Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford Tips, Predictions and Bet Builder

Shamrock Rovers saw their impressive form ended by Bohemians earlier this week and they will be keen to respond at the first time of asking when hosting third-bottom Waterford.

While Rovers remain nine points clear at the top, second-placed Bohemians have two games in hand and Shamrock know any more slip-ups could be punished.

With a patchy away record behind them, Waterford are expected to struggle in this visit to the capital, as they face the potential of a sixth defeat on the road this term.

Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford Tips Summary

Market	Tip	Odds
Match Result	Shamrock Rovers	4/11
Best Bet	Shamrock Rovers and both teams to score	21/10
Bet Builder	Shamrock Rovers HF/FT, Over 2.5 goals, Shamrock Rovers over 4 corners	3/1

Key Match Stats

• Shamrock Rovers have won seven of their 11 home meetings this term, winning four from four against the bottom three

• Waterford have won just one of their previous six, but both teams to score landed in five of those

• Shamrock have conceded in each of their last four league wins

• Waterford have scored 11 times across their 10 away matches this season

• Rovers have won and conceded in four of the last six meetings between these sides

Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford Prediction

Best Bet: Shamrock Rovers and both teams to score @ 21/10

Shamrock suffered only their fourth defeat of the league campaign earlier this week, with Bohemians responsible for three of them. Against the rest of the division, Rovers have won 13 of 20 matches.

Waterford head to the leaders having lost both encounters with them this season. The hosts have the clear edge when it comes to the head-to-head record, having won five of the previous six meetings, conceding in four of those victories.

The hosts have conceded in each of their previous four league wins, while both teams to score has landed in five of Waterford’s previous six.

While Rovers are backed to secure all three points, Waterford can continue that scoring streak with a goal in a defeat.

Aaron Rogan explains:

Shamrock have the best home record in the division, but they host a Waterford side who average over a goal per game on the road. The visitors have a solid scoring record in clashes between the pair, but they struggle to turn that into results.

Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford Bet Builder Tip

• Shamrock Rovers half-time/full-time

• Over 2.5 Goals

• Over 4 Shamrock Rovers corners

  
  Pays 3/1

Shamrock are yet to concede in the first half of a home game this season. They’ve outscored sides 13-0 at home in the opening 45 minutes, while Waterford have lost their away second halves 9-4 across the season.

The visitors’ defensive issues should lead to a high-scoring game, with Rovers scoring three or more goals in three of their last four at home.

Finally, over four corners for the hosts completes this bet builder, as they average 6.55 per game at home and should dominate this clash. 

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Aaron Rogan adds:

The leaders will be itching to get back on track after their latest loss, while Waterford don’t travel well. Expect the hosts to come racing out of the traps, continuing a fine scoring record at home. That intensity should tell against a Waterford side who concede 6.6 corners per away game.

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Tactics, Form and Team News

Rovers remain without Adam Matthews and Trevor Clarke for this trip, as they look to get their title push back on track.

Rovers’ should stick with their 3-5-2 system, with Aaron Greene getting the nod over Michael Noonan to start up front. 

Expected Shamrock Rovers lineup: (3-5-2): McGinty; Lopes, Cleary, Grace; Grant, Healy, Byrne, McEneff, Honohan; Greene, Burke.

The visitors head into this clash with defender Kacper Radkowski ruled out, while winger Matthew Smith is also unavailable.

Conan Noonan is on loan from Shamrock Rovers and he missed the two previous meetings, so expect Dean McMenamy to step in for him once again. 

Expected Waterford lineup: (5-3-2): McMullan; Horton, McDonald, Leahy, Dempsey, Burke; McMenamy, Olayinka, Glenfield; Amond, Lonergan

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