Double chanceSt Patrick's Athl. or draw ✗89% · @1.05
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗53% · @1.77
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓80% · @1.18
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–0 ✗13% · fair 7.96
St Patrick's Athl. vs Waterford preview and prediction
The match
Waterford travel to Richmond Park in the Premier Division on Friday 28 August (19:45 WAT) to face St Patrick's Athl.. 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: WDWDD Most recently they beat Drogheda United 2–0 away. At home they have won 1 and lost 0 of their last 4. They average 1.7 scored and 1.0 conceded.
Waterford's last 5: DWWWD Most recently they drew with Sligo Rovers 0–0 away. They average 1.3 scored and 0.5 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 10 July 2026, finished Waterford 1–1 St Patrick's Athl.. Across their last 3 meetings St Patrick's Athl. have won 2, Waterford 0, with 1 draw and 3.0 goals per game; both teams scored in 2 of them.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.9 goals: 2.2 for St Patrick's Athl. and 0.8 for Waterford. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 58% likely and both teams score in 53% of our simulations.
Betting angles
Win chances: St Patrick's Athl. 69%, draw 20%, Waterford 11%.
Both teams to score: yes (53%) at 1.77.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was St Patrick's Athl. to win – a 69% chance at odds of 1.33. 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.69%fair 1.45 · @1.33
Draw20%fair 4.91 · @4.85
Waterford11%fair 9.29 · @9.00
2.94Expected goals
2.18St Patrick's Athl. xG
0.76Waterford xG
53%Both score
58%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–013%
1–012%
2–110%
3–09%
1–19%
3–17%
From our goals model: St Patrick's Athl. 2.2 – 0.8 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 69% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.33.
Who will win St Patrick's Athl. vs Waterford?
On our numbers St Patrick's Athl. have a 69% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Waterford 11%.
How many goals will there be in St Patrick's Athl. vs Waterford?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 58% 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 2.9 goals in total.
When is St Patrick's Athl. vs Waterford?
St Patrick's Athl. vs Waterford (Premier Division) kicks off on Friday 28 August 2026 at 19:45 (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.
