Premier Division | Friday, 21 August 2026 | 19:00 GMT
Sligo Rovers
Sligo Rovers' home record in the last 10 games is two wins, two draws, and six losses, scoring six goals and conceding 12. Their home results in order: 2-2 vs Drogheda United, 1-2 vs Shamrock Rovers, 1-3 vs Bohemians, 1-4 vs Galway United, 1-1 vs St Patrick's Athl.
Waterford
Waterford's away record in the last 10 games is four wins, four draws, and two losses, scoring eight goals and conceding seven. Their away results in order: 0-0 vs Galway United, 4-2 vs Derry City, 3-3 vs Drogheda United, 1-2 vs Shelbourne.
What the Numbers Say
The primary model rates Waterford at 62% to win this match, making them the standout acca leg today. The model sees the home side at 18% and the draw at 19.7%. This outcome is backed by a second independent model, which also favours the away side. The expected goals (sG) for Waterford are 2.19, compared to Sligo Rovers' 1.07, reflecting their attacking threat and defensive solidity.
Now, let's talk value. The market price for Waterford is 2.20, but the model's fair odds are 1.61, giving us a value edge of +36.3%. This is a five-star AWAY value selection, meaning the price is longer than it should be. The game is projected to be open, with a 55% chance of both teams scoring and a 54% chance of over 2.5 goals. These numbers align with Waterford's attacking prowess and Sligo Rovers' defensive vulnerabilities. BetSignals surfaces these insights, and the decision on how to use them is always yours.
Player Intelligence
Waterford's players lead in shots per 90 minutes, with the top player at 2.854, compared to Sligo Rovers' top player at 1.751. In tackles per 90 minutes, Sligo Rovers' top player is at 3.987, slightly ahead of Waterford's top player at 4.03. For a deeper dive into player stats, log in or create a free account on BetSignals to access the full player-level breakdown.