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Shelbourne vs Waterford FC

2026-10-30 · KO 14:45 · Dataset generated 2026-10-29T01:03:25.685Z · Page generated 2026-11-04

Recent Form

Statistics (Last 10 Matches)

Shelbourne

W
3
D
5
L
2
Scored
1.1
Conceded
1.2

Waterford FC

W
0
D
4
L
6
Scored
0.8
Conceded
2.1

League Table

Shelbourne

Premier Division

Position
4th
Played
35
Points
49
W-D-L
12-13-10
Goal difference
+3

Waterford FC

Premier Division

Position
8th
Played
35
Points
40
W-D-L
9-13-13
Goal difference
-8

Head to Head

Waterford FC1 - 0Shelbourne
Shelbourne2 - 1Waterford FC
Waterford FC1 - 1Shelbourne
Shelbourne2 - 1Waterford FC
Waterford FC2 - 2Shelbourne

Match Summary

Recent form gives Shelbourne the edge: 2 wins and 1 loss in the last 5, compared with 0 wins and 3 losses for Waterford FC. Over the available recent sample, Shelbourne average 1.1 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match; Waterford FC average 0.8 scored and 2.1 conceded. Shelbourne hold the stronger profile at both ends: they score more and concede less per match. In the listed head-to-head meetings, Shelbourne won 2, Waterford FC won 1, with 2 draws. Both teams scored in 4 of the 5 meetings, which averaged 2.6 goals overall. League context: Shelbourne sit 4th and Waterford FC 8th in Premier Division. Shelbourne are higher in the table, and Shelbourne also have the stronger points-per-game return. That is useful season-long context, while the recent results above show the more immediate form. Outcome leans: 1X (Shelbourne or draw): form favors Shelbourne, and the goal difference supports the lean. Over/under 2.5: no clear lean. BTTS no lean: Waterford FC have a low scoring average against a relatively tight defense.

What to Expect

Matchup outlook

  • Shelbourne arrive with the better recent results, taking 8 points from 5 compared with 2 for Waterford FC. That is a form advantage, not by itself a reason to expect a comfortable win.
  • Using each side’s last-ten-match scoring and conceding averages, a cross-check against the opponent’s defense gives a descriptive baseline of about 1.6 for Shelbourne and 1.0 for Waterford FC (2.6 combined). Shelbourne have the stronger scoring setup on these rates. This is a comparison of past averages, not a score forecast.
  • Waterford FC have scored less than once per match on average (0.8), which is the main reason to be cautious about expecting goals from both ends.

Evidence and Caveats

What supports the read

  • Shelbourne have taken 6 more points across the listed form sequence (2-2-1 for Shelbourne; 0-2-3 for Waterford FC). The gap is more informative than wins alone because it also accounts for draws.
  • Shelbourne have the better last-ten goal balance (-0.1 per match against -1.3 for Waterford FC), combining scoring and defensive output rather than looking at wins in isolation.
  • Waterford FC (2.1 conceded per match) have allowed at least 1.5 goals per match. That is a defensive weakness in the sample, though it does not show how those goals were created or whether the same pattern will carry into this fixture.

What could change it

  • Head-to-head results are useful context, but the list does not show when those matches were played; older meetings may say little about the current squads.
  • These are team-level averages, not a tactical or lineup report. They do not account for opponent strength, confirmed starters, injuries, venue conditions, or how each team performed home and away.

Players to Watch and Team News

No current player scoring data is available for this exact fixture and date. Injury and suspension status is not verified, so no absence claims are made.

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