Two camps who firmly find themselves scrapping it out at opposite ends of the Irish Premier Division standings, Shamrock will travel to Waterford on Friday night.

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Competition: Irish Premier Division

Market: Goal to be scored in both halves

Odds: 7/10 1xBet

Starting with the hosts, while Waterford might have avoided the drop last season as they eventually clung to their Premier Division status, Waterford have an almighty job on their hands this time around. Opening Friday’s heavyweight battle sat rock-bottom of the standings, it is no secret that Graham Coughlan’s side are almost universally regarded as the standout relegation contender in 2026. However, despite currently finding themselves sat seven points adrift of top-flight safety, the Blues have shown some recent signs of life. Putting in what was a season-best performance last time out as they cruised their way to a thumping 4-0 romp at home against Sligo Rovers, Waterford have now suffered just a sole defeat from any of their previous five Premier Division appearances. However, despite finding a recent clinical edge in the final third, Coughlan’s camp are searching for some crucial defensive steel. In fact, Friday’s hosts have failed to muster a single top-flight clean sheet since way back on February 20th.

As for the visitors, leading the chase at the top of the Premier Division table, Shamrock are a landslide favourite to once again defend their domestic crown in 2026. However, last seen falling to a 2-1 loss at the hands of Shelbourne, the reigning Irish champions are searching for an immediate response here. Despite being pencilled in as a standout contender on Friday night, Stephen Bradley’s camp have lost three of their previous five Premier Division appearances. Much like Waterford, the Rovers are also searching for their own defensive stability. With their recent inconsistencies underlined by a shock 2-1 loss at home against Sligo Rovers on May 22nd, Shamrock have mustered just a sole clean sheet from any of their previous seven straight Premier Division showdowns – a run that stems back over the past six weeks. Two camps who are firmly scrapping it out at opposite ends of the Premier Division standings, we could be set for an enjoyable battle on Friday night.

Bet: Both teams to score at Waterford vs Shamrock Rovers 7/10 for Friday’s Irish Premier Division matchup @ 1xBet