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

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 vs Waterford United: Starting Lineups Time : 08/05/2026 15:00

St. Patricks Athletic
4 - 1
Finished
Waterford United
87' event Sam Rooney / Barry Baggley
84' event Anto Breslin / Zak Elbouzedi
79' event Max Andrew Mata / Ryan Edmondson
79' event Romal Palmer / Christopher Forrester
78' event Jamie Lennon / Kian Leavy
77' event Ryan Edmondson
60' event Zak Elbouzedi
57' event Zak Elbouzedi
45+3' event Christopher Forrester
event 83' Jorgen Voilas / Conan Noonan
event 83' Conor Carty / Padraig Amond
event 75' Jordan Faria / Jordan Houston
event 68' Will Johnson / Dean McMenamy
event 46' Luke Heeney / Samuel Glenfield
event 7' Samuel Glenfield
event 5' John Mahon
87' event Sam Rooney / Barry Baggley
event 83' Jorgen Voilas / Conan Noonan
84' event Anto Breslin / Zak Elbouzedi
event 83' Conor Carty / Padraig Amond
79' event Max Andrew Mata / Ryan Edmondson
event 75' Jordan Faria / Jordan Houston
79' event Romal Palmer / Christopher Forrester
event 68' Will Johnson / Dean McMenamy
78' event Jamie Lennon / Kian Leavy
event 46' Luke Heeney / Samuel Glenfield
77' event Ryan Edmondson
event 7' Samuel Glenfield
60' event Zak Elbouzedi
event 5' John Mahon
57' event Zak Elbouzedi
45+3' event Christopher Forrester
St. Patricks Athletic St. Patricks Athletic
Substitutions
#6 Jamie Lennon
#17 Romal Palmer
#18 Max Andrew Mata
#3 Anto Breslin
#35 Sam Rooney
#49 Sean Molloy
#11 Jason McClelland
#5 Tom Grivosti
#42 Glory Nzingo
St. Patricks Athletic St. Patricks Athletic Waterford United Waterford United
24Shots11
11Shots on Goal4
8Fouls14
7Corner Kick4
13Free kick8
1Offside1
0Yellow card1
0Aerial1
3Save7
6Successful Tackles11
1Interceptions13
37Long pass26
2Assist0
11Successful center3
10Shots off goal3
0Hit The Post1
3Blocked4
6Tackle10
7Dribbles2
34Throw-in17
485Passes221
102Attacks71
75Dangerous attacks24
4Corner Kicks(HT)3
3BigChances2
0BigChancesMissed1
17ShotsInsideBox8
7ShotsOutsideBox3
46DuelsWon33
3.17ExpectedGoals1.79
1.98xGOpenPlay0.43
0.41xGSetPlay1.35
2.39xGNonPenalty1.79
3.37xGOT1.22
37Touches In Opposition Box13
31AccurateCrosses16
28GroundDuelsWon24
18AerialDuelsWon9
16Clearances32
Waterford United Waterford United
Substitutions
#15 Luke Heeney
#4 Will Johnson
#17 Jordan Faria
#20 Jorgen Voilas
#7 Conor Carty
#1 Stephen McMullan
#22 Ronan Mansfield
#6 Cian Barrett
#11 Trae Coyle
Commentary
87' St. Patricks Athletic — substitution: Sam Rooney / Barry Baggley
84' St. Patricks Athletic — substitution: Anto Breslin / Zak Elbouzedi
83' Waterford United — substitution: Jorgen Voilas / Conan Noonan
83' Waterford United — substitution: Conor Carty / Padraig Amond
79' St. Patricks Athletic — substitution: Max Andrew Mata / Ryan Edmondson
79' St. Patricks Athletic — substitution: Romal Palmer / Christopher Forrester
78' St. Patricks Athletic — substitution: Jamie Lennon / Kian Leavy
77' Goal! Ryan Edmondson - St. Patricks Athletic
75' Waterford United — substitution: Jordan Faria / Jordan Houston
68' Waterford United — substitution: Will Johnson / Dean McMenamy
60' Goal! Zak Elbouzedi - St. Patricks Athletic
57' Goal! Zak Elbouzedi - St. Patricks Athletic
46' Waterford United — substitution: Luke Heeney / Samuel Glenfield
45+3' Penalty scored! Christopher Forrester - St. Patricks Athletic
7' Samuel Glenfield - Waterford United receive a yellow card
5' Goal! John Mahon - Waterford United

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 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.

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 standings and the 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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