Waterford vs Galway United Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 01 Nov 2025

League of Ireland Betting Preview: Waterford vs Galway United

Waterford host Galway United in this League of Ireland meeting at Waterford RSC, with kick-off set for 12:30 on Saturday 1 November. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Best Bet Has to Be Under 2.5

There’s an opportunity to back Under 2.5 on the Total Goals market at odds of -125. This looks like an attractive bet, with Waterford and Galway set to play out a low-scoring contest.

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Waterford Won Last H2H Encounter

Waterford played out a 1-1 draw when last in action. This was on the road at Richmond Park against St Patrick's Athletic. The Blues enjoyed just 34% possession and had five shots on target, with Ryan Burke bagging the goal.

Galway United were defeated in their previous game. On their travels, they suffered a 1-0 loss against Shamrock Rovers at Tallaght Stadium. John Caulfield's side finished with just 29% possession and one shot on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Waterford have won the last two clashes against Galway. There was a 4-2 away triumph at Eamonn Deacy Park after winning 1-0 when hosting at Waterford RSC. In the past 7 H2H meetings, we have seen four Galway wins, two Waterford victories and one draw.

League of Ireland		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
7	Galway United	35	9	11	15	36	43	-7	36:43	38
9	Waterford	35	11	5	19	40	59	-19	40:59	38

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Waterford have 1 win, 7 losses and 2 draws, averaging 0.8 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 11.8 attempts. Matt Lawlor's men have averaged 47.5% possession and 5.8 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.5 goals from 5.2 shots on goal, 14.7 attempts and 4.9 corners.

Tom Lonergan leads the way with 3 goals, Conan Noonan has 2, with Ryan Burke and two others on 1. The top assist makers are Conan Noonan, Padraig Amond and Kyle White, all of whom have 1 on the board.

United have won 2, lost 5 and drawn 3, with an average of 0.7 goals from 12.8 attempts and 3.3 shots on goal. The Tribesmen average 37.8% possession, 5.3 corners in their favour and 4.5 corners against, while conceding 0.9 goals from 10.5 attempts and 3.2 shots on goal.

Stephen Walsh is top of the team’s scoring charts with 3, David Hurley has 2, with Patrick Hickey and Jimmy Keohane both on 1. Bobby Burns has been the chief assist maker in the previous 10 games with 2.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Waterford predicted lineup (4-3-3): Stephen McMullan (GK), Grant Horton, Kacper Radkowski, Ryan Burke, Darragh Leahy, Jesse Dempsey, James Olayinka, Sam Glenfield, Conan Noonan, Padraig Amond, Tommy Lonergan.

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

Waterford vs Galway United Prediction & Betting Tips

Unlock a complete betting breakdown for Waterford vs Galway United, featuring our expert match prediction, expected final score, corners insight and a ready-to-play bet builder.

Match Prediction

The betting sites provide us with the chance to bet on Under 2.5 Goals and we really like this pick. The two sides could contest a low-scoring League of Ireland clash and a price of -125 sticks out.

The football betting tips are created after keeping tabs on the latest League of Ireland team news along with the form guide. We also delve into the latest stats which can provide a barometer for how the action might play out.

Key Waterford vs Galway United league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 4 Galway games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Galway games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 13 of the last 19 Galway games on the road.

Under 2.5 Probability

The top bookmakers are estimating that there is a 55.6% likelihood of this pick landing a return. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability somewhere between 60-65%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Waterford 2 - 1 Galway

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Corners Prediction

Under 10.5 Corners -125

The past five games featuring Galway have seen 8.40 corners on average, with four of the previous five Waterford matches involving under 10.5 Total Corners. On this evidence, we can take a price of -125 that this Total Corners wager falls short of the line.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Waterford

Total

10.70 5.80 4.90

Home

11.20 5.50 5.70

Away

8.70 5.10 3.60

Galway

Total

9.80 5.30 4.50

Home

10.60 5.90 4.70

Away

8.70 3.70 5.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-110

Under 10.5

-125

Waterford Corners

Over 5.5

-100

Under 5.5

-138

Galway Corners

Over 4.5

-138

Under 4.5

-100

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Waterford vs Galway United 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.

Tight Clash on the Cards According to the Bookies

The bookmakers have priced up the Full-Time Result odds and Galway United are +145 to come out on top, while Waterford are +170. The draw is available at +220 if you expect the clash to finish level.

Waterford 0.0 is a viable option on the Asian Handicap market at -100, meaning that you have the insurance of money back if it’s a draw. Alternatively, Galway are -125 for the same bet.

If you’re betting on Total Goals, the market is far from clear over whether Overs or Unders happens. If both teams to score is something you think will happen, there’s an opportunity to wager Yes at -133 on the BTTS market.

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Full-Time Result

1

+170

X

+220

2

+145

Half-Time Result

1

+240

X

+110

2

+210

Double Chance

1X

-188

12

-275

X2

-225

Draw No Bet

1

-110

2

-125

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp 0.0

-100

2 Hcp 0.0

-125

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-125

Over 2.5

-100

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-133

No

-100

Five of Past Ten Waterford Home Games Have Been Defeats

Waterford have finished with five losses, three victories and two draws in the past 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 1.60.

Galway have failed to win in their last ten matches on their travels. John Caulfield's side have managed seven losses and three draws in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 0.30 goals per game and conceding 1.20.

Waterford won 1-0 when they last played Galway at Waterford RSC. The past 3 H2H meetings at Waterford RSC have seen Waterford triumphing once, one draw and a win for Galway.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Waterford Home Stats		3-2-5	3.00	1.40	1.60	7	3	7	3
Galway United Away Stats		0-3-7	1.50	0.30	1.20	2	8	3	7

• 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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Waterford vs Galway United Lineups & Team News

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