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

Prediction

St. Patricks Athletic

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3rd place in Ireland Premier Division

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28/08/2026 14:45

Waterford United

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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: 14:45) 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 14:45.
St. Patricks Athletic are currently 3rd with 42 points after 24 matches.
Waterford United sit 9th with 21 points from 24 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 %

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	50	25	15	5	5	40	22	18
02 Bohemians	43	25	12	7	6	40	27	13
03 St. Patricks Athletic	42	24	12	6	6	39	20	19
04 Dundalk	35	24	9	8	7	38	36	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	27	23	7	6	10	32	39	-7
08 Drogheda United	25	24	6	7	11	29	41	-12
09 Waterford United	21	24	4	9	11	33	47	-14
10 Sligo Rovers	20	24	5	5	14	20	40	-20

St. Patricks Athletic Last 6 matches

18/07/2026 01:45

St. Patricks Athletic 2 - 1 Wexford (Youth)

Ireland FAI Cup

15/07/2026 01:30

St. Patricks Athletic 2 - 4 Doncaster Rovers

International Club Friendly

11/07/2026 02:00

Waterford United 1 - 1 St. Patricks Athletic

Ireland Premier Division

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

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Waterford United

18/07/2026 01:45

Waterford United 2 - 1 Cobh Ramblers

Ireland FAI Cup

11/07/2026 02:00

Waterford United 1 - 1 St. Patricks Athletic

Ireland Premier Division

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

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

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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

1.09

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.42

Scored

Avg. per game

0.81

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.97

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 33 matches

YesNo

18 (55%)15 (45%)

In last 33 matches

NoYes

17 (53%)15 (47%)

St. Patricks Athletic

Recent matches

Waterford United

Under /Over

(76%)25 8(24%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(84%)27 5(16%)

Under /Over

(33%)11 22(67%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(38%)12 20(62%)

Under /Over

(42%)14 19(58%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(50%)16 16(50%)

/Yes

(42%)14 19(58%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(66%)21 11(34%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

St. Patricks Athletic

Waterford United

Shots

St. Patricks Athletic

Total shots

17.72 avg / game

Blocked

130 total

Avg. 5.91

Waterford United

Total shots

11.46 avg / game

Blocked

108 total

Avg. 4.70

St. Patricks Athletic Pass Waterford United

Total passes

9873

Avg. 429 / game

Accurate

78%

Ball possession

56%

Total passes

6015

Avg. 262 / game

Accurate

59%

Ball possession

41%

TOTAL ATTACKS

St. Patricks Athletic

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

St. Patricks Athletic

OTHERS

St. Patricks Athletic

Played games

Waterford United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.39

Clean sheets

0.09

5.58

184

Corners

145

4.53

17.27

570

Throw-ins

557

17.41

1.55

Offsides

1.44

2.03

GK saves

101

3.16

St. Patricks Athletic

DISCIPLINARY

Waterford United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.15

1.81

0.00

0.00

8.00

264

Fouls

335

10.47

7.27

240

Tackles

244

7.63

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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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