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Sligo Rovers

Sligo Rovers

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Waterford

Waterford

Sligo Rovers vs Waterford predictions & stats

Top pick Sligo Rovers 48%, Over 2.5 goals 53%. Free match analysis, team stats and betting tips for Premier Division.

Match Snapshot

Primary insights + team context

Primary Insights

Team Context

BTTS %
14%vs29%
Sligo Rovers / Waterford
Avg Goals/Game
0.43vs0.86
Combined avg: 1.29
Form
LLWLDvsLLLLD
Last 5
Clean Sheets %
14%vs14%
Sligo Rovers / Waterford

Season Performance

Comparing both teams this season

Home Team - Form
L
L
W
L
D
Away Team - Form
L
L
L
L
D
4
Points
2
1
Wins
0
1
Draws
2
5
Losses
5
3
Goals For
6
11
Goals Against
17
0.43
Avg Goals For/Game
0.86
2
Goals For 1st Half
3
4
Goals Against 1st Half
8
1
Goals For 2nd Half
3
7
Goals Against 2nd Half
9
1
Clean Sheets
1
5
Failed to Score
4
14%
BTTS %
29%
Deep Analysis

Team Insights

Style of play and derived stats from match data this season

55%
Possession %
47%
397
Passes/Game
305
70%
Pass Accuracy %
61%
16.3
Shots/Game
13
3
Shots on Target/Game
2.3
8
Shots Inside Box/Game
9
8.3
Shots Outside Box/Game
4
4
Corners/Game
7.7
8
Fouls/Game
12.3
2
Saves/Game
5.7
16.3
Shots per Goal
6.5
3
Shots on Target per Goal
1.2
3
Games with More Possession
1
0
Games with Less Possession
2
0.7
Goals/Game when More Possession
3
-
Goals/Game when Less Possession
0
0
Won with Less Possession
0
33%
Win Rate when Having More Possession %
0%
0
Points Won (Last 10 min)
0
1
Points Lost (Last 10 min)
0
0
Comeback Wins (Trailed at HT)
0
0
Points Gained from Losing Position
0
Won After Losing at Some Point
0
Sligo RoversWaterford

Playing Style Analysis

Sligo Rovers

This team they maintain balanced possession (55%). They've lost 2 games despite having more possession, indicating struggles converting dominance into results. While they take many shots (16.3/game), their accuracy is below par (18% on target) Additionally, They often shoot from distance (8.3 shots outside the box/game) Meanwhile, They generate volume but can be wasteful, with only 18% of attempts on target. They move the ball forward with intent (around 24 passes per shot). They maintain defensive discipline (8.0 fouls/game).

Waterford

They maintain balanced possession (47%). Their game management needs work: 6 points dropped after taking the lead Additionally, They struggle to manage games effectively, dropping far more points from winning positions than they gain from losing ones Meanwhile, They prefer direct play over possession, averaging 305 passes per game. They generate volume but can be wasteful, with only 18% of attempts on target. Their defense requires frequent intervention (5.7 saves/game needed). They generate many corner opportunities (7.7 corners/game).

Sligo Rovers Half-Time Performance

Sligo Rovers home games half time results

Waterford Half-Time Performance

Waterford away games half time results

Sligo Rovers vs League Standings

Waterford vs League Standings