Waterford SFC Round 2 Previews

 

20 April

Stradbally v St Saviours (7.00 at Kilmacthomas) Group 1
The Reds steamrolled Gaultier in round one and they will be eyeing up another demolition job. Despite the low level of resistance, 2-16 is still impressive shooting from Stradbally. Saviours didn’t raise the white flag despite being on the receiving end to Kilrossanty and they will have to take every opportunity on offer to stay in touch with the champions.
Odds: Stradbally 1/25 Draw 16/1 St Saviours 8/1                 
Prediction: Stradbally

Ardmore v Gaultier (7.00 at Stradbally) Group 1
Room for improvement from the opening round for these two but Ardmore look more likely to bounce back. In a spicy local derby against Clashmore, momentum turned against them in the second half as Seamus Prendergast saw the line. If they can feed Clinton Hennessy and Seamus Keating often enough they can shake off a Gaultier outfit that are sure to recover from their tame defeat to Stradbally.
Odds: Ardmore 1/4 Draw 8/1 Gaultier 10/3
Prediction: Ardmore

Ballinacourty v Rathgormack (7.00 at Fraher Field) Group 2
With a game already under their belt, Ballinacourty hold in the edge in terms of sharpness here. They are throwing some of their rising stars into the fray and the blend worked well first time out. Rathgormack will also rely on their under 21 county champions to bolster their team. Gavin Nugent and Edmond Hogan can threaten up front but the Hurneys should keep them at bay.
Odds: Ballinacourty 1/4 Draw 15/2 Rathgormack 10/3
Prediction: Ballinacourty

21 April
The Nire v Ballinameela (2.00 at Fraher Field) Group 2
The Nire took time to break down the Brickeys but in the end, they ran out convincing winners. Their attack pose a constant goal threat and Ballinameela must prevent the net rattling to stay in the hunt. The Blues could count themselves unfortunate to slip out of the senior ranks a couple of years ago and they should put in a respectable showing here.
Odds: The Nire 1/16 Draw 16/1 Ballinameela 15/2
Prediction: The Nire

Kilrossanty v Clashmore (3.30 at Fraher Field) Group 1

In the tie of the round, these two ambitious teams will get a better idea of where they stand after Sunday’s clash. Kilrossanty had an easy outing against St Saviours while Clashmore scraped over the line against Ardmore in atrocious conditions. Scores could be plentiful here with the form of Tommy Prendergast at midfield giving John Kiely’s charges a marginal advantage.
Odds: Kilrossanty 8/13  Draw 7/1 Clashmore 6/4
Prediction: Kilrossanty

An Rinn v Brickey Rangers (7.00 at Fraher Field) Group 2
Both sides will be eager to get points on the board after opening round reversals. An Rinn were reliant on Donie Breathach last Friday night for scores and other players must chip in to get them over the line in round two. The Brickeys put in a resilient effort against The Nire and if they maintain that work ethic, they can make life uncomfortable for the favourites.
Odds: An Rinn 1/4 Draw 15/2 Brickey Rangers 10/3
Prediction: An Rinn