St Patrick's Athletic

vs

Waterford FC

Predictions & Betting Tips

St Pat’s home form has been solid in 2025

Two teams on contrasting form will meet at Richmond Park when St Patrick’s face Waterford FC on Friday in a game that could have a bearing on who finishes in the mid-table positions or a surprise European place. Our St Patrick's Athletic vs Waterford FC prediction suggests this could be a tightly contested fixture given both teams' current trajectories. St Pats are currently 5th with 25 points from 17 games while Waterford FC are 7th with 21 points from 16 matches. Stephen Kenny’s men lost 4-0 away to Shamrock Rovers last time out, but had followed up with a 3-2 win at home to Cork City prior to that. Waterford have won four of their last five, beating Shelbourne 1-0 away and Galway United 1-0 at home before falling to a 3-1 defeat at Shamrock Rovers. John Coleman’s team have won their two most recent away league games, not dropping any points. For fans seeking insight, this St Patrick's Athletic vs Waterford FC preview captures the form and key players ahead of the clash.

Both managers are making their mark

Kenny took over as St Patrick's Athletic boss on 16th May 2024 and his tactical stamp is becoming increasingly visible on the team that has lost three and won two of their previous five games. St Patrick's Athletic have won two and lost one of the three Premier Division head-to-heads so far in 2025, winning 2-1 at Waterford seven weeks ago. They are a ball-playing team that Kenny is developing to be technically good and adaptable at both ends of the field, while Waterford are more pragmatic and organized. They are good at soaking up pressure and bringing their players back to maintain a compact structure before hitting quickly on the counter. Both managers will see this as a key fixture in establishing their club’s identity and proving they belong in the top tier for the coming season. The St Patrick's Athletic vs Waterford FC betting tips lean slightly in favor of the home side, especially considering their strong defensive record. St Patrick's Athletic have conceded only seven goals in eight home Premier Division games and will probably try to unlock the opposition with their possession, while Waterford will sit back and look to pounce on mistakes.

Waterford are a threat on the road

The bookies make St Pat’s around 2.15 favorites here, but Waterford are 3.20 to win and the draw is 3.30. This St Patrick's Athletic vs Waterford FC prediction expects a tight game, but the visitors have some momentum behind them and could spring a surprise. St Pat’s have won their most recent two home games, but Waterford have also won their most-recent two away games and haven’t won in their two previous away visits to St Pat’s. We’re taking the draw at the current price, but will also have a smaller bet on both teams to score as the margin for error in this one is slight. Zack Elbouzedi has two of St Pat’s last six goals and has been a sparky presence in their recent games while Padraig Amond is in fine form for Waterford with three goals in his last five. For a final St Patrick's Athletic vs Waterford FC prediction, Amond is Waterford’s go-to man up front and can be a real threat on the break, so take him to get on the scoresheet in this match.