On 10.07.2026, the Republic of Ireland Premier Division will see St Patrick's Athl. challenge Waterford. This game is expected to be a tactical battle, with St Patrick's Athl. favored to win due to their stronger lineup and recent form. Explore our in-depth match analysis for a detailed overview of both teams and strategic betting advice.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Bohemians | 25 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 40/27 | 43 |
| 3 | St Patrick's Athl. | 23 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 38/19 | 41 |
| 4 | Dundalk | 23 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 37/34 | 35 |
| 8 | Drogheda United | 23 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 27/40 | 22 |
| 9 | Waterford | 23 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 32/46 | 20 |
| 10 | Sligo Rovers | 23 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 18/37 | 20 |
Key Player Statistics: Waterford vs St Patrick's Athl.
Waterford vs St Patrick's Athl. Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Division | St Patrick's Athl. | Waterford | 08.05.2026 | 4-1 |
| Premier Division | Waterford | St Patrick's Athl. | 20.03.2026 | 0-2 |
| Premier Division | St Patrick's Athl. | Waterford | 24.10.2025 | 1-1 |
| Premier Division | Waterford | St Patrick's Athl. | 03.08.2025 | 0-2 |
| Premier Division | St Patrick's Athl. | Waterford | 23.05.2025 | 2-2 |
| Premier Division | Waterford | St Patrick's Athl. | 28.03.2025 | 1-2 |
| Premier Division | St Patrick's Athl. | Waterford | 20.09.2024 | 3-0 |
| Premier Division | Waterford | St Patrick's Athl. | 04.07.2024 | 1-0 |
| Premier Division | St Patrick's Athl. | Waterford | 19.04.2024 | 1-1 |
| Premier Division | Waterford | St Patrick's Athl. | 04.03.2024 | 3-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Division | Derry City | Waterford | 03.07.2026 | 2-4 |
| Premier Division | Dundalk | Waterford | 26.06.2026 | 2-3 |
| Premier Division | Waterford | Shamrock Rovers | 19.06.2026 | 0-2 |
| Premier Division | Waterford | Sligo Rovers | 12.06.2026 | 4-0 |
| Premier Division | Drogheda United | Waterford | 29.05.2026 | 3-3 |
| Premier Division | Shelbourne | Waterford | 22.05.2026 | 2-1 |
| Premier Division | Waterford | Drogheda United | 18.05.2026 | 2-1 |
| Premier Division | Waterford | Derry City | 15.05.2026 | 2-2 |
| Premier Division | St Patrick's Athl. | Waterford | 08.05.2026 | 4-1 |
| Premier Division | Waterford | Dundalk | 04.05.2026 | 3-3 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Division | St Patrick's Athl. | Galway United | 03.07.2026 | 3-0 |
| Premier Division | Bohemians | St Patrick's Athl. | 26.06.2026 | 2-0 |
| Premier Division | St Patrick's Athl. | Sligo Rovers | 19.06.2026 | 2-0 |
| Premier Division | St Patrick's Athl. | Drogheda United | 12.06.2026 | 2-0 |
| Premier Division | Shamrock Rovers | St Patrick's Athl. | 29.05.2026 | 1-0 |
| Premier Division | Derry City | St Patrick's Athl. | 22.05.2026 | 0-0 |
| Premier Division | St Patrick's Athl. | Shelbourne | 15.05.2026 | 0-1 |
| Premier Division | St Patrick's Athl. | Waterford | 08.05.2026 | 4-1 |
| Premier Division | Sligo Rovers | St Patrick's Athl. | 04.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| Premier Division | Galway United | St Patrick's Athl. | 01.05.2026 | 2-2 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Waterford VS St Patrick's Athl.
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Waterford vs St Patrick's Athl.
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Waterford vs St Patrick's Athl.
Waterford host St Patrick's Athletic in the Republic of Ireland Premier Division, and honestly, the gap between these two sides right now is hard to ignore. St Pat's sit third in the table with 41 points from 23 games. Waterford are down in ninth with just 20. This one has "dangerous afternoon for the home side" written all over it.
Don't be fooled by Waterford's recent attacking numbers. Yes, they've scored in their last several outings, but they've also conceded 46 goals in 23 league games. That's a leaky defence by anyone's standards. St Pat's, meanwhile, have let in just 19 goals all season. The contrast is stark.
Here's what you need to watch for — T. Lonergan has been Waterford's one genuine bright spot, banging in 12 goals from 20 appearances. He'll look to cause problems, but St Pat's defensive discipline has been their hallmark all year. Keeping him quiet will be the key tactical battle of this match.
Going further back into the head-to-head record, here's a surprising insight casual fans might miss. Waterford have actually won this fixture before, including a 3-0 victory at home in 2020 and a 3-1 win in March 2024. Home advantage has occasionally flipped results in this fixture. But the most recent meetings tell a very different story — St Pat's have won three of the last four Premier Division clashes, including a thumping 4-1 away win on 8th May this year.
St Pat's R. Edmondson leads their attack with 8 goals, and K. Leavy adds both goals and creativity with 6 goals and 3 assists. That combination is a genuine handful for a Waterford backline that concedes at nearly two goals per game.
From a betting perspective, the odds tell you everything. St Pat's are priced at 1.55, and I think that represents fair value given the form and the head-to-head dominance. The real edge, though, is in the Both Teams to Score market. Waterford have goals in them — Lonergan guarantees that — but they also concede freely. Four of their last six games have ended with both sides on the scoresheet.
My bold prediction? St Pat's win 2-1, with Lonergan netting a consolation but ultimately unable to drag Waterford across the line on his own. Back St Pat's on the Asian Handicap and keep an eye on Lonergan in the anytime scorer market at what will likely be generous odds.
This is St Patrick's Athletic coming to town in form, with purpose, and with a point to prove in their title push. Waterford will fight. But class usually tells in the end.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Mahon | Republic of Ireland | 26 | Defender | 186 cm | n/a |
| L. Heeney | Republic of Ireland | 27 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| P. Amond | Republic of Ireland | 38 | Attacker | 180 cm | 75 kg |
| J. Faria | Canada | 26 | Midfielder | 170 cm | 73 kg |
| T. Coyle | England | 25 | Attacker | 179 | 80 |
| J. Voilås | Norway | 27 | Attacker | 184 cm | 78 kg |
| C. Noonan | Republic of Ireland | 23 | Midfielder | 178 cm | 62 kg |
| H. Cann | England | 22 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| C. Carty | Republic of Ireland | 24 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| S. Glenfield | Northern Ireland | 21 | Midfielder | 180 cm | n/a |
| S. McMullan | Northern Ireland | 21 | Goalkeeper | 184 | 77 |
| T. Lonergan | Republic of Ireland | 22 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| E. McLaughlin | Northern Ireland | 24 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Benny Couto | England | 22 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| J. Healy | Republic of Ireland | 20 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| J. Dempsey | Republic of Ireland | 21 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| C. Barrett | Republic of Ireland | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| R. Mansfield | Republic of Ireland | 20 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| A. Zborowski | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a | |
| M. Oladiti | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Edmondson | England | 25 | Attacker | 188 | 78 |
| B. Baggley | Northern Ireland | 24 | Midfielder | 176 cm | 64 kg |
| A. Keena | Republic of Ireland | 27 | Attacker | 180 cm | 68 kg |
| D. Rogers | Republic of Ireland | 32 | Goalkeeper | 185 cm | 77 kg |
| T. Grivosti | England | 27 | Defender | 185 cm | n/a |
| D. Nugent | Republic of Ireland | 25 | Midfielder | 183 cm | 72 kg |
| C. Forrester | Republic of Ireland | 33 | Midfielder | 175 cm | 69 kg |
| J. Lennon | Republic of Ireland | 28 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Z. Elbouzedi | Republic of Ireland | 28 | Defender | 180 cm | 70 kg |
| J. McClelland | Republic of Ireland | 29 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| A. Breslin | Republic of Ireland | 29 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| J. Redmond | Republic of Ireland | 26 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| R. Boyce | Republic of Ireland | 25 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| L. Turner | Republic of Ireland | 24 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| J. Anang | England | 26 | Goalkeeper | 190 cm | 72 kg |
| R. Palmer | England | 27 | Midfielder | 181 cm | 75 kg |
| K. Leavy | Republic of Ireland | 24 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| G. Nzingo | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| J. O'Connor | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a | |
| S. Rooney | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
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