Waterford SFC Round 2 Previews

27 April
The Nire v Ardmore (7.30 at Fraher Field) Group 1
Game of the weekend material here if both sides pick up from where they left off last week. The Nire’s full forward line of Jamie Barron, Shane Walsh and Shane Ryan fired 2-5 last time out and if provided with a similar supply of ball they can tilt the balance.
Odds: The Nire 1/8 Draw 12/1 Ardmore 9/2
Prediction: The Nire

28 April
Rathgormack v Gaultier (6.00 at Walsh Park) Group 2
Rathgormack need to back up their surprise result over the title holders with another win this weekend. They got their tactics spot on against Ballinacourty with Ronan Crotty given licence to roam around the field and link up the play. They could also call on the quality of Edmond Hogan and Gavin Nugent to nail the vital scores. Gaultier should improve on their below par showing against The Nire but Rathgormack carry the greater scoring potential.
Odds: Rathgormack 2/7 Draw 9/1 Gaultier 11/4
Prediction: Rathgormack

Ballinacourty v St Saviours (7.30 at Walsh Park) Group 1
After receiving an early wake up call the champions should get back to winning ways on Saturday evening. Injures and suspensions leave Saviours without a number of key players and they will do well to stay in touch.
Odds: Ballinacourty 1/8 Draw 12/1 St Saviours 9/2
Prediction: Ballinacourty

Stradbally v Dungarvan (7.30 at Fraher Field) Group 2
Despite competing well in their championship opener, Dungarvan need to brace themselves for a Stradbally backlash this time around. Back to back defeats would be unthinkable for the Reds and they should reaffirm their status as title contenders with a big performance.
Odds: Stradbally 1/6 Draw 11/1 Dungarvan 4/1
Prediction: Stradbally

29 April
An Rinn v Kilrossanty (2.00 at Fraher Field) Group 1
An Rinn needed all their experience to keep Dungarvan at bay in round one and will fancy their chances of picking up a second win here. Paul Whyte, Joey Veale and Kieran Power combined well up front for Kilrossanty to see off the Brickeys after some shaky moments early on. A tight call but Kilrossanty’s attacking threat can maintain their unbeaten start.
Odds: An Rinn 10/11 Draw 13/2 Kilrossanty 11/10
Prediction: Kilrossanty

Clashmore v Brickey Rangers (3.30 at Fraher Field) Group 2
The Brickeys started strongly against Kilrossanty but the absence of Conor McGrath eventually saw their challenge fizzle out. They won’t lie down easily in this one either but Clashmore bring forward serious momentum after taking care of Stradbally last Friday.
Odds: Clashmore 4/9 Draw 7/1 Brickey Rangers 2/1
Prediction: Clashmore