Waterford vs St Patrick's Athl.: match statistics
St Patrick's Athletic is displaying significantly superior form, averaging 2.6 points per match in their last five games compared to Waterford's mere 0.2 points. The hosts have not won a single match this season and sit in 10th place in the table, while the visitors are in 2nd position with four wins in seven matches. Waterford has an alarming rate of 67% of home matches without scoring and averages only 0.33 goals per home game. St Patrick's demonstrates a 9% shot conversion rate away from home versus the hosts' mere 3%, which, given the similar number of attempts (11.67 vs 11.33), gives the visitors a clear edge. The recent form of both teams (dllll vs wwwwd) unequivocally identifies St Patrick's as the favorite for this encounter.
Waterford vs St Patrick's Athl.: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Waterford played St Patrick's Athl. in Premier Division (Ireland). The match was played on 20 March 2026. Final score: 0:2.
Current form
Waterford: 0-1-4, 0.20 points/match. St Patrick's Athl.: 4-1-0, 2.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Waterford scores 0.86 and concedes 2.43 goals per match. St Patrick's Athl. scores 1.71 and concedes 0.71. League average: 2.49 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Waterford 43%, St Patrick's Athl. 29%. Over 2.5: Waterford 43%, St Patrick's Athl. 43%. League level: BTTS 46%, Over 2.5 43%.
xG, shots and style
St Patrick's Athl. has higher xG: 1.77 vs 1.37. Waterford: 13.1 shots per match, St Patrick's Athl.: 16.4.
Match halves
Waterford: half-time lead 14%, second-half goals 0.43. St Patrick's Athl.: half-time lead 14%, second-half goals 1.43.
Goals by minute
Waterford: 31-45+ (2 goals). St Patrick's Athl.: 76-90+ (4 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Premier Division: 2.49 goals per match, BTTS 46%, Over 2.5 43%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 4 previous H2H matches were available: 0-2-2. Average goals 2.75, BTTS 75%.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
St Patrick's Athletic is displaying significantly superior form, averaging 2.6 points per match in their last five games compared to Waterford's mere 0.2 points. The hosts have not won a single match this season and sit in 10th place in the table, while the visitors are in 2nd position with four wins in seven matches. Waterford has an alarming rate of 67% of home matches without scoring and averages only 0.33 goals per home game. St Patrick's demonstrates a 9% shot conversion rate away from home versus the hosts' mere 3%, which, given the similar number of attempts (11.67 vs 11.33), gives the visitors a clear edge. The recent form of both teams (dllll vs wwwwd) unequivocally identifies St Patrick's as the favorite for this encounter.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Waterford | St Patrick's Athl. | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 23% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.35 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
St Patrick's Athl. is 1200% better for: last-5 form.
0.2 pts / match - Waterford · 2.6 pts / match - St Patrick's Athl.
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
St Patrick's Athl. is 99% better for: goals scored per match.
0.86 goals / match - Waterford · 1.71 goals / match - St Patrick's Athl.
St Patrick's Athl. is 242% better for: goals conceded per match.
2.43 goals / match - Waterford · 0.71 goals / match - St Patrick's Athl.
Waterford scores in 43% of matches (3 of 7 matches), while St Patrick's Athl. keeps a clean sheet in 57% (4 of 7 matches).
St Patrick's Athl. scores in 57% of matches (4 of 7 matches), while Waterford keeps a clean sheet in 14% (1 of 7 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Waterford
Over / Under - St Patrick's Athl.
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
St Patrick's Athl. is 61% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.71 pts / match - Waterford · 1.14 pts / match - St Patrick's Athl.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Waterford - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 14% of matches and wins 0%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
St Patrick's Athl. - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 14% of matches and wins 57%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -7 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 2.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +8 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (2 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (4 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Waterford
St Patrick's Athl.
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premier Division).
Teams vs league
| Waterford | Liga | St Patrick's Athl. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.29 | 2.49 | • 2.43 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 43% | 46% | ▼ 29% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 43% | 43% | • 43% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 14% | 34% | ▲ 57% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 86% | 57% | ▼ 29% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 57% | 69% | ▲ 71% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (4): Waterford 0 - 2 - 2 St Patrick's Athl.. Average goals 2.75, both teams scored in 75% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Waterford vs St Patrick's Athl.?
The Premier Division match finished Waterford 0:2 St Patrick's Athl.. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Waterford and St Patrick's Athl.?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches Waterford won 0, St Patrick's Athl. won 2 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 2.75 goals, with both teams scoring in 75% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Waterford vs St Patrick's Athl.?
Waterford score 0.86 goals per game on average and St Patrick's Athl. 1.71. The Premier Division average is 2.49 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 43% of games. Both teams score in 43% of Waterford's matches and 29% of St Patrick's Athl.'s.
What form are Waterford and St Patrick's Athl. in?
Over the last 5 games Waterford have a 0-1-4 record (0.20 points per game) and St Patrick's Athl. 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Waterford vs St Patrick's Athl.?
The statistical background for Waterford vs St Patrick's Athl. — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.