St Patricks vs Waterford Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 23 May 2025
Back Blues to Frustrate Saints
Waterford can perform well against St Patrick's and there is Asian Handicap odds of -105 when it comes to the visitors having a +1 goal advantage. A returned is landed if they win or draw, while money is refunded for a one-goal defeat.
Pats Beat Waterford When Teams Last Met
St Patrick's Athletic have landed back-to-back home wins. In their last game, it was a 4-0 away defeat against Shamrock Rovers at Tallaght Stadium. Stephen Kenny's men had 42% of possession and seven shots on target.
Waterford have now enjoyed two straight away victories, while their previous game was a 3-1 home defeat to Shamrock Rovers at Waterford RSC. The Blues had one shot on goal and enjoyed 56% possession, with Padraig Amond on the scoresheet.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Pats have won the last two encounters against Waterford. Taking to the road, a 2-1 win was landed at Waterford RSC following a 3-0 home victory at Richmond Park. The past 10 H2H meetings have featured four Pats victories, three draws and three Waterford wins.
League of Ireland | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
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4 | ![]() |
29 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 35 | 29 | 6 | 35:29 | 42 |
7 | ![]() |
29 | 10 | 4 | 15 | 33 | 50 | -17 | 33:50 | 34 |
Pats have 3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.1 goals from 8.7 attempts and 4.3 shots on goal. The Saints have averaged 50.6% possession and 5.5 corners per game, conceding 1.3 goals and 4.7 corners from 10.8 attempts and 4.9 shots on goal.
Top scorer Mason Melia has found the net 3 times, with Zack Elbouzedi and Chris Forrester getting 2 apiece. Barry Baggley, Simon Power and Zack Elbouzedi are the leading assists makers with 1.
Waterford – Last 10 League GamesWaterford have 4 victories and 6 defeats, with an average of 0.9 goals from 7.0 attempts and 2.7 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 45.6% possession, 4.2 corners awarded and 7.6 corners against them, while they’ve conceded 1.7 goals from 12.0 attempts and 4.8 shots on goal.
Padraig Amond is top of the team’s scoring charts with 4, while Darragh Leahy and Tom Lonergan both have 2. Conan Noonan has been the chief assist maker in the previous 10 games with 3.
Confirmed Lineups
St Patrick's confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Joseph Anang (GK), Axel Sjoeberg, Joe Redmond, Sean Hoare, Anthony Breslin, Barry Baggley, Chris Forrester, Kian Leavy, Zack Elbouzedi, Mason Melia, Jake Mulraney.
Waterford confirmed lineup (4-3-1-2): Stephen McMullan (GK), Grant Horton, Rowan McDonald, Darragh Leahy, Ryan Burke, Sam Glenfield, James Olayinka, Kyle White, Conan Noonan, Tom Lonergan, Padraig Amond.
St Patricks vs Waterford Prediction & Betting Tips
Waterford +1 looks to be a sensible play on the Asian Handicap. You can get a price of -105 that the visitors prosper from having a one-goal advantage and we anticipate a competitive League of Ireland clash.
Injuries and suspensions are taken into account by the experts at Sportsgambler.com. Our football tips are also shaped by the latest form, with the stats playing a big part before predictions are made.
Key St Patrick's vs Waterford league stats:
Waterford +1 Probability
The latest betting odds imply that our pick has a 51.3% prospect of winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
There are odds of +1600 that the two teams play out a 2-2 scoreline. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.
Corners Prediction
There has been five straight Waterford away games where 9.5 Total Corners has been covered, while it has been three consecutive St Patrick's matches where the same thing has happened. We’re happy to back the -138 when it comes to the teams covering the Total Corners line which looks generous.





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St Patricks vs Waterford Odds
The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.
Pats Victory on the Cards According to Bookies
The bookmakers have St Patrick's Athletic as -200 favourites for this League of Ireland encounter, with the 1x2 odds suggesting that they are 67% likely to triumph. Waterford are seen as the most unlikely winner at +475.
Should you want to back Pats to lead at the break, then there is -100 available on the Half-Time Result market. Opponents Waterford have been chalked up at +500 and the draw is +150.
For those expecting a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest price. BTTS is always an intriguing wager to have and the Yes/No selections are regarded as being evenly-matched.
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- League of Ireland: 28/03 2025 Waterford 1 St Patrick's 2
- League of Ireland: 20/09 2024 St Patrick's 3 Waterford 0
- League of Ireland: 04/07 2024 Waterford 1 St Patrick's 0
- League of Ireland: 19/04 2024 St Patrick's 1 Waterford 1
- League of Ireland: 04/03 2024 Waterford 3 St Patrick's 1
- League of Ireland: 19/11 2021 Waterford 0 St Patrick's 0
- League of Ireland: 13/08 2021 St Patrick's 2 Waterford 1
- League of Ireland: 25/06 2021 Waterford 1 St Patrick's 1
- League of Ireland: 20/04 2021 St Patrick's 1 Waterford 0
- League of Ireland: 04/09 2020 Waterford 3 St Patrick's 0


- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 7 wins and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins and 6 defeats in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins and 6 defeats in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.90 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.50 corners awarded and 4.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.80 corners awarded and 4.00 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.80 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.20 corners awarded and 7.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.10 corners awarded and 7.40 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 11.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.50 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 8 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 50.60% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 55.10% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 45.60% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 41.40% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for St Patrick's this season are Aidan Keena (5), Chris Forrester (4), Mason Melia (4)
- Top Assistors for St Patrick's this season are Barry Baggley (2), Brandon Kavanagh (2), Jake Mulraney (2)
St Patricks vs Waterford Lineups & Team News
It’s great to get the latest lineups for the match, with injuries being flagged up thanks to our up-to-date Pats vs Waterford team news.
The League of Ireland squads highlight the star players operating for every team in the division.
St Patrick's Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Waterford FC Confirmed Lineup 4-3-1-2
St Patrick's Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Waterford FC Confirmed Lineup 4-3-1-2
St Patrick's Substitutes
- 1Daniel Rogers
- 5Tom Grivosti
- 11Jason McClelland
- 14Brandon Kavanagh
- 15Conor Carty
- 18Aidan Keena
- 23Ryan McLaughlin
- 24Luke Turner
- 25Simon Power
Waterford FC Substitutes
- 2Navajo Bakboord
- 7Ben McCormack
- 11Maarten Pouwels
- 14Jesse Dempsey
- 26Adam Queally
- 27Dean McMenamy
- 29Zak O'Sullivan
- 31Bradley Wade
- 64Orion Cala
Previous St Patrick's Lineups
Previous Waterford Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Shamrock Rovers | 27 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 46:23 | 53 |
2 | Bohemians | 29 | 14 | 5 | 10 | 36:26 | 47 |
3 | Derry City | 29 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 40:32 | 46 |
4 | St Patrick's | 29 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 35:29 | 42 |
5 | Drogheda United | 28 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 30:26 | 42 |
6 | Shelbourne | 27 | 9 | 12 | 6 | 34:29 | 39 |
7 | Waterford | 29 | 10 | 4 | 15 | 33:50 | 34 |
8 | Galway United | 28 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 30:37 | 30 |
9 | Sligo Rovers | 29 | 8 | 6 | 15 | 35:47 | 30 |
10 | Cork City | 29 | 4 | 10 | 15 | 29:49 | 22 |
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Shamrock Rovers | 13 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 27:7 | 30 |
2 | Bohemians | 14 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 20:10 | 28 |
3 | Derry City | 15 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 27:15 | 26 |
4 | St Patrick's | 14 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 21:11 | 24 |
5 | Drogheda United | 14 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 17:11 | 23 |
6 | Shelbourne | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 19:16 | 20 |
7 | Cork City | 15 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 17:18 | 19 |
8 | Galway United | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 18:19 | 18 |
9 | Waterford | 14 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 16:24 | 17 |
10 | Sligo Rovers | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 16:19 | 16 |

















