In the upcoming Republic of Ireland Premier Division match on 01.05.2026, watch as Shamrock Rovers, the clear frontrunners, take on the underdogs, Waterford. This game promises to display the tactical superiority of Shamrock Rovers. Visit our site for detailed predictions and player insights, and get ready to place a confident bet!
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Patrick's Athl. | 13 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 24/11 | 26 |
| 2 | Shamrock Rovers | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 19/11 | 25 |
| 3 | Dundalk | 13 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 22/18 | 21 |
| 8 | Shelbourne | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 19/21 | 13 |
| 9 | Drogheda United | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 16/20 | 13 |
| 10 | Waterford | 12 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 9/24 | 5 |
Key Player Statistics: Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford
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Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Division | Waterford | Shamrock Rovers | 03.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| Premier Division | Waterford | Shamrock Rovers | 22.09.2025 | 1-2 |
| Premier Division | Shamrock Rovers | Waterford | 27.06.2025 | 1-0 |
| Premier Division | Waterford | Shamrock Rovers | 16.05.2025 | 1-3 |
| Premier Division | Shamrock Rovers | Waterford | 11.04.2025 | 2-0 |
| Premier Division | Shamrock Rovers | Waterford | 01.11.2024 | 2-1 |
| Premier Division | Waterford | Shamrock Rovers | 02.08.2024 | 1-2 |
| Premier Division | Shamrock Rovers | Waterford | 06.05.2024 | 1-3 |
| Premier Division | Waterford | Shamrock Rovers | 01.04.2024 | 1-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Shamrock Rovers | Waterford | 04.02.2023 | 0-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Division | Derry City | Shamrock Rovers | 24.04.2026 | 1-0 |
| Premier Division | Shamrock Rovers | Bohemians | 17.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| Premier Division | St Patrick's Athl. | Shamrock Rovers | 10.04.2026 | 0-1 |
| Premier Division | Shamrock Rovers | Shelbourne | 06.04.2026 | 3-2 |
| Premier Division | Waterford | Shamrock Rovers | 03.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| Premier Division | Shamrock Rovers | Galway United | 20.03.2026 | 2-0 |
| Premier Division | Drogheda United | Shamrock Rovers | 16.03.2026 | 0-0 |
| Premier Division | Sligo Rovers | Shamrock Rovers | 13.03.2026 | 0-2 |
| Premier Division | Shelbourne | Shamrock Rovers | 09.03.2026 | 2-2 |
| Premier Division | Shamrock Rovers | Derry City | 06.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Division | Waterford | Galway United | 24.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| Premier Division | Sligo Rovers | Waterford | 18.04.2026 | 2-0 |
| Premier Division | Bohemians | Waterford | 06.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| Premier Division | Waterford | Shamrock Rovers | 03.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| Premier Division | Waterford | St Patrick's Athl. | 20.03.2026 | 0-2 |
| Premier Division | Galway United | Waterford | 16.03.2026 | 4-3 |
| Premier Division | Dundalk | Waterford | 13.03.2026 | 5-0 |
| Premier Division | Waterford | Bohemians | 06.03.2026 | 0-1 |
| Premier Division | Derry City | Waterford | 27.02.2026 | 4-2 |
| Premier Division | Waterford | Sligo Rovers | 20.02.2026 | 0-0 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Shamrock Rovers VS Waterford
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford
Shamrock Rovers host Waterford this week, and honestly, this one feels like it could be over before halftime.
The Hoops sit second in the Premier Division table with 25 points from 13 games. Waterford are down in tenth with just 5 points from 12 outings. That gap tells you everything you need to know about where these two clubs are right now.
The head-to-head record is almost embarrassing for Waterford. Rovers have won eight of the last ten Premier Division meetings between these sides. They've lost just once in that entire run. This isn't a rivalry — it's a recurring nightmare for the visitors.
Here's what you need to watch for, and this is something casual fans might completely overlook. Waterford have conceded 24 goals in just 12 league games this season. That's two goals per game on average. Rovers, meanwhile, have found the net 19 times at the other end. When you put a leaky defence up against one of the league's more productive attacks, the maths tends to be brutal.
Don't be fooled by that 1-1 draw Waterford grabbed at home to Rovers earlier this season. That result looks like an outlier when you see what's happened since. Waterford got hammered 5-0 by Dundalk and 4-2 by Derry in recent weeks. They are shipping goals at an alarming rate.
Tactically, Rovers look well-organised across the park. Four players sharing the assist load — Byrne, McGovern, Sobowale, and O'Sullivan — suggests genuine creativity spread through the team rather than dependence on one individual. Waterford simply don't have the defensive structure to handle that variety.
From a betting perspective, the odds on Rovers at 1.21 reflect the reality here. The value isn't in the match winner market. Instead, look seriously at the over 2.5 goals line and the Rovers to win both halves option. Given Waterford's defensive record, goals feel inevitable from the first whistle.
I'll go bold with my specific prediction: Shamrock Rovers win 3-1, with the home side scoring before the half-hour mark. The handicap market also looks worth exploring — Rovers covering a -1 Asian handicap feels like fair value given everything the data is telling us.
Tallaght Stadium will be rocking on Friday night. One team is chasing the title. The other is fighting for survival. Sometimes football is that simple — and that compelling.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Malley | England | 26 | Midfielder | 186 cm | 66 kg |
| G. Burke | Republic of Ireland | 32 | Attacker | 180 cm | 75 kg |
| A. Matthews | Wales | 34 | Defender | 178 cm | 71 kg |
| J. Mulraney | Republic of Ireland | 30 | Midfielder | 172 cm | 64 kg |
| J. Byrne | Republic of Ireland | 30 | Midfielder | 176 cm | 73 kg |
| D. Cleary | Republic of Ireland | 30 | Defender | 182 cm | 77 kg |
| L. Grace | Republic of Ireland | 33 | Defender | 188 cm | 76 kg |
| Pico | Cape Verde | 33 | Defender | 182 | 83 |
| T. Clarke | Republic of Ireland | 28 | Midfielder | 175 cm | 64 kg |
| D. Watts | Republic of Ireland | 29 | Midfielder | 177 cm | 73 kg |
| A. Greene | Republic of Ireland | 36 | Attacker | 177 cm | 79 kg |
| D. Grant | Republic of Ireland | 26 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| E. McGinty | Republic of Ireland | 26 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| T. Sobowale | Republic of Ireland | 27 | Midfielder | 181 | n/a |
| M. Healy | Republic of Ireland | 24 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| C. O'Sullivan | Republic of Ireland | 20 | Defender | 173 cm | n/a |
| M. Noonan | Republic of Ireland | 17 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Alex Noonan | Republic of Ireland | 17 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| Victor Ozhianvuna | Republic of Ireland | 17 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| A. Brennan | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Mahon | Republic of Ireland | 26 | Defender | 186 cm | n/a |
| L. Heeney | Republic of Ireland | 27 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| P. Amond | Republic of Ireland | 38 | Attacker | 180 cm | 75 kg |
| J. Faria | Canada | 25 | Midfielder | 170 cm | 73 kg |
| T. Coyle | England | 25 | Attacker | 179 | 80 |
| J. Voilås | Norway | 27 | Attacker | 184 cm | 78 kg |
| C. Noonan | Republic of Ireland | 23 | Midfielder | 178 cm | 62 kg |
| H. Cann | England | 22 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| C. Carty | Republic of Ireland | 23 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| S. Glenfield | Northern Ireland | 20 | Midfielder | 180 cm | n/a |
| S. McMullan | Northern Ireland | 21 | Goalkeeper | 184 | 77 |
| T. Lonergan | Republic of Ireland | 22 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| E. McLaughlin | Northern Ireland | 24 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Benny Couto | England | 22 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| J. Healy | Republic of Ireland | 20 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| J. Dempsey | Republic of Ireland | 21 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| C. Barrett | Republic of Ireland | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| R. Mansfield | Republic of Ireland | 19 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| A. Zborowski | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a | |
| M. Oladiti | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
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