Double chanceSt Patrick's Athl. or draw ✓80% · @1.13
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓56% · @1.77
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓75% · @1.25
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9% · fair 10.79
Waterford vs St Patrick's Athl. preview and prediction
The match
Waterford host St Patrick's Athl. in the Premier Division on Friday 10 July, with kick-off at 20:00 (WAT) at Regional Sports Centre. Waterford are 7th with 43 points from 36 games (in the bottom half), while St Patrick's Athl. sit 3rd on 60 points (in the top four). A gap of 17 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Waterford's last 5: WWLWD Most recently they beat Derry City 4–2 away. They are scoring freely – 2.5 goals a game.
St Patrick's Athl.'s last 5: WLWWL Most recently they beat Galway United 3–0 at home. On the road they have won 0 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.2 scored and 0.5 conceded. 4 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 8 May 2026, finished St Patrick's Athl. 4–1 Waterford. Across their last 2 meetings Waterford have won 0, St Patrick's Athl. 2, with 0 draws and 3.5 goals per game; both teams scored in 1 of them.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.7 goals: 1.2 for Waterford and 1.6 for St Patrick's Athl.. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 52%, both teams to score at 56%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Waterford 20%, draw 24%, St Patrick's Athl. 56%.
Safer route: St Patrick's Athl. or draw (80%) at 1.13.
Both teams to score: yes (56%) at 1.77.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 75% chance at odds of 1.25. Predicted score: Waterford 1–1 St Patrick's Athl.. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Waterford20%fair 5.03 · @5.70
Draw24%fair 4.21 · @3.90
St Patrick's Athl.56%fair 1.77 · @1.57
2.73Expected goals
1.17Waterford xG
1.55St Patrick's Athl. xG
56%Both score
52%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
0–110%
1–29%
0–28%
1–08%
2–17%
From our goals model: Waterford 1.2 – 1.6 St Patrick's Athl. expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Waterford vs St Patrick's Athl.?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Waterford vs St Patrick's Athl.?
On our numbers Waterford have a 20% chance of winning, the draw 24% and St Patrick's Athl. 56%.
How many goals will there be in Waterford vs St Patrick's Athl.?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 52% likely and both teams score 56% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Waterford vs St Patrick's Athl.?
Our predicted score is Waterford 1–1 St Patrick's Athl., the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Waterford vs St Patrick's Athl.?
Waterford vs St Patrick's Athl. (Premier Division) kicks off on Friday 10 July 2026 at 20:00 (West Africa Time) at Regional Sports Centre.
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.