In-form Waterford test their new-found confidence against league-leading Shelbourne at the Waterford Regional Sports Ground in the Irish Premier Division on Thursday, 13 June.
Can Waterford win for the fifth time on the spin on home soil when they host Damien Duff’s title-challenging Shels outfit?
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Waterford vs Shelbourne prediction: Competitive clash anticipated
Key Stats
- 100% of Waterford’s last five home matches in the Premier Division produced goals at both ends.
- Shelbourne have lost only one of their ten away games in the league this season.
- Waterford’s last four fixtures on home soil averaged 4.75 goals per 90 minutes.
- Shelbourne are unbeaten in two previous meetings with Waterford this term.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Shels given the edge
- HOME: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- DRAW: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.3%
- AWAY: 13/10 (2.30) – 43.5%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Waterford blitzed Sligo 4-1 in their last league contest to extend their string of top result on home soil to four straight wins. The Blues know how to harness home advantage and despite being 12/5 underdogs, they should provide a stiff test for Shelbourne’s title-winning aspirations on Thursday.
Shelbourne meanwhile – who have a 43.5% chance of leaving Waterford with three points – and the table toppers run of four wins in five games indicates they have a strong chance of living up to their billing as favourites. View the rest of our latest betting tips over on our dedicated page.
Last five H2Hs: Shels unbeaten this season
Waterford and Shelbourne will face off for the third time this season when they collide on Thursday and so far this term, Shels have had the upper hand, claiming four points from two meetings with the Blues.
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Waterford preview: Four sidelined for Blues
Waterford will be missing the injured Maleace Asamoah, Harvey Macadam, Cameron Cresswell and Barry Baggley this week. The recently-promoted Blues are flying high in fourth position in the Premier Division standings after a solid first half of the campaign.
Predicted lineup: Sargeant (GK), Power, Horton, Radkowski, Leahy, McCormack, McDonald, McMenamy, Pattisson, Parsons, Amond
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Sligo Rovers
2
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Derry City
1
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Athlone Town
3
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2
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Bohemians Dublin
2
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Shamrock Rovers
2
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1
Shelbourne preview: Shels have options to choose from
Shelbourne Head Coach Damien Duff has the luxury of a fully fit squad to choose from ahead of this week's tussle in Waterford. The former Republic of Ireland international could field the same players that dug out a win over Dundalk last time out.
Predicted lineup: Pohls (GK), Nugent, Grace, Poom, Farrugia, Noonan, McEneff, O'Sullivan, Burke, Kenny, Greene
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Bohemians Dublin
1
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Dundalk
0
Shelbourne
1
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Bohemians Dublin
1
Shelbourne
1
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Galway United
1 (3)
Shelbourne
1 (5)
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Sligo Rovers
2
Shelbourne
1
Player to watch – Sean Boyd
After a slow start to the season, Sean Boyd’s campaign has exploded into life in recent weeks and the Shelbourne striker managed to score in five of his team’s last six Premier Division fixtures.
Boyd has anytime goalscorer credentials
The 25-year-old has notched a relatively modest seven goals in Ireland’s top tier overall this term, though five of those efforts have been notched since early May and Boyd’s recent hot streak should ensure that he arrives in Waterford as one of the league’s most confident forwards.
