Tournament: Premier Division Ireland
Venue: Waterford RSC (Waterford)
Game Time: August 2, 2024, 14:45
On August 2, 2024, in the 26th round of the Irish Premier Division, Waterford will face Shamrock Rovers. The visitors will just have finished playing in the Champions League but will try to focus on the most unexpected participant in the league's leading group.
Key Statistics and Trends
- Waterford:
- Lost twice in a row.
- Scored 24% of their goals between the 61st and 75th minutes – the best percentage in the league.
- Scored 6% of their goals between the 76th and 90th minutes – the worst in the Premiership.
- Wins the first half of the match 37% of the time.
- Shamrock Rovers:
- Lost their last three matches.
- The most common scoreline between the clubs is Shamrock Rovers winning 2-0 (five times).
- Scored 39% of their goals between the 46th and 60th minutes.
- Wins the first half of the match 23% of the time.
Team Analysis
Waterford: The "Blues" returned to the Premier Division last season and have been surprising with their strong performance, even being in the leading group. However, they recently faced back-to-back losses to Galway and Drogheda, highlighting some inconsistency.
Shamrock Rovers: The "Hoops" are coming off a challenging period, having been eliminated from the Champions League qualifiers and the cup competition. They are currently trailing in the league and need to secure wins to improve their standings. The team's form has been inconsistent, and this match against a resurgent Waterford is crucial.
Team News
Waterford:
- Coach Long has an optimal squad available.
Shamrock Rovers:
- Gaffney is struggling with health issues and may not be available.
Possible Starting Lineups
Waterford (possible lineup):
- Sargent - Leahy, Radkowski, Horton, Power - Parsons, McCormack, McMenamy, McDonald, Pattison - Amond
Shamrock Rovers (possible lineup):
- Pyles - Hoare, Lopes, Cleary - Byrne, Clarke, Watts, O'Neill, Honohan - Greene, Kenny
Head to Head Matches
This year, both sides have already managed to win away against each other once, indicating a competitive matchup.
Free Prediction for the Match: Waterford vs Shamrock Rovers
Both teams need a positive result to stabilize their form and standings. Given their recent performances and the stakes, we expect a game with multiple goals.
Prediction: Total over 2.5 goals (odds – 1.72).
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