Waterford vs Bohemians Prediction & Preview
Premier League (Ireland) · Aug 09, 2026 · kickoff 14:00 UTC · model-based analysis by GoalSoon
PREMIER LEAGUE (IRELAND)
Waterford vs Bohemians
Model pick: Bohemians (46%)
Goals: Over 2.5
BTTS: Yes
📊 Match Prediction
Win probabilities from our own Poisson statistical model (attack & defence ratings, home advantage, expected goals):
Expected goals: 1.28 – 1.4
Total goals: 2.7
Over 2.5: 51%
Both teams score: 57%
⚔️ Head-to-Head Form & Stats
| Waterford | Bohemians |
|---|
| League position | #9 (25 pts) | #3 (44 pts) |
| Goals scored / conceded per game* | 1.2 / 1.2 | 1.8 / 1.0 |
| Win rate this season* | 23% | 62% |
| Last 5 goals for / against | 1.4 / 1.2 | 1.6 / 1.0 |
*Waterford shown at home, Bohemians shown away — the split that matters for this fixture.
🔥 Recent Form
Waterford — last 5
WDLDW
At home: keeps a clean sheet 28% of the time; 52% of home games go over 2.5.
Bohemians — last 5
WDWDD
On the road: clean sheet 31% of the time; 37% of away games go over 2.5.
📈 Key Stats & Trends
| Trend | Waterford (home) | Bohemians (away) |
|---|
| This season record | 3-7-3 in 13 (1.2 / 1.2 goals per game) | 8-2-3 in 13 (1.8 / 1.0 goals per game) |
| Clean sheet rate | 28% | 31% |
| Both teams scored | 53% | 44% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 52% | 37% |
Premier League (Ireland) — league context this season
Avg goals / game: 2.52
Home wins: 44%
Draws: 24%
Away wins: 32%
Over 2.5: 47%
BTTS: 46%
Use these Premier League (Ireland) averages as a benchmark for the two teams above.
🎲 More Prediction Markets
Derived from the model's expected goals (1.28 vs 1.4):
| Market | Model probability |
|---|
| Most likely scoreline | 1-1 (12%) |
| Double chance — Waterford or draw (1X) | 60% |
| Double chance — Bohemians or draw (X2) | 66% |
| Double chance — either team (12) | 74% |
| Over / Under 1.5 goals | 75% / 25% |
| Over / Under 3.5 goals | 28% / 72% |
| Waterford clean sheet | 25% |
| Bohemians clean sheet | 28% |
🎯 Our Verdict
Bohemians is the model's most likely outcome at
46%. Despite playing away, Bohemians edge the model — their form outweighs home advantage here. Goals may be harder to come by (49% under 2.5).
The lean on goals is
Over 2.5 and both-teams-to-score
Yes.
These are model probabilities, not guarantees — football is uncertain by design.
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❓ Waterford vs Bohemians — FAQ
Who will win Waterford vs Bohemians?
Our statistical model makes Bohemians the most likely result at 46%. Full probabilities: Waterford 28%, draw 26%, Bohemians 46%.
Will both teams score in Waterford vs Bohemians?
The model gives a 57% chance both teams score, so the lean is 'Yes'.
How many goals in Waterford vs Bohemians?
Expected goals are 1.28 for Waterford and 1.4 for Bohemians — about 2.7 total, pointing to Over 2.5.
What is the most likely score in Waterford vs Bohemians?
The model's single most likely scoreline is 1-1 (12%). Double chance for Waterford or draw is 60%.