The Premier Division heats up as Waterford FC face Shelbourne on 23 June 2025. Our thorough preview examines recent form, key player stats, head-to-head records, and betting markets to empower UK punters’ wagers.
Waterford FC vs Shelbourne Prediction
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- Waterford FC has been without a win in their last 4 games.
- Waterford FC has failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 4 games.
- 8 of Waterford FC's last 9 games saw them score first.
- 7 of Shelbourne's last 9 games saw them concede the first goal.
- 7 of Waterford FC's last 8 and 6 of Shelbourne's last 8 games have had over 4.5 cards.
Waterford FC, currently 8th with 26 points from 60 matches, are coming off a 2-1 victory against Bohemian FC on 20 June 2025. Goals from Conan Noonan and Pádraig Amond sealed the win. Their defence struggles at home, with only 4 clean sheets in 31 home games this season, leaving them vulnerable to conceding. Leading the attack is Pádraig Amond, who has bagged 7 goals in 20 appearances. Having scored 73 goals and conceded 83 in 60 matches this season, Waterford FC play a more open style, with games often featuring higher-scoring outcomes.
Shelbourne, sitting 6th with 30 points, are in inconsistent form, with a mixed run in their recent matches. Their latest result was a 0-1 defeat against Derry City on 20 June 2025, with Michael Duffy scoring the decisive goal. Shelbourne boast a strong away defence, with 24 clean sheets in 33 away games this season, having conceded only 59 goals. Commanding the frontline are John Martin (4 goals in 19 appearances) and Ademipo Odubeko (4 goals in 21 appearances). Shelbourne have mixed form, with 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in their last 5 games, making their performance a bit unpredictable.
Head-to-Head Record
- 8 of the last 9 head-to-head games between Waterford FC and Shelbourne have had under 2.5 goals.
- 6 of the last 6 head-to-head games between Waterford FC and Shelbourne have had over 4.5 cards.
Waterford FC Team News and Key Players
| Player Name | Appearances | Goals | Assists | Total Shots | Shots on Target | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conan Noonan | 20 | 0.15 | 0.25 | 1.50 | 0.40 | 1.15 |
| Darragh Leahy | 23 | 0.09 | 0 | 0.26 | 0.09 | 1.13 |
| Grant Horton | 19 | 0.05 | 0 | 0.68 | 0.21 | 1.00 |
| James Olayinka | 19 | 0.05 | 0 | 1.11 | 0.37 | 1.63 |
| Jesse Dempsey | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0.57 | 0.29 | 1.29 |
| Kyle White | 19 | 0.11 | 0 | 0.37 | 0.16 | 1.63 |
| Liam Roberts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 |
| Navajo Bakboord | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0.09 | 0 | 2.36 |
| Pádraig Amond | 23 | 0.43 | 0.09 | 1.96 | 1.04 | 0.57 |
| Ronan Mansfield | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 |
| Rowan McDonald | 15 | 0.07 | 0.13 | 0.53 | 0.27 | 1.27 |
| Ryan Burke | 20 | 0 | 0.10 | 0.85 | 0.20 | 1.40 |
| Samuel Glenfield | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0.67 | 0.05 | 1.76 |
| Sean Keane | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Tom Lonergan | 21 | 0.24 | 0.10 | 2.29 | 0.67 | 0.71 |
Formation: 4-2-3-1
- #1 - Stephen McMullan (Goalkeeper)
- #5 - Grant Horton (Defender)
- #15 - Darragh Leahy (Defender)
- #6 - Rowan McDonald (Defender)
- #3 - Ryan Burke (Defender)
- #19 - Samuel Glenfield (Midfielder)
- #8 - James Olayinka (Midfielder)
- #18 - Tom Lonergan (Midfielder)
- #20 - Conan Noonan (Midfielder)
- #14 - Jesse Dempsey (Midfielder)
- #9 - Pádraig Amond (C) (Forward)
Shelbourne Team News and Key Players
| Player Name | Appearances | Goals | Assists | Total Shots | Shots on Target | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ademipo Odubeko | 23 | 0.22 | 0.09 | 3.70 | 1.04 | 0.52 |
| Alistair Coote | 20 | 0.15 | 0 | 1.25 | 0.25 | 0.60 |
| Ellis Chapman | 24 | 0.04 | 0 | 1.29 | 0.50 | 0.79 |
| Evan Caffrey | 24 | 0.13 | 0.21 | 1.25 | 0.38 | 1.21 |
| Harry Wood | 24 | 0.17 | 0.08 | 1.83 | 0.42 | 1.13 |
| James Norris | 22 | 0 | 0.05 | 0.18 | 0.05 | 1.05 |
| John Martin | 21 | 0.19 | 0 | 0.81 | 0.33 | 1.14 |
| John O'Sullivan | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0.82 | 0.09 | 1.09 |
| Jonathan Lunney | 24 | 0 | 0.04 | 0.13 | 0 | 1.00 |
| Kerr Mcinroy | 22 | 0.09 | 0 | 1.73 | 0.41 | 1.64 |
| Lewis Temple | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 2.00 |
| Mark Coyle | 21 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.52 | 0.19 | 1.48 |
| Sean Boyd | 15 | 0.13 | 0.13 | 1.87 | 0.40 | 0.53 |
| Sean Gannon | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0.44 | 0 | 1.44 |
| Tyreke Wilson | 11 | 0 | 0.09 | 0.18 | 0 | 1.00 |
Formation: 5-3-2
- #1 - Conor Kearns (Goalkeeper)
- #27 - Evan Caffrey (Defender)
- #2 - Sean Gannon (Defender)
- #29 - Paddy Barrett (Defender)
- #4 - Kameron Ledwidge (Defender)
- #3 - Tyreke Wilson (Defender)
- #7 - Harry Wood (Midfielder)
- #8 - Mark Coyle (C) (Midfielder)
- #6 - Jonathan Lunney (Midfielder)
- #14 - Alistair Coote (Forward)
- #11 - Ademipo Odubeko (Forward)
Waterford FC vs Shelbourne Betting Tips
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Waterford FC vs Shelbourne Prediction
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Waterford FC v Shelbourne Odds
Full Time Result:- Waterford FC to win: 31/20
- Draw: 11/5
- Shelbourne to win: 29/20
- Waterford FC to win or Draw: 1/2
- Draw or Shelbourne to win: 4/9
- Waterford FC to win or Shelbourne to win: 1/3
- Waterford FC to win: 12/5
- Draw: 11/10
- Shelbourne to win: 9/4
- Both Teams to Score - Yes: 10/11
- Both Teams to Score - No: 10/11
- Over 2.5 Goals: 11/10
- Under 2.5 Goals: 7/10
- Over 3.5 Goals: 11/4
- Under 3.5 Goals: 1/4
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Waterford FC Previous 10 Matches
- 20.06, Bohemian FC (h) 2 - 1
- 14.06, Sligo Rovers (a) 0 - 1
- 30.05, Drogheda United (h) 2 - 2
- 23.05, St. Patrick's Athletic (a) 2 - 2
- 16.05, Shamrock Rovers (h) 1 - 3
- 09.05, Galway United (h) 1 - 0
- 05.05, Shelbourne (a) 1 - 0
- 02.05, Bohemian FC (a) 2 - 1
- 25.04, Derry City (h) 2 - 1
- 21.04, Cork City (a) 1 - 2
- 18.04, Sligo Rovers (h) 0 - 4
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Shelbourne Previous 10 Matches
- 20.06, Derry City (h) 0 - 1
- 16.06, St. Patrick's Athletic (a) 1 - 0
- 13.06, Shamrock Rovers (h) 1 - 2
- 30.05, Cork City (a) 1 - 1
- 23.05, Sligo Rovers (h) 3 - 2
- 19.05, Drogheda United (h) 0 - 0
- 16.05, Bohemian FC (a) 0 - 1
- 09.05, St. Patrick's Athletic (h) 2 - 1
- 05.05, Waterford FC (h) 0 - 1
- 02.05, Derry City (a) 0 - 2
- 25.04, Shamrock Rovers (a) 2 - 2
Premier Division Table
| Waterford FC | Opponent | Shelbourne | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-3 | 0-2 | Shamrock Rovers | 1-2 | 2-2 |
| 2-1 | 2-1 | Bohemian FC | 1-0 | 0-1 |
| 2-1 | 2-1 | Derry City | 0-1 | 0-2 |
| 2-2 | 0-2 | Drogheda United | 0-0 | 2-2 |
| 0-1 | 1-0 | Shelbourne | - | - |
| 1-2 | 2-2 | St. Patrick's Athletic | 2-1 | 1-0 |
| - | - | Waterford FC | 0-1 | 1-0 |
| 1-0 | 0-1 | Galway United | 2-2 | 1-1 |
| 0-4 | 0-1 | Sligo Rovers | 3-2 | 2-1 |
| 2-1 | 1-2 | Cork City | 1-1 | 1-1 |
| # | Team Name | М | P | Wins | Draws | Losses | GD | SG | CG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shamrock Rovers | 25 | 49 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 21 | 1.76 | 0.92 |
| 2 | Bohemian FC | 24 | 41 | 13 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 1.25 | 0.92 |
| 3 | Derry City | 24 | 40 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 1.46 | 1.08 |
| 4 | Drogheda Utd | 25 | 38 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 1.16 | 1.00 |
| 5 | Shelbourne | 25 | 35 | 8 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 1.20 | 1.08 |
| 6 | St. Patrick’s | 25 | 32 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 0 | 1.08 | 1.08 |
| 7 | Waterford FC | 24 | 30 | 9 | 3 | 12 | -14 | 1.17 | 1.75 |
| 8 | Galway Utd | 24 | 29 | 7 | 8 | 9 | -3 | 1.13 | 1.25 |
| 9 | Sligo Rovers | 24 | 23 | 6 | 5 | 13 | -9 | 1.25 | 1.63 |
| 10 | Cork City | 24 | 15 | 2 | 9 | 13 | -19 | 1.00 | 1.79 |
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