St. Patricks Athletic vs Waterford United: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 08 May

St. Patricks Athletic

W W L W D

2nd place in Ireland Premier Division

4-1

08/05/2026 15:00

Waterford United

W L W W D

9th place in Ireland Premier Division

Ireland Premier Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for St. Patricks Athletic vs Waterford United on 08 May 2026 (kick-off: 15:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full St. Patricks Athletic vs Waterford United preview before placing your bet.

St. Patricks Athletic are currently 2nd with 43 points after 25 matches.
Waterford United sit 9th with 22 points from 25 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: St. Patricks Athletic to win with probability 77%.
Head-to-head history favors St. Patricks Athletic, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Waterford United have no wins, while 2 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

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Pred

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Weather

15:00

2026-05-08

St. Patricks Athletic vs Waterford United - Prediction & Odds

St. Patricks Athletic

Waterford United

2026-05-08 15:00

STANDINGS UP TO 08/05/2026

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Shamrock Rovers	50	25	15	5	5	40	22	18
02 St. Patricks Athletic	43	25	12	7	6	40	21	19
03 Bohemians	43	25	12	7	6	40	27	13
04 Dundalk	36	25	9	9	7	39	37	2
05 Shelbourne	34	24	8	10	6	35	35	0
06 Derry City	29	25	6	11	8	32	31	1
07 Galway United	28	24	7	7	10	32	39	-7
08 Drogheda United	26	25	6	8	11	31	43	-12
09 Waterford United	22	25	4	10	11	33	47	-14
10 Sligo Rovers	21	25	5	6	14	22	42	-20

Head To Head

20/03/2026 15:45

Waterford United

0 - 2

St. Patricks Athletic

IRE PR

24/10/2025 14:45

St. Patricks Athletic

1 - 1

Waterford United

IRE PR

03/08/2025 11:00

Waterford United

0 - 2

St. Patricks Athletic

IRE PR

23/05/2025 14:45

St. Patricks Athletic

2 - 2

Waterford United

IRE PR

28/03/2025 15:45

Waterford United

1 - 2

St. Patricks Athletic

IRE PR

20/09/2024 14:45

St. Patricks Athletic

3 - 0

Waterford United

IRE PR

St. Patricks Athletic

67%

Draw

33%

Waterford United

St. Patricks Athletic Last 6 matches

04/05/2026 12:00

Sligo Rovers 1 - 1 St. Patricks Athletic IRE PR

01/05/2026 14:45

Galway United 2 - 2 St. Patricks Athletic IRE PR

27/04/2026 14:30

St. Patricks Athletic 5 - 0 Blackrock College AFC Leinster S C

24/04/2026 14:45

St. Patricks Athletic 3 - 1 Bohemians IRE PR

17/04/2026 14:45

Drogheda United 1 - 3 St. Patricks Athletic IRE PR

10/04/2026 15:00

St. Patricks Athletic 0 - 1 Shamrock Rovers IRE PR

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Waterford United

04/05/2026 12:00

Waterford United 3 - 3 Dundalk IRE PR

01/05/2026 15:00

Shamrock Rovers 1 - 0 Waterford United IRE PR

24/04/2026 14:45

Waterford United 1 - 1 Galway United IRE PR

18/04/2026 14:45

Sligo Rovers 2 - 0 Waterford United IRE PR

06/04/2026 12:00

Bohemians 1 - 1 Waterford United IRE PR

03/04/2026 14:45

Waterford United 1 - 1 Shamrock Rovers IRE PR

Win

Draw

67%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Ireland Premier Divisi...

Played games

St. Patricks Athletic

Waterford United

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.60

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.84

Scored

Avg. per game

1.32

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.88

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 25 matches

YesNo

16 (64%)9 (36%)

In last 25 matches

NoYes

16 (64%)9 (36%)

St. Patricks Athletic

Recent matches

Waterford United

Under /Over

(72%)18 7(28%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(84%)21 4(16%)

Under /Over

(32%)8 17(68%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(36%)9 16(64%)

Under /Over

(32%)8 17(68%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(44%)11 14(56%)

/Yes

(40%)10 15(60%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(60%)15 10(40%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

St. Patricks Athletic

Waterford United

Shots

St. Patricks Athletic

Total shots

18.29 avg / game

Blocked

136 total

Avg. 5.91

Waterford United

Total shots

12.50 avg / game

Blocked

112 total

Avg. 4.67

St. Patricks Athletic Pass Waterford United

Total passes

10249

Avg. 427 / game

Accurate

78%

Ball possession

55%

Total passes

6305

Avg. 263 / game

Accurate

59%

Ball possession

39%

TOTAL ATTACKS

St. Patricks Athletic

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

St. Patricks Athletic

OTHERS

St. Patricks Athletic

Played games

Waterford United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.36

Clean sheets

0.12

5.92

148

Corners

119

4.76

22.20

555

Throw-ins

583

23.32

1.96

Offsides

1.64

2.80

GK saves

103

4.12

St. Patricks Athletic

DISCIPLINARY

Waterford United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.40

2.40

0.00

0.00

10.04

251

Fouls

314

12.56

10.20

255

Tackles

253

10.12

NEXT MATCHES

08/02

St. Patricks Athletic

St. Patricks Athletic

IRE

08/21

Drogheda United

St. Patricks Athletic

IRE

08/28

St. Patricks Athletic

St. Patricks Athletic

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the St. Patricks Athletic vs Waterford United Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for St. Patricks Athletic vs Waterford United on 08 May 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Ireland Premier Division fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

St. Patricks Athletic vs Waterford United Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess St. Patricks Athletic's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Waterford United's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Ireland Premier Division Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Ireland Premier Division standings and the Ireland Premier Division form table to understand exactly where St. Patricks Athletic and Waterford United sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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