Waterford 0-1 Shelbourne – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Waterford at 38%, yet in-form Shelbourne provide a compelling counter-argument — this Waterford vs Shelbourne fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Fixture Analysis
It is a Premier Division clash, Regular Season - 2 as Waterford welcome Shelbourne to Regional Sports Centre. Kick-off is set for Friday 21 February 2025 at 19:45 UTC.
Form Guide
Waterford — All Games: 2W 2D 6L from 10 Premier Division outings this season, averaging 0.80 points per game. Last five: L D L D L. They are averaging 0.90 goals per game and conceding 1.70 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets.
Waterford's form when playing at home: 4W 2D 4L across 10 games at Regional Sports Centre this term (1.40 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.20 goals scored and 1.00 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their home matches — a rate that supports the Yes angle in this fixture. Their home PPG of 1.40 is noticeably stronger than their overall 0.80 — Waterford are significantly better at Regional Sports Centre than their overall form suggests.
Across all Premier Division games this season, Shelbourne have recorded 4W 3D 3L from 10 outings — 1.50 PPG. Last five: L L W W W. Their scoring rate of 1.10 per game is modest, conceding 1.00 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation.
Shelbourne's form when playing away from home: 5W 2D 3L across 10 road games this term (1.70 PPG). Away from home they average 1.00 goals scored and 0.80 conceded per game. 4 clean sheets from 10 away games (40%) shows they are capable of shutting up shop on the road.
Despite the home advantage, the form figures favour Shelbourne — 0.70 PPG ahead of the hosts (1.50 vs 0.80). That gap is large enough to take seriously. Draw No Bet on the visitors neutralises home-ground risk while maintaining the form-backed selection.
H2H Record
Shelbourne have tended to come out on top in this fixture, winning 3 of the last 3 encounters against Waterford's 0 victories.
The 3 previous meetings have averaged 2.0 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 18 Oct 2024, ended 1–3 with Shelbourne winning.
It is worth noting that Shelbourne have a superior record in this fixture despite their visitor status — 3 wins from 3 meetings. Home advantage alone is not a sufficient reason to dismiss that track record.
Trading Patterns
Waterford in-play and half-time data (37 games, 19 at home): they score before half-time in 53% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 75% of the time; BTTS occurs in 63% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 53% of games (home games); they fail to score in 38% of games.
Shelbourne in-play and half-time data (37 games, 19 at away): they score before half-time in 63% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 64% of the time; BTTS occurs in 47% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 26% of games (away games); they keep a clean sheet 43% of the time.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Waterford 51% versus Shelbourne 49%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Waterford 51% | Shelbourne 32%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Waterford 1.19 xG and Shelbourne 1.03 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Waterford attack 0.984 / defence 1.003 | Shelbourne attack 0.959 / defence 0.923. League average goals — home 1.308 / away 1.067. Data: 37 Waterford games / 37 Shelbourne games used (PrevSeason). Note: current-season sample is too small — prior-season data is carrying the calculation. Model confidence is reduced; treat probabilities as directional rather than precise.
Result probabilities: Waterford 38% | Draw 32% | Shelbourne 30%. Fair-value odds: Waterford 2.63 | Draw 3.12 | Shelbourne 3.33. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 32% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 38% | BTTS probability 46% | Total xG 2.21. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 62% — total xG of 2.21 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS probability of 46% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Summary & Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is Waterford at 38% — marginal model lean. Note a divergence: in-form Shelbourne (1.50 PPG) cuts against the Poisson lean — consider the strength-adjusted model over surface-level form results. With a 32% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Waterford offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 30% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
The Poisson model projects 2.21 xG in total — Under 2.5 at 38% — reasonable confidence, supported by form averaging 2.0 goals per game.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 46% on No. Form rates are neutral: Waterford 60% | Shelbourne 40%.
The outsider holds a 30% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should not be treated as one. Proportionate stakes are appropriate given the genuine contest the data projects. The Poisson model is drawing on PrevSeason data (37 games minimum) — early-season projections carry additional uncertainty. Weight the live form and odds signals accordingly.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Waterford vs Shelbourne | Competition: Premier Division, Regular Season - 2 | Venue: Regional Sports Centre • Kick-off: Friday 21 Feb 2025, 19:45 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Waterford 38% | Draw 32% | Shelbourne 30% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 38% | BTTS 46% | xG Waterford 1.19 / Shelbourne 1.03 • Poisson strength factors: Waterford attack 0.984 / def 1.003 | Shelbourne attack 0.959 / def 0.923 | league avg home 1.308 / away 1.067 • Poisson stance: Waterford (38%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.19
Waterford xG
Expected Goals
1.03
Shelbourne xG
46%
BTTS
66%
Over 1.5
38%
Over 2.5
18%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Waterford vs Shelbourne kick off?
Waterford vs Shelbourne kicked off at 19:45 on Friday 21 February 2025 at Regional Sports Centre.
What was the final score in Waterford vs Shelbourne?
Waterford 0 - 1 Shelbourne.
Where is Waterford vs Shelbourne being played?
The match is being played at Regional Sports Centre.
What competition is Waterford vs Shelbourne part of?
Waterford vs Shelbourne is a Regular Season - 2 fixture in the Premier Division (Ireland).
Who is favourite to win Waterford vs Shelbourne?
Our statistical model gives Waterford a 38% chance of winning, Shelbourne a 30% chance, and a 32% chance of a draw — making Waterford the favourite.
Will both teams score in Waterford vs Shelbourne?
Our model estimates a 46% probability that both Waterford and Shelbourne will score (BTTS).
Will Waterford vs Shelbourne have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 38%.
What is the head-to-head record between Waterford and Shelbourne?
Record (3 meetings): Waterford 0W | Draws 0 | Shelbourne 3W.
What form are Waterford and Shelbourne in?
Waterford (all comps): 2W-2D-6L in 10 | 0.80 PPG | GF 0.90 / GA 1.70 | L5 L-D-L-D-L. Shelbourne (all comps): 4W-3D-3L in 10 | 1.50 PPG | GF 1.10 / GA 1.00 | L5 L-L-W-W-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
Waterford's attacking strength (0.98x league average) is weighed against Shelbourne's defensive record (0.92x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.19. The same calculation in reverse, Shelbourne's attack versus Waterford's defence, projects 1.03 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 37/37 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 15.0%. Close behind: 0-0 (12.6%), 1-0 (11.2%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 39% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Waterford Win
38%
2.62
32%
3.14
30%
3.33
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
13.3%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 0
13.0%
Home win
0 – 1
11.2%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.19
Waterford xG
Total xG
2.21
1.03
Shelbourne xG
2.62
38%
Home win
3.14
32%
Draw
3.33
30%
Away win
Goals Markets
65%
Over 1.5
1.54
35%
Under 1.5
2.86
38%
Over 2.5
2.63
62%
Under 2.5
1.61
18%
Over 3.5
5.56
82%
Under 3.5
1.22
7%
Over 4.5
14.29
93%
Under 4.5
1.08
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
46%
BTTS Yes
2.17
54%
BTTS No
1.85
Clean Sheet
36%
2.79
30%
3.28
Win to Nil
14%
7.32
9%
10.91
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 10.9 | 11.2 | 5.8 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 13.0 | 13.3 | 6.8 | 2.3 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 7.7 | 7.9 | 4.1 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.1 | – |
| 4 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.2 | – | – |
| 5 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Waterford vs Shelbourne?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 15.0%.
How many goals are Waterford and Shelbourne expected to score?
The model projects 1.19 expected goals for Waterford and 1.03 for Shelbourne, a combined total of 2.21.
How confident is the prediction model for Waterford vs Shelbourne?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 38%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Waterford come into this having played 37 games, going 14W 6D 17L for 1.30 points per game. Their last five reads L-D-L-D-L.
On the other side, Shelbourne sit at 1.78 PPG from 37 outings (18W 12D 7L), a run that reads L-L-W-W-W across their last five.
Shelbourne carry the stronger recent form of the two, 0.48 PPG clear of Waterford — worth weighing alongside whatever the head-to-head and market data say.
Home Ground vs the Road
Waterford's home form reads 8W 4D 7L across 19 games on their own ground, a 1.47 PPG return.
Away from home, Shelbourne have taken 1.74 points per game from 19 outings (9W 6D 4L).
The Goals Picture
Waterford are averaging 1.22 goals scored and 1.30 conceded per game recently; Shelbourne are on 1.19 scored and 0.78 conceded.
Defensively: Shelbourne in 43% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 37 Results — Premier Division
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Waterford
Current Season
Shelbourne
Current Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Waterford and Shelbourne in coming into this match?
Waterford have gone 14W 6D 17L in their last 37 games (1.30 PPG), while Shelbourne have gone 18W 12D 7L in their last 37 (1.78 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Waterford at home or Shelbourne away?
Shelbourne's away record (1.74 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Waterford at home: 1.47 PPG; Shelbourne away: 1.74 PPG.
Have Waterford or Shelbourne been keeping clean sheets recently?
Waterford have kept a clean sheet in 19% of their recent games, Shelbourne in 43%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between Waterford and Shelbourne runs to 10 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to May 2024. Every recorded meeting has come in Premier Division. The two were last together as recently as 2 August 2026, so this form is fresh in the memory.
Digging Into the Numbers
Waterford's record when hosting Shelbourne specifically: 1W 2D 2L from 5 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 10 Meetings
2
Waterford
2
Draws
6
Shelbourne
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Waterford and Shelbourne?
From 10 meetings on record, Waterford have won 2, Shelbourne have won 6, and 2 have been drawn.
When did Waterford and Shelbourne last play each other?
They last met on 2 August 2026, when Waterford 1-0 Shelbourne.
Who has won more matches between Waterford and Shelbourne?
Shelbourne have the better head-to-head record, with 6 wins from 10 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Waterford see a goal before the break in 53% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 32% of the time.
Shelbourne are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 63% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 26% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 10% of those situations.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Waterford 63%, Shelbourne 47% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 53% (Waterford) and 26% (Shelbourne).
On the defensive side: Shelbourne in 37%; Waterford have failed to score in 32% of games.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Waterford home games / Shelbourne away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Waterford play Shelbourne?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 63% of Waterford's games and 47% of Shelbourne's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Waterford vs Shelbourne usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 53% of Waterford's recent games and 26% of Shelbourne's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Waterford and Shelbourne tend to score early?
Waterford have had a goal before half-time in 53% of their recent matches, Shelbourne in 63% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Shock result as Shelbourne defy the odds to beat Waterford 0-1.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Shelbourne beat Waterford 0-1 at Regional Sports Centre, Regular Season - 2, in the Premier Division. That is the final score; the rest of this report grades it against what the data forecast beforehand.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Waterford 1.19 xG and Shelbourne 1.03 xG, a combined 2.21. The scoreboard read 0-1 for 1 actual goal. Waterford fell 1.2 short of their projected output. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Waterford attack 0.98 / defence 1.00 against Shelbourne attack 0.96 / defence 0.92, drawn from 37/37 games (PrevSeason).
On the result, the model split it Waterford 38% | Draw 32% | Shelbourne 30%, with Waterford to win its most likely call at 38%. The actual Shelbourne win had been the model's second-ranked read at 30%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 38%. The game delivered 1, so it stayed under — the model's lean was correct. Over 1.5 had been 66% and missed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 46% and the match did not — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 42% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Waterford 51%, Shelbourne 32%), a base rate that agreed with today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 50%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Waterford's trading profile (37 games, 19 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 51% of their matches — today it did not; they fail to score in 38% of games, a blank that repeated today.
Shelbourne's trading profile (37 games, 19 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 49% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 43% of the time, and duly kept one.
Form vs Result
On form, Shelbourne arrived the stronger side — 1.78 PPG against 1.30. The form guide was vindicated by the result. Waterford (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.42 scoring average — below par going forward. Shelbourne (home/away splits) conceded 0 against a 0.84 average — tighter than their form line.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 3 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit), form (hit). A mixed scorecard — the data caught the broad shape of the game but not every market.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.