Sligo Rovers vs Waterford
Lineups
- 1.3
- Goals/game
- 1.5
- 0.8
- Conceded/game
- 1.3
AI match analysis
Predicted score: 1-2
Current data suggests that Waterford enters this match in better form, going unbeaten in their last four fixtures, while Sligo Rovers has struggled significantly, recording only one draw in their last five outings. Historically, Sligo has performed well against Waterford, but given the present trends, where Sligo has a high number of goals conceded, the numbers favor Waterford to secure a victory on the road.
- Waterford unbeaten in last 4 matches
- Sligo Rovers in poor form with 1 draw and 4 losses in last 5
- Recent head-to-head shows Sligo Rovers historically strong against Waterford
- Waterford has a superior scoring average over the last 10 matches compared to Sligo Rovers.
Confidence is high because the outcomes are closely matched, which limits confidence, and the bookmaker market agrees closely with this read, and recent form, standings and head-to-head data are all available.
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Why AI favors Waterford
- Strong recent formWaterford
Waterford are unbeaten in their last 5 matches, including 3 wins.
3W 2D 0L - Tighter defenseSligo Rovers
Sligo Rovers are conceding just 0.8 goals per game over their recent matches.
0.8/game conceded - Historical edgeSligo Rovers
Sligo Rovers have won 5 of the last 8 meetings between these two teams.
5/8 H2H wins - Weak home recordSligo Rovers
Sligo Rovers have won 3 of their last 14 home matches.
3/14 home wins
Computed independently from historical data — not a model-reported reason.
What could change the prediction
- AI and market are closely aligned
The bookmaker market and our model currently see this match almost identically, which limits how differentiated this pick is.
- Close matchup
The model gives the favorite only a 42% probability, so this is a closely-matched fixture and confidence remains moderate.
How did our prediction do?
We picked Waterford at 42% — final result was a draw, Sligo Rovers 0-0 Waterford.
Predicted score was 1-2.
This was a high confidence pick (75/100) that didn't come through — a reminder that no forecast is guaranteed.
Closing odds vs. our model
Last tracked odds before kickoff, compared against our AI's pre-match probability for the same outcome.
Match trends
- Sligo Rovers have averaged 1.3 goals scored per game over their last 10 matches.
- Waterford have averaged 1.5 goals scored per game over their last 10 matches.
- Over 2.5 goals landed in 5 of the last 8 meetings between these two sides.
- Both teams scored in 4 of the last 8 head-to-head matches.
Head-to-head
Last 8 meetings
Waterford
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Match winner
Total goals (2.5 line)
Both teams to score
Double chance
Clean sheet
Average and best price across 14 bookmakers we track. Odds change continuously — shown for reference only, not a recommendation.
Match winner — odds movement
Model vs market
"Market" is the average bookmaker price converted to an implied probability with the bookmaker's built-in margin removed, for a fair comparison against the AI's own probability estimate.
League standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Sligo Rovers | 28 | 5 | 8 | 15 | -22 | 23 | LDDL |
| 8 | Waterford | 28 | 6 | 11 | 11 | -11 | 29 | WWDD |
Pre-match comparison
Rolling averages based on each team's last 10 and 10 finished matches; clean sheets/failed-to-score are full-season totals.
When do they score?
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Who is likely to win Sligo Rovers vs Waterford?+
Our AI model favors Waterford to win, with a 42% probability (Draw 26%, Sligo Rovers 32%).
What time does Sligo Rovers vs Waterford kick off?+
Kickoff is at Aug 21, 2026, 7:00 PM (your local time, based on your device).