - 2

Shamrock Rovers

IRE PR

27/06/2025 15:00

Shamrock Rovers

1 - 0

Waterford United

IRE PR

16/05/2025 14:45

Waterford United

1 - 3

Shamrock Rovers

IRE PR

11/04/2025 15:00

Shamrock Rovers

2 - 0

Waterford United

IRE PR

01/11/2024 15:45

Shamrock Rovers

2 - 1

Waterford United

IRE PR

Shamrock Rovers

83%

Draw

17%

Waterford United

Shamrock Rovers Last 6 matches

24/04/2026 15:00

Derry City 1 - 0 Shamrock Rovers IRE PR

17/04/2026 15:00

Shamrock Rovers 2 - 1 Bohemians IRE PR

10/04/2026 15:00

St. Patricks Athletic 0 - 1 Shamrock Rovers IRE PR

06/04/2026 12:00

Shamrock Rovers 3 - 2 Shelbourne IRE PR

03/04/2026 14:45

Waterford United 1 - 1 Shamrock Rovers IRE PR

24/03/2026 15:30

Shamrock Rovers 1 - 3 Finglas United Leinster S C

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Waterford United

24/04/2026 14:45

Waterford United 1 - 1 Galway United IRE PR

18/04/2026 14:45

Sligo Rovers 2 - 0 Waterford United IRE PR

06/04/2026 12:00

Bohemians 1 - 1 Waterford United IRE PR

03/04/2026 14:45

Waterford United 1 - 1 Shamrock Rovers IRE PR

20/03/2026 15:45

Waterford United 0 - 2 St. Patricks Athletic IRE PR

16/03/2026 16:00

Galway United 4 - 3 Waterford United IRE PR

Win

Draw

50%

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Ireland Premier Divisi...

Played games

Shamrock Rovers

Waterford United

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.60

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.88

Scored

Avg. per game

1.32

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.88

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 25 matches

YesNo

22 (88%)3 (12%)

In last 25 matches

NoYes

16 (64%)9 (36%)

Shamrock Rovers

Recent matches

Waterford United

Under /Over

(72%)18 7(28%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(84%)21 4(16%)

Under /Over

(28%)7 18(72%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(36%)9 16(64%)

Under /Over

(44%)11 14(56%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(44%)11 14(56%)

/Yes

(56%)14 11(44%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(60%)15 10(40%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Shamrock Rovers

Waterford United

Shots

Shamrock Rovers

Total shots

13.88 avg / game

Blocked

100 total

Avg. 4.17

Waterford United

Total shots

12.50 avg / game

Blocked

112 total

Avg. 4.67

Shamrock Rovers Pass Waterford United

Total passes

13051

Avg. 544 / game

Accurate

83%

Ball possession

62%

Total passes

6305

Avg. 263 / game

Accurate

59%

Ball possession

39%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Shamrock Rovers

Played games

Waterford United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.36

Clean sheets

0.12

4.60

115

Corners

119

4.76

21.68

542

Throw-ins

583

23.32

1.48

Offsides

1.64

2.04

GK saves

103

4.12

Shamrock Rovers

DISCIPLINARY

Waterford United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.28

2.40

0.04

0.00

11.24

281

Fouls

314

12.56

10.44

261

Tackles

253

10.12

NEXT MATCHES

NEXT MATCHES

St. Patricks Athletic

How We Build the Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford United Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford United on 01 May 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Ireland Premier Division fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford United Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Shamrock Rovers's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Waterford United's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Ireland Premier Division Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Ireland Premier Division standings and the Ireland Premier Division form table to understand exactly where Shamrock Rovers and Waterford United sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our Ireland Premier Division predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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