St Patrick's Athletic
- St Patrick's Athletic are the clear favorites at 1.32 for this Premier Division 2026 clash against Waterford FC, who are priced at 8.4 with the draw at 5.2.
- The Saints have hit their stride in recent weeks, winning their last 3 games in all competitions.
- Their most recent results were a 2-0 extra-time win over Shamrock Rovers in the FAI Cup and a 2-0 away win at Drogheda United.
- Stephen Kenny's Saints play a possession-first, high-pressing style, building from the back and exploding into the offensive when they win the ball back.
Waterford FC
- Waterford FC are in similar form too, with the Blues unbeaten in 5 in all competitions, winning 3 and drawing 2.
- Graham Coughlan has added an element of pragmatism and directness to his team's play.
- Waterford can break quickly and push wide quickly, but can also press hard in the offensive third.
Key Players
- They're unbeaten in 3 on the road in the Premier Division 2026, averaging 2.33 goals scored and 1.33 conceded.
- Lonergan leads Waterford's scoring in the Premier Division 2026 with 14 goals in 26 matches, while Padraig Amond has found the net 3 times in the club's last 5, a key reason why the visitors have found the back of the net 6 times during that run.
Betting Insights
The draw, at 5.2 , is a little high and there's plenty of value in the Goals markets with Over 2.5 at 1.53 and Both Teams to Score - No at 1.85 our preferred wagers.
Prediction
Saints will edge this one out, but the visitors have enough quality and form to make it a live game , rather than a sure win for St Patrick's Athletic.
