Waterford v Clare Prediction - Round 2 Preview, Odds & Tips
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| Timetable | 27th April, 14:00 GMT |
| Prediction | Clare To Win! |
| Odds | 1.48 |
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Clare had a dramatic draw with Cork in Ennis last Sunday to get their Munster campaign up and running, and next stop for the Banner County is a visit to Walsh Park for a date with a Waterford side preparing for their first Championship outing. The Munster Senior Championship is billed as the defining hurling provincial series, and last week the four competing teams delivered a riveting reminder of just why that is.
Clare will aim to go one better, but the Deise will be eager to make life difficult for the visiting All-Ireland champions. Another exciting Sunday of hurling lies ahead, and it could be a good time to check out the free bets offer on the latest GAA action.
🏆 Waterford v Clare Prediction
Waterford were convincing winners of the Allianz Hurling League Division 1B trophy at the start of April but now they face the acid test of their Championship credentials as All-Ireland kingpins Clare come calling. The Deise may take some confidence from Clare's first half effort against Cork last weekend as they were down 12 points, but they will also have had their eyes opened by how the Banner responded to so very nearly win that game, with only a last-gasp free saving Cork's blushes in Ennis.
The resilience shown by Clare last weekend was quite something, but they are facing a confident host county now and might well be asked to go deep in the well again. Clare should get the job done, and our Waterford v Clare prediction is for The Banner to head home with the win.
OUR PREDICTION: 🏆 CLARE TO WIN 🏆
💯 Waterford v Clare Betting Odds
Clare are marginal favourites as they travel to Walsh Park for this second round robin assignment, with Waterford ready to dip into the provincial action for the first time after sitting back and watching two incredible games of hurling a week ago. Ahead of Sunday's Munster action, check out the latest Waterford v Clare odds and be sure to get fully informed on the best places to place your GAA bets by reading our sports bookie reviews, the essential accompaniment for studious punters.
✔️ Waterford v Clare Betting Tips
Clare had to summon immense powers of recovery against Cork last weekend, coming from 12 points down at the break to draw and nearly grabbing what would have been one of the greatest comeback wins of all time. Waterford are fresh from an excellent Allianz League Division 1B final win over Offaly. They are on home turf now and will have seen some vulnerability in Clare during that opening 35 minutes in Ennis. The Deise could lead at half-time, but Clare will power on in the second half and are tipped for a comeback win.
Last weekend's two Munster ties had 58 and 60 points scored. We should expect another scoring fest in Waterford. The Deise hit 1-27 at their ease in the league final against Offaly, and Clare's scoring power remains immense. For the last of our Waterford v Clare betting tips, Stephen Bennett is nominated to get over 6.5 points. The Ballysaggart clubman hit seven frees and a 65 in the league final alongside four scores from play. His prowess from dead balls is going to be pivotal for Waterford now.
- Tip 1: Waterford HT/Clare FT: Clare didn't come out of the blocks quickly in Ennis last week, but they rallied strongly in the second half. A full house in Walsh Park will buoy Waterford and could lead at the break before succumbing in the second half, which pays out at price of 5.00 at DirectionBet
- Tip 2: Over 50.5 points: Last weekend's Munster hurling double bill served up two thrillers, and they were high-scoring. All four teams hit at least two goals, and this East Coast showdown can get over the 50-point marker.
- Tip 3: Stephen Bennett Over 6.5 points: Waterford will have to match Clare's scoring power to stay in the hunt. Stephen Bennett's ability on dead balls will be key, and he is a trusted option.
📈 Waterford Squad Form
Peter Queally's Waterford made light work of Offaly in the league decider, with the game won during a first half that saw nine players in a white and blue jersey put the sliotar over the bar. That bodes well for this Championship bow. Stephen Bennett hit 12 points then and will be a key contributor to Waterford's success on Sunday. Dessie Hutchinson, Shane Bennett, Patrick Curran, and Jamie Barron impressed in the league this spring, and Waterford now must try to show they belong at the top table.
⚽ Clare Squad Form
Brian Lohan saw a bit of everything from Clare last weekend, but ultimately, he welcomed a point against Cork.
"All these points in the Munster Championship - wins, draws - they’re all hard. You lose your concentration for any period of time and you're hurt badly," said the Banner boss. Tony Kelly, David Reidy and substitute Ian Galvin were to the fore in Clare's Lazarus-like comeback last weekend. They will want to start quicker this time, though Diarmuid Ryan is an injury worry after sustaining a knock last weekend.
👕 Waterford v Clare Predicted Lineups
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✒️ Waterford v Clare - H2H Stats
Recent Munster SHC clashes don't bode well for Waterford after Clare dispensed with them by 12 points here in 2023 and then recorded a slender success in Ennis 12 months ago. The Banner are dominant in the most recent Waterford v Clare H2H stats.
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Last weekend's opening salvo in the Munster SHC served up some incredible drama and skills, leaving everyone gasping for more. What channel is Waterford v Clare on? It's part of a Sunday Game Live double bill on RTE2 television this weekend.
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