Galway United vs Waterford Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 25 Jul 2026

Galway United vs Waterford Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Galway To Win @ -130

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We’ll back Galway with a fair degree of confidence when they clash with Waterford. At betting odds of -130 on the Full-Time Result market, this looks a value pick and we expect a return.

This Galway vs Waterford betting analysis delivers a full overview of our main match prediction, alongside our correct score pick, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

Galway United vs Waterford Preview

Galway United clash with Waterford at Pearse Stadium, with kick-off set for 12:00 on Saturday 25 July.

Galway United were winners last time out. Sligo Rovers were beaten 3-2 at Pearse Stadium. John Caulfield's team had 46% possession and totalled seven shots on target, while Matty Wolfe netted twice along with a goal for Frantz Pierrot.

Waterford drew 1-1 in their previous game. This was at home against St Patrick's Athletic at Waterford RSC. The Blues had just 26% possession and recorded six shots on goal, while Conan Noonan was on the scoresheet.

H2H: Most Recent H2H Clash Ended 1-1

Galway have avoided defeat against Waterford in the past three games, with their last clash being a 1-1 draw at Waterford RSC. The past 10 H2H matches have resulted in five Galway wins, three draws and two Waterford victories.

League of Ireland		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
7	Galway United	29	8	10	11	38	45	-7	38:45	34
8	Waterford	30	7	12	11	40	49	-9	40:49	33

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United have 3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.5 goals from 12.4 attempts and 3.6 shots on goal. The Tribesmen have averaged 36.2% possession and 4.1 corners per game, conceding 2.0 goals and 5.2 corners from 17.4 attempts and 6.2 shots on goal.

Top goalscorers are Frantz Pierrot and Matty Wolfe on 3 goals, while Stephen Walsh has bagged 2. David Hurley has made the most assists with 4.

Waterford have won 4, lost 3 and drawn 3, with an average of 2.1 goals from 12.8 attempts and 4.5 shots on goal. Graham Coughlan's men average 30.2% possession, 4.2 corners in their favour and 4.1 corners against, while conceding 1.9 goals from 15.0 attempts and 4.8 shots on goal.

Tom Lonergan got 8 goals, Padraig Amond notched 4, while Joergen Voilaas and two other players scored 2. Look no further than Tom Lonergan for the top assist maker (3) in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Galway United confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Hugo Cunha (GK), Connor Barratt, Wasiri Williams, Leigh Kavanagh, Gianfranco Facchineri, Jimmy Keohane, David Hurley, Aaron Bolger, Edward McCarthy, Frantz Pierrot, Stephen Walsh.

Waterford confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Stephen McMullan (GK), Jordan Houston, Benny Couto, Will Johnson, John Mahon, Padraig Amond, Conan Noonan, Kevin Long, Luke Heeney, Hayden Cann, Tom Lonergan.

Main Match Prediction

We can’t pass up the opportunity to back Galway considering they are -130 to record a League of Ireland victory. We’ll take this bet with confidence based on the stats that are available to us.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):

• Galway have won 2 consecutive games at home.
• Waterford have lost 13 of their last 20 games on the road.
• Waterford have lost 6 of their last 10 games on the road.

We’re always the first to know about team news, with our football tipsters also studying the latest League of Ireland form to enhance their view. You will also find a mixture of stats which provide some valuable predictions ahead of the action.

The betting apps are estimating that there is a 56.5% likelihood of this pick landing a return. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 60-65%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

If you think that Galway will have their noses in front by the interval, why not consider backing them to lead at half-time and full-time. There are some attractive odds available.

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Correct Score Prediction

Galway 2 - 0 Waterford

Let’s go for Galway to win 2-0, a bet which is available at +700. Correct score betting provides plenty of excitement and a potentially bigger return if you win.

Corners Prediction

Galway Under 5.5 Corners -119

Galway have not covered the 5.5 corners line in four straight games, while the corner count against Waterford has been less than 5.5 in 8 of the past 10 matches. The Galway Team Corners line looks too high and we’re content to go under this number at odds of -119.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Galway

Total

9.30 4.10 5.20

Home

9.40 4.00 5.40

Away

10.80 5.00 5.80

Waterford

Total

8.30 4.20 4.10

Home

11.30 4.60 6.70

Away

9.90 4.40 5.50

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-149

Under 9.5

+102

Galway Corners

Over 5.5

-109

Under 5.5

-133

Waterford Corners

Over 4.5

-103

Under 4.5

-141

Most Corners

1

-159

X

+575

2

+140

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Galway United vs Waterford Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With the bookies giving them a 53% probability of winning, Galway United might be a popular acca pick. Their current betting odds are -111 when it comes to triumphing in this League of Ireland clash. Waterford are operating at larger odds than the opposition and the underdogs can be wagered at +255.

Galway are -119 when it comes to the Asian Handicap -0.5 which is the same as backing them on the 1x2 market. If you instead want to bet on Waterford +0.5 at -120, you also get paid out if it’s a draw.

The Total Goals odds suggest that Over 2.5 is a strong probability in this contest. If you’re anticipating that both teams will score, the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at -200.

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Full-Time Result

1

-111

X

+260

2

+255

Half-Time Result

1

+132

X

+143

2

+275

Double Chance

1X

-417

12

-435

X2

-127

Draw No Bet

1

-250

2

+160

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-119

2 Hcp +0.5

-120

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+120

Over 2.5

-175

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-200

No

+133

Galway United vs Waterford Lineups & Team News

Get the latest team news for Galway vs Waterford before you bet. We’ll have the predicted and confirmed League of Ireland lineups for you plus all the latest on player injuries.

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