Waterford FC vs Shamrock Rovers: Prediction, Head-to-Head, Odds & Stats (Mon, 22 Sep '25)

Get ready for an electrifying showdown in the Premier Division! Mark your calendars for Monday, September 22, 2025, as Waterford FC and Shamrock Rovers lock horns once again. Who will reign supreme on the football battlefield? Let’s dive into the tale of the tape, one stat at a time, to find out!

Waterford FC and Shamrock Rovers have crossed paths thrice recently, yet Waterford is still on the hunt for a victory against the Shamrock warriors. The lads from Shamrock Rovers triumphed twice in their past encounters, while the draw fairy seemed to have taken a nap, allowing no stalemates. Shockingly, despite the previous encounter on Friday, September 12, 2025, ending in a draw, Waterford FC still grapples with an aching 0-2 loss to Cork City, while Shamrock Rovers celebrated in style with a 1-1 win over Drogheda United.

Looming over each other like secret agents on a mission, both Waterford FC and Shamrock Rovers are preparing their tactics to stop star players from strutting their stuff. Waterford would do well to quash the talents of J. Byrne, the Shamrock sharpshooter, whose 7 assists are causing quite the stir. On the other side, Shamrock Rovers must put the brakes on P. Amond, Waterford's goal-scoring machine, who has notched up 12 goals this season.

Where do the teams stand in their domestic leagues? As proud as a peacock, Shamrock Rovers stand tall at position 1, while Waterford FC gazes up from their humble perch at position 7. Player ratings bring more insights into this football puzzle: For Waterford FC, Conan Noonan (7.25), Pádraig Amond (7.08), and Muhammadu Faal (7.05) are the wizards of the pitch. Meanwhile, Shamrock Rovers boast equally formidable sorcerers in Roberto Lopes (7.33), Lee Grace (7.29), and Graham Burke (7.28).

Shamrock Rovers fancy a game ripe with opportunities, boasting an average possession percentage of 59.89%, while Waterford FC plays it cool with 46.93%. Can Shamrock Rovers convert that possession dominance into corner kicks? They certainly think so, with an average of 5.21 corners per match compared to Waterford's 4.76. When it comes to sending out birthday card numbers, or rather, penalty card stats, Waterford FC holds 77 yellow cards and 2 red cards, mirroring Shamrock's 64 yellow cards and the same red card count.

So, as you place your bets, ponder the current form, streaks, and umpteen other stats from the quirky world of football. If the numbers have any say in this tale of two teams, Shamrock Rovers might just burn brighter in this cosmic clash!