Galway United vs Bray Wanderers prediction & analysis
65%
Footrivo pick
Under 3.5 goals
Good pick · fair odds 1.54 · bookmaker 1.53 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.53Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultGalway United to win ✗58% · @1.68
Double chanceEither team to win ✗81% · @1.17
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓59% · @1.55
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓78% · @1.17
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗11% · fair 9.19
Galway United vs Bray Wanderers preview and prediction
The match
The FAI Cup sees Galway United take on Bray Wanderers on Friday 14 August, kicking off at 19:45 (WAT) at Eamonn Deacy Park.
Form guide
Galway United's last 5: DDDWW Most recently they drew with Drogheda United 0–0 at home. At home they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 4. They average 1.3 scored and 1.0 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Bray Wanderers's last 5: WLLWW Most recently they beat Finn Harps 5–0 at home. On the road they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They are scoring freely – 2.5 goals a game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Bray Wanderers arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.0 points a game against 1.5.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.8 goals: 1.8 for Galway United and 1.0 for Bray Wanderers. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 57%, both teams to score at 59%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Galway United 58%, draw 19%, Bray Wanderers 23%.
Both teams to score: yes (59%) at 1.55.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 65% chance at odds of 1.53. Predicted score: Galway United 1–1 Bray Wanderers. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Galway United58%fair 1.71 · @1.68
Draw19%fair 5.36 · @3.95
Bray Wanderers23%fair 4.35 · @3.95
2.81Expected goals
1.80Galway United xG
1.00Bray Wanderers xG
59%Both score
57%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–111%
1–011%
2–110%
2–010%
0–16%
0–06%
From our goals model: Galway United 1.8 – 1.0 Bray Wanderers expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Galway United to win✗
58%
1.71
1.68
Double chance
Either team to win✗
81%
1.23
1.17
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
59%
1.69
1.55
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
78%
1.28
1.17
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
57%
1.76
1.55
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
65%
1.54
1.53
Half-time result
Galway United ahead at half-time✗
41%
2.45
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Galway United / FT Galway United✗
35%
2.87
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
11%
9.19
–
Form
Galway United – last 6
DDDWWL
7 Aug
vs Drogheda United
0–0
D
2 Aug
@ Bohemians
1–1
D
25 Jul
vs Waterford
0–0
D
17 Jul
vs Crumlin United
4–0
W
11 Jul
vs Sligo Rovers
3–2
W
3 Jul
@ St Patrick's Athl.
0–3
L
1.3Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
33%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Bray Wanderers – last 6
WLLWWW
7 Aug
vs Finn Harps
5–0
W
3 Aug
@ Wexford
1–2
L
31 Jul
vs Kerry
0–4
L
24 Jul
@ Cobh Ramblers
2–1
W
17 Jul
@ Finn Harps
1–0
W
10 Jul
vs UCD
6–0
W
2.5Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
33%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Galway United and Bray Wanderers.
What is the prediction for Galway United vs Bray Wanderers?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 65% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.53.
Who will win Galway United vs Bray Wanderers?
On our numbers Galway United have a 58% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Bray Wanderers 23%.
How many goals will there be in Galway United vs Bray Wanderers?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 57% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Galway United vs Bray Wanderers?
Our predicted score is Galway United 1–1 Bray Wanderers, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Galway United vs Bray Wanderers?
Galway United vs Bray Wanderers (FAI Cup) kicks off on Friday 14 August 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.
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