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Regional Sports Centre, Waterford

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Waterford vs Shamrock Rovers predictions & stats

Top pick Shamrock Rovers 55%, Over 2.5 goals 41%. Free match analysis, team stats and betting tips for Premier Division.

Premier Division Standings

Current league table

#	Team	P	GD	Pts
1	Shamrock Rovers	21	+13	40
2	St Patrick's Athl.	20	+16	35
3	Bohemians	21	+7	34
4	Dundalk	20	+4	32
5	Shelbourne	20	+2	29
6	Derry City	21	+2	25
7	Galway United	19	-4	21
8	Drogheda United	20	-9	21
9	Sligo Rovers	20	-16	19
10	Waterford	20	-15	14

Playing Style Analysis

Waterford

This team a counter-attacking team with 39% average possession. Their ability to recover is valuable: 8 points gained after falling behind. They've struggled to hold onto leads, losing 3 times after being ahead at halftime. They've dropped 17 points from winning positions, indicating issues closing out games Additionally, They prefer direct play over possession, averaging 270 passes per game. As a lower-table side (10th), they'll need to be disciplined against a top-1 opponent.

Waterford

a counter-attacking team with 39% average possession

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•a counter-attacking team with 39% average possession.
•Their ability to recover is valuable: 8 points gained after falling behind.
•They've struggled to hold onto leads, losing 3 times after being ahead at halftime.
•They've dropped 17 points from winning positions, indicating issues closing out games.
•They prefer direct play over possession, averaging 270 passes per game.
•As a lower-table side (10th), they'll need to be disciplined against a top-1 opponent.

Shamrock Rovers

A team that dominates the ball averaging 62% possession Additionally, A concerning pattern: they've lost 4 games with more possession, showing vulnerability when expected to create Meanwhile, They've lost 4 games despite having more possession, showing significant vulnerability when expected to control matches. They've gained 8 points from losing positions, showing they fight until the end. A concerning pattern: they've lost 2 games despite leading at the break. They've struggled to protect leads, dropping 5 points from winning positions Additionally, They're well-organized defensively (only 1.6 saves required per game). A top-1 side facing a bottom-third opponent, they'll be expected to control this match.

Shamrock Rovers

a team that dominates the ball averaging 62% possession

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•a team that dominates the ball averaging 62% possession.
•A concerning pattern: they've lost 4 games with more possession, showing vulnerability when expected to create.
•They've lost 4 games despite having more possession, showing significant vulnerability when expected to control matches.
•They've gained 8 points from losing positions, showing they fight until the end.
•A concerning pattern: they've lost 2 games despite leading at the break.
•They've struggled to protect leads, dropping 5 points from winning positions.
•They're well-organized defensively (only 1.6 saves required per game).
•A top-1 side facing a bottom-third opponent, they'll be expected to control this match.