Sligo Rovers vs Waterford Predictions and Betting Tips - Odds, H2H and Preview Predictions

Sligo Rovers vs Waterford Preview

The next match-week in the League of Ireland Premier Division brings us Sligo Rovers vs Waterford. This Saturday evening matchup features a bottom of the table clash, as Sligo look to escape bottom spot, whilst Waterford attempt to extend their gap on relegation threat. The game will be played at The Showgrounds stadium in Sligo, offering the opportunity for either side to get back to winning ways.

Key Stats:

• Sligo Rovers have only won 1 home game so far this season in the Premier Division
• Sligo Rovers have been awarded the joint-most penalties (4) in the Premier Division this season
• Waterford have scored the least goals (20) in the Premier Division this season
• Waterford have only kept 2 clean sheets in the Premier Division this season

Sligo Rovers vs Waterford Previews, Form and Players to Watch

Sligo Rovers have had the worst first half to the season imaginable in the League of Ireland Premier Division. After 18 games, they currently sit rock bottom in 10th spot, after winning just three matches all season. With just 12 points to their name, Rovers have serious relegation threat hovering over them, and they need to pick up the form in the second half of this campaign. Their form has been ghastly as of late, winning just one match in their last eight league matches. Their two most recent games were both losses, as both Shelbourne and St. Patrick’s Athletic got the better of them. It is vital that they pick up points against Waterford, as their fixtures following this match may prove to be extremely difficult.

Waterford are also under slight relegation threat, as they sit in eighth spot - just one place above the relegation qualification position. However, they are currently 10 points clear of this position, giving them a comfortable advantage on the dreaded spots. Since their promotion back to the Premier Division in 2023, Waterford have shown excellence to finish seventh last season, and to now obtain a sheltered lead above relegation once more. After what was an extremely difficult start to the season, going on a spell of seven losses, the Blues have really picked up the form. John Coleman’s outfit have only lost one game in their last seven matches, picking up four wins in the meantime. However, without a win in their last three, they must push for all three points in this tie against the league’s trailers.

Sligo Rovers Preview

Sligo Rovers Predicted Line-Up: Sargeant, Hutchinson, Mahon, McElroy, Reynolds, Doyle-Hayes, Wolfe, Fitzgerald, Elding, Manning, Kavanagh

Owen Elding has been superb so far this season. After scoring his first ever goal for the club against Waterford back in February, the 19-year-old has made it seven in total, becoming the club’s top scorer this campaign. The youngster has also picked up an assist to add to his numbers.

Waterford Preview

Waterford Predicted Line-Up: McMullan, Burke, Leahy, McDonald, Horton, White, Olayinka, Glenfield, Noonan, Lonergan, Amond

Padraig Amond seems to be getting finer with age. The striker has already picked up six goals and two assists in the Premier Division this season, adding to his brilliant numbers last term. The 37-year-old also scored and assisted in Waterford’s most recent match against Drogheda United.

Head-to-Head Stats:

This is a fierce matchup which has often gone either way, making it extremely hard to predict a winner – especially considering both sides are occupying similar positions in the table. However, one thing you can expect from this tie, based off previous results, is that there will be an abundance of goals. A whopping eighteen goals have been scored from the previous four matchups, including Sligo’s 4-0 demolition of Waterford back in April. The last five meetings between these sides are as follows:

• Waterford 0-4 Sligo Rovers, April 2025
• Sligo Rovers 2-3 Waterford, February 2025
• Sligo Rovers 2-0 Waterford, August 2024
• Waterford 4-1 Sligo Rovers, June 2024
• Sligo Rovers 0-1 Waterford, May 2024

Betting Tips

Both of these sides know how to find the net against each other and are both towards the bottom end of the Premier Division table. However, Waterford have a strong 11-point gap on Sligo, and they like to cause an upset at The Showgrounds.

For this reason, our betting experts have suggested that Waterford to Win is the best value tip for this match. Odds on Highbet of 2.64 means that a stake of £10 has the potential to return £26.40!

(Odds are subject to change)

How to Watch Sligo Rovers vs Waterford: Live Stream and TV Channels

Here is everything you need to know to access the live broadcast of Sligo Rovers vs Waterford, either on television or through online streaming platforms.

TV Channels:

This fixture is available live on TV in the UK.

Live Stream Options:

Live streaming of this game is available online via:

• League of Ireland TV via subscription
• Date: Saturday 14th June
• Kick Off Time: 19:45 GMT

Final Prediction

Sligo Rovers 1-2 Waterford