Double chanceSt Patrick's Athl. or draw ✓93% · @1.03
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓53% · @2.00
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓81% · @1.17
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–0 ✗14% · fair 7.10
St Patrick's Athl. vs Waterford preview and prediction
The match
St Patrick's Athl. host Waterford in the Premier Division on Friday 8 May, with kick-off at 20:00 (WAT) at Richmond Park. St Patrick's Athl. are 3rd with 60 points from 36 games (in the top four), while Waterford sit 7th on 43 points (in the bottom half). A gap of 17 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
St Patrick's Athl.'s last 5: DDWWL Most recently they drew with Sligo Rovers 1–1 away. They average 1.5 scored and 1.3 conceded.
Waterford's last 5: DLDDD Most recently they drew with Dundalk 3–3 at home. They average 1.0 scored and 1.5 conceded.
St Patrick's Athl. arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.3 points a game against 0.7.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 20 March 2026, finished Waterford 0–2 St Patrick's Athl..
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.0 goals: 2.4 for St Patrick's Athl. and 0.6 for Waterford. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 60% and both teams to score at 53%.
Betting angles
Win chances: St Patrick's Athl. 76%, draw 17%, Waterford 7%.
Both teams to score: yes (53%) at 2.00.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was St Patrick's Athl. to win – a 76% chance at odds of 1.21. Predicted score: St Patrick's Athl. 2–0 Waterford. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
St Patrick's Athl.76%fair 1.32 · @1.21
Draw17%fair 5.76 · @5.70
Waterford7%fair 14.56 · @14.00
3.01Expected goals
2.39St Patrick's Athl. xG
0.62Waterford xG
53%Both score
60%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–014%
1–012%
3–011%
2–19%
1–17%
3–17%
From our goals model: St Patrick's Athl. 2.4 – 0.6 Waterford expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for St Patrick's Athl. vs Waterford?
Our pick is St Patrick's Athl. to win with a 76% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.21.
Who will win St Patrick's Athl. vs Waterford?
On our numbers St Patrick's Athl. have a 76% chance of winning, the draw 17% and Waterford 7%.
How many goals will there be in St Patrick's Athl. vs Waterford?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 60% likely and both teams score 53% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for St Patrick's Athl. vs Waterford?
Our predicted score is St Patrick's Athl. 2–0 Waterford, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is St Patrick's Athl. vs Waterford?
St Patrick's Athl. vs Waterford (Premier Division) kicks off on Friday 8 May 2026 at 20:00 (West Africa Time) at Richmond Park.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
