Good pick · fair odds 1.60 · bookmaker 1.48 · Lost ✗
6/10Rating
1.48Odds
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Value bet: Galway United to win @ 1.90 – our chance 56% vs 53% implied by the price (edge +7%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultGalway United to win ✗56% · @1.90
Double chanceEither team to win ✗79% · @1.20
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗63% · @1.48
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✗82% · @1.17
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.20
Galway United vs Waterford preview and prediction
The match
The Premier Division sees Galway United take on Waterford on Saturday 25 July, kicking off at 17:00 (WAT) at Eamonn Deacy Park. Galway United are 8th with 42 points from 36 games (in the bottom three), while Waterford sit 7th on 43 points (in the bottom half). Only 1 point separates the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Galway United's last 5: WWLLW Most recently they beat Crumlin United 4–0 at home. At home they have won 3 and lost 1 of their last 4. They average 1.7 scored and 1.7 conceded.
Waterford's last 5: WDWWL Most recently they beat Cobh Ramblers 2–1 at home. They are scoring freely – 2.3 goals a game.
Waterford arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.2 points a game against 1.5.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 24 April 2026, finished Waterford 1–1 Galway United. Across their last 2 meetings Galway United have won 1, Waterford 0, with 1 draw and 4.5 goals per game; both teams scored in 2 of them.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.2 goals: 2.0 for Galway United and 1.2 for Waterford. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 61% and both teams to score at 63%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Galway United 56%, draw 21%, Waterford 23%.
Both teams to score: yes (63%) at 1.48.
Value angle: Galway United to win at 1.90 – 56% on our numbers against 53% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 63% chance at odds of 1.48. Predicted score: Galway United 1–1 Waterford. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Galway United56%fair 1.77 · @1.90
Draw21%fair 4.79 · @3.90
Waterford23%fair 4.41 · @3.45
3.18Expected goals
1.99Galway United xG
1.18Waterford xG
63%Both score
61%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–110%
2–110%
1–08%
2–08%
3–17%
1–26%
From our goals model: Galway United 2.0 – 1.2 Waterford expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Galway United vs Waterford?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 63% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.48.
Who will win Galway United vs Waterford?
On our numbers Galway United have a 56% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Waterford 23%.
How many goals will there be in Galway United vs Waterford?
We expect about 3.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 61% likely and both teams score 63% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Galway United vs Waterford?
Our predicted score is Galway United 1–1 Waterford, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.2 goals in total.
When is Galway United vs Waterford?
Galway United vs Waterford (Premier Division) kicks off on Saturday 25 July 2026 at 17:00 (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.
