Our Waterford FC vs St Mochtas Prediction: 3-2
Waterford FC vs St Mochtas in the Republic of Ireland FAI Cup is scheduled for an 19:45 GMT kick-off on Friday July 18, 2025. Our analysis favors a 3-2 home win, but considering the likelihood of multiple goals, over 2.5 goals is also a solid wager.
This Waterford FC vs St Mochtas prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Waterford FC's Last Match – Waterford FC vs Cork City
Waterford FC will seek to keep their streak alive after a 2-0 Republic of Ireland Premier Division victory over Cork City on July 11. In that match, Waterford FC had 49% possession and 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Waterford FC | 49% | 0 (2) | 0.68 | 37 |
 Cork City | 51% | 0 (4) | 1.32 | 54 |
St Mochtas's Last Match – St Mochtas vs Lucan United
Determined to maintain their recent success, St Mochtas must win following their 2-0 Republic of Ireland Leinster Senior League victory against Lucan United on June 4.
Waterford FC vs St Mochtas Stats
Key Stats
| Waterford FC | St Mochtas | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.03 | Attacking Strength | 1 |
| 1.23 | Defence Strength | 1.54 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 2.5 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 8/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 2.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Waterford FC are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.9 conceded per match, while St Mochtas average 2.6 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.