Waterford FC

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Galway United FC

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  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Can Blues Make it a Close Game?

Waterford +0.25 on the Asian Handicap could be the way forward at 2.00. They should be able to avoid defeat against Galway, with our stake split between 0 and +0.5, meaning a victory is the desired outcome.

4 Galway Wins in Last 5 H2H Clashes

Waterford won last time out by a 1-0 scoreline. On the road against Shelbourne at Tolka Park, they made it three wins on the spin. Matt Lawlor's men enjoyed just 28% possession and had two shots on target, with Padraig Amond netting the winner early in the first half.

Galway United have lost in back-to-back outings. In a recent home game at Eamonn Deacy Park, they were turned over 2-1 by Bohemians. The Tribesmen recorded 43% possession and totalled ten shots on goal, while Moses Dyer was on the scoresheet.

Galway have three straight wins against Waterford. In their last encounter, Galway enjoyed a 1-0 scoreline on home soil at Eamonn Deacy Park. The past 5 H2H matches have included four Galway wins along with a single draw.

Premier Division G W D L GF GA GD GD P
7 Waterford logo Waterford 16 7 0 9 16 26 -10 16:26 21
8 Galway United logo Galway United 16 5 5 6 19 20 -1 19:20 20
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Waterford – Last 10 League Games

3 wins and 7 losses, averaging 0.7 goals from 3.0 shots on goal and 6.5 attempts. Waterford have had 44.5% possession and 4.1 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.8 goals from 4.7 shots on goal and 11.1 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 7.3 corners.

Padraig Amond is the top scorer with 3 goals, Tom Lonergan has 2, with James Olayinka and Darragh Leahy on 1. Conan Noonan and Tom Lonergan have recorded the most assists with 2 apiece.

Galway United – Last 10 League Games

United have 4 victories, 4 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 4.8 shots on goal, 11.4 attempts and 1.3 goals. John Caulfield's team average 41.5% possession, 3.8 corners taken and 6.7 corners against them, while 1.3 goals have been conceded from 11.4 attempts and 4.8 shots on goal.

Moses Dyer has scored 8, followed by Vincent Russell Borden and Cian Byrne with 2 goals apiece. Robert Slevin and Bobby Burns have clocked up 2 assists each in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Waterford confirmed lineup (4-3-1-2): Stephen McMullan (GK), Grant Horton, Kacper Radkowski, Darragh Leahy, Ryan Burke, Sam Glenfield, James Olayinka, Kyle White, Conan Noonan, Tom Lonergan, Padraig Amond.

Galway United confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Brendan Clarke (GK), Cian Byrne, Killian Brouder, Robert Slevin, Jeannot Esua, Conor James McCormack, Patrick Hickey, David Hurley, Regan Donelon, Cillian Tollett, Moses Dyer.

Expert Premier Division Analysis

We study the form as a first port of call and also make sure we’re across any injuries before making any football picks. Then it’s a case of understanding the sort of narrative that the stats provide.

Key Waterford vs Galway United league stats:

  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Waterford in 3 of their last 5 games.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Waterford in 11 of their last 20 games at home.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Waterford in 3 consecutive games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Galway in 4 of their last 5 games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Galway in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Galway in 2 consecutive games.

Waterford vs Galway United Prediction

Waterford look a good bet in this Premier Division clash and we can back them at 2.00 with a +0.25 goal start. The latest stats suggest that the home team can avoid defeat and potentially triumph.

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Waterford +0.25 Probability

The bookies are estimating that there is a 50% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, our tipsters research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

Our Pick

Waterford Asian Hcp +0.25 @ 2.00 Bet Now bet365 logo
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Corners Prediction

Galway Over 4.5 Corners 1.67 bet365 logo

It’s been an average of 5.40 corners for Galway in their past 10 away matches, with Waterford conceding over 4.5 corners in the last eight games. We’re expecting plenty of Galway corners and that the Team Corners line is going to be covered, with odds of 1.67 available.

Corner Stats

League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Waterford Logo Waterford
Total
11.40 4.10 7.30
Home
12.20 6.20 6.00
Away
10.50 3.10 7.40
Galway Logo Galway
Total
10.50 3.80 6.70
Home
9.40 4.40 5.00
Away
11.00 5.40 5.60

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Waterford vs Galway United Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Waterford +0.25 2.00
Both Team To Score Yes 1.91
Team Corners Galway Over 4.5 1.67

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Waterford vs Galway United Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Expecting Galway to Triumph

For this Premier Division match, the leading bookies’ betting odds mean Galway United are the 2.10 favourite to win and that means a 48% chance of winning. If you want to back the outsider for this match, Waterford are available at 3.50.

The Total Goals market is popular and Under 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds right now. If you’re betting on Both Teams to Score, you can back Yes at 1.80 and No at 1.95.

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Team Stats

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Full-Time Result

  • 3 wins, 7 defeats and 0 draws in previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

  • 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 2 defeats and 5 draws in previous 10 away matches

Goals

Goals

Corners

Corners

Possession

Possession

Top Scorers & Assists

Top Scorers & Assists

Team News

You’ve found the right place for Waterford vs Galway team news, with all the latest information available including lineups and injuries so you’re fully informed.

The Premier Division squad information is a great asset when it comes to making your bets.

Waterford vs Galway United Lineups

Waterford FC Confirmed Lineup 4-3-1-2

Galway United Confirmed Lineup 3-5-2

Waterford FC Confirmed Lineup 4-3-1-2

1 Stephen McMullan
5 Grant Horton 17 Kacper Radkowski 15 Darragh Leahy 3 Ryan Burke
19 Sam Glenfield 8 James Olayinka 16 Kyle White
20 Conan Noonan
18 Tom Lonergan 9 Padraig Amond
1 Brendan Clarke
2 Cian Byrne 5 Killian Brouder 4 Robert Slevin
33 Jeannot Esua 22 C. James McCormack 15 Patrick Hickey 10 David Hurley 3 Regan Donelon
29 Cillian Tollett 9 Moses Dyer

Galway United Confirmed Lineup 3-5-2

Waterford FC Substitutes

  • 2Navajo Bakboord
  • 6Rowan McDonald
  • 7Ben McCormack
  • 11Maarten Pouwels
  • 14Jesse Dempsey
  • 27Dean McMenamy
  • 29Zak O'Sullivan
  • 31Bradley Wade
  • 47Sean Keane

Galway United Substitutes

  • 7Stephen Walsh
  • 12Sean Kerrigan
  • 16Evan Watts
  • 18Bobby Burns
  • 19Max Wilson
  • 21Colm Horgan
  • 24Edward McCarthy
  • 28Brian Cunningham
  • 35Junior Thiam

Previous Waterford Lineups

06 May Premier Division
Shelbourne 0-1 Waterford
03 May Premier Division
Bohemians 1-2 Waterford
26 Apr Premier Division
Waterford 2-1 Derry City
22 Apr Premier Division
Cork City 2-1 Waterford
19 Apr Premier Division
Waterford 0-4 Sligo Rovers
12 Apr Premier Division
Shamrock Rovers 2-0 Waterford

Previous Galway United Lineups

06 May Premier Division
Galway United 1-2 Bohemians
03 May Premier Division
St Patrick's 2-0 Galway United
26 Apr Premier Division
Galway United 2-1 Drogheda United
22 Apr Premier Division
Shelbourne 2-2 Galway United
19 Apr Premier Division
Galway United 2-3 Derry City
13 Apr Premier Division
Sligo Rovers 1-2 Galway United

Injuries & Suspensions

Waterford Injury Table

Type Name Info
Trae Coyle Hamstring

Galway United Injury Table

Type Name Info
No players are currently reported injured or suspended.

Ireland FlagIrish Premier Division Table

2025 Season

# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Shamrock Rovers 17 9 5 3 31:15 32
2 Derry City 16 8 3 5 21:18 27
3 Bohemians 16 9 0 7 20:18 27
4 Drogheda United 17 6 8 3 22:17 26
5 St Patrick's 17 7 4 6 23:20 25
6 Shelbourne 17 5 8 4 18:17 23
7 Waterford 16 7 0 9 16:26 21
8 Galway United 16 5 5 6 19:20 20
9 Cork City 16 2 6 8 19:28 12
10 Sligo Rovers 16 3 3 10 20:30 12
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Shamrock Rovers 9 6 2 1 20:6 20
2 St Patrick's 8 5 3 0 16:7 18
3 Derry City 8 5 1 2 12:7 16
4 Bohemians 8 5 0 3 10:8 15
5 Drogheda United 8 3 4 1 13:8 13
6 Shelbourne 9 3 4 2 10:8 13
7 Cork City 8 2 4 2 10:11 10
8 Galway United 8 3 1 4 9:10 10
9 Waterford 8 3 0 5 7:15 9
10 Sligo Rovers 8 1 2 5 9:13 5