Waterford FC vs Shamrock Rovers FC Prediction: Both teams will get a goal

On Friday, Waterford will continue their plight for a top-3 finish this season as they prepare to take on the defending champions Shamrock Rovers. Waterford has lost their last two league games and they are not about to make it three. Shamrock Rovers on the other hand won their last league game but they have more important games to focus on as the Europa Conference qualifiers are before them. We expect goals from both teams here and a probable over 2.5 total goals. Please see the carefully prepared tips.

Form: LLWWL

Despite being newly promoted, Waterford has exceeded our expectations in the league this season with their performances. However, they’ve now lost two consecutive league games and have failed to find the net in their last two league games. Their most recent league game against Drogheda ended in a 2-0 defeat to Waterford. The last time they faced Shamrock Rovers, the game ended in a 1-3 victory for Waterford and they’ll be hoping to recreate that wonder. Their overall league statistics are 11 victories, 4 draws, and 10 losses from a total of 25 games played and Padraig Amond leads the team's efforts on goal with 11 goals scored in the league this season. 

Form: WLLWL

Shamrock Rovers have recently dipped in form as they have lost three games from their last five league games and they are gradually losing their grip on the top 3 in the championship this season. Their focus is on qualifying for Europe next season but they were eliminated from the Uefa Champions League Qualifiers by Vikingur and will now play Celje in the Uefa Europa League qualifiers in August. They are currently 5th placed in the league with 9 wins, 7 draws, and 7 losses from the 23 league games played this season. Johnny Kenny leads the team on goals with a total of 10 goals scored in the league this season. 

Shamrock Rovers have maintained an impressive streak of victories in their last 19 encounters, and they are determined to uphold that record. Shamrock Rovers have a whooping 14 wins, while Waterford have just 4 wins with a draw. 

We expect a tough game with goals from both teams here. Shamrock Rovers have their sights set on Europe qualifiers while Waterford needs to get back to winning ways. We cannot entirely depend on either team for the win and our prediction here is on goals as both teams have twice this season and both encounters produced a total of over 2.5 goals. A total of over 2.5 goals at 1.71 is our first prediction. 

• Waterford is without a clean sheet in their last 19 encounters
• There have been more than 2.5 goals in 6 of their last 7 encounters
• Both teams have found the net in 4 of their last 5 encounters.