Waterford vs Sligo Rovers Prediction

FAI Cup · Fri 4 Sep 2026
Ireland flag Ireland : FAI Cup
Waterford
3 - 0
Full time · HT 1 - 0
Sligo Rovers
Kick-offFri 4 Sep, 19:45
Our tip1 @ 1.75 ✓
GoalsOver 2.5
Confidence75%

Full-time report

Our tip1 ✓
Double chance1X ✓
BTTSYes ✗
Over/Under 2.5Over 2.5 ✓

Recent form

Last 5 matches, home and away

Head to head

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Our prediction

Waterford to win

@ 1.75
Double chance
1X  •  Waterford or Draw
@ 1.20
Both teams to score
Yes – both teams score
@ 1.73
Confidence
75%

Who will win?

Voting closed at kick-off.

Goals outlook

Over/Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Confidence
90%
Over 2.5: 68%Under 2.5: 32%
Expected goals
1.16Waterford
3.50Total
2.34Sligo Rovers

Possible correct scores

1 – 1 Draw 11% @ 6.00
1 – 0 Waterford win 9% @ 7.00
2 – 1 Waterford win 9% @ 7.50 Our pick
2 – 0 Waterford win 8% @ 8.50
0 – 0 Draw 7% @ 9.50

Final score: 3 – 0 – not in our list. Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.

Win probability

Waterford69%
Draw25%
Sligo Rovers6%

Odds (1X2)

11.75
X3.20
24.20

Waterford vs Sligo Rovers preview and result

Waterford and Sligo Rovers met in the FAI Cup on Friday 4 September 2026 at 19:45 (Nigerian time). The match finished 3 - 0, 1 - 0 at half time.

Our model gives Waterford a 69% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Sligo Rovers 6%. Our pick was Waterford to win with 75% confidence at odds of 1.75. The pick came in ✓. For a safer option, the double chance 1X (Waterford or Draw) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.20.

Goals: we expect about 3.5 goals (1.2 for Waterford, 2.3 for Sligo Rovers). The chance of three or more goals is 68%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (90% confidence). 3 goals were scored.

Frequently asked questions

What was the prediction for Waterford vs Sligo Rovers?

Our pre-match prediction is Waterford to win (75% confidence) at odds of 1.75. Win chances: Waterford 69%, draw 25%, Sligo Rovers 6%.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Waterford vs Sligo Rovers?

We expect about 3.5 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 90% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 68%).

What time is Waterford vs Sligo Rovers?

Waterford vs Sligo Rovers (FAI Cup) was played on Friday 4 September 2026 at 19:45 Nigerian time (WAT).

What is a safe bet for Waterford vs Sligo Rovers?

The double chance 1X (Waterford or Draw) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.20. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.

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