Waterford SFC Round 3 Previews

1 June
Gaultier v Ardmore (7.00 at Fraher Field) Group 1
Gaultier desperately need the points here and they put up a decent showing against Rathgormack in round two. Ardmore collapsed in the second half against The Nire but in this fixture they look the better balanced outfit and the choice of venue also plays into their hands.
Odds: Gaultier 5/6 Draw 13/2 Ardmore 6/5                          
Prediction: Ardmore

Rathgormack v St Saviours (7.30 at Kill) Group 1
These sides crossed paths in the relegation play offs last year and Rathgormack emerged after a replay. With two wins from two so far they can book their quarter final berth this weekend while Saviours again face a battle to avoid the drop.
Odds: Rathgormack 1/5 Draw 9/1 St Saviours 4/1
Prediction: Rathgormack

Stradbally v Kilrossanty (8.30 at Fraher Field) Group 2
Stradbally got the Clashmore defeat out of their system last time out against Dungarvan but still didn’t look back to their best for stretches of that game. John Kiely’s men also stand on two points after two games and present a sufficient attacking threat in David Power, Joey Veale and Paul Whyte to cause an upset. In a close call, the Reds can gain superiority at midfield and also hold the Kilrossanty attack to a manageable total in order to get over the line.
Odds: Stradbally 1/5 Draw 9/1 Kilrossanty 4/1
Prediction: Stradbally

2 June
The Nire v Ballinacourty (2.00 at Fraher Field) Group 1
The two points on offer would mean more to Ballinacourty given their first round defeat to Rathgormack. They have struggled however to recapture the form that made them champions and injury worries don’t help to rectify that situation. The Nire crucially come into this one in better form after steamrolling past Gaultier and Ardmore and also at full strength.
Odds: The Nire 4/5 Draw 13/2 Ballinacourty 5/4
Prediction: The Nire

Clashmore v Dungarvan (3.30 at Fraher Field) Group 2
After toppling Stradbally in their championship opener, Clashmore backed it up by grinding out another win against the Brickeys. John Prendergast netted two goals on that wet and windy day in an attack that already contains Cillian O’Keeffe, Brian O’Halloran and Sean Fleming. Dungarvan enjoyed purple patches in both of their games to date but not enough to put points on the board and they will struggle to stop Clashmore extending their unbeaten run.   
Odds: Clashmore 8/13 Draw 7/1 Dungarvan 6/4
Prediction: Clashmore