Our Waterford FC vs Sligo Rovers Prediction: 1-1
Waterford FC vs Sligo Rovers in the Republic of Ireland Premier Division is scheduled for an 19:45 GMT kick-off on Friday February 20, 2026. We anticipate a balanced game ending in a 1-1 draw, and given both teams’ scoring form, BTTS looks like a safe bet.
This Waterford FC vs Sligo Rovers 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 – Waterford FC vs Rockmount
Waterford FC must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 1-1 Republic of Ireland Munster Senior Cup draw against Rockmount on February 17. In that match, Waterford FC saw 58% of the ball and 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Waterford FC | 58% | 0 (4) | - | 47 |
 Rockmount | 42% | 0 (6) | - | 48 |
Sligo Rovers's Last Match – Sligo Rovers vs Bohemians Dublin
Sligo Rovers will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-4 Republic of Ireland Premier Division defeat at the hands of Bohemians Dublin on February 14. In that match, Sligo Rovers recorded 50% possession and 0 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sligo Rovers | 50% | 0 (0) | 0.1 | 32 |
 Bohemians Dublin | 50% | 0 (7) | 3.36 | 45 |
Waterford FC vs Sligo Rovers Stats
Key Stats
| Waterford FC | Sligo Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.96 | Attacking Strength | 1.05 |
| 1.24 | Defence Strength | 1.1 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 1 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Waterford FC are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Sligo Rovers average 1.3 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.
Waterford FC 13-15
Sligo Rovers 13-15
What are the odds for this match?
Waterford FC to win: @1.909
Draw: @3.4
Sligo Rovers to win: @3.5
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.8
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