Waterford United vs Shelbourne Predictions

Waterford vs Shelbourne predictions for Monday’s Irish Premier Division clash at the Regional Sports Centre. Waterford, buoyed by a win over Bohemians, host champions Shelbourne on Monday night at the Regional Sports Centre, aiming to continue their strong League of Ireland form. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.

League of Ireland Premier | June 23 2025 at 7:45 pm UK at Waterford Regional Sports Centre

Waterford United vs Shelbourne Predictions

Will Waterford’s Revival Knock Shelbourne Off Balance Again?

• Waterford’s Leaky but Lively Approach
  • Despite only two clean sheets in 20 matches, the Blues have found the net in eight of their last nine, winning five along the way.
• Shelbourne’s Defensive Dip
  • The Reds have kept just two clean sheets in their last 13 games, showing vulnerability even against teams below them in the standings.
• BTTS Kings
  • Waterford’s attacking resurgence meets Shelbourne’s occasional flashes in front of goal, setting the stage for both sides to get on the scoresheet yet again.

Best Bet for Waterford United vs Shelbourne

Monday night at the RSC promises to be more than just another fixture – it’s got that rare scent of possibility for a Waterford side who, after a wobble, are starting to rediscover their spark. After that stirring win over third-placed Bohemians, there’s suddenly a bit of fire in the belly of the Blues again. There’s still work to do, of course, but if momentum is worth anything in football, then the home side are quietly licking their lips ahead of Shelbourne’s visit.

Waterford have crept up the table with a subtle persistence, and their most recent outing showed a side not only more clinical but finally playing with a bit of confidence. It wasn’t just the result against Bohemians that impressed – it was the intent, the tempo, and the hunger. Their boss, who’s had more than a few headaches over the past month, might even have managed a rare smile. Sitting eighth might not sound like much, but with sixteen games still to come and the European spots only seven points away, there’s still plenty left to play for.

As for Shelbourne – defending champions, yes, but playing like it? Not quite. Their season has been riddled with inconsistency, and while a win over St Pats briefly looked like a turning point, it was swiftly undone by a limp defeat to Derry. With one win from their last seven away games, they now travel south with more questions than answers. And let’s not forget: Waterford beat them 1-0 back in early May, a reminder that this isn’t a ground they can just stroll into expecting favours.

Best Bet for this Match: Both Teams to Score – Yes

At BettingTips4You, we’ve got a very straightforward philosophy – one match, one pick. None of this “throw everything at the wall and see what sticks” nonsense. We choose the most convincing angle and stand behind it. For Waterford versus Shelbourne, the clear standout play is Both Teams to Score – Yes.

Why? Well, both sides share one obvious trait this season: neither can be trusted to keep a clean sheet. Waterford have only managed two in the league so far, and yet, they’ve scored in eight of their last nine. Their backline might still wobble, but their front three are starting to click, and against a Shelbourne defence that’s leaked goals in 11 of their last 13, the hosts will fancy their chances.

That said, Shelbourne are no strangers to nicking a goal either. Despite their recent stumbles, they’ve only drawn a blank once in their last five, and while they’re hardly swashbuckling, they’re usually good for a goal – especially when their opponents are as defensively generous as Waterford have been this term.

“When both defences are allergic to clean sheets and the attackers have a sniff of form, BTTS becomes more than a value bet – it’s almost expected.”
— BettingTips4You.com expert quote from Herrin Kendrick

This isn’t about elite finishing or tactical masterclasses – this is about two sides who know how to get on the scoresheet and are just as likely to gift one the other way. Chaos? Possibly. Entertainment? Almost certainly.

The sensible correct score shout? Waterford 2-1 Shelbourne. The home team have pulled off that scoreline three times in their last nine wins and with Shelbourne’s ropey away form and Waterford’s growing confidence, it fits the pattern nicely.

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