St Patrick’s Athletic v Waterford: Forecast, Odds and Bets

May 21, 2025

St Patrick’s Athletic face Waterford FC on 23 May 2025 in a crucial Republic of Ireland Premier Division clash at Richmond Park in Dublin. Kickoff is set for 20:45 CEST (Italy, Germany, France, Spain) and 19:45 BST (UK).

With St Patrick’s Athletic looking to consolidate a top-table position and Waterford eager to climb out of the relegation zone, expectations are high. This fixture promises intensity as both sides battle for valuable points at this pivotal stage of the season.

How are both teams coming into this?

St Patrick’s Athletic have been in solid form at home, winning three of their last five matches at Richmond Park. Their balanced approach has yielded a strong defensive record, conceding just four goals in those games. The Saints will aim to capitalize on familiar surroundings and vociferous crowd support this Friday.

Waterford FC, by contrast, have struggled on the road, failing to pick up a win in their past four away fixtures. Despite flashes of attacking intent, defensive lapses have cost them dearly, and they sit dangerously close to the bottom of the table. A resilient display will be required if they hope to frustrate the home side’s rhythm.

Our forecast

After a thorough analysis of recent statistics, head-to-head trends and tipster insights, our model leans towards a home victory. St Patrick’s Athletic’s strong home record and consistent form give them the edge in this fixture.

We predict a 2-0 win for the hosts, with under 2.5 goals likely given Waterford’s defensive vulnerabilities. A conservative bet on the home side to win and keep a clean sheet could offer attractive value.