Sligo Rovers vs Waterford United: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 April

Sligo Rovers

L D L L D

10th place in Ireland Premier Division

2-0

18/04/2026 14:45

Waterford United

L W W D D

9th place in Ireland Premier Division

Ireland Premier Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Sligo Rovers vs Waterford United on 18 April 2026 (kick-off: 14:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Sligo Rovers vs Waterford United preview before placing your bet.

Sligo Rovers are currently 10th with 22 points after 26 matches.
Waterford United sit 9th with 25 points from 26 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Sligo Rovers to win with probability 45%.

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

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Weather

14:45

2026-04-18

Sligo Rovers vs Waterford United - Prediction & Odds

Sligo Rovers

Waterford United

2026-04-18 14:45

STANDINGS UP TO 18/04/2026

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

01 Shamrock Rovers	51	26	15	6	5	40	22	18
02 St. Patricks Athletic	44	26	12	8	6	41	22	19
03 Bohemians	44	26	12	8	6	41	28	13
04 Dundalk	37	26	9	10	7	40	38	2
05 Shelbourne	34	25	8	10	7	35	36	-1
06 Derry City	30	26	6	12	8	33	32	1
07 Galway United	29	25	7	8	10	33	40	-7
08 Drogheda United	27	26	6	9	11	31	43	-12
09 Waterford United	25	26	5	10	11	34	47	-13
10 Sligo Rovers	22	26	5	7	14	23	43	-20

Sligo Rovers Last 6 matches

01/08/2026 01:45

Dundalk 1 - 1 Sligo Rovers Ireland Premier Division

26/07/2026 01:45

Sligo Rovers 2 - 2 Drogheda United Ireland Premier Division

18/07/2026 22:30

Janesboro 0 - 4 Sligo Rovers Ireland FAI Cup

15/07/2026 01:30

Sligo Rovers 1 - 2 Coleraine International Club Friendly

11/07/2026 23:00

Galway United 3 - 2 Sligo Rovers Ireland Premier Division

04/07/2026 01:45

Sligo Rovers 1 - 2 Shamrock Rovers Ireland Premier Division

Win

17%

Draw

33%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Waterford United

02/08/2026 21:00

Waterford United 1 - 0 Shelbourne Ireland Premier Division

25/07/2026 23:00

Galway United 0 - 0 Waterford United Ireland Premier Division

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

Win

67%

Draw

33%

Lost

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

Sligo Rovers

Waterford United

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.46

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.62

Scored

Avg. per game

0.54

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.85

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 26 matches

YesNo

11 (42%)15 (58%)

In last 26 matches

NoYes

12 (46%)14 (54%)

Sligo Rovers

Recent matches

Waterford United

Under /Over

(73%)19 7(27%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(81%)21 5(19%)

Under /Over

(23%)6 20(77%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(35%)9 17(65%)

Under /Over

(50%)13 13(50%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(42%)11 15(58%)

/Yes

(50%)13 13(50%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(58%)15 11(42%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Sligo Rovers

Waterford United

Shots

Sligo Rovers

Total shots

9.48 avg / game

Blocked

64 total

Avg. 2.56

Waterford United

Total shots

12.56 avg / game

Blocked

114 total

Avg. 4.56

Sligo Rovers Pass Waterford United

Total passes

8879

Avg. 355 / game

Accurate

68%

Ball possession

46%

Total passes

6539

Avg. 262 / game

Accurate

59%

Ball possession

39%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Sligo Rovers

Played games

Waterford United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.19

Clean sheets

0.15

3.38

Corners

127

4.88

21.42

557

Throw-ins

609

23.42

1.85

Offsides

1.69

3.69

GK saves

104

4.00

Sligo Rovers

DISCIPLINARY

Waterford United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.77

2.35

0.19

0.00

9.00

234

Fouls

327

12.58

9.85

256

Tackles

264

10.15

NEXT MATCHES

NEXT MATCHES

St. Patricks Athletic

How We Build the Sligo Rovers vs Waterford United Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Sligo Rovers vs Waterford United on 18 April 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.

Sligo Rovers vs Waterford United Form Analysis

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