Sligo Rovers vs Waterford Prediction, Lineups & Odds

Back Blues on the Asian Handicap

We are picking Waterford at 0.0 on the Asian Handicap when they line up against Sligo. The odds of 2.05 means that we get a return for a win and there’s money back if the game ends level.

4-0 Win for Sligo in Pair’s Last Meeting

Sligo Rovers lost last time out, making it back-to-back defeats. Showgrounds saw them beaten 1-0 at home to St Patrick's Athletic. John Russell's side enjoyed 52% possession and one shot on target.

Waterford hosted Drogheda United at Waterford RSC in their previous game, ending in a 2-2 draw. The Blues enjoyed 69% possession and managed six shots on goal, with Tom Lonergan and Padraig Amond finding the net.

The scoreline was 4-0 in favour of away team Sligo when they last faced Waterford, with the encounter taking place at Waterford RSC. The past 10 H2H matches have seen Sligo triumph five times, one draw and four Waterford wins.

Premier Division		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
8	Waterford	22	8	3	11	24	35	-11	24:35	27
9	Sligo Rovers	22	5	4	13	26	37	-11	26:37	19

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2 wins, 6 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.1 goals from 3.3 shots on goal and 8.1 attempts. Rovers have had 49.6% possession and 5.0 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.5 goals from 5.4 shots on goal and 13.3 attempts, while being awarded 7.3 corners.

Top scorer Owen Elding has found the net 4 times, with Gareth McElroy and Francely Lomboto getting 2 apiece. Leading assistor is William Fitzgerald with 3.

Waterford have 4 victories, 4 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 1.2 goals from 3.1 shots on goal and 8.5 attempts. John Coleman's team have averaged 48.3% possession, 4.7 corners taken and 6.6 corners against, while conceding 1.7 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 12.1 attempts.

Tom Lonergan and Padraig Amond have scored 4 goals, followed by Darragh Leahy with 2. Conan Noonan has been the chief assist maker in the previous 10 games with 3.

Confirmed Lineups

Sligo Rovers confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Sam Sargeant (GK), Conor Reynolds, Reece Hutchinson, Jake Doyle-Hayes, Gareth McElroy, John Mahon, William Fitzgerald, Jad Hakiki, Wilson Waweru, Owen Elding, Ronan Manning.

Waterford confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Stephen McMullan (GK), Grant Horton, Ryan Burke, James Olayinka, Jesse Dempsey, Darragh Leahy, Sam Glenfield, Conan Noonan, Tom Lonergan, Padraig Amond, Kyle White.

Expert League of Ireland Analysis

The team news that filters through can have a knock-on effect as far as the football odds are concerned. We use this information along with the form guide, while the latest stats are also taken into consideration.

Key Sligo Rovers vs Waterford league stats:

• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Sligo in any of their last 5 games at home.
• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Sligo in 9 of their last 10 games at home.
• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Sligo in 2 consecutive games.

Sligo Rovers vs Waterford Prediction

We will take Waterford 0.0 at 2.05 on the Asian Handicap with a degree of confidence. There is a nice return if the visitors manage to win and they could end up having the upper hand in this League of Ireland game.

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Waterford 0.0 Probability

According to the bookies, our pick has a 48.8% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

Our Pick

Waterford Asian Hcp 0.0 @ 2.05 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Sligo 0 - 1 Waterford

One bet that has caught our eye is Waterford to claim a 1-0 correct score win. This selection is available at 10.00 meaning that a winning selection will yield a nice return.

Corners Prediction

Waterford Over 4.5 Corners 1.91

Waterford have averaged 5.80 corners in the past 5 matches, with the corner count against Sligo going over 4.5 in their previous ten games. Waterford should be able to cover the line when it comes to Team Corners and betting odds of 1.91 are available.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Sligo

Total

12.30 5.00 7.30

Home

9.60 4.70 4.90

Away

10.70 3.80 6.90

Waterford

Total

11.30 4.70 6.60

Home

10.80 5.60 5.20

Away

11.10 4.10 7.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

1.67

Under 9.5

2.10

Sligo Corners

Over 5.5

2.20

Under 5.5

1.62

Waterford Corners

Over 4.5

1.80

Under 4.5

1.91

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Sligo Rovers vs Waterford Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Predicting a Close Encounter

The available 1x2 betting prices reveal that Sligo Rovers are 2.55 for a League of Ireland win, with Waterford being 2.70. The draw is on offer at 3.40 if you expect the game to finish level.

There’s sometimes a case for betting on the Half-Time Result market, with Sligo available at 3.10 and Waterford at 3.20. The third option is the draw which is priced at 2.25.

The Over 2.5 option is currently favourite on the Total Goals betting market. BTTS wagering is popular and you can back Yes at 1.62 on the Both Teams to Score market.

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Full-Time Result

1

2.55

X

3.40

2

2.70

Half-Time Result

1

3.10

X

2.25

2

3.20

Double Chance

1X

1.44

12

1.30

X2

1.50

Draw No Bet

1

1.83

2

1.83

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp 0.0

1.88

2 Hcp 0.0

1.93

Total Goals

Under 2.5

2.05

Over 2.5

1.75

Both Teams to Score

Yes

1.62

No

2.20

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Team Stats

Team News

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