St. Patricks vs Waterford: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As St Patricks prepare to host Waterford on May 8, 2026, with kick-off at 21:00, this IRELAND: Premier Division fixture promises an intriguing contest.

St Patricks, currently 2nd in the standings with 27 points from 14 games, are close to the leaders with only 1 points separating them. They've earned 16 points from 7 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.

Waterford, sitting 10th with 5 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 1 points from 7 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 3 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Recent meetings between St Patricks and Waterford have favored St Patricks, with Waterford claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-0). This fixture has generally favored St Patricks in recent years.

In their previous league match against Galway, St Patricks recorded a 2-2 draw while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Anang, Turner, Grivosti, Redmond , Brown, Elbouzedi, Baggley, Lennon, Forrester, Leavy, Edmondson. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Waterford's last outing came against Shamrock, where they secured a 0-1 defeat using a 5-3-2 system. Their starting XI featured Doherty, Couto, Mahon, Long, Cann, Houston, Noonan, McMenamy, McLaughlin, Amond, Carty. The structure prioritized compactness, making it difficult for opponents to find space between the lines.

Looking ahead, St Patricks are expected to maintain their unknown structure, St Patricks and Waterford are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: St Patricks's fixtures have averaged 3.2 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Waterford's games average 3 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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