Galway United vs Derry City Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 Apr 2025
Oppose Both Teams to Score
The Both Teams to Score market offers us an attractive betting angle when Galway clash with Derry. We think at least one team will blank and that leads us to a BTTS No wager at -150.
Most Recent H2H Clash Ended 1-1
Galway United won last time out by a 2-1 scoreline. It was on their travels against Sligo Rovers at Showgrounds. The Tribesmen enjoyed just 37% possession and had seven shots on target, with Cian Byrne grabbing the goals.
Derry City were defeated in their previous game, being beaten at home to Drogheda United by a 3-1 scoreline at Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. The Northern Ireland side recorded an impressive 73% of possession and had four shots on goal, with Liam Boyce on the scoresheet.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium played host to the last encounter between Galway and Derry, with the former playing away. The clash ended in a 1-1 draw. The previous 5 H2H meetings have involved two Galway wins, one Derry victory and two draws.
League of Ireland | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
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3 | ![]() |
25 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 36 | 27 | 9 | 36:27 | 41 |
8 | ![]() |
26 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 29 | 35 | -6 | 29:35 | 29 |
4 wins, 1 loss and 5 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 3.7 shots on goal and 9.1 attempts. United have had 41.3% possession and 4.6 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 0.9 goals from 3.5 shots on goal and 9.8 attempts, while being awarded 6.0 corners.
Moses Dyer and Patrick Hickey lead the way with 3 goals, while Cian Byrne has 2. The leading assistor is Bobby Burns with 4.
Derry City – Last 10 League GamesCity have 3 victories, 5 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 0.8 goals from 8.3 attempts and 3.2 shots on goal. The Candystripes average 53.6% possession, 3.9 corners awarded and 3.3 corners against them, while conceding 1.3 goals from 8.6 attempts and 3.2 shots on goal.
Michael Duffy has scored 5, followed by Liam Boyce, Ronan Boyce and Patrick Hoban with 1 goals apiece. Dominic Thomas has managed 2 assists in the last 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Galway United confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Evan Watts (GK), Robert Slevin, Killian Brouder, Gregory Cunningham, Jeannot Esua, Cian Byrne, Jimmy Keohane, Vincent Russell Borden, Bobby Burns, Patrick Hickey, Moses Dyer.
Derry City confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Brian Maher (GK), Sam Todd, Mark Connolly, Kevin Holt, Ronan Boyce, Robbie Benson, Dominic Thomas, Carl Winchester, Michael Duffy, Gavin Whyte, Daniel Mullen.
Galway United vs Derry City Prediction & Betting Tips
We’re not expecting both sides to net in this League of Ireland encounter and that leads us to the Both Teams to Score market. We can back BTTS No and feel optimistic considering the odds of -150 are value.
A good deal of research goes into our football picks. We start by studying the latest form and getting a handle on injuries. The key stats can then be used as the missing piece of the jigsaw.
Key Galway United vs Derry City league stats:
BTTS No Probability
When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 60% chance of winning. However, our experts have this number between 65-70% based on their in-depth research. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.
If you’re looking for bigger odds on your BTTS No selection, one potential strategy is to combine this pick with a particular team to win on the Result & Both Teams to Score market.

Correct Score Prediction
We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves Galway winning 1-0. Odds of +480 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.
Corners Prediction
All of the past four Derry away matches has seen the 9.5 Total Corners line not covered, with three consecutive Galway home games having the same outcome. We’re willing to wager the -138 when it comes to the sides being short of the Total Corners line which looks appealing.






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Galway United vs Derry City Odds
The draw is currently trading at +170 if you think this Premier Division match will end all square, while Galway United have betting odds of +160 and Derry City are +180 with the bookies to land a victory of their own.
Under 2.5 Goals is currently the betting favourite and a bet on this option would mean you need no more than two goals to be scored.
The Draw No Bet market is popular for League of Ireland matches, with the football betting sites offering Galway United at -125 and Derry City are priced at -110 for the win.









- 4 wins, 1 defeat and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 0.80 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.60 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.50 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.60 corners awarded and 6.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 3.80 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.80 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 3.90 corners awarded and 3.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.60 corners awarded and 3.80 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 7.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.40 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 41.30% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 39.80% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 53.60% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 50.90% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Galway United this season are Moses Dyer (3), Patrick Hickey (3), Cian Byrne (2)
- Top Assistors for Galway United this season are Bobby Burns (4), Jeannot Esua (2), Evan Watts (1)
Galway United vs Derry City Lineups & Team News
If you’re looking for Galway vs Derry team news, then we have predicted and confirmed lineups available along with details of any injuries on both sides.
We’re on hand to provide you with full details of the latest League of Ireland squads.
Galway United Confirmed Lineup 3-5-2
Derry City Confirmed Lineup 5-3-2
Galway United Confirmed Lineup 3-5-2
Derry City Confirmed Lineup 5-3-2
Galway United Substitutes
- 1Brendan Clarke
- 3Regan Donelon
- 7Stephen Walsh
- 10David Hurley
- 12Sean Kerrigan
- 19Max Wilson
- 22C. James McCormack
- 28Brian Cunningham
- 29Cillian Tollett
Derry City Substitutes
- 4Ciaron Harkin
- 10Paul McMullan
- 16Hayden Cann
- 26Arlo Doherty
- 32Sean Patton
- 35Glenn McCourt
- 37Cead McGrath
Previous Galway United Lineups
Previous Derry City Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Shamrock Rovers | 25 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 44:23 | 49 |
2 | Bohemians | 26 | 13 | 3 | 10 | 31:24 | 42 |
3 | Derry City | 25 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 36:27 | 41 |
4 | Drogheda United | 26 | 10 | 11 | 5 | 30:25 | 41 |
5 | Shelbourne | 25 | 8 | 11 | 6 | 30:27 | 35 |
6 | Waterford | 25 | 10 | 3 | 12 | 32:44 | 33 |
7 | St Patrick's | 25 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 27:27 | 32 |
8 | Galway United | 26 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 29:35 | 29 |
9 | Sligo Rovers | 25 | 7 | 5 | 13 | 33:41 | 26 |
10 | Cork City | 26 | 3 | 9 | 14 | 27:46 | 18 |
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Shamrock Rovers | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 25:7 | 27 |
2 | Bohemians | 13 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 17:10 | 25 |
3 | Derry City | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 25:13 | 24 |
4 | Drogheda United | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 17:10 | 22 |
5 | St Patrick's | 13 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 18:11 | 21 |
6 | Shelbourne | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 17:14 | 19 |
7 | Galway United | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 17:17 | 17 |
8 | Waterford | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 15:20 | 17 |
9 | Cork City | 14 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 15:18 | 16 |
10 | Sligo Rovers | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 16:17 | 15 |

















