Sligo Rovers vs Waterford United predictions for Saturday’s Irish Premier Division tie. Sligo Rovers host Waterford FC on 14 June at the Showgrounds, with both teams seeking vital points; Sligo sit 10th with 12 points, Waterford 8th with 23. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.
League of Ireland Premier | June 14 2025 at 7:45 pm UK at The Showgrounds Sligo
Sligo Rovers vs Waterford United Predictions


Can Sligo Stop the Slide or Will Waterford Deepen the Crisis at The Showgrounds?
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- Goal-Shy Hosts: Sligo Rovers have failed to score in six of their 18 league games and are currently goalless in their last two home fixtures.
- Slim Margins Define Waterford: Every single one of Waterford’s seven wins this season has been decided by just one goal, showing their preference for tight control.
- Low-Scoring Trends Persist: Five of Sligo’s last seven matches in the league have ended with fewer than three goals, pointing to continued attacking struggles.
Best Bet for Sligo Rovers vs Waterford United
Draw | |
5/2 - odds when tipped | |
Reasoning With both teams already qualified and Juventus needing just a point, a tactical, even contest is likely. City may edge possession, but Juve’s resilience and counter threat make the draw outstanding value. |
Saturday evening in Sligo won’t be filled with optimism. Instead, it’ll be charged with tension, frustration, and probably a bit of cold drizzle, as Sligo Rovers gear up to face Waterford FC in a match that feels a lot heavier than the table might initially suggest. At 19:45, The Showgrounds will host what could prove to be a defining moment in both clubs’ seasons—though admittedly, for very different reasons.
Sligo Rovers find themselves marooned in 10th place, closer to chaos than comfort, while Waterford, hovering in 8th, aren’t exactly soaring but have at least managed to put a respectable 11-point gap between themselves and their hosts. What makes this clash intriguing is not the glamour—let’s be honest, this won’t make many global highlight reels—but the stakes. For Sligo, it’s a desperate cry for revival; for Waterford, it’s a chance to put serious breathing room between themselves and the bottom end of the table.
And then there’s the recent history. The last time these two locked horns, Sligo didn’t just win—they humiliated Waterford 4-0. So, one might ask: do we get a repeat of that rare dominance, or do the visitors turn up for revenge?
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Best Bet: Under 2.5 Goals
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This is the most value-driven prediction based on tactical patterns, team strengths—or lack thereof—and the current form guide. It’s not about sentiment; it’s about the numbers and the footballing logic behind them.
Let’s be blunt—Sligo couldn’t score in a bakery right now. They’ve gone two home league matches without finding the net, and they’ve failed to score in six of their 18 league fixtures. That’s a third of their campaign spent firing blanks. It’s not just about being wasteful; at times, it feels like they’re not even creating the right sort of chances. They’re like a painter without a canvas—lots of movement, no end product.
On the other side, Waterford might be sitting prettier, but they’re hardly a free-scoring juggernaut. With just 20 goals from 18 games, their average sits at a modest 1.11 per outing. Efficient? Maybe. Exciting? Absolutely not. They’ve only won games by single-goal margins, and most of their matches feel like they’ve been dragged through treacle.
This is also a fixture that doesn’t scream goal fest. Five of Sligo’s last seven in the league have ended below the 2.5 mark, and Waterford’s trips to The Showgrounds have had a similar flavour—tight, tense, and low-scoring. Even in their last match, Waterford could only eke out a 2-2 draw at home, and while that may sound dramatic, it felt more like chaos than creative football.
Both sides are struggling in the final third. While Sligo try to play possession-based football under John Russell, they’ve lacked the sharpness to hurt opponents. Waterford, under John Coleman, are more pragmatic—well-drilled, defensive, and quick to counter, but their attack often fizzles out before it lights up.
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“When both teams are short of ideas in front of goal and nervy at the back, you don’t get fireworks—you get a chess match. Back a tight, low-scoring affair.” – Herrin Kendrick
This match could still produce drama, no doubt. But the likelihood is that it’ll be tense, cagey, and ultimately light on clear-cut chances.
Predicted Correct Score: Sligo Rovers 0-1 Waterford FC
We’re not convinced either side runs away with this, but Waterford’s slightly better form and Sligo’s dire home record suggest a narrow away win. One goal might do it—maybe a set-piece, maybe a scrappy finish—but don’t expect a goal glut.
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