Waterford United vs Shelbourne: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 31 July

Prediction

Waterford United

DWLWW

9th place in Ireland Premier Division

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31/07/2026 14:45

Shelbourne

DWDLD

5th place in Ireland Premier Division

Ireland Premier Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Waterford United vs Shelbourne on 31 July 2026 (kick-off: 14:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Waterford United vs Shelbourne preview before placing your bet.

Waterford United will face Shelbourne in Ireland Premier Division on July 31, 2026 at 14:45.
Waterford United are currently 9th with 21 points after 24 matches.
Shelbourne sit 5th with 34 points from 24 matches.

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

STANDINGS UP TO 31/07/2026

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

Waterford United Last 6 matches

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%

Last 6 matches Shelbourne

18/07/2026 01:45

Kerry FC 2 - 2 Shelbourne

Ireland FAI Cup

08/07/2026 00:00

Shelbourne 1 - 1 Celtic FC

International Club Friendly

04/07/2026 02:00

Shelbourne 2 - 1 Dundalk

Ireland Premier Division

28/06/2026 01:45

Sligo Rovers 2 - 2 Shelbourne

Ireland Premier Division

23/06/2026 01:45

Shelbourne 0 - 3 Bohemians

Ireland Premier Division

20/06/2026 01:45

Drogheda United 2 - 2 Shelbourne

Ireland Premier Division

Win

17%

Draw

67%

Lost

17%

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

Waterford United

Shelbourne

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.82

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.59

Scored

Avg. per game

0.94

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.83

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 17 home matches

YesNo

9 (53%)8 (47%)

In last 17 home matches

NoYes

13 (72%)5 (28%)

Waterford United

Recent matches

Shelbourne

Under /Over

(82%)14 3(18%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(89%)16 2(11%)

Under /Over

(29%)5 12(71%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(50%)9 9(50%)

Under /Over

(41%)7 10(59%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(56%)10 8(44%)

/Yes

(65%)11 6(35%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(78%)14 4(22%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Waterford United

Shelbourne

Shots

Waterford United

Total shots

10.60 avg / game

Blocked

44 total

Avg. 4.00

Shelbourne

Total shots

13.53 avg / game

Blocked

50 total

Avg. 4.17

Waterford United Pass Shelbourne

Total passes

2784

Avg. 253 / game

Accurate

60%

Ball possession

41%

Total passes

5930

Avg. 456 / game

Accurate

79%

Ball possession

53%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Waterford United

Played games

Shelbourne

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.12

Clean sheets

0.17

5.00

Corners

4.06

15.41

262

Throw-ins

245

13.61

1.29

Offsides

1.50

2.41

GK saves

1.89

Waterford United

DISCIPLINARY

Shelbourne

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.06

2.11

0.00

0.06

10.00

170

Fouls

163

9.06

6.94

118

Tackles

127

7.06

NEXT MATCHES

St. Patricks Athletic

NEXT MATCHES

St. Patricks Athletic

How We Build the Waterford United vs Shelbourne Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Waterford United vs Shelbourne on 31 July 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.

Waterford United vs Shelbourne Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Waterford United's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Shelbourne'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 Waterford United and Shelbourne 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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