Shelbourne vs Waterford United Prediction & Preview
Preview
The Republic of Ireland Premier Division is set to witness a thrilling encounter on Friday, 17th May, as Shelbourne welcomes Waterford United to Tolka Park. The hosts, led by coach Damien Duff, are currently sitting atop the league table with 28 points, while Keith Long's Waterford United trails behind in fourth place with 22 points.
Shelbourne has been enjoying a steady run of form, with an unbeaten streak of five matches, including four draws and one win. In their last outing, they shared the spoils with Drogheda United in a 1-1 draw at Tolka Park. Meanwhile, Waterford United has been on a roll, securing three wins, one loss, and one draw in their last five fixtures. Their most recent match saw them thrash Dundalk 4-1 at Waterford Regional Sports Centre.
The head-to-head record between the two teams is evenly poised, with Shelbourne winning two of their last five encounters, Waterford United claiming two victories as well, and one match ending in a stalemate. The reverse fixture earlier this season ended 1-1 at Waterford Regional Sports Centre.
Shelbourne's home form has been impressive, averaging 0.83 goals scored per game and conceding just 0.67 goals per outing. On the other hand, Waterford United has been potent on the road, scoring an average of 1.2 goals per game while keeping their opponents at bay with 0.4 goals conceded per match.
Bet
Considering the teams' recent form and goal-scoring statistics, I would recommend a bet on Under 2.5 goals at odds of 1.53. Both Shelbourne and Waterford United have been stingy in defense, conceding an average of 0.8 goals per game each. With Shelbourne's home advantage and Waterford United's away form, a low-scoring affair seems likely. The value on this bet makes it an attractive option for punters.
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