Galway United vs Waterford Prediction, H2H & Stats
Ireland: Premier Division
· Regular Season - 25 Head to head
Last 8 meetings
1 - 1
Galway United
4 - 3
Waterford
1 - 1
Galway United
2 - 4
Waterford
1 - 0
Galway United
1 - 0
Waterford
1 - 2
Galway United
1 - 0
Waterford
Premier Division table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shamrock Rovers |
36 | 20 | 8 | 8 | 59:38 | +21 | 68 |
| 2 | Bohemians |
36 | 19 | 8 | 9 | 63:44 | +19 | 65 |
| 3 | St Patrick's Athl. |
36 | 17 | 9 | 10 | 55:31 | +24 | 60 |
| 4 | Shelbourne |
36 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 52:50 | +2 | 49 |
| 5 | Derry City |
36 | 11 | 15 | 10 | 50:47 | +3 | 48 |
| 6 | Dundalk |
36 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 55:59 | -4 | 45 |
| 7 | Waterford |
36 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 54:61 | -7 | 43 |
| 8 | Galway United |
36 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 46:53 | -7 | 42 |
| 9 | Drogheda United |
36 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 44:57 | -13 | 40 |
| 10 | Sligo Rovers |
36 | 5 | 10 | 21 | 28:66 | -38 | 25 |
Top scorers
Premier Division
T. Lonergan
Waterford
16goals
P. Amond
Waterford
14goals
C. Whelan
Bohemians
13goals
D. Horgan
Dundalk
12goals
R. Tierney
Bohemians
11goals
M. Duffy
Derry City
11goals
J. McGovern
Shamrock Rovers
10goals
R. Edmondson
St Patrick's Athl.
10goals
M. Doyle
Drogheda United
10goals
A. Keena
St Patrick's Athl.
10goals
Recent form
2 - 0
Galway United
L
0 - 0
St Patrick's Athl.
D
3 - 2
Galway United
L
2 - 0
Shamrock Rovers
W
0 - 2
Derry City
L
1 - 1
Shelbourne
D
1 - 0
Galway United
L
1 - 3
Galway United
W
2 - 3
Bohemians
L
1 - 2
Galway United
W
2 - 3
Waterford
W
3 - 1
Drogheda United
W
3 - 2
Galway United
W
2 - 1
Waterford
L
0 - 2
Waterford
W
3 - 2
Waterford
L
2 - 2
Derry City
D
1 - 1
Dundalk
D
3 - 0
Sligo Rovers
W
0 - 2
Waterford
W
Who wins? Three ways to read it
1 · X · 2Most likely scores
Expected goals: 2.2 Galway United · 1.65 Waterford
Goal lines
Team comparison
Season numbers
Premier Division 2026When the goals come
Side by side
Galway United
Waterford
Galway United vs Waterford: preview and prediction
Galway United host Waterford in the Ireland Premier Division (Regular Season - 25) on Saturday, 25th July 2026 at 17:00 at Eamonn Deacy Park, Galway. Galway United sit 8th in the table and Waterford 7th.
Galway United are struggling, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats in their last 5 games (L-W-L-D-L). Waterford are flying, with 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 games (W-L-W-W-W).
In the last 8 meetings, Galway United won 4, Waterford won 2 and 2 ended level. These games average 2.9 goals, with both teams scoring in 63% and over 2.5 goals in 38%.
Our goal model expects about 2.2 goals for Galway United and 1.65 for Waterford. It gives Galway United the edge (50% home win, 20% draw, 29% away win), 74% for over 2.5 goals and 72% for both teams to score. The most likely score is 2-1.
Our pick was Away or Draw at odds of 1.85. We also like Over 2.5, Draw.
Galway United vs Waterford FAQs
What is the best prediction for Galway United vs Waterford?
Our top tip is Double Chance: Away or Draw (1.85 odds).
Who will win Galway United vs Waterford?
Galway United are favourites: our model gives Galway United 50%, the draw 20% and Waterford 29%.
Will both teams score?
Both teams scoring has a 72% chance in our model, and it happened in 63% of recent meetings.
How many goals are expected?
Our model expects 3.9 goals in total, with a 74% chance of over 2.5 goals.
When is Galway United vs Waterford?
Kick-off is on Saturday, 25th July 2026 at 17:00 at Eamonn Deacy Park, Galway.
Who is the referee?
P. Norton is in charge of this game.