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Shelbourne vs Waterford - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions
Ireland
Premier Division Tolka Park, Dublin 
AI Match Summary
Shelbourne host Waterford in the Premier Division. This one's hard to separate. Recent numbers: Shelbourne at 1.4 goals for, 1.53 against; Waterford at 1.61 for, 1.39 against. Past meetings favor Shelbourne slightly — 2-1-2 in wins/losses/draws. They last met on Aug 2, 2026, ending 1:0. Model xG sits at 1.06 vs 1.63, favoring Waterford. AI prediction: Away (2) Win — correct score tipped at 1-2.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
- Waterford have won more games recently than Shelbourne.
- 40% chance of a draw — the model doesn't see a clear favorite.
- This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
- High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Shelbourne | Waterford |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 30 | 28 |
| Wins | 8 | 10 |
| Draws | 11 | 11 |
| Losses | 11 | 7 |
| Goals Scored | 1.4 | 1.61 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.53 | 1.39 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.06 | 1.63 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Attack & Defence Capability Index
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Shelbourne scored in 80% of their last 30 games.
Waterford has conceded goals in 79% of their last 28 outings.
Games between these two average 2.60 goals.
Shelbourne went unbeaten in 3 of their last 5 games.
Scoring Trends
Recent Form & Match History
Shelbourne
(Home)Waterford
(Away)League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shamrock Rovers | 32 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 52:32 | 62 |
| 2 | St. Patricks | 32 | 17 | 8 | 7 | 52:25 | 59 |
| 3 | Bohemians | 32 | 17 | 8 | 7 | 57:38 | 59 |
| 4 | Derry City | 32 | 9 | 14 | 9 | 45:42 | 41 |
| 5 | Dundalk | 33 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 50:55 | 41 |
| 6 | Shelbourne | 32 | 9 | 13 | 10 | 42:45 | 40 |
| 7 | Galway United | 32 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 42:48 | 38 |
| 8 | Waterford | 32 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 44:54 | 34 |
| 9 | Drogheda | 33 | 8 | 10 | 15 | 39:54 | 34 |
| 10 | Sligo Rovers | 32 | 5 | 8 | 19 | 24:54 | 23 |
