Shelbourne vs Waterford United: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 22 May

Shelbourne

D W D L D

5th place in Ireland Premier Division

2-1

22/05/2026 18:45

Waterford United

W L W W D

9th place in Ireland Premier Division

Ireland Premier Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Shelbourne vs Waterford United on 22 May 2026 (kick-off: 18:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Shelbourne vs Waterford United preview before placing your bet.

Shelbourne are currently 5th with 34 points after 24 matches.
Waterford United sit 9th with 22 points from 25 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Shelbourne to win with probability 68%.
Head-to-head history favors Shelbourne, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Waterford United have one win, while 2 matches ended in draws.

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

18:45

2026-05-22

Shelbourne vs Waterford United - Prediction & Odds

Shelbourne

Waterford United

2026-05-22 18:45

STANDINGS UP TO 22/05/2026

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

06/02/2026 19:45

Waterford United

1 - 1

Shelbourne

IRE PR

26/09/2025 18:45

Shelbourne

2 - 1

Waterford United

IRE PR

23/06/2025 18:45

Waterford United

2 - 2

Shelbourne

IRE PR

05/05/2025 16:00

Shelbourne

0 - 1

Waterford United

IRE PR

21/02/2025 19:45

Waterford United

0 - 1

Shelbourne

IRE PR

18/01/2025 15:00

Shelbourne

4 - 1

Waterford United

INT CF

Shelbourne

50%

Draw

33%

Waterford United

17%

Shelbourne Last 6 matches

15/05/2026 18:45

St. Patricks Athletic 0 - 1 Shelbourne IRE PR

08/05/2026 18:45

Shelbourne 0 - 0 Sligo Rovers IRE PR

04/05/2026 16:00

Bohemians 2 - 2 Shelbourne IRE PR

01/05/2026 18:45

Dundalk 1 - 2 Shelbourne IRE PR

24/04/2026 18:45

Shelbourne 3 - 4 Drogheda United IRE PR

17/04/2026 18:45

Shelbourne 1 - 2 Derry City IRE PR

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Waterford United

18/05/2026 18:45

Waterford United 2 - 1 Drogheda United IRE PR

15/05/2026 18:45

Waterford United 2 - 2 Derry City IRE PR

08/05/2026 19:00

St. Patricks Athletic 4 - 1 Waterford United IRE PR

04/05/2026 16:00

Waterford United 3 - 3 Dundalk IRE PR

01/05/2026 19:00

Shamrock Rovers 1 - 0 Waterford United IRE PR

24/04/2026 18:45

Waterford United 1 - 1 Galway United IRE PR

Win

17%

Draw

50%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Ireland Premier Divisi...

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Shelbourne

Waterford United

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.83

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.75

Scored

Avg. per game

0.76

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.00

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 24 matches

YesNo

16 (67%)8 (33%)

In last 24 matches

NoYes

12 (48%)13 (52%)

Shelbourne

Recent matches

Waterford United

Under /Over

(79%)19 5(21%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(84%)21 4(16%)

Under /Over

(42%)10 14(58%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(36%)9 16(64%)

Under /Over

(50%)12 12(50%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(44%)11 14(56%)

/Yes

(75%)18 6(25%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(60%)15 10(40%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Shelbourne

Waterford United

Shots

Shelbourne

Total shots

13.87 avg / game

Blocked

97 total

Avg. 4.62

Waterford United

Total shots

12.50 avg / game

Blocked

112 total

Avg. 4.67

Shelbourne Pass Waterford United

Total passes

10140

Avg. 441 / game

Accurate

76%

Ball possession

53%

Total passes

6305

Avg. 263 / game

Accurate

59%

Ball possession

39%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Shelbourne

Played games

Waterford United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.21

Clean sheets

0.12

4.96

119

Corners

119

4.76

18.63

447

Throw-ins

583

23.32

1.83

Offsides

1.64

2.38

GK saves

103

4.12

Shelbourne

DISCIPLINARY

Waterford United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.79

2.40

0.04

0.00

10.75

258

Fouls

314

12.56

9.46

227

Tackles

253

10.12

NEXT MATCHES

St. Patricks Athletic

NEXT MATCHES

St. Patricks Athletic

How We Build the Shelbourne vs Waterford United Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Shelbourne vs Waterford United on 22 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.

Shelbourne vs Waterford United Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Shelbourne'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 Shelbourne 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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