Galway United vs Cork City Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 23 May 2025

Tribesmen Look the Smart Pick

We can’t pass up the opportunity to back Galway considering they are -167 to record a victory over Cork. We’ll take this Full-Time Result bet with confidence based on the available stats.

2-2 Draw in Previous H2H Meeting

Galway United were defeated last time out, making it four losses on the spin. Eamonn Deacy Park saw them beaten 1-0 at home to Sligo Rovers. The Tribesmen managed four shots on target and had 47% possession.

Cork City have lost their previous three games. On their travels, they recently suffered a 3-2 defeat against St Patrick's Athletic at Richmond Park. Tim Clancy's side had 48% of possession and three shots on goal, while Charlie Lyons and Sean Maguire were on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The most recent clash between the teams saw Galway draw 2-2 away to Cork at Turner's Cross Stadium.

League of Ireland		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
8	Galway United	28	7	9	12	30	37	-7	30:37	30
10	Cork City	29	4	10	15	29	49	-20	29:49	22

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United have 3 wins, 6 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.1 goals from 12.2 attempts and 4.9 shots on goal. John Caulfield's team have averaged 41.0% possession and 4.7 corners per game, conceding 1.4 goals and 6.7 corners from 11.1 attempts and 5.0 shots on goal.

Top scorer Moses Dyer has found the net 7 times, Cian Byrne 2, with Patrick Hickey and Vincent Russell Borden both scoring 1. Robert Slevin and Bobby Burns are the leading assists makers with 2.

City have won 1, lost 7 and drawn 2, averaging 3.2 shots on goal, 6.9 attempts and 1.1 goals. The Rebel Army average 45.9% possession, 5.9 corners awarded and 7.2 corners against, while 2.0 goals have been conceded from 10.2 attempts and 5.2 shots on goal.

Djenairo Daniels and Kitt Nelson have scored 3, followed by Charlie Lyons with 1. Cathal O'Sullivan has managed 3 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Galway United confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Evan Watts (GK), Cian Byrne, Robert Slevin, Garry Buckley, Jeannot Esua, Edward McCarthy, David Hurley, Vincent Russell Borden, Gregory Cunningham, Patrick Hickey, Moses Dyer.

Cork City confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Tein Troost (GK), Milan Mbeng, Freddie Anderson, Charlie Lyons, Darragh Crowley, Sean Murray, Evan McLaughlin, Rio Shipston, Cathal O'Sullivan, Djenairo Daniels, Joshua Fitzpatrick.

Galway United vs Cork City Prediction & Betting Tips

There’s a strong chance that we’ll see Galway record a victory and they are priced at -167 to win this League of Ireland clash. We think that the latest odds offer bettors plenty of value.

The formbook is always a good place to start ahead of making football predictions. Team news is also an important port of call, while the stats we present always tell an interesting story.

Key Galway United vs Cork City league stats:

• Cork have lost 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• Cork have lost 6 of their last 8 games on the road.
• Cork have lost their last 3 games.

Galway to Win Probability

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 62.5% chance of winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 70%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

It’s worth considering all the options. If you’re looking for tastier odds about Galway to win and a certain number of goals to be scored, then the Match Result & Total market could be a good way forward.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Galway 2 - 0 Cork

There could be merit in backing Galway to win 2-0. Odds of +575 are available about a correct score bet where a nice potential return is on the cards.

Corners Prediction

Cork Over 3.5 Corners -150

It’s been an average of 5.90 Cork corners in the past 10 games, while the previous five Galway home matches have involved them conceding over 3.5 corners. We’re expecting history to repeat itself and for the Cork Team Corners line to get covered at -150.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Galway

Total

11.40 4.70 6.70

Home

9.70 4.70 5.00

Away

11.50 5.40 6.10

Cork

Total

13.10 5.90 7.20

Home

12.50 7.13 5.38

Away

13.13 5.00 8.13

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-143

Under 9.5

-102

Galway Corners

Over 5.5

-135

Under 5.5

-105

Cork Corners

Over 3.5

-135

Under 3.5

-103

Most Corners

1

-217

X

+600

2

+195

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Galway United vs Cork City 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.

Latest Match Odds Suggest Galway Win

The bookmakers have Galway United at -172 when it comes to 1x2. This suggests that the favourites have a 63% chance of winning this League of Ireland clash based on the betting odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +440 about Cork City.

If you think Galway can win by two or more goals against Cork, consider them at -0.75 on the Asian Handicap at -127. You’ll even win with half your stake if they win by one goal, with the other half refunded.

The Total Goals odds suggest that Under 2.5 is the likelier outcome in this contest. As long as one team or more fails to score, then the No option on the Both Teams to Score market will pay out at -137.

You can find hundreds of markets for every League of Ireland game, with the best betting sites creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and In-Play selections before placing your football bets.

Full-Time Result

1

-172

X

+275

2

+440

Half-Time Result

1

+120

X

+118

2

+420

Double Chance

1X

-667

12

-385

X2

+123

Draw No Bet

1

-455

2

+265

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-127

2 Hcp +0.75

-103

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-137

Over 2.5

-104

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-104

No

-137

Galway United vs Cork City Lineups & Team News

Make sure you know the lineups ahead of kick-off, with injuries also playing a part when it comes to Galway vs Cork team news.

If you’re looking for the latest player information, check out the League of Ireland squads.

Galway United Team Page Cork City Team Page