Shamrock Rovers FC vs Waterford FC Prediction: At least one team will score over 1.5 goals

The upcoming 15th round of the League of Ireland Premiership match at Tallaght Stadium between Shamrock Rovers and Waterford promises to be a tough game. Shamrock continues to charge for a position at the top of the league table as they are only two points behind the current league leaders Shelbourne. Waterford on the other hand has exceeded our expectations with their performance in the league this season but we do not expect any surprises in this game. Our prediction is a win or draw for Shamrock Rovers. Please see the carefully prepared tips for you. 

Form: DWDDW

Shamrock Rovers and Bohemian played to a 1-2 draw in their most recent league game with Kenny getting the only goal of the game for Shamrock. Shamrock Rovers continue to show that they are League of Ireland's defending champions as they’ve regained their confidence and are back in the top three race. They are currently second placed in the league with just two points behind current league leaders Shelbourne. Their last five league games produced 2 victories and 3 draws.

With six wins, six draws, and two losses from the 14 league games played this season, Shamrock will be aiming at regaining their rightful spot at the top of the league. 

Form: WLDDW

Despite being newly promoted, Waterford has exceeded our expectations in the league this season. They have secured two wins with two draws and a loss in their last five league games. Their most recent league game against Sligo Rovers ended in a narrow 0-1 victory to Waterford and they’ll carry this momentum into the upcoming game against the defending champions Shamrock Rovers. Their overall league statistics are 4 victories, 4 draws, and 5 losses from a total of 13 games played.  

Shamrock Rovers have maintained an impressive streak of victories in their last 11 encounters, and they are determined to uphold that record.

Shamrock Rovers are the favorites for the win in this encounter as they have regained their confidence and are without a loss in their last 6 league games. Furthermore, we can see from their head-to-head analysis above that Waterford is yet to win a game against Shamrock in their last 11 encounters and we do not expect any surprises here. Our prediction is a victory for Shamrock Rovers. Shamrock Rovers will get a minimum of two goals in this encounter and we can also bank on a total of over 2.5 goals in this matchup.