Galway United vs Cork City Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 26 Sep 2025

League of Ireland Betting Preview: Galway United vs Cork City

Galway United host Cork City in this League of Ireland encounter at Eamonn Deacy Park, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Friday 26 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Rebel Army Look Value for This Game

We’re wagering Cork +1 on the Asian Handicap when they play Galway at -123. Money is returned for a one goal defeat and we will see a healthy payout from this pick if the visitors win or draw.

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Cork Claimed 1-0 Win in Previous H2H

Galway United were defeated last time out by a 1-0 scoreline. Eamonn Deacy Park saw them beaten at home to Sligo Rovers. The Tribesmen had 44% possession and three shots on target.

Cork City have suffered a defeat in back-to-back League of Ireland road games including a recent 4-0 loss. This occurred at Richmond Park against St Patrick's Athletic. Gerard Nash's side recorded two shots on goal and had 47% possession.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was Cork who came out on top when they last played Galway. At Turner's Cross Stadium, a 1-0 home win was recorded. The past 3 H2H meetings have involved a victory for Galway, a win for Cork and a draw.

League of Ireland		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
9	Galway United	31	7	10	14	31	40	-9	31:40	31
10	Cork City	31	4	11	16	30	54	-24	30:54	23

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United have 7 losses and 3 draws, averaging 0.5 goals from 12.5 attempts and 3.5 shots on goal. John Caulfield's men have averaged 40.1% possession and 5.2 corners per game, conceding 1.5 goals and 5.1 corners from 10.2 attempts and 3.8 shots on goal.

The five top scorers are David Hurley, Jimmy Keohane, Stephen Walsh, Dara McGuinness and Bobby Burns, with these players all scoring 1 goals. Leading assistor is Bobby Burns with 1.

City have 2 victories, 5 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 0.7 goals from 10.2 attempts and 3.2 shots on goal. The Rebel Army average 39.7% possession, 4.0 corners in their favour and 7.2 corners against, while conceding 1.6 goals from 15.4 attempts and 5.8 shots on goal.

Evan McLaughlin has scored 2 goals, followed by Darragh Crowley, Sean Murray, Joshua Fitzpatrick and Fiacre Kelleher on 1. The top assistors in the last 10 games are Matthew Kiernan, Kitt Nelson and Freddie Anderson who have all made 1.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Galway United predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Brendan Clarke (GK), Rob Slevin, Killian Brouder, Bobby Burns, Jeannot Esua, Ed McCarthy, David Hurley, Aaron Bolger, Patrick Hickey, Jimmy Keohane, Dara McGuinness.

Cork City predicted lineup (3-5-2): Conor Brann (GK), Benny Couto, Rory Feely, Freddie Anderson, Kitt Nelson, Sean Murray, Darragh Crowley, Evan McLaughlin, Kaedyn Kamara, Alex Nolan, Sean Maguire.

Galway United vs Cork City Prediction & Betting Tips

Discover our expert Galway United vs Cork City betting tips, featuring a match prediction, correct score suggestion, corners market outlook and bet builder advice. Scroll down for full analysis.

Match Prediction

Cork look a great betting option on the Asian Handicap with a +1 goal advantage at -123. We think that the scoreline will be competitive in this League of Ireland match, with the underdogs set for a draw or win.

Our football picks always stem from lots of research and it begins by looking at the latest League of Ireland team news and current form. When we have a strong view of what might happen, we match up the latest numbers.

Key Galway United vs Cork City league stats:

• The +1 line has been covered by Cork in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Galway in 11 consecutive games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Galway in 19 of their last 20 games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Galway in any of their last 3 games against Cork.

Cork +1 Probability

According to the top bookies, our pick has a 55.2% chance of landing a return. However, our experts think that the probability sits between 60-65% taking all factors into consideration. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Galway 0 - 1 Cork

Cork are available at +650 to win by a 1-0 scoreline. Correct score betting allows us to bet at bigger odds and it’s also a fun type of wager.

Corners Prediction

Cork Under 4.5 Corners -152

Cork have had under 4.5 corners in three straight away matches, while Galway have had an average of 4.80 corners against them in their previous 5 home games. There’s the opportunity to go under the Cork Team Corners line and we’re expecting this to happen, with odds of -152 available.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Galway

Total

10.30 5.20 5.10

Home

11.40 5.60 5.80

Away

9.20 3.90 5.30

Cork

Total

11.20 4.00 7.20

Home

11.50 4.70 6.80

Away

9.30 3.00 6.30

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-133

Under 9.5

-108

Galway Corners

Over 6.5

+110

Under 6.5

-150

Cork Corners

Over 3.5

-125

Under 3.5

-110

Most Corners

1

-333

X

+700

2

+310

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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 Odds Suggest Galway Win

Galway United are available at -175 to come away with a triumph in this League of Ireland clash, meaning a 64% likelihood of winning according to the published betting odds. Cork City are seen as the most unlikely winner at +390.

There’s sometimes a case for betting on the Half-Time Result market, with Galway available at +112 and Cork at +400. The third option is the draw which is priced at +140.

The Total Goals market reveals that Over 2.5 Goals is the current betting favourite. For those anticipating both sides finding the net, then BTTS Yes might prove attractive. Alternatively, you can wager BTTS No.

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Full-Time Result

1

-175

X

+310

2

+390

Half-Time Result

1

+112

X

+140

2

+400

Double Chance

1X

-769

12

-526

X2

+120

Draw No Bet

1

-435

2

+270

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1

-109

2 Hcp +1

-123

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-100

Over 2.5

-141

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-120

No

-116

Galway Struggling to Find Home Wins

Galway haven’t won any of their past five games at Eamonn Deacy Park. The Tribesmen have five defeats, three wins and two draws in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.20 goals per match and conceding 1.40.

Cork haven’t won any of their past ten away games. Gerard Nash's team have clocked up eight losses and two draws in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 0.80 goals per match and conceding 2.50.

Galway overcame Cork 2-1 when the sides last met at Eamonn Deacy Park.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Galway United Home Stats		3-2-5	2.60	1.20	1.40	6	4	7	3
Cork City Away Stats		0-2-8	3.30	0.80	2.50	7	3	6	4

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

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Galway United vs Cork City Lineups & Team News

Double-check the Galway vs Cork team news before placing your bets. Expect the predicted and confirmed League of Ireland lineups along with timely injury updates.

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