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

Betiball's prediction for Shelbourne vs Waterford United on 22 May 2026 (kick-off: 14:45) 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 vs Waterford United: Starting Lineups Time : 22/05/2026 14:45

Shelbourne
2 - 1
Finished
Waterford United
90+5' event Jonathan Lunney
90+3' event Sean Boyd
79' event Sean Boyd / Evan Caffrey
79' event Ellis Chapman / Ali Coote
61' event Maill Lundgren / Milan Mbeng
61' event Ademipo Odubeko / Rodrigo Freitas
55' event Daniel Kelly / William Jarvis
37' event William Jarvis
34' event Sam Bone
event 85' Conan Noonan / Tom Lonergan
event 85' Jorgen Voilas / Padraig Amond
event 81' Will Johnson
event 72' Cian Barrett / Dean McMenamy
event 70' Samuel Glenfield / Luke Heeney
event 39' Kameron Ledwidge
event 31' Benny Couto
event 26' Luke Heeney
90+5' event Jonathan Lunney
event 85' Conan Noonan / Tom Lonergan
90+3' event Sean Boyd
event 85' Jorgen Voilas / Padraig Amond
79' event Sean Boyd / Evan Caffrey
event 81' Will Johnson
79' event Ellis Chapman / Ali Coote
event 72' Cian Barrett / Dean McMenamy
61' event Maill Lundgren / Milan Mbeng
event 70' Samuel Glenfield / Luke Heeney
61' event Ademipo Odubeko / Rodrigo Freitas
event 39' Kameron Ledwidge
55' event Daniel Kelly / William Jarvis
event 31' Benny Couto
37' event William Jarvis
event 26' Luke Heeney
34' event Sam Bone
Shelbourne Shelbourne
Substitutions
#17 Daniel Kelly
#28 Maill Lundgren
#11 Ademipo Odubeko
#5 Ellis Chapman
#9 Sean Boyd
#31 Conor Walsh
#24 Zeno Ibsen Rossi
#2 Sean Gannon
#22 Sean Moore
Shelbourne Shelbourne Waterford United Waterford United
19Shots7
7Shots on Goal2
6Fouls15
3Corner Kick2
15Free kick6
1Offside3
2Yellow card3
2Save5
3Successful Tackles14
6Interceptions11
31Long pass36
1Assist0
5Successful center4
5Shots off goal3
1Hit The Post0
7Blocked2
3Tackle14
20Dribbles5
29Throw-in16
521Passes235
133Attacks89
52Dangerous attacks47
2Corner Kicks(HT)2
2BigChances0
14ShotsInsideBox3
5ShotsOutsideBox4
70DuelsWon66
2.56ExpectedGoals0.27
1.78xGOpenPlay0.27
2.56xGNonPenalty0.27
1.73xGOT0.03
34Touches In Opposition Box18
20AccurateCrosses16
46GroundDuelsWon38
24AerialDuelsWon28
38Clearances48
Waterford United Waterford United
Substitutions
#19 Samuel Glenfield
#6 Cian Barrett
#10 Conan Noonan
#20 Jorgen Voilas
#21 Arlo Doherty
#14 Jesse Dempse
#22 Ronan Mansfield
#17 Jordan Faria
#7 Conor Carty
Commentary
90+5' Jonathan Lunney - Shelbourne receive a yellow card
90+3' Goal! Sean Boyd - Shelbourne
85' Waterford United — substitution: Conan Noonan / Tom Lonergan
85' Waterford United — substitution: Jorgen Voilas / Padraig Amond
81' Will Johnson - Waterford United receive a yellow card
79' Shelbourne — substitution: Sean Boyd / Evan Caffrey
79' Shelbourne — substitution: Ellis Chapman / Ali Coote
72' Waterford United — substitution: Cian Barrett / Dean McMenamy
70' Waterford United — substitution: Samuel Glenfield / Luke Heeney
61' Shelbourne — substitution: Maill Lundgren / Milan Mbeng
61' Shelbourne — substitution: Ademipo Odubeko / Rodrigo Freitas
55' Shelbourne — substitution: Daniel Kelly / William Jarvis
39' Own goal! Kameron Ledwidge - Waterford United
37' Goal! William Jarvis - Shelbourne
34' Sam Bone - Shelbourne receive a yellow card
31' Benny Couto - Waterford United receive a yellow card
26' Luke Heeney - Waterford United receive a yellow card

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 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.

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 standings and the 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 predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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