Shelbourne FC vs Waterford FC Prediction: Shelbourne is almost at the finish line

Shelbourne is about to lose its lead on the top of the League of Ireland Premiership with just three games left to the end of the season. Shelbourne has not won a game in its last five league games, and this would be the best time to get back to winning ways. On the other hand, Waterford is in good shape, as they will be returning to the League of Ireland Premiership next season regardless of the outcome of their next three games. Please see the carefully prepared tips.

Form in the League: LLDLD

Shelbourne is about to make history as they continue to top the league with a 2-point lead over their closest rivals, Derry City. However, Shelbourne has not won in its last five league games and has suffered two consecutive defeats. It just has three more games to go, and it seems to be losing its grip on Championship glory this season. In its last league game, Shelbourne lost to the defending champions Shamrock Rovers 2-0. 

Shelbourne continues to wax stronger in their pursuit of League of Ireland Premiership glory this season and Will Jarvis continues to impress for Shelbourne with 8 goals scored this season. They are currently top of the league and 2-points clear of their closest rivals Derry City. Shelbourne has an overall league record of 14 wins, 12 draws, and 7 losses from 33 league games.

Form in the League: DLLWL

Waterford is without a win in their last 3 league games but they somehow managed to secure a draw against Drogheda United in their last league game. They had a fair run in the league this season and we will be seeing them again next season. Their overall league statistics are 13 victories, 5 draws, and 15 losses from a total of 33 games played and Padraig Amond leads the team's efforts on goal with 12 goals scored in the league this season. 

A critical look at the last 20 encounters between them produced 9 wins for Shelbourne, 6 wins for Waterford, and 5 draws.

Shelbourne must secure a positive outcome here as a loss or even a draw could be detrimental to their hopes of Championship glory this season. Waterford have not won a game against Shelbourne this season, they’ve met thrice with Shelbourne winning two and a draw in one. Waterford has nothing to lose here and it’s all on Shelbourne to make it all count. Please see some of their head-to-head statistics below;

• Shelbourne have not lost to Waterford in their last 5 meetings
• Waterford is without a clean sheet in their last 5 meetings
• There have been less than 2.5 goals in their last 6 meetings
• Shelbourne has scored first in 4 of their last 5 meetings