Shamrock Rovers 2-0 Waterford – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates Shamrock Rovers at 46% — current form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford encounter.
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Fixture Analysis
It is a Premier Division clash, Regular Season - 9 as Shamrock Rovers welcome Waterford to Tallaght Stadium. Kick-off is set for Friday 11 April 2025 at 20:00 UTC.
Recent Form
Across all Premier Division games this season, Shamrock Rovers have gone 7W 1D 2L from 10 outings — a 2.20 PPG return. Last five: L W W W W. Offensively they are averaging 1.50 goals per game, with 0.80 conceded. Defensively, conceding just 0.80 per game is an exceptional defensive record — one of the tightest in the division. 5 clean sheets from 10 games (50%) is a standout defensive return — they are keeping their net clean in more than half their matches.
At home at Tallaght Stadium, Shamrock Rovers have gone 6W 2D 2L this season (10 games, 2.00 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.30 goals scored and 0.80 conceded per game. 5 clean sheets from 10 home games (50%) — they are an exceptionally hard side to score against at Tallaght Stadium. At home, both teams have scored in only 30% of games — reinforcing BTTS No as the home-venue-backed angle.
Looking at all fixtures this season, Waterford stand at 2W 2D 6L from 10 Premier Division matches — 0.80 PPG. Last five: L D L D L. Their scoring rate of 0.90 per game is modest, conceding 1.70 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market.
When travelling in Premier Division this season, Waterford have posted 2W 0D 8L from 10 away outings — 0.60 PPG. Away from home they average 0.70 goals scored and 1.90 conceded per game. Away from home, both teams have scored in only 30% of games — a low rate that backs BTTS No when they travel.
On current form, Shamrock Rovers have the edge — a 1.40 PPG advantage (2.20 vs 0.80) represents a meaningful gap. That momentum makes them the form-based pick, though if the outright price looks short, Draw No Bet is worth comparing.
On the goals front, neither side scores or concedes freely enough to make BTTS Yes the call. Shamrock Rovers's 30% rate and Waterford's 30% (using home/away splits) both sit well below average — BTTS No is the form-backed angle.
Head to Head
There is little to separate the sides historically. From 3 previous meetings, Shamrock Rovers have won 2, Waterford 1, with 0 draws — a balanced ledger that offers no obvious directional steer on its own.
Goals have been a feature of this fixture. The last 3 meetings have averaged 3.3 per game — a rate that gives the Over 2.5 market a solid historical foundation. The most recent clash, on 1 Nov 2024, ended 2–1 with Shamrock Rovers winning.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H-derived signal is in the goals market. At 3.3 goals per game historically, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle to extract from the head-to-head data.
In-Play Data
Shamrock Rovers trading profile (37 games, 18 at home): they score before half-time in 72% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 87% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 53% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 50% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 50% of games (home games).
Waterford trading profile (37 games, 18 at away): they score before half-time in 83% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 75% of the time; BTTS occurs in 39% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 50% of games (away games); they fail to score in 38% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Shamrock Rovers 54% versus Waterford 51%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Shamrock Rovers 49% | Waterford 51%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Shamrock Rovers 1.23 xG and Waterford 0.80 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: Shamrock Rovers attack 0.911 / defence 0.763 | Waterford attack 0.976 / defence 1.141. League average goals — home 1.178 / away 1.080. Shamrock Rovers's defence rating of 0.763 is below average — the home backline is amplifying the visitor's projected output. Data: 43 Shamrock Rovers games / 44 Waterford games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Shamrock Rovers 46% | Draw 31% | Waterford 24%. Fair-value odds: Shamrock Rovers 2.17 | Draw 3.23 | Waterford 4.17. Shamrock Rovers hold a narrow Poisson edge at 46% — the draw (31%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 33% | BTTS probability 39% | Total xG 2.03. Under 2.5 is the strongly backed market at 67% probability — total xG of 2.03 sits well below the 2.5 threshold. The model is projecting a tight, low-scoring match based on both sides' defensive quality. BTTS probability of 39% 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 Shamrock Rovers at 46% — moderate model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. With a 31% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Shamrock Rovers offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win.
Poisson projects 2.03 total expected goals, pointing to Under 2.5 at 33% probability — Poisson-only — limited corroboration conviction — though H2H averaging only 3.3 goals per meeting points in the other direction.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is No at 39%. Form rates corroborate: Shamrock Rovers 30% | Waterford 30% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford | Competition: Premier Division, Regular Season - 9 | Venue: Tallaght Stadium • Kick-off: Friday 11 Apr 2025, 20:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Shamrock Rovers 46% | Draw 31% | Waterford 24% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 33% | BTTS 39% | xG Shamrock Rovers 1.23 / Waterford 0.80 • Poisson strength factors: Shamrock Rovers attack 0.911 / def 0.763 | Waterford attack 0.976 / def 1.141 | league avg home 1.178 / away 1.080 • Poisson stance: Shamrock Rovers (46%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.23
Shamrock Rovers xG
Expected Goals
0.80
Waterford xG
39%
BTTS
61%
Over 1.5
33%
Over 2.5
15%
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 Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford kick off?
Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford kicked off at 20:00 on Friday 11 April 2025 at Tallaght Stadium.
What was the final score in Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford?
Shamrock Rovers 2 - 0 Waterford.
Where is Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford being played?
The match is being played at Tallaght Stadium.
What competition is Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford part of?
Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford is a Regular Season - 9 fixture in the Premier Division (Ireland).
Who is favourite to win Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford?
Our statistical model gives Shamrock Rovers a 46% chance of winning, Waterford a 24% chance, and a 31% chance of a draw — making Shamrock Rovers the favourite.
Will both teams score in Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford?
Our model estimates a 39% probability that both Shamrock Rovers and Waterford will score (BTTS).
Will Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 33%.
What is the head-to-head record between Shamrock Rovers and Waterford?
Record (3 meetings): Shamrock Rovers 2W | Draws 0 | Waterford 1W.
What form are Shamrock Rovers and Waterford in?
Shamrock Rovers (all comps): 7W-1D-2L in 10 | 2.20 PPG | GF 1.50 / GA 0.80 | L5 L-W-W-W-W. Waterford (all comps): 2W-2D-6L in 10 | 0.80 PPG | GF 0.90 / GA 1.70 | L5 L-D-L-D-L.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
Working from Shamrock Rovers's attack rating (0.91) and Waterford's defence rating (1.14), the model arrives at 1.23 expected goals for the home side. The same calculation in reverse, Waterford's attack versus Shamrock Rovers's defence, projects 0.80 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 43/44 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
The Exact-Score Picture
Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 0-0 emerges as the single most likely result, at 14.8%. Close behind: 1-1 (14.6%), 1-0 (14.4%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 44% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Shamrock Rovers Win
46%
2.19
31%
3.27
24%
4.19
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 0
16.1%
Home win
Most likely
0 – 0
13.1%
Draw
1 – 1
12.9%
Draw
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.23
Shamrock Rovers xG
Total xG
2.03
0.80
Waterford xG
2.19
46%
Home win
3.27
31%
Draw
4.19
24%
Away win
Goals Markets
60%
Over 1.5
1.67
40%
Under 1.5
2.50
33%
Over 2.5
3.03
67%
Under 2.5
1.49
15%
Over 3.5
6.67
85%
Under 3.5
1.18
6%
Over 4.5
16.67
94%
Under 4.5
1.06
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
39%
BTTS Yes
2.53
61%
BTTS No
1.65
Clean Sheet
45%
2.23
29%
3.40
Win to Nil
20%
4.90
7%
14.27
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 13.1 | 10.6 | 4.2 | 1.1 | 0.2 | – |
| 1 | 16.1 | 12.9 | 5.2 | 1.4 | 0.3 | – |
| 2 | 9.9 | 7.9 | 3.2 | 0.9 | 0.2 | – |
| 3 | 4.0 | 3.2 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
| 4 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – | – |
| 5 | 0.3 | 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 Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford?
Our Poisson model rates 0-0 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 14.8%.
How many goals are Shamrock Rovers and Waterford expected to score?
The model projects 1.23 expected goals for Shamrock Rovers and 0.80 for Waterford, a combined total of 2.03.
How confident is the prediction model for Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 46%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Across their last 37 outings, Shamrock Rovers have picked up 1.73 PPG on a 18W 10D 9L record — L-W-W-W-W across the most recent five.
Waterford's form line: 14W 6D 17L from 37 games, 1.30 PPG, last five L-D-L-D-L.
Put side by side, Shamrock Rovers are the form team by 0.43 points per game — a gap wide enough to matter, though form alone rarely tells the whole story against Waterford.
Home Ground vs the Road
On home soil, Shamrock Rovers have posted 1.83 PPG from 18 outings (9W 6D 3L).
On the road, Waterford have gone 6W 2D 10L from 18 away games — 1.11 PPG when travelling.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Shamrock Rovers come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
The Goals Picture
Shamrock Rovers are averaging 1.46 goals scored and 1.00 conceded per game recently; Waterford are on 1.22 scored and 1.30 conceded.
Defensively: Shamrock Rovers have kept a clean sheet in 35% of their games — 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)
Shamrock Rovers
Current Season
Waterford
Current Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Shamrock Rovers and Waterford in coming into this match?
Shamrock Rovers have gone 18W 10D 9L in their last 37 games (1.73 PPG), while Waterford have gone 14W 6D 17L in their last 37 (1.30 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Shamrock Rovers at home or Waterford away?
Shamrock Rovers's home record (1.83 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Shamrock Rovers at home: 1.83 PPG; Waterford away: 1.11 PPG.
Have Shamrock Rovers or Waterford been keeping clean sheets recently?
Shamrock Rovers have kept a clean sheet in 35% of their recent games, Waterford in 19%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between Shamrock Rovers and Waterford 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 19 June 2026, so this form is fresh in the memory.
Digging Into the Numbers
There's a clear current trend here: Shamrock Rovers have taken the last 2 head-to-head results.
Shamrock Rovers's record when hosting Waterford specifically: 4W 0D 1L from 5 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 10 Meetings
8
Shamrock Rovers
1
Draws
1
Waterford
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Shamrock Rovers and Waterford?
From 10 meetings on record, Shamrock Rovers have won 8, Waterford have won 1, and 1 have been drawn.
When did Shamrock Rovers and Waterford last play each other?
They last met on 19 June 2026, when Waterford 0-2 Shamrock Rovers.
Who has won more matches between Shamrock Rovers and Waterford?
Shamrock Rovers have the better head-to-head record, with 8 wins from 10 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Shamrock Rovers are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 72% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 44% of the time.
Waterford are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 83% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 33% of the time.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Shamrock Rovers 50%, Waterford 39% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 50% (Shamrock Rovers) and 50% (Waterford).
On the defensive side: Shamrock Rovers keep a clean sheet in 39% of their matches; Waterford in 44%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Shamrock Rovers home games / Waterford away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Shamrock Rovers play Waterford?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 50% of Shamrock Rovers's recent matches and 39% of Waterford's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 50% of Shamrock Rovers's recent games and 50% of Waterford's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Shamrock Rovers and Waterford tend to score early?
Shamrock Rovers have had a goal before half-time in 72% of their recent matches, Waterford in 83% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Shamrock Rovers cruise to a comfortable 2-0 victory over Waterford.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Shamrock Rovers beat Waterford 2-0 at Tallaght Stadium, Regular Season - 9, in the Premier Division. The remainder of the report sets that outcome against the pre-match model, the markets and the teams' data profiles.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Shamrock Rovers 1.23 xG and Waterford 0.80 xG, a combined 2.03. The scoreboard read 2-0 for 2 actual goals. Waterford landed 0.8 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Shamrock Rovers attack 0.91 / defence 0.76 against Waterford attack 0.98 / defence 1.14, drawn from 43/44 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Shamrock Rovers 46% | Draw 31% | Waterford 24%, with Shamrock Rovers to win its most likely call at 46%. The result followed the model's preferred path, landing its top-rated outcome.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 33%. The game delivered 2, so it stayed under — in line with the projection. Over 1.5 had been 61% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 39% and the match did not — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 50% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Shamrock Rovers 49%, Waterford 51%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 53%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Shamrock Rovers's trading profile (37 games, 18 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 54% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 35% of the time, and duly kept one.
Waterford's trading profile (37 games, 18 away) 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.
Form vs Result
On form, Shamrock Rovers arrived the stronger side — 1.73 PPG against 1.30. Form held, and they took the win. Shamrock Rovers (home/away splits) conceded 0 against a 1.00 average — tighter than their form line. Waterford (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.00 scoring average — below par going forward.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 4 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit), form (hit). A strong night for the model: the result sat comfortably inside what the pre-match data projected.
💡 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.