St. Patricks Athletic vs Waterford United: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 23 May

St. Patricks Athletic

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5th place in Ireland Premier Division

2-2

23/05/2025 11:45

Waterford United

L L W L D

9th place in Ireland Premier Division

Ireland Premier Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for St. Patricks Athletic vs Waterford United on 23 May 2025 (kick-off: 11:45) 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 5th with 52 points after 36 matches.
Waterford United sit 9th with 39 points from 36 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: St. Patricks Athletic to win with probability 62%.
Head-to-head history favors St. Patricks Athletic, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Waterford United have 2 wins, while one match ended in a draw.

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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Weather

11:45

2025-05-23

St. Patricks Athletic vs Waterford United - Prediction & Odds

St. Patricks Athletic

Waterford United

2025-05-23 11:45

STANDINGS UP TO 23/05/2025

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

01 Shamrock Rovers	66	36	19	9	8	56	33	23
02 Derry City	63	36	18	9	9	52	39	13
03 Shelbourne	59	36	15	14	7	48	37	11
04 Bohemians	54	36	16	6	14	48	39	9
05 St. Patricks Athletic	52	36	13	13	10	42	32	10
06 Drogheda United	51	36	12	15	9	38	38	0
07 Sligo Rovers	41	36	11	8	17	42	54	-12
08 Galway United	39	36	9	12	15	37	44	-7
09 Waterford United	39	36	11	6	19	41	60	-19
10 Cork City	24	36	4	12	20	33	61	-28

Head To Head

28/03/2025 12:45

Waterford United

1 - 2

St. Patricks Athletic

IRE PR

20/09/2024 11:45

St. Patricks Athletic

3 - 0

Waterford United

IRE PR

04/07/2024 11:45

Waterford United

1 - 0

St. Patricks Athletic

IRE PR

19/04/2024 11:45

St. Patricks Athletic

1 - 1

Waterford United

IRE PR

04/03/2024 12:45

Waterford United

3 - 1

St. Patricks Athletic

IRE PR

11/02/2023 07:00

Waterford United

0 - 2

St. Patricks Athletic

INT CF

St. Patricks Athletic

50%

Draw

17%

Waterford United

33%

St. Patricks Athletic Last 6 matches

19/05/2025 12:00

Shamrock Rovers 4 - 0 St. Patricks Athletic IRE PR

16/05/2025 11:45

St. Patricks Athletic 3 - 2 Cork City IRE PR

09/05/2025 11:45

Shelbourne 2 - 1 St. Patricks Athletic IRE PR

05/05/2025 11:45

Derry City 1 - 0 St. Patricks Athletic IRE PR

02/05/2025 11:45

St. Patricks Athletic 2 - 0 Galway United IRE PR

25/04/2025 11:45

Bohemians 2 - 1 St. Patricks Athletic IRE PR

Win

33%

Draw

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Waterford United

16/05/2025 11:45

Waterford United 1 - 3 Shamrock Rovers IRE PR

09/05/2025 11:45

Waterford United 1 - 0 Galway United IRE PR

05/05/2025 09:00

Shelbourne 0 - 1 Waterford United IRE PR

02/05/2025 11:45

Bohemians 1 - 2 Waterford United IRE PR

25/04/2025 11:45

Waterford United 2 - 1 Derry City IRE PR

21/04/2025 09:00

Cork City 2 - 1 Waterford United IRE PR

Win

67%

Draw

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Ireland Premier Divisi...

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

St. Patricks Athletic

Waterford United

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.64

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.42

Scored

Avg. per game

0.67

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.78

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 36 matches

YesNo

18 (50%)18 (50%)

In last 36 matches

NoYes

20 (56%)16 (44%)

St. Patricks Athletic

Recent matches

Waterford United

Under /Over

(56%)20 16(44%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(81%)29 7(19%)

Under /Over

(28%)10 26(72%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(44%)16 20(56%)

Under /Over

(33%)12 24(67%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(42%)15 21(58%)

/Yes

(33%)12 24(67%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(58%)21 15(42%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

St. Patricks Athletic

Waterford United

Shots

St. Patricks Athletic

Total shots

14.69 avg / game

Blocked

75 total

Avg. 4.69

Waterford United

Total shots

11.42 avg / game

Blocked

74 total

Avg. 4.11

St. Patricks Athletic Pass Waterford United

Total passes

14792

Avg. 411 / game

Accurate

79%

Ball possession

54%

Total passes

12659

Avg. 352 / game

Accurate

68%

Ball possession

47%

TOTAL ATTACKS

St. Patricks Athletic

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

St. Patricks Athletic

OTHERS

St. Patricks Athletic

Played games

Waterford United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.50

Clean sheets

0.14

6.00

216

Corners

175

4.86

20.28

730

Throw-ins

804

22.33

1.81

Offsides

1.83

2.69

GK saves

128

3.56

St. Patricks Athletic

DISCIPLINARY

Waterford United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.14

2.72

0.08

0.06

9.19

331

Fouls

445

12.36

9.67

348

Tackles

385

10.69

NEXT MATCHES

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St. Patricks Athletic

St. Patricks Athletic

IRE

08/21

Drogheda United

St. Patricks Athletic

IRE

08/28

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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 23 May 2025 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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