Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford United: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 September

Prediction

Shamrock Rovers

WLWDW

1st place in Ireland Premier Division

? - ?

18/09/2026 15:00

Waterford United

DWLWW

9th place in Ireland Premier Division

Ireland Premier Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford United on 18 September 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 will face Waterford United in Ireland Premier Division on September 18, 2026 at 15:00.
Shamrock Rovers are currently 1st with 50 points after 25 matches.
Waterford United sit 9th with 21 points from 24 matches.
Current model prediction leans with a projected score of - and average coefficient -.

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 HT

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

15:00

2026-09-18

Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford United - Prediction & Odds

Shamrock Rovers

Waterford United

2026-09-18 15:00

STANDINGS UP TO 18/09/2026

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

01 Shamrock Rovers	50	25	15	5	5	40	22	18
02 Bohemians	43	25	12	7	6	40	27	13
03 St. Patricks Athletic	42	24	12	6	6	39	20	19
04 Dundalk	35	24	9	8	7	38	36	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	27	23	7	6	10	32	39	-7
08 Drogheda United	25	24	6	7	11	29	41	-12
09 Waterford United	21	24	4	9	11	33	47	-14
10 Sligo Rovers	20	24	5	5	14	20	40	-20

Shamrock Rovers Last 6 matches

18/07/2026 01:45

Shamrock Rovers 1 - 1 Cork City

Ireland FAI Cup

15/07/2026 02:00

Shamrock Rovers 5 - 1 Floriana F.C.

UEFA Champions League

08/07/2026 00:30

Floriana F.C. 2 - 0 Shamrock Rovers

UEFA Champions League

04/07/2026 01:45

Sligo Rovers 1 - 2 Shamrock Rovers

Ireland Premier Division

01/07/2026 02:00

Shamrock Rovers 1 - 0 Hibernian

International Club Friendly

27/06/2026 01:30

Shamrock Rovers 3 - 1 Galway United

Ireland Premier Division

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Waterford United

18/07/2026 01:45

Waterford United 2 - 1 Cobh Ramblers

Ireland FAI Cup

11/07/2026 02:00

Waterford United 1 - 1 St. Patricks Athletic

Ireland Premier Division

04/07/2026 01:45

Derry City 2 - 4 Waterford United

Ireland Premier Division

27/06/2026 01:45

Dundalk 2 - 3 Waterford United

Ireland Premier Division

20/06/2026 01:45

Waterford United 0 - 2 Shamrock Rovers

Ireland Premier Division

13/06/2026 01:45

Waterford United 4 - 0 Sligo Rovers

Ireland Premier Division

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

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

1.38

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.96

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 25 matches

YesNo

22 (88%)3 (12%)

In last 25 matches

NoYes

16 (67%)8 (33%)

Shamrock Rovers

Recent matches

Waterford United

Under /Over

(72%)18 7(28%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(88%)21 3(12%)

Under /Over

(28%)7 18(72%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(38%)9 15(62%)

Under /Over

(44%)11 14(56%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(46%)11 13(54%)

/Yes

(56%)14 11(44%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(63%)15 9(37%)

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

12.52 avg / game

Blocked

108 total

Avg. 4.70

Shamrock Rovers Pass Waterford United

Total passes

13051

Avg. 544 / game

Accurate

83%

Ball possession

62%

Total passes

6015

Avg. 262 / 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

0.08

4.60

115

Corners

114

4.75

21.68

542

Throw-ins

557

23.21

1.48

Offsides

1.67

2.04

GK saves

101

4.21

Shamrock Rovers

DISCIPLINARY

Waterford United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.28

2.29

0.04

0.00

11.24

281

Fouls

297

12.38

10.44

261

Tackles

244

10.17

NEXT MATCHES

NEXT MATCHES

St. Patricks Athletic

Waterford United

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How We Build the Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford United Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford United on 18 September 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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