Waterford vs Sligo Rovers: match statistics
Waterford are displaying significantly better form than Sligo Rovers, averaging 1.6 points per match over their last five fixtures, while the visitors have managed only 0.8 points per game. A key factor is that Sligo Rovers have lost all their away matches this season (100% loss rate), failing to secure a single point on the road. Waterford remain undefeated at home this campaign, maintaining a 100% draw record, which points to defensive solidity in front of their own fans. The xG statistics also favor the hosts – Waterford generate 0.74 xG in home matches against 2.32 xG conceded, whereas Sligo have managed a mere 0.59 xG away from home against 2.62 xG conceded. Considering the visitors' poor away form, Waterford's home advantage, and their overall superior disposition, the hosts are the favorites for this encounter, although a draw is also a realistic scenario due to Waterford's established tendency to share points in home matches.
Waterford vs Sligo Rovers: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Waterford played Sligo Rovers in Premier Division (Ireland). The match was played on 20 February 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Current form
Waterford: 0-1-1, 0.50 points/match. Sligo Rovers: 0-0-2, 0.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Waterford scores 0.50 and concedes 1.50 goals per match. Sligo Rovers scores 0.50 and concedes 3.00. League average: 2.29 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Waterford 50%, Sligo Rovers 50%. Over 2.5: Waterford 0%, Sligo Rovers 100%. League level: BTTS 43%, Over 2.5 43%.
xG, shots and style
Waterford has higher xG: 1.35 vs 0.54. Waterford: 13.0 shots per match, Sligo Rovers: 4.0.
Match halves
Waterford: half-time lead 0%, second-half goals 0.50. Sligo Rovers: half-time lead 50%, second-half goals 0.00.
Goals by minute
Waterford: 46-60 (1 goals). Sligo Rovers: 16-30 (1 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Premier Division: 2.29 goals per match, BTTS 43%, Over 2.5 43%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 4 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-3. Average goals 3.25, BTTS 50%.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Waterford are displaying significantly better form than Sligo Rovers, averaging 1.6 points per match over their last five fixtures, while the visitors have managed only 0.8 points per game. A key factor is that Sligo Rovers have lost all their away matches this season (100% loss rate), failing to secure a single point on the road. Waterford remain undefeated at home this campaign, maintaining a 100% draw record, which points to defensive solidity in front of their own fans. The xG statistics also favor the hosts – Waterford generate 0.74 xG in home matches against 2.32 xG conceded, whereas Sligo have managed a mere 0.59 xG away from home against 2.62 xG conceded. Considering the visitors' poor away form, Waterford's home advantage, and their overall superior disposition, the hosts are the favorites for this encounter, although a draw is also a realistic scenario due to Waterford's established tendency to share points in home matches.
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Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Waterford | Sligo Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 19% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.20 | 0.33 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
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.
Waterford is 100% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.5 goals / match - Waterford · 3 goals / match - Sligo Rovers
Waterford scores in 50% of matches (1 of 2 matches), while Sligo Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 2 matches).
Sligo Rovers scores in 50% of matches (1 of 2 matches), while Waterford keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 2 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Waterford
Over / Under - Sligo Rovers
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Waterford - second-half results
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Sligo Rovers - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 50% of matches and wins 0%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 2.0 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.5 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.5 | 0.5 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 50% |
| 2 goals | 50% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 100% |
| No goal | 100% | 50% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.50 | 0.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.5 | 2.5 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 2.5 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 50% |
| Clean sheet | 50% | 0% |
| No goal | 50% | 100% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -5 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (1 goal). Concedes most in 0-15 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (1 goal). Concedes most in 61-75 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Waterford
Sligo Rovers
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premier Division).
Teams vs league
| Waterford | Liga | Sligo Rovers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.00 | 2.29 | ▲ 3.50 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 50% | 43% | ▲ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 0% | 43% | ▲ 100% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 36% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 71% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 50% | 71% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (4): Waterford 1 - 0 - 3 Sligo Rovers. Average goals 3.25, both teams scored in 50% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Waterford vs Sligo Rovers?
The Premier Division match finished Waterford 0:0 Sligo Rovers. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Waterford and Sligo Rovers?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches Waterford won 1, Sligo Rovers won 3 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.25 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Waterford vs Sligo Rovers?
Waterford score 0.50 goals per game on average and Sligo Rovers 0.50. The Premier Division average is 2.29 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 43% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Waterford's matches and 50% of Sligo Rovers's.
What form are Waterford and Sligo Rovers in?
Over the last 5 games Waterford have a 0-1-1 record (0.50 points per game) and Sligo Rovers 0-0-2 (0.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Waterford vs Sligo Rovers?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.