Shelbourne vs Waterford
Ireland Premier Division
Shelbourne
Waterford
October 30, 2026 at 20:45 · Tolka Park
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Shelbourne vs Waterford prediction and betting tip for this Ireland Premier Division match, kicking off October 30, 2026 at 20:45 at Tolka Park. Our tip: Both Teams to Score - Yes (odds 1.50).
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Shelbourne host Waterford in the Ireland Premier Division (matchday 36) on Friday 30 October 2026, kick-off 20:45 WAT at Tolka Park in Dublin.
Shelbourne are 4th in the table with 49 points from 35 games (12-13-10), while Waterford sit 8th on 40 points. Shelbourne have a 9-point advantage. At home Shelbourne have won 4 of 17; Waterford have won 3 of 17 on the road.
Shelbourne have four wins and one draw in their last 5 league games (W-D-W-W-W), averaging 2.4 goals scored and 1.0 conceded. Waterford have two wins, one draw and two defeats in their last 5 league games (D-L-L-W-W), averaging 2.2 goals scored and 2.0 conceded.
In their last 6 meetings Shelbourne have won 2, Waterford 2, with 2 draws and an average of 2.3 goals per game. The most recent, in August 2026, finished Waterford 1-0 Shelbourne.
Shelbourne average 1.4 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per game this season, with 7 clean sheets and 7 games without scoring, usually in a 4-2-3-1. Waterford average 1.5 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per game this season, with 6 clean sheets and 10 games without scoring, usually in a 4-4-2.
No injuries or suspensions have been reported for either side so far.
Players to watch: D. Kelly leads Shelbourne's scoring with 8 goals and 4 assists; T. Lonergan leads Waterford's scoring with 15 goals and 6 assists.
Bookmakers make Shelbourne the favourites: Shelbourne 1.90, draw 3.80, Waterford 3.25 (Bet365). Over 2.5 goals is priced at 1.50 and under at 2.50. Both teams to score: yes 1.50, no 2.50.
Our prediction: Both Teams to Score - Yes. Both teams scored in 4 of the last 6 meetings and bookmakers price both teams to score at 1.50.
Premier Division table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Shelbourne | 35 | 12 | 13 | 10 | +3 | 49 |
| 8 | Waterford | 35 | 9 | 13 | 13 | -8 | 40 |
Season stats
| Shelbourne | Waterford | |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 35 | 35 |
| Won / Drawn / Lost | 12 / 13 / 10 | 9 / 13 / 13 |
| Goals scored (per game) | 50 (1.4) | 51 (1.5) |
| Goals conceded (per game) | 47 (1.3) | 59 (1.7) |
| Scored at home / away (per game) | 1.5 / 1.4 | 1.6 / 1.4 |
| Clean sheets | 7 | 6 |
| Failed to score | 7 | 10 |
| Longest winning run | 2 | 2 |
| Biggest win | 5-1 | 4-0 |
| Usual formation | 4-2-3-1 | 4-4-2 |
Top scorers
- D. Kelly 8 goals · 4 assists
- J. Martin 8 goals · 2 assists
- H. Wood 8 goals · 5 assists
- T. Lonergan 15 goals · 6 assists
- P. Amond 13 goals · 1 assist
Odds (Bet365)
Odds change often — check with your bookmaker before betting.
Data: API-Football · updated 30 Oct 2026, 08:16. Please gamble responsibly (18+).
Match Analysis
Win probability
Our tip: Both Teams to Score - Yes — Both teams scored in 4 of the last 6 meetings and bookmakers price both teams to score at 1.50.
Form (last 5)
Shelbourne
WDWWW
2.4 scored · 1.0 conceded per game
Waterford
DLLWW
2.2 scored · 2.0 conceded per game
Team comparison
Head-to-head
2 Shelbourne wins 2 draws 2 Waterford wins last 6 meetings
- Waterford1 - 0Shelbourne Premier Division
- Shelbourne2 - 1Waterford Premier Division
- Waterford1 - 1Shelbourne Premier Division
- Shelbourne2 - 1Waterford Premier Division
- Waterford2 - 2Shelbourne Premier Division
- Shelbourne0 - 1Waterford Premier Division
Statistics: API-Football · updated 30 Oct 2026, 01:15. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees — please gamble responsibly (18+).
