Sligo Rovers
- Sligo Rovers are ninth in the Premier Division 2026 after taking eight points from their first 11 games while Waterford are stuck at the bottom on four points from ten games.
- Sligo Rovers have won two and tied one of their last three Premier Division 2026 games with Waterford FC.
Waterford FC
- Waterford FC have failed to win any of their last five away Premier Division 2026 matches (D1, L4).
- The Blues have had no wins in their last five Premier Division games; Jon Daly took charge in November 2025 and appears to have concentrated on building a sturdy foundation from the back while setting up his side to be disciplined and counter-attack when possible.
Head-to-Head
The last meeting finished 0-0 at the Regional Sports Centre and Sligo’s home record of one win and three defeats with one tie from five this term suggests the Rovers will get the win.
Key Players
- William Fitzgerald is the best bet to score any goal for the home team as he has two in 11 Premier Division 2026 appearances this term for Rovers, while Tom Lonergan is on three in eight for Waterford FC.
- Padraig Amond, who has scored two of Blues’ last four goals in their past five, is a solid option to be on the scoresheet on Saturday.
Betting Insights
Both Teams to Score - No at 2.05 is also attractive as Waterford’s ability to break through the home defense seems more doubtful than Sligo’s to breach Daly’s deep, compact set-up.
Prediction
There is nothing to suggest they will win this, but the fact that they are favored at 2.02 suggests the hosts will find a way to take maximum points.
