Our Waterford FC vs Shelbourne Prediction: 1-2
Waterford FC vs Shelbourne in the Republic of Ireland Premier Division is scheduled for an 19:45 GMT kick-off on Friday February 6, 2026. A 1-2 win for the visitors is our expected outcome, though BTTS looks like a solid alternative given both teams’ recent scoring form.
This Waterford FC vs Shelbourne prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Waterford FC's Last Match – Bohemians Dublin vs Waterford FC
Waterford FC will look to get back on track following a 1-4 Europe Friendlies loss against Bohemians Dublin on January 30.
Shelbourne's Last Match – Shelbourne vs Athlone Town
Shelbourne will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 4-1 Republic of Ireland Leinster Senior Cup victory over Athlone Town on January 27. In that match, Shelbourne saw 48% of the ball and 9 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Shelbourne | 48% | 0 (9) | - | 42 |
 Athlone Town | 52% | 0 (4) | - | 59 |
Waterford FC vs Shelbourne Stats
Key Stats
| Waterford FC | Shelbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.03 | Attacking Strength | 1.46 |
| 1.36 | Defence Strength | 0.74 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 0.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Waterford FC are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Shelbourne average 1.1 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.