Sligo Rovers vs Waterford Match Preview & Recent FormsMatch Preview & Recent Forms
On 21 August 2026, Sligo Rovers face Waterford at The Showgrounds with kickoff scheduled for . This Ireland Premier Division encounter presents another opportunity for both teams to compete and aim for a positive result.
Sligo Rovers operate with a well-rounded tactical structure.
Waterford often look to limit space for opponents.
Recent Form
Sligo Rovers
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Waterford
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Sligo Rovers are struggling badly and finding it hard to turn things around. If this trend continues, their position may come under threat.
In contrast, Waterford come into this match full of confidence after an outstanding run of results. Confidence should be high going into the next match.
Recent Form Home/Away
Sligo Rovers (Home)
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Waterford (Away)
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Sligo Rovers's results have been consistent regardless of playing at home or away.
Waterford form remains fairly steady regardless of location.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)
Sligo Rovers
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Waterford
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Sligo Rovers are finding it difficult to shut out their opponents. They will need to tighten things up at the back.
In contrast, Waterford have struggled to maintain consistent defensive solidity. There is room for improvement in their defensive setup.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet) Home/Away
Sligo Rovers (Home)
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Waterford (Away)
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Sligo Rovers's defensive record is consistent both home and away.
Waterford show only minor variation in defensive strength between home and away games.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5)
Sligo Rovers
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Waterford
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Sligo Rovers are involved in some very high-scoring fixtures. Fans have been treated to plenty of action.
In contrast, Waterford's recent matches have shown a mixed pattern in terms of goals. Game tempo has varied from match to match.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5) Home/Away
Sligo Rovers (Home)
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Waterford (Away)
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Only small differences appear in Sligo Rovers's match tempo home versus away.
Waterford's away games are significantly higher-scoring than at home.
Scoring Consistency
Sligo Rovers
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Waterford
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Sligo Rovers show strong attacking consistency, rarely ending matches without a goal. Their forward line looks sharp and confident.
However, Waterford have consistently managed to find the net in recent matches. Opponents are under constant pressure when facing their attack.
Scoring Consistency Home/Away
Sligo Rovers (Home)
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Waterford (Away)
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Sligo Rovers's ability to score has been consistent home and away.
There is little difference in Waterford's scoring output across venues.
On average Sligo Rovers scores 1.1 and concedes 1.7 goals in home matches, while Waterford averagely scores 1.4 and concedes 2.5 goals in away matches.
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Sligo Rovers vs Waterford Live Match StatsLive Match Stats
On average Sligo Rovers scores after every 11.1 shots, while Waterford gets averagely 18.5 shots in a game.
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Sligo Rovers fielded the below lineup in the last match against Dundalk: Sargeant; Stewart, Mcelroy, Denham, Esua; Shorrock, McHugh, McManus, Pearce; McGonigle, Kavanagh
In their last match against Shelbourne starting lineup of Waterford was the following: McMullan; Long, Mahon, Cann; Couto, McLaughlin, Johnson, Houston; Noonan; Lonergan, Amond
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