Waterford United vs St. Patricks Athletic: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 20 March

Waterford United

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9th place in Ireland Premier Division

0-2

20/03/2026 15:45

St. Patricks Athletic

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2nd place in Ireland Premier Division

Ireland Premier Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Waterford United vs St. Patricks Athletic on 20 March 2026 (kick-off: 15:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Waterford United vs St. Patricks Athletic preview before placing your bet.

Waterford United are currently 9th with 25 points after 26 matches.
St. Patricks Athletic sit 2nd with 44 points from 26 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: St. Patricks Athletic to win with probability 53%.
Head-to-head history favors St. Patricks Athletic, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Waterford United have one win, 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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Weather

15:45

2026-03-20

Waterford United vs St. Patricks Athletic - Prediction & Odds

Waterford United

St. Patricks Athletic

2026-03-20 15:45

STANDINGS UP TO 20/03/2026

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

01 Shamrock Rovers	51	26	15	6	5	40	22	18
02 St. Patricks Athletic	44	26	12	8	6	41	22	19
03 Bohemians	44	26	12	8	6	41	28	13
04 Dundalk	37	26	9	10	7	40	38	2
05 Shelbourne	34	25	8	10	7	35	36	-1
06 Derry City	30	26	6	12	8	33	32	1
07 Galway United	29	25	7	8	10	33	40	-7
08 Drogheda United	27	26	6	9	11	31	43	-12
09 Waterford United	25	26	5	10	11	34	47	-13
10 Sligo Rovers	22	26	5	7	14	23	43	-20

Head To Head

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

04/07/2024 14:45

Waterford United

1 - 0

St. Patricks Athletic

IRE PR

Waterford United

17%

Draw

33%

St. Patricks Athletic

50%

Waterford United Last 6 matches

16/03/2026 16:00

Galway United 4 - 3 Waterford United IRE PR

13/03/2026 15:45

Dundalk 5 - 0 Waterford United IRE PR

06/03/2026 15:45

Waterford United 0 - 1 Bohemians IRE PR

27/02/2026 15:45

Derry City 4 - 2 Waterford United IRE PR

20/02/2026 15:45

Waterford United 0 - 0 Sligo Rovers IRE PR

17/02/2026 16:00

Waterford United 1 - 1 Rockmount IRD MSC

Win

Draw

33%

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches St. Patricks Athletic

16/03/2026 15:45

St. Patricks Athletic 0 - 0 Derry City IRE PR

13/03/2026 15:45

St. Patricks Athletic 4 - 1 Drogheda United IRE PR

06/03/2026 16:00

Shelbourne 2 - 3 St. Patricks Athletic IRE PR

02/03/2026 15:45

St. Patricks Athletic 1 - 0 Galway United IRE PR

27/02/2026 15:45

St. Patricks Athletic 4 - 0 Dundalk IRE PR

20/02/2026 16:00

Shamrock Rovers 2 - 0 St. Patricks Athletic IRE PR

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

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

Waterford United

St. Patricks Athletic

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.54

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.85

Scored

Avg. per game

0.69

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.46

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 26 matches

YesNo

12 (46%)14 (54%)

In last 26 matches

NoYes

11 (42%)15 (58%)

Waterford United

Recent matches

St. Patricks Athletic

Under /Over

(81%)21 5(19%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(73%)19 7(27%)

Under /Over

(35%)9 17(65%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(31%)8 18(69%)

Under /Over

(42%)11 15(58%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(31%)8 18(69%)

/Yes

(58%)15 11(42%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(42%)11 15(58%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Waterford United

St. Patricks Athletic

Shots

Waterford United

Total shots

12.56 avg / game

Blocked

114 total

Avg. 4.56

St. Patricks Athletic

Total shots

18.16 avg / game

Blocked

140 total

Avg. 5.83

Waterford United Pass St. Patricks Athletic

Total passes

6539

Avg. 262 / game

Accurate

59%

Ball possession

39%

Total passes

10644

Avg. 426 / game

Accurate

78%

Ball possession

55%

TOTAL ATTACKS

Waterford United

2165

Avg. 83.27 / game

St. Patricks Athletic

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

St. Patricks Athletic

1523

Avg. 58.58 / game

OTHERS

Waterford United

Played games

St. Patricks Athletic

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.15

Clean sheets

0.35

4.88

127

Corners

151

5.81

23.42

609

Throw-ins

575

22.12

1.69

Offsides

2.00

4.00

104

GK saves

2.85

Waterford United

DISCIPLINARY

St. Patricks Athletic

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.35

1.46

0.00

0.00

12.58

327

Fouls

267

10.27

10.15

264

Tackles

267

10.27

NEXT MATCHES

St. Patricks Athletic

NEXT MATCHES

St. Patricks Athletic

IRE

08/21

Drogheda United

St. Patricks Athletic

IRE

08/28

St. Patricks Athletic

St. Patricks Athletic

IRE

09/11

St. Patricks Athletic

Shamrock Rovers

IRE

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

Betiball.com's prediction for Waterford United vs St. Patricks Athletic on 20 March 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.

Waterford United vs St. Patricks Athletic Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Waterford United's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against St. Patricks Athletic'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 Waterford United and St. Patricks Athletic sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our Ireland Premier Division predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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