St. Patricks Athletic vs Waterford United: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 28 August

Prediction Match Centre
St. Patricks Athletic
DLWWL
3rd place in Ireland Premier Division
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28/08/2026 11:45
Waterford United
LDWLW
9th place in Ireland Premier Division
Ireland Premier Division
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for St. Patricks Athletic vs Waterford United on 28 August 2026 (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 will face Waterford United in Ireland Premier Division on August 28, 2026 at 11:45.
  • St. Patricks Athletic are currently 3rd with 41 points after 23 matches.
  • Waterford United sit 9th with 20 points from 23 matches.
Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards
Home team Away team
Probability %
1
X
2
Pred
Correct
Avg.g
Coef.
Score.
Live coef.
Weather
STANDINGS UP TO 28/08/2026
Overall Table PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Shamrock Rovers Shamrock Rovers
50 25 15 5 5 40 22 18
02 Bohemians Bohemians
43 25 12 7 6 40 27 13
03 St. Patricks Athletic St. Patricks Athletic
41 23 12 5 6 38 19 19
04 Dundalk Dundalk
35 23 9 8 6 37 34 3
05 Shelbourne Shelbourne
34 24 8 10 6 35 35 0
06 Derry City Derry City
29 25 6 11 8 32 31 1
07 Galway United Galway United
24 22 6 6 10 29 37 -8
08 Drogheda United Drogheda United
22 23 5 7 11 27 40 -13
09 Waterford United Waterford United
20 23 4 8 11 32 46 -14
10 Sligo Rovers Sligo Rovers
20 23 5 5 13 18 37 -19
St. Patricks Athletic St. Patricks Athletic Last 6 matches
04/07/2026 01:45
St. Patricks Athletic 3 - 0 Galway United
Ireland Premier Division
01/07/2026 01:45
Bray Wanderers 2 - 1 St. Patricks Athletic
Leinster Senior Cup
27/06/2026 02:00
Bohemians 2 - 0 St. Patricks Athletic
Ireland Premier Division
20/06/2026 01:45
St. Patricks Athletic 2 - 0 Sligo Rovers
Ireland Premier Division
13/06/2026 01:45
St. Patricks Athletic 2 - 0 Drogheda United
Ireland Premier Division
30/05/2026 02:00
Shamrock Rovers 1 - 0 St. Patricks Athletic
Ireland Premier Division
Win
50%
Draw
0%
Lost
50%
Last 6 matches Waterford United Waterford United
04/07/2026 01:45
Derry City 2 - 4 Waterford United
Ireland Premier Division
27/06/2026 01:45
Dundalk 2 - 3 Waterford United
Ireland Premier Division
20/06/2026 01:45
Waterford United 0 - 2 Shamrock Rovers
Ireland Premier Division
13/06/2026 01:45
Waterford United 4 - 0 Sligo Rovers
Ireland Premier Division
30/05/2026 01:45
Drogheda United 3 - 3 Waterford United
Ireland Premier Division
23/05/2026 01:45
Shelbourne 2 - 1 Waterford United
Ireland Premier Division
Win
50%
Draw
17%
Lost
33%
Overall Home/Away
Full time First half Second half
All leagues Ireland Premier Divisi...
Played games
St. Patricks Athletic
St. Patricks Athletic
23
 Waterford United
Waterford United
23
Goals
Scored
38
Avg. per game
1.65
Conceded
19
Avg. per game
0.83
Scored
32
Avg. per game
1.39
Conceded
46
Avg. per game
2.00
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
3 (50%)3 (50%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
5 (83%)1 (17%)
In last 23 matches
YesNo
14 (61%)9 (39%)
In last 23 matches
NoYes
15 (65%)8 (35%)
St. Patricks Athletic

St. Patricks Athletic

Recent matches

Waterford United

Waterford United

Under /Over

(70%)16 7(30%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(87%)20 3(13%)

Under /Over

(35%)8 15(65%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(39%)9 14(61%)

Under /Over

(35%)8 15(65%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(48%)11 12(52%)

/Yes

(35%)8 15(65%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(61%)14 9(39%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
St. Patricks Athletic St. Patricks Athletic
Waterford United Waterford United
Shots
St. Patricks Athletic
St. Patricks Athletic
Total shots
18.23 avg / game
Blocked
121 total
Avg. 5.76
Waterford United
Waterford United
Total shots
12.45 avg / game
Blocked
102 total
Avg. 4.64
St. Patricks Athletic St. Patricks Athletic Pass Waterford United Waterford United
Total passes
9383
Avg. 427 / game
Accurate
78%
Ball possession
54%
Total passes
5861
Avg. 266 / game
Accurate
59%
Ball possession
40%
TOTAL ATTACKS
St. Patricks Athletic
St. Patricks Athletic
2250
Avg. 97.83 / game
 Waterford United
Waterford United
1875
Avg. 81.52 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
St. Patricks Athletic
St. Patricks Athletic
1367
Avg. 59.43 / game
 Waterford United
Waterford United
923
Avg. 40.13 / game
OTHERS
St. Patricks Athletic
St. Patricks Athletic
23
Played games
Waterford United
Waterford United
23
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.39
9
Clean sheets
2
0.09
5.91
136
Corners
107
4.65
22.30
513
Throw-ins
529
23.00
1.83
42
Offsides
40
1.74
2.70
62
GK saves
99
4.30
St. Patricks Athletic
St. Patricks Athletic
DISCIPLINARY
Waterford United
Waterford United
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
1.30
30
Yellow card
52
2.26
0.00
0
Red card
0
0.00
9.91
228
Fouls
285
12.39
10.13
233
Tackles
237
10.30
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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 28 August 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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