Waterford vs Sligo Rovers Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 22 Aug 2025

League of Ireland Betting Preview: Waterford vs Sligo Rovers

Waterford host Sligo Rovers in this League of Ireland match at Waterford RSC, with kick-off set for 02:45 on Saturday 23 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

BTTS Yes Looks the Value Bet

After careful consideration, we’re going to place a BTTS Yes bet on the basis that 1.67 looks like great value. We anticipate that Waterford and Sligo can both find the net here.

Fancy this BTTS Yes pick? Claim your Stake bonus promo code and discover how the site scores in our honest sportsbook review as you prep your next move.

Sligo 1-0 Victory in Previous H2H Meeting

Waterford played out a 0-0 draw when last in action. This was on the road at Sullivan and Lambe Park against Drogheda United. The Blues enjoyed 58% possession and had three shots on target.

Sligo Rovers have been defeated in back-to-back League of Ireland games. On the road, they recently suffered a 3-0 loss against St Patrick's Athletic at Richmond Park. John Russell's team were restricted to just 31% possession and had two shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Sligo have claimed victories in the last two encounters against Waterford. There was a 1-0 home win at Showgrounds after triumphing 4-0 away at Waterford RSC. The 10 past H2H meetings have involved five Sligo victories, one draw and four Waterford wins.

League of Ireland		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
7	Sligo Rovers	31	9	7	15	37	48	-11	37:48	34
8	Waterford	30	10	4	16	34	52	-18	34:52	34

View Full Table

Waterford have 3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 9.3 attempts. The Blues have averaged 48.3% possession and 4.1 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.8 goals from 5.4 shots on goal, 12.8 attempts and 5.4 corners.

Top scorer Padraig Amond has found the net 7 times, with Conan Noonan and Tom Lonergan getting 2 apiece. Padraig Amond is the leading assists maker on 2.

Rovers have 4 victories, 4 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 1.1 goals from 3.5 shots on goal and 7.5 attempts. There’s been an average of 46.0% possession, 4.4 corners taken and 6.6 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.3 goals from 6.4 shots on goal and 13.2 attempts.

Jad Hakiki has top scored with 3, while Owen Elding, Patrick McClean and Wilson Waweru are next on 2. Jake Doyle-Hayes has been top assists provider with 2 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Waterford confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Stephen McMullan (GK), Andrew Boyle, Ronan Mansfield, Ryan Burke, Grant Horton, James Olayinka, Jordan Rossiter, Muhammadu Faal, Sam Glenfield, Conan Noonan, Padraig Amond.

Sligo Rovers confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Sam Sargeant (GK), Sebastian Quirk, Oliver Denham, Patrick McClean, Sean Stewart, James McManus, Edwin Agbaje, William Fitzgerald, Jad Hakiki, Ryan O'Kane, Owen Elding.

Waterford vs Sligo Rovers Prediction & Betting Tips

This Waterford vs Sligo Rovers betting breakdown features a main match prediction, a correct score insight, our corners analysis and a sharply constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Match Prediction

Waterford and Sligo both look capable of finding the net and we’re really taken by the 1.67 available when it comes to the BTTS Yes selection. This means a nice potential return for this League of Ireland encounter.

Our team of experts monitor the current League of Ireland injuries and suspensions. When integrated with the latest form, this helps us secure the value odds. Our data-led approach backed up by key stats always proves useful.

Key Waterford vs Sligo Rovers league stats:

• BTTS Yes has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Waterford games at home.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Waterford games at home.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Sligo games on the road.

BTTS Yes Probability

According to the top bookies, our pick has a 60% chance of landing a return. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 70%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

An alternative to BTTS Yes is going for Over 2.5 Goals to be scored. With this bet, it doesn’t matter which team scores providing that there are at least three goals in total.

Unlock the best welcome bonuses and free bet offers before you wager—check our updated betting promo code guide today.

Our Match Prediction

Stake Promo 200% up to $2000 + 5% Rakeback T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+

Gamble responsibly 18+. All odds are correct at time of publishing and are subject to change. To use the Bookmaker Live Streaming services you will need to be logged in and have a funded account or to have placed a bet in the last 24 hours. Geo-restrictions apply.

Correct Score Prediction

Waterford 2 - 0 Sligo

We’ve picked out a correct score of 2-0 being landed by Waterford. You can secure odds of 11.00 and this provides an alternative way to place a wager.

Corners Prediction

Over 10.5 Corners

It has been seven straight Sligo away games involving the 10.5 Total Corners line being covered, with two consecutive Waterford home matches seeing the same thing happen. The Total Corners line looks too low and we’re happy to go over this number at odds of 1.80.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Waterford

Total

9.50 4.10 5.40

Home

10.80 4.80 6.00

Away

10.00 3.70 6.30

Sligo

Total

11.00 4.40 6.60

Home

9.70 4.00 5.70

Away

12.80 5.10 7.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Waterford Corners

Sligo Corners

T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+

Waterford vs Sligo Rovers Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Waterford Full-Time Odds Suggest Victory

Waterford are the shortest price to win this League of Ireland clash according to the bookies, with the favourites given a 49% probability due to their 2.05 betting odds. Sligo Rovers are operating at larger odds than the opposition and the underdogs can be wagered at 3.00.

There’s the chance to back Waterford at 1.85 if you want to take them on the Asian Handicap -0.25. There’s a full payout if they beat Sligo but also half stake returned if the scoreline ends level.

The Total Goals market indicates that Over 2.5 Goals is the betting favourite right now. If you think that both sides will end up scoring, then the Both Teams to Score Yes option can be backed at 1.62.

The good news is that you can access hundreds of markets for any League of Ireland match. All the leading football betting sites have a massive range of pre-match and In-Play betting options.

Past Ten Waterford Home Games Have Yielded Four Wins

Waterford have clocked up four wins, four defeats and two draws in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.30 goals per match and conceding 1.70.

Sligo have managed six losses, three victories and one draw in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.90.

Sligo beat Waterford 4-0 when the teams last met at Waterford RSC. The previous 8 H2H matches at Waterford RSC have seen Waterford win four times, one draw and three Sligo triumphs.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Waterford Home Stats		4-2-4	3.00	1.30	1.70	7	3	6	4
Sligo Rovers Away Stats		3-1-6	3.20	1.30	1.90	6	4	4	6

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Waterford vs Sligo Rovers Lineups & Team News

Know who’s in and who’s out for Waterford vs Sligo before making your bets. We’ll bring you the expected and confirmed lineups for the League of Ireland along with up-to-date injury news.

Waterford Team Page Sligo Rovers Team Page