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Sligo Rovers v Waterford prediction

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What to expect

We expect about 1.4 goals from Sligo Rovers and 1.5 from Waterford, which is as level as our reading of a game gets. Put together, that is around 2.9 goals in the game, which is an ordinary sort of total.

Waterford come into this on two straight wins. Recent results are only ever part of the story, but they are worth knowing before kick-off.

Our pick: Under 3.5 goals. This has the look of a cagey, low-scoring game — around 2.9 goals in total (xG 1.5-1.4), keeping it under more often than not (about 72%). Clear chances should be at a premium.

We put the chance of that landing at about 72 out of 100. The price on offer is 1.49, which works out at about 67 out of 100. That gap is the whole reason this is on the site: we rate it more likely than the price does, and the price looks good to us because of it.

What the numbers say
Sligo Rovers have won one of their last five.
Waterford are unbeaten in their last five — three wins and two draws.
Three of the last five meetings finished under 2.5 goals.
Both teams scored in one of the last five meetings.

Recent meetings

12 Jun 2026Waterford 4 - 0 Sligo Rovers
18 Apr 2026Sligo Rovers 2 - 0 Waterford
20 Feb 2026Waterford 0 - 0 Sligo Rovers
22 Aug 2025Waterford 1 - 2 Sligo Rovers
14 Jun 2025Sligo Rovers 1 - 0 Waterford
Sligo Rovers have won three of the last five meetings, with one drawn.

One thing to watch

It only takes one early goal to change how both sides play, and a low total can unravel in a single quick spell.

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