Bitesize Prediction: St. Patrick’s Athletic vs Waterford – 24/10/25

Competition: Irish Premier Division

Market: St. Patrick’s Athletic win

Odds: 6/11 @ 1xBet

Desperate to keep their European dreams alive on Friday night, St. Patrick’s will welcome Waterford to Richmond Park.

Starting with the hosts, while St. Patrick’s might have a real battle on their hands in the race to claim another bronze medal finish among Ireland’s elite this season, Stephen Kenny’s men have enjoyed another bright Premier Division campaign. Last seen putting in a gritty performance as they snatched a 0-0 stalemate away at Bohemians, the Saints have remarkably not suffered a single defeat from any of their previous 11 consecutive top-flight showdowns. With that extended purple patch stemming all the way back to One 23rd, the former Dundalk boss will be calling on his squad to make another domestic statement here. Springing an almighty upset earlier in the month as they secured a 1-0 win at home against reigning Premier Division champions Shamrock Rovers, St. Patrick’s have gained a reputation for their continued success at Richmond Park. Including a 4-0 romp against Cork City on September 22nd, Friday’s hosts are unbeaten in all of their last six appearances in front of their own supporters (five wins, one draw).

As for the visitors, making an immediate return to losing ways last time out as they slumped to a 2-1 loss at home against Derry City, Waterford are limping their way over the finishing line. Getting Friday’s trip to Richmond Park underway with their goal difference keeping them in the relegation play-off spot, the Blues have rightfully come under significant scrutiny this season. Signing off September with another 2-1 defeat at the hands of Waterford, interim boss Matt Lawlor has a major job on his hands. Watching their FAI Cup adventure come to an end of August 15th as they slumped to a 2-1 loss away at Cork City, Waterford have lost seven of their previous eight appearances across all competitions – a rut that stems all the way back to a 0-0 stalemate against Drogheda on August 8th. It should also be highlighted, Friday’s guests have claimed just a single victory since the end of July. Given what has been a huge recent gulf in class between Friday’s opponents, we are backing a home win this weekend.

Bet: St. Patrick’s Athletic 6/11 to beat Waterford in Friday’s Irish Premier Division battle @ 1xBet