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  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Back Bit O'Reds to Cause Blues Problems

We will split our stake on the Asian Handicap between 0 and +0.5 when wagering Sligo +0.25 at 1.98 against Waterford. We need a victory for a full payout although the draw means a return is on the cards.

3-2 Victory for Waterford in Last H2H

Waterford have lost their last five games. Away at Tallaght Stadium, they recently suffered a 2-0 defeat against Shamrock Rovers. Keith Long's side ended up with just 38% possession and one shot on target.

Sligo Rovers have lost in their previous four outings. In a recent home game at Showgrounds, they were turned over 2-1 by Galway United. The Bit O'Reds enjoyed 63% possession and recorded two shots on goal, with Owen Elding on the scoresheet.

Waterford triumphed in the last clash between these teams. A 3-2 away win was recorded against Sligo at Showgrounds. The past 10 H2H matches have seen Waterford triumph five times, one draw and four Sligo wins.

Premier Division G W D L GF GA GD GD P
8 Waterford logo Waterford 22 8 3 11 24 35 -11 24:35 27
9 Sligo Rovers logo Sligo Rovers 22 5 4 13 26 37 -11 26:37 19
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Waterford – Last 10 League Games

3 wins and 7 losses, averaging 0.9 goals from 3.5 shots on goal and 7.5 attempts. Waterford have had 46.1% possession and 4.6 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.7 goals from 4.5 shots on goal and 10.0 attempts, while being awarded 5.4 corners.

Top goalscorer Padraig Amond has found the net 3 times, Kyle White 2, with Kacper Radkowski and two other players on 1. Rowan McDonald has made the most assists with 2.

Sligo Rovers – Last 10 League Games

Rovers have 1 victory, 8 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 1.2 goals from 3.3 shots on goal and 7.6 attempts. John Russell's team have averaged 53.2% possession, 4.1 corners taken and 4.5 corners against, while conceding 2.3 goals from 6.2 shots on goal and 10.6 attempts.

Owen Elding is the leading scorer with 4 goals, followed by Cian Kavanagh on 2, with Francely Lomboto and two others bagging 1. William Fitzgerald has managed to clock up 3 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Waterford confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Stephen McMullan (GK), Navajo Bakboord, Grant Horton, Kacper Radkowski, Darragh Leahy, James Olayinka, Tom Lonergan, Kyle White, Conan Noonan, Padraig Amond, Trae Coyle.

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

Expert League of Ireland Analysis

Injuries and suspensions are taken into account by the experts at jetwinbet.com. Our football tips are also shaped by the latest form, with the stats playing a big part before predictions are made.

Key Waterford vs Sligo Rovers league stats:

  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Waterford in any of their last 5 games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Waterford in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Waterford in 5 consecutive games.

Waterford vs Sligo Rovers Prediction

Sligo +0.25 on the Asian Handicap looks like a sensible play at a price of 1.98. They should be able to swerve a loss in this League of Ireland game and we’re confident that the away team can land a victory.

Lots of bettors wanting to back Sligo to cover the line will look to combine this pick in a Bet Builder. This provides you with the opportunity to secure a bigger price by featuring a number of selections.

Sligo +0.25 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 50.6% chance of winning. However, our tipsters have this number closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

Our Pick

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Corners Prediction

Under 10.5 Corners 1.67 bet365 logo

There’s been a corner average of 8.60 in the past ten matches involving Sligo, with under 10.5 corners being awarded in four of the previous five Waterford games. The Total Corners line could be on the high side based on the stats and 1.67 is available to back.

League Games

League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Waterford Logo Waterford
Total
10.00 4.60 5.40
Home
12.20 5.90 6.30
Away
10.40 4.10 6.30
Sligo Logo Sligo
Total
8.60 4.10 4.50
Home
8.90 4.80 4.10
Away
11.00 4.10 6.90

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Waterford vs Sligo Rovers Odds

Bookies favourites Waterford are regarded as the likeliest winners for this Premier Division game and the 1.95 about them triumphing means a 51% chance of winning based on their current betting odds. For those wanting to back Sligo Rovers, you will find 3.50 about this outsider.

You can back Over 2.5 Goals or Under 2.5 Goals at similar odds right now.

The Draw No Bet market is popular for League of Ireland matches, with the football betting sites offering Waterford at 1.44 and Sligo Rovers are priced at 2.63 for the win.

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Team Stats

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Full-Time Result

  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

  • 1 win, 8 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 6 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

Goals

Corners

Corners

Possession

Possession

Top Scorers & Assists

Top Scorers & Assists

Team News

If you’re looking for Waterford vs Sligo team news, then we have predicted and confirmed lineups available along with details of any injuries on both sides.

If you’re looking for the latest player information, check out the League of Ireland squads.

Waterford vs Sligo Rovers Lineups

Waterford FC Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

Sligo Rovers Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

Waterford FC Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

1 Stephen McMullan
2 Navajo Bakboord 5 Grant Horton 17 Kacper Radkowski 15 Darragh Leahy
8 James Olayinka 18 Tom Lonergan 16 Kyle White
20 Conan Noonan 9 Padraig Amond 99 Trae Coyle
29 Sam Sargeant
46 Conor Reynolds 52 Gareth McElroy 21 John Mahon 3 Reece Hutchinson
8 Jad Hakiki 49 Jake Doyle-Hayes 12 Ronan Manning
47 Owen Elding 11 Cian Kavanagh 7 William Fitzgerald

Sligo Rovers Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

Waterford FC Substitutes

  • 3Ryan Burke
  • 4Andrew Boyle
  • 7Ben McCormack
  • 11Maarten Pouwels
  • 14Jesse Dempsey
  • 19Sam Glenfield
  • 27Dean McMenamy
  • 31Bradley Wade
  • 47Sean Keane

Sligo Rovers Substitutes

  • 6Matty Wolfe
  • 10Stephen Mallon
  • 14Oskar van Hattum
  • 19Francely Lomboto
  • 23Kyle McDonagh
  • 27Connor Malley
  • 31Conor Walsh
  • 42Conor Cannon
  • 71Daire Patton

Previous Waterford Lineups

12 Apr Premier Division
Shamrock Rovers 2-0 Waterford
05 Apr Premier Division
Drogheda United 2-0 Waterford
29 Mar Premier Division
Waterford 1-2 St Patrick's
15 Mar Premier Division
Galway United 1-0 Waterford
08 Mar Premier Division
Waterford 0-3 Bohemians
04 Mar Premier Division
Waterford 2-1 Cork City

Previous Sligo Rovers Lineups

13 Apr Premier Division
Sligo Rovers 1-2 Galway United
05 Apr Premier Division
Bohemians 4-2 Sligo Rovers
29 Mar Premier Division
Sligo Rovers 1-2 Shelbourne
16 Mar Premier Division
Sligo Rovers 0-1 Derry City
08 Mar Premier Division
Cork City 1-1 Sligo Rovers
04 Mar Premier Division
Sligo Rovers 2-1 Shamrock Rovers

Injuries & Suspensions

Waterford Injury Table

Type Name Info
No players are currently reported injured or suspended.

Sligo Rovers Injury Table

Type Name Info
John Mahon Red card (direc

Ireland FlagLeague of Ireland Table

2025 Season

# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Shamrock Rovers 24 14 6 4 42:21 48
2 Derry City 22 11 4 7 28:22 37
3 Bohemians 22 12 1 9 27:22 37
4 Drogheda United 24 8 11 5 28:25 35
5 Shelbourne 24 7 11 6 27:26 32
6 St Patrick's 24 8 7 9 27:27 31
7 Galway United 22 7 8 7 27:26 29
8 Waterford 22 8 3 11 24:35 27
9 Sligo Rovers 22 5 4 13 26:37 19
10 Cork City 22 2 9 11 23:38 15
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Shamrock Rovers 12 8 3 1 25:7 27
2 Bohemians 11 7 1 3 14:9 22
3 St Patrick's 12 5 5 2 18:11 20
4 Derry City 11 6 2 3 17:10 20
5 Drogheda United 11 5 4 2 16:10 19
6 Galway United 11 5 2 4 15:13 17
7 Shelbourne 12 4 4 4 14:13 16
8 Waterford 11 4 2 5 13:20 14
9 Cork City 12 2 7 3 12:15 13
10 Sligo Rovers 11 3 2 6 12:15 11