Waterford vs Galway United Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 19 Oct 2026

Waterford vs Galway United Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Galway Asian Hcp +0.5 @ -147

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Galway +0.5 look like the value wager and the numbers back this up. Take the away team at -147 on the Asian Handicap for their League of Ireland encounter, with this being a confident selection on this side.

Continue reading for our complete Waterford vs Galway betting analysis, delivering an in-depth look at our main match prediction, as well as our correct score pick, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

Waterford vs Galway United Preview

Waterford welcome Galway United to Waterford RSC, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Monday 19 October.

Waterford have suffered defeat in their last two League of Ireland games. Most recently, a 2-1 scoreline occurred away at Dalymount Park against Bohemians. Graham Coughlan's side had just 38% possession and recorded four shots on target, with Padraig Amond being the goalscorer.

Galway United claimed a 2-0 home win over Shamrock Rovers at Eamonn Deacy Park in their previous game. The Tribesmen had just 18% possession and recorded four shots on goal, with Jimmy Keohane and Aaron Bolger finding the net.

H2H: Goalless Draw in Previous Head-to-Head

Galway have not lost to Waterford in the past four meetings, with their last encounter ending in a 0-0 draw at Pearse Stadium. The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved four Galway wins, two Waterford victories and four draws.

League of Ireland		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
7	Galway United	33	10	11	12	44	48	-4	44:48	41
9	Waterford	33	7	13	13	45	56	-11	45:56	34

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Waterford have 3 wins, 2 losses and 5 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 5.0 shots on goal and 15.0 attempts. The Blues have averaged 36.5% possession and 6.9 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.0 goals from 4.0 shots on goal, 14.6 attempts and 5.3 corners.

Padraig Amond leads the way with 4 goals, with Evan McLaughlin and Tom Lonergan getting 2 apiece. Benny Couto has recorded the most assists with 7.

United have won 3, lost 2 and drawn 5, with an average of 1.2 goals from 10.7 attempts and 3.3 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 32.3% possession, 3.3 corners in their favour and 6.6 corners against, while they’ve conceded 0.9 goals from 18.1 attempts and 4.2 shots on goal.

Jimmy Keohane has top scored with 5, while Aaron Bolger, Stephen Walsh and Kristopher Twardek are next on 2. Kristopher Twardek has been the top assist maker with 2 in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Waterford predicted lineup (3-4-1-2): Stephen McMullan (GK), Hayden Cann, John Mahon, Kevin Long, Jordan Houston, Luke Heeney, Noah Mawene, Benny Couto, Conan Noonan, Padraig Amond, Tommy Lonergan.

Galway United predicted lineup (3-5-2): Hugo Cunha (GK), Connor Barratt, Anthony O'Connor, Gianfranco Facchineri, Jimmy Keohane, Aaron Bolger, Lee Devitt, David Hurley, Ed McCarthy, Kris Twardek, Stephen Walsh.

Main Match Prediction

Galway +0.5 could be a value play in this League of Ireland match. We’ll take the Asian Handicap odds of -147 for the visitors to claim a victory or a draw, giving us two outcomes against one with this bet.

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

• The +0.5 line has been covered by Galway in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Galway in 13 of their last 20 games.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Galway in 2 consecutive games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Waterford in 4 consecutive games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Waterford in 15 of their last 20 games at home.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Waterford in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Waterford in 4 consecutive games against Galway.

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Based on the latest odds from the top bookmakers, our pick carries a 59.5% chance of winning. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success between 65-70%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

Waterford 1 - 1 Galway

When it comes to the correct score, we’re going to take a chance on a 1-1 outcome. We’ll go for the +480 that this happens and hopefully we’ll get a good run for our money.

Corners Prediction

Galway Under 4.5 Corners -100

The 4.5 corners line has not been covered by Galway in their past seven games, while the previous 10 Waterford home matches have seen them concede an average of 4.80 corners. On this basis, we can take a price of -100 that this Galway Team Corners bet 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

12.20 6.90 5.30

Home

10.40 5.60 4.80

Away

11.00 5.80 5.20

Galway

Total

9.90 3.30 6.60

Home

8.80 3.80 5.00

Away

11.50 4.70 6.80

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-147

Under 10.5

-100

Waterford Corners

Over 5.5

-135

Under 5.5

-106

Galway Corners

Over 4.5

-137

Under 4.5

-105

Most Corners

1

-167

X

+500

2

+120

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Waterford vs Galway United 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.

Waterford are forecasted to be the most likely winner in this League of Ireland encounter. The +102 for them coming out on top suggests a 50% probability based on their latest betting odds. The market suggests that Galway United are least likely to win at +235.

There’s sometimes a case for betting on the Draw No Bet market, with Waterford available at -217 for those who want insurance on their bet. The same applies to opponents Galway at +140.

The Over 2.5 pick is trading as the favourite when it comes to betting on Total Goals. The Yes option in the Both Teams to Score market is regarded as the most likely outcome and is trading at -213.

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Full-Time Result

1

+102

X

+260

2

+235

Half-Time Result

1

+138

X

+133

2

+240

Double Chance

1X

-370

12

-417

X2

-143

Draw No Bet

1

-217

2

+140

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-108

2 Hcp +0.5

-133

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+125

Over 2.5

-182

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-213

No

+138

Stats: Last 10 League of Ireland matches only.
Waterford have gone unbeaten at Waterford RSC in the last five games. Graham Coughlan's side have managed five draws, four victories and one loss in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.90 goals per game and conceding 1.30.

Galway have recorded four draws, three wins and three losses in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.40 goals per game and conceding 1.40.

It was a 1-1 draw when Waterford last faced Galway at Waterford RSC. The past 5 H2H games at Waterford RSC have seen three draws along with a victory for Waterford 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		4-5-1	3.20	1.90	1.30	6	4	7	3
Galway United Away Stats		3-4-3	2.80	1.40	1.40	5	5	8	2

• 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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