Galway United vs Derry City preview and prediction
The match
Derry City travel to Eamonn Deacy Park in the Premier Division on Friday 19 June (19:45 WAT) to face Galway United. Galway United are 8th with 42 points from 36 games (in the bottom three), while Derry City sit 5th on 48 points (in the top half).
Form guide
Galway United's last 5: LDLLD Most recently they lost to Dundalk 0–1 at home. At home they have won 0 and lost 3 of their last 4. They average 1.2 scored and 2.0 conceded.
Derry City's last 5: WLDDL Most recently they beat Bohemians 4–1 at home. They average 1.0 scored and 0.8 conceded.
Derry City arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.0 points a game against 0.5.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 4 May 2026, finished Derry City 1–1 Galway United. Across their last 2 meetings Galway United have won 1, Derry City 0, with 1 draw and 2.5 goals per game; both teams scored in 2 of them.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.6 goals: 1.2 for Galway United and 1.4 for Derry City. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 47%, both teams to score at 58%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Galway United 33%, draw 22%, Derry City 45%.
Both teams to score: yes (58%) at 1.77.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 74% chance at odds of 1.25. Predicted score: Galway United 1–1 Derry City. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Galway United33%fair 3.00 · @3.05
Draw22%fair 4.53 · @3.25
Derry City45%fair 2.24 · @2.30
2.58Expected goals
1.17Galway United xG
1.41Derry City xG
58%Both score
47%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
0–111%
1–09%
1–29%
0–08%
0–28%
From our goals model: Galway United 1.2 – 1.4 Derry City expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Galway United vs Derry City?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Galway United vs Derry City?
On our numbers Galway United have a 33% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Derry City 45%.
How many goals will there be in Galway United vs Derry City?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 47% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Galway United vs Derry City?
Our predicted score is Galway United 1–1 Derry City, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Galway United vs Derry City?
Galway United vs Derry City (Premier Division) kicks off on Friday 19 June 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at Eamonn Deacy Park.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
