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Waterford v Sligo Rovers Stats

Data last updated: Thu 11 Jun 2026, 03:46 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

Waterford host Sligo Rovers in a Premier Division clash where both teams have shown attacking intent despite defensive vulnerabilities. Waterford's recent matches have consistently featured goals at both ends, while Sligo Rovers also demonstrate a willingness to engage offensively, reflected in their decent goal return and shots on target. Both sides are mid to lower table, adding competitive tension to this fixture. The tactical setup suggests open play with chances for both teams, making a goal exchange likely without revealing the betting outcome.

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Both Teams to Score

  • Waterford have a 100% BTTS rate in recent matches, scoring 1.8 goals per game but conceding 2.4.
  • Sligo Rovers score 1 goal per game with an 80% BTTS rate, conceding 1.8 goals on average.
  • Waterford average 12.6 shots and 4.2 corners per match, indicating attacking pressure.
  • Sligo Rovers average 9 shots and 4.8 corners per game, showing offensive threat and set-piece opportunities.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The model rates Both Teams to Score at 76% probability, supported by Waterford's perfect BTTS rate and high goals conceded, combined with Sligo Rovers' solid scoring and defensive openness. Both teams' attacking metrics, including shots and corners, reinforce the likelihood of goals at both ends. The data quality is strong with balanced samples, making this a confident pick based on recent form and season-long trends.

Waterford BTTS Rate100% recent matches
Strong positive
Sligo Rovers BTTS Rate80% recent matches
Positive
Waterford Goals Conceded2.4 per game
Positive
Sligo Rovers Goals Scored1.0 per game
Positive
Main risk

The main risk is that either team could tighten defensively or suffer a key player absence, reducing goal-scoring chances and potentially leading to a clean sheet.

Quote from Expert

BT4Y analyst view · Both Teams to Score

“The attacking tendencies and defensive vulnerabilities of both Waterford and Sligo Rovers create a strong case for goals from both sides. Their recent matches underline a pattern of open play and goal exchanges.”

Key Data Signals

Both Teams to Score evidence

Waterford have a 100% BTTS rate in recent matches, scoring 1.8 goals per game but conceding 2.4.

Sligo Rovers score 1 goal per game with an 80% BTTS rate, conceding 1.8 goals on average.

Waterford average 12.6 shots and 4.2 corners per match, indicating attacking pressure.

Sligo Rovers average 9 shots and 4.8 corners per game, showing offensive threat and set-piece opportunities.

What To Watch In The Data

Both Teams to Score notes

  • Over the last ten head-to-head matches, the average goals scored is 2.4, indicating a moderate scoring tempo.
  • Combined with recent form showing high BTTS rates, this trend suggests a match with goals from both teams is probable.
Corners, cards and shots

Territory, discipline and chance-volume data.

Waterford4.2
Avg corners for
Sligo Rovers4.8
Waterford8
Avg total corners
Sligo Rovers13
Waterford3
Avg yellow cards
Sligo Rovers1.2
Waterford12.6
Avg shots
Sligo Rovers9
Best odds for this sectionOver 10.5 CornersBet365 guide price · Highlighted because this is the strongest available price in this section.
1.73
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Over 9.5 CornersBet365 guide price · model 56%
1.44
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Over 8.5 CornersBet365 guide price · model 62%
1.25
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Both teams generate a healthy number of shots and corners, with Waterford averaging 12.6 shots and 4.2 corners, and Sligo Rovers 9 shots and 4.8 corners per game. Waterford's higher yellow card average suggests a combative style that could lead to set-piece opportunities and open play.

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Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

Waterford1.8
Avg goals scored
Sligo Rovers1
Waterford2.4
Avg goals conceded
Sligo Rovers1.8
Waterford100%
BTTS rate
Sligo Rovers80%
Waterford100%
Over 2.5 goals
Sligo Rovers60%
Market aligned with main pickBTTS YesBetUK guide price · Model 76% vs implied 60% · edge +16.1 pts
1.67
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Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 61%
1.85
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Over 1.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 79%
1.25
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Over 3.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 43%
3
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Under 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 43%
1.95
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BTTS NoBetfred guide price · model 28%
2.1
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Waterford's perfect BTTS rate and Sligo Rovers' 80% rate highlight a trend of goals at both ends. Combined with average goals per game around 2.8 in their recent matches, this fixture is likely to see scoring from both sides, supported by their offensive and defensive profiles.
Player stats

Player-level trends, roles and attacking routes.

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Market odds

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Market aligned with main pickBTTS YesBetUK guide price · Model 76% vs implied 60% · edge +16.1 pts
1.67
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Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 61%
1.85
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Sligo Rovers Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 48%
2.15
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Sligo Rovers to WinBetfred guide price · model 38%
3
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Waterford Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 56%
1.68
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Waterford to WinBetUK guide price · model 46%
2.15
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DrawBetUK guide price · model 29%
3.3
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The Both Teams to Score market aligns well with the model's 76% chance, reflecting strong recent BTTS rates and attacking metrics. The price is currently balanced with no warning flags, indicating a fair value scenario rather than a clear value bet, but the football evidence supports the selection.
Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

Waterford

DLWDL
Last 51W 2D 2L
Last 5 record
Last 101W 5D 4L
29 May 2026A Drogheda United3-3
22 May 2026A Shelbourne1-2
18 May 2026H Drogheda United2-1
15 May 2026H Derry City2-2
08 May 2026A St Patrick's Athl.1-4

Sligo Rovers

LWLDD
Last 51W 2D 2L
Last 5 record
Last 104W 3D 3L
29 May 2026H Bohemians1-3
22 May 2026A Shamrock Rovers2-1
16 May 2026H Galway United1-4
08 May 2026A Shelbourne0-0
04 May 2026H St Patrick's Athl.1-1
Best odds for this sectionAway / DrawBetUK guide price · Model 67% vs implied 62% · edge +5.3 pts
1.62
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Home / DrawBetMGM guide price · model 75%
1.33
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Sligo Rovers Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 48%
2.15
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Sligo Rovers to WinBetfred guide price · model 38%
3
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Waterford Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 56%
1.68
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Waterford to WinBetUK guide price · model 46%
2.15
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DrawBetUK guide price · model 29%
3.3
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Recent form data shows Waterford scoring 1.8 goals and conceding 2.4 per game, with a 100% BTTS rate, while Sligo Rovers score 1 and concede 1.8 with an 80% BTTS rate. This consistent pattern of goals and concessions underlines the expectation of goals at both ends in this fixture.
Head-to-head

Recent meetings and how much they still matter.

3Waterford wins
1Draws
6Sligo Rovers wins
18 Apr 2026Sligo Rovers v Waterford2-0
20 Feb 2026Waterford v Sligo Rovers0-0
22 Aug 2025Waterford v Sligo Rovers1-2
14 Jun 2025Sligo Rovers v Waterford1-0
18 Apr 2025Waterford v Sligo Rovers0-4
15 Feb 2025Sligo Rovers v Waterford2-3
Market aligned with main pickBTTS YesBetUK guide price · Model 76% vs implied 60% · edge +16.1 pts
1.67
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Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 61%
1.85
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Sligo Rovers to WinBetfred guide price · model 38%
3
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Waterford to WinBetUK guide price · model 46%
2.15
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DrawBetUK guide price · model 29%
3.3
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The last ten meetings between Waterford and Sligo Rovers have averaged 2.4 goals per game, showing a moderate scoring history. While not overwhelmingly high, this supports the possibility of goals from both sides, especially when combined with current attacking and defensive form.
Season team stats

Premier Division

Waterford19
Played
Sligo Rovers19
Waterford1.1
Avg goals for
Sligo Rovers0.8
Waterford2.1
Avg goals against
Sligo Rovers1.4
Waterford1
Clean sheets
Sligo Rovers5
Best odds for this sectionSligo Rovers Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · Model 48% vs implied 47% · edge +1.6 pts
2.15
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Sligo Rovers to WinBetfred guide price · model 38%
3
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Waterford Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 56%
1.68
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Waterford to WinBetUK guide price · model 46%
2.15
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Season-long stats reinforce the BTTS trend, with Waterford's attack producing 1.8 goals per game but a leaky defense conceding 2.4, and Sligo Rovers maintaining a balanced attack and defense with 1 goal scored and 1.8 conceded per game. These figures support the likelihood of both teams scoring.
League standings snapshot

Current table context.

PosTeamPtsPWDLGD
9Sligo Rovers19195410-12
10Waterford11191810-19
Waterford and Sligo Rovers sit near the bottom of the Premier Division table, with 11 and 19 points respectively. This proximity adds competitive pressure that often leads to open, attacking matches as both seek valuable points, supporting the BTTS outlook.
Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

100%Waterford Over 2.5
60%Sligo Rovers Over 2.5
2.4H2H avg goals
Over the last ten head-to-head matches, the average goals scored is 2.4, indicating a moderate scoring tempo. Combined with recent form showing high BTTS rates, this trend suggests a match with goals from both teams is probable.

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