Shelbourne vs Waterford United — match summary
Republic of Ireland · Premier Division · kick-off 31 Oct 2026 02:45
Full time · score 2-3
pPS pre-match readiness (0-100): Shelbourne 44 · Waterford United 28
mPS in-play performance (0-100): Shelbourne 52 · Waterford United 54
Shots on target 7-6 · corners 7-2 · possession 75-25
NextGOAL tip: Waterford United +0.5 · 2 stars
Shelbourne and Waterford United meet in the league with both having played 35 matches so far, and there is still something to play for on both sides. The hosts sit 4th and want to close the gap with a strong finish, while the visitors are 8th and are looking for chances to add points from the remaining games. Shelbourne come in on a run of consecutive wins and are the side that often closes out games by a margin of one goal or more, especially in their latest match where they won 1-0. Waterford United themselves have also won consecutive matches, but overall this season they have conceded more than they have scored (59 conceded from 35 matches), so the defense is the area that must handle the hosts' pressure. The game is likely to open with the hosts dominating possession and attacking, while the visitors sit back and wait to counter from gaps in the middle. The first thing to watch after kickoff is how quickly Shelbourne can break through Waterford United's defense. If the visitors can hold firm early on, the game will become more and more evenly matched.