Shelbourne FC vs Waterford FC Prediction: Shelbourne is still at the top of the league

The upcoming 17th round of the League of Ireland Premiership match at Tolka Park between Waterford and Shelbourne promises to be a tough game. Shelbourne must secure a win or a draw in this game to uphold their position at the top of the league as they are a single point above their closest rivals Derry City while Waterford will be hoping to build on their impressive three consecutive league victories. We expect an intense match-up here with a win or draw for Shelbourne. Please see the carefully prepared tips for you. 

Form: DDDWD

Shelbourne’s form in the league has dwindled as they have only secured a win in their last five league games accompanied by 3 consecutive draws in their last three league games. Their most recent league game against Drogheda United ended in a 1-1 draw and they’ll be hoping for a positive outcome as they prepare to take on Waterford on Friday. 

They are still top of the League but they need to be careful as a loss in this game will be costly to their current position. Shelbourne will aim for victory in this game and their overall league records are 7 wins, 7 draws, and 2 losses from a total of 16 league games played. 

Form: WWWLD

Despite being newly promoted, Waterford has exceeded our expectations in the league this season. They have recently secured three consecutive league victories with three wins, a draw, and a loss in their last five league games. Their most recent league game against Dundalk ended in a 4-1 victory and they’ll be hoping for a positive outcome here on Friday. Their overall league statistics are 6 victories, 4 draws, and 5 losses from a total of 15 games played.  

A critical look at their last 7 encounters produced 3 victories for Shelbourne, 3 draws, and a win for Waterford. 

Waterford has resurged in form with three consecutive league victories in their last three league games. Shelbourne on the other hand is yet to secure a win in their last three league games and they are in dire need of a win here to keep their position at the top of the league table. The prediction here is for a very intense encounter with both teams aiming for victory. Our prediction is goals from both teams here. Waterford has scored a total of seven goals in their last two league games and with their form we should see a minimum of a goal from Waterford here and they’ll most likely give Shelbourne a run for their money.