Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford: match statistics
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Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Shamrock Rovers plays Waterford in Premier Division (Ireland). The game is scheduled for September 18, 2026.
Recent form
Shamrock Rovers has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Waterford has 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Shamrock Rovers scores 1.53 goals per game and allows 0.97. Waterford scores 1.35 and allows 1.65. Games in this league average 2.76 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 53% of Shamrock Rovers's games and 58% of Waterford's. The Over 2.5 rates are 43% and 45%, compared with league averages of 59% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Shamrock Rovers has the higher season xG average, 1.57 to 1.46 per game. Shamrock Rovers takes 13.7 shots per game, while Waterford takes 13.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Shamrock Rovers leads at halftime in 47% of its games and scores 0.70 goals per game after halftime. Waterford leads at halftime in 23% and scores 0.74 after halftime.
When the teams score
Shamrock Rovers's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (12 goals). For Waterford, it is minutes 31-45+ (12 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premier Division games average 2.76 goals. Both teams score in 59% of games, and 51% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 7 previous meetings were available. The record was 6 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.14 goals, with both teams scoring in 43% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Shamrock Rovers | Waterford | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.32 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Waterford is 50% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Shamrock Rovers · 1.8 pts / game - Waterford
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Shamrock Rovers is 13% better for: goals scored per game.
1.53 goals / game - Shamrock Rovers · 1.35 goals / game - Waterford
Shamrock Rovers is 70% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.97 goals / game - Shamrock Rovers · 1.65 goals / game - Waterford
Shamrock Rovers scores in 80% of games (24 of 30 games), while Waterford keeps a clean sheet in 19% (6 of 31 games).
Waterford scores in 68% of games (21 of 31 games), while Shamrock Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 37% (11 of 30 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Shamrock Rovers
Over / Under - Waterford
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Shamrock Rovers is 58% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.67 pts / game - Shamrock Rovers · 1.06 pts / game - Waterford
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Shamrock Rovers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 47% of games and wins 53%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Waterford - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 23% of games and wins 23%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.4 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 2.2 | 0.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 20% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 100% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (12 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (12 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (15). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Shamrock Rovers
Waterford
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premier Division).
Teams vs league
| Shamrock Rovers | Liga | Waterford | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.50 | 2.76 | ▲ 3.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 53% | 59% | • 58% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 43% | 51% | ▼ 45% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 37% | 25% | ▼ 19% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 77% | 73% | ▲ 81% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 63% | 76% | • 77% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Shamrock Rovers's perspective: 6 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Waterford. Games average 2.14 goals, and both teams scored in 43% of them.
FAQ
When do Shamrock Rovers and Waterford play?
Shamrock Rovers face Waterford on September 18, 2026 in Premier Division. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Shamrock Rovers and Waterford?
In the last 7 head-to-head matches Shamrock Rovers won 6, Waterford won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.14 goals, with both teams scoring in 43% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford?
Shamrock Rovers score 1.53 goals per game on average and Waterford 1.35. The Premier Division average is 2.76 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 53% of Shamrock Rovers's matches and 58% of Waterford's.
What form are Shamrock Rovers and Waterford in?
Over the last 5 games Shamrock Rovers have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Waterford 2-3-0 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.