Waterford vs Saint Patr. Prediction 10 July 2026
🔊 Waterford United head into this fixture fighting to stay in the league. Sitting second from bottom, they’re under intense pressure as relegation looms, which inevitably affects their mentality and forces a cautious approach on the pitch. St Patrick’s Athletic, meanwhile, are third in the table - nine points adrift of the leaders - but remain motivated to chase down top spot. The key difference between these sides lies in the stakes: the hosts are battling for survival, while the visitors play with less weight on their shoulders.
Head-to-Head
The most recent official meeting between these sides took place on 08 May 2026 and ended in a 4-1 victory. Here’s a comparative breakdown from that fixture (St Patrick’s Athletic were the home team):
- Possession: 69% vs 31%;
- Corners: 7 vs 4;
- Fouls: 8 vs 14;
- Yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- Shots on target: 11 vs 4.
📊 Statistical preview of official head-to-head meetings between Waterford United and St Patrick's Athletic:
- They have faced each other 46 times;
- The hosts have claimed 16 wins, while the visitors have 21 victories, with 9 matches ending in a draw;
- Total goals scored: 48 for Waterford United, 60 for St Patrick's Athletic;
- Average goals in the first half: 1.13; in the second half: 1.22;
- The overall average goals per match stands at 2.35.
Head-to-head statistics Waterford - Saint Patr.
Waterford United Team Overview
The team's most recent official fixture took place on in the Premier Division, with Derry City hosting Waterford United. The match ended with a score of 2-4.
Here are the key statistics from the game (Waterford United vs Derry City):
- Possession: 30% vs 70%;
- Corners: 7 vs 5;
- Fouls committed: 16 vs 7;
- Yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- Shots on target: 5 vs 6.
Waterford United are finding their rhythm, having picked up three wins, a draw, and just one defeat in their last five outings. Over their previous ten matches, the side have impressed with attacking flair, averaging 2.3 goals per game, though their defensive record remains average, conceding two per match. The attack continues to be their most reliable asset, Waterford United have scored at least once in nine of their last ten fixtures, underlining their offensive consistency even amid a challenging league campaign. With the battle for survival intensifying, the team are showing greater attacking intent as they push to secure their top-flight status.
Match Results: Waterford United
Saint Patrick´s Athletic Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the Premier Division, facing St Patrick's Athletic away from home. Galway United suffered a 3-0 defeat.
Here’s a look at the key stats from that St Patrick’s Athletic vs Galway United clash:
- Possession: 64% vs 36%;
- Corners: 8 vs 3;
- Fouls committed: 7 vs 25;
- Yellow cards: 0 vs 3;
- Shots on target: 11 vs 0.
St Patrick's Athletic have shown inconsistent form lately, picking up four wins, three defeats, and three draws in their last ten outings, a clear sign of fluctuating results. During this stretch, their attack has been modest, averaging just 1.3 goals per game, while their defence remains solid, conceding only 0.7 on average. However, St Patrick's Athletic have managed to score more than once in six of their last seven Premier Division meetings with Waterford, a stat that will boost Stephen Kenny’s side heading into this fixture.
Match Results: Saint Patrick´s Athletic
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-head:
- Matches played - 46;
- First-half wins at home - 9; away - 4; draws - 10;
- Average first-half total: 1.13;
- Today's hosts average 0.54 goals in the first half, while the visitors score 0.59.
First-half stats: Waterford United (home) vs St Patrick's Athletic (away)
- Matches in this competition: 11 vs 11;
- Wins: 1 (9.09%) vs 3 (27.27%);
- Losses: 7 (63.64%) vs 3 (27.27%);
- Draws: 3 (27.27%) vs 5 (45.45%);
- Average goals scored: 1.09 vs 1;
- Average goals conceded: 0.82 vs 0.45.
Last 10 matches (overall):
- Wins: 3 vs 3;
- Losses: 4 vs 2;
- Draws: 3 vs 5;
- Average first-half total: 1.9 (scored - 0.9, conceded - 1) vs 1.1 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 0.4).
- Waterford United have scored in the first half in six of their last seven Premier Division matches.
Match Outcome Prediction
Head-to-head meetings:
- Played - 46;
- Home wins - 16, Away wins - 21, Draws - 9.
Stats: Waterford United vs St Patrick’s Athletic
- Matches in the competition: 23 vs 23;
- Wins: 4 vs 12;
- Win percentage: 17% vs 52%;
- Losses: 11 vs 6;
- Draws: 8 vs 5.
Last 10 fixtures:
- Wins: 4 vs 5;
- Losses: 3 vs 4;
- Draws: 3 vs 1.
- Waterford United have covered a +1.5 handicap in 7 of their last 8 Premier Division matches.
- Waterford United have covered a +1.5 handicap at home in 6 of their last 7 Premier Division matches.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-head (average total goals):
- Home side - 1.04, Away side - 1.3;
- Overall H2H average - 2.35;
- Both teams have scored: all-time - 18 times; at the home ground - 9 times.
Average goals stats: Waterford United vs St Patrick’s Athletic
- In the league: 3.39 vs 2.48;
- Goals scored: 1.39 vs 1.65;
- First half: 0.57 vs 0.74;
- Second half: 0.83 vs 0.91;
- Waterford United home average - 1.27;
- St Patrick’s Athletic away average - 1;
- Last 10 games: Waterford - 2.3 (home - 2.2), St Patrick’s - 1.3 (away - 0.4).
- St Patrick’s Athletic have scored over 1.5 goals in 6 of their last 7 head-to-head Premier Division clashes with Waterford United.
Corners Prediction
Waterford United: Stats
- This season: average corners per match - 4.78; at home - 5;
- Last 10 games: average corners - 4.7; at home - 5.2.
St Patrick’s Athletic: Stats
- This season: average corners per match - 6.09; away - 5.18;
- Last 10 games: average corners - 7.3; away - 5.4.
- The under 10.5 corners bet has landed in 7 of Waterford United’s last 8 Premier Division matches.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-head meetings:
- Played - 46;
- Both teams have scored all-time - 18 times;
- On the home ground - 9 times.
Stats: Waterford United vs St Patrick’s Athletic
- League meetings: 23 vs 23;
- Matches this season with both teams scoring (BTTS): 14 vs 8;
- Waterford United BTTS at home - 6 (55%);
- St Patrick’s Athletic BTTS away - 4 (36%).
Last 10 matches:
- BTTS games: 8 vs 2;
- Waterford United BTTS at home - 3 (60%);
- St Patrick’s Athletic BTTS away - 1 (20%).
Correct Score Prediction
Most frequent results (current season):
- The most common scoreline in the league is 1-1 (14/118, 11.9%);
- Waterford United’s most frequent home result is also 1-1 (3/11, 27.3%);
- St Patrick’s Athletic’s most frequent away result is a 2-0 win (3/11, 27.3%).
Based on statistical models and probability distribution, the algorithm projects the top three outcomes:
0-1 - 11.21% (odds: 6.5)
1-1 - 10.53% (odds: 7.5)
1-2 - 9.72% (odds: 7.5)
⭐ Editor's Pick
The trends highlight Waterford’s consistent attacking threat and St Patrick’s struggles to find the net away from home. Still, our main prediction is both teams to score (yes). While the visitors boast greater overall quality and have looked solid defensively this season, the hosts’ urgent need for points increases the likelihood of a high-scoring encounter.
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