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Waterford vs Galway United prediction

Waterford vs Galway United prediction for the Premier Division on 19 Oct 2026: Waterford or Galway United (76%). Probabilities, betting markets, form, H2H and stats.

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Monday19October 2026
Yesterday: 28/42 correct(67%)
Premier Division · Regular Season - 33
WaterfordGalway United
3 - 2Full time · Mon 19 OctHT 2-0
Waterford Regional Sports Centre, Waterford

Match events

WaterfordGalway United
  1. Goal: Padraig AmondAssist: Tom Lonergan18'
  2. 32'Yellow card: Stephen WalshDissent
  3. Yellow card: Noah MaweneFoul34'
  4. 45'Substitution: Kristopher TwardekOff: francely lomboto
  5. 45'Substitution: Ed McCarthyOff: Matthew Wolfe
  6. Goal: Padraig Amond45+1'

HT 2-0

  1. 52'Yellow card: Gianfranco FacchineriFoul
  2. 52'Goal: Lee Devitt Molloy
  3. 60'Goal: Stephen WalshAssist: francely lomboto
  4. Yellow card: Graham CoughlanDissent64'
  5. 67'Yellow card: Aaron BolgerFoul
  6. 74'Substitution: Stephen WalshOff: Frantz Pierrot
  7. Substitution: C.NoonanOff: Dean Mcmenamy80'
  8. Substitution: Noah MaweneOff: Luke Heeney80'
  9. Substitution: Jordan HoustonOff: Jørgen Voilås81'
  10. Goal: Tom LonerganAssist: Bernardo Piexoto Couto89'
  11. Yellow card: Tom Lonergan90'
  12. 90'Substitution: Lee Devitt MolloyOff: Junior Thiam
  13. 90'Substitution: Aaron BolgerOff: Dylan Connolly

Our verdict

12 ✓

Waterford or Galway United

Fair odds 1.32

76%

✓ This tip was correct · final score 3-2

Expected goals3.1

Win probability

1 · Waterford48%
Fair odds 2.08
X · Draw24%
Fair odds 4.17
2 · Galway United28%
Fair odds 3.57

Match statistics

  • 54%Possession46%
  • 1.84Expected goals (xG)0.61
  • 18Total shots10
  • 7Shots on target5
  • 8Shots off target2
  • 3Blocked shots3
  • 14Shots inside the box6
  • 6Corners3
  • 1Offsides1
  • 7Fouls14
  • 2Yellow cards3
  • 0Red cards0
  • 3Goalkeeper saves3
  • 353Passes305
  • 204Accurate passes165

Line-ups

Waterford

4-4-2

Starting XI

  1. 1S. McMullanG
  2. 5J. MahonD
  3. 16H. CannD
  4. 13K. LongD
  5. 3Benny CoutoD
  6. 2J. HoustonM
  7. 7N. MaweneM
  8. 8E. McLaughlinM
  9. 10C. NoonanM
  10. 9P. AmondF
  11. 18T. LonerganF

Substitutes

  1. 11T. CoyleF
  2. 32G. AmeduD
  3. 6J. AshtonD
  4. 21Arlo Ricky Hugh DohertyG
  5. 15L. HeeneyM
  6. 17J. FariaM
  7. 27D. McMenamyM
  8. 50Noah O'BrienD
  9. 20J. VoilåsF

Coach: G. Coughlan

Galway United

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  1. 16Hugo Alberto Pires da CunhaG
  2. 3Connor BarrattD
  3. 2A. O'ConnorD
  4. 12Gianfranco FacchineriD
  5. 20L. DevittD
  6. 8A. BolgerM
  7. 4J. KeohaneM
  8. 11K. TwardekM
  9. 10D. HurleyM
  10. 24E. McCarthyM
  11. 7S. WalshF

Substitutes

  1. 32Vincent AngeliniG
  2. 21D. ConnollyF
  3. 9F. LombotoF
  4. 28J. MorahanD
  5. 23F. PierrotF
  6. 17Junior ThiamM
  7. 54C. WhittakerM
  8. 14M. WolfeM

Coach: John Caulfield

Betting markets

Expected goals 1.81 – 1.33
0.5 goalsOver95.7%Under4.3%
1.5 goalsOver82.1%Under17.9%
2.5 goalsOver60.7%Under39.3%
3.5 goalsOver38.4%Under61.6%
4.5 goalsOver20.9%Under79.1%

Market percentages come from our model's expected goals for each side. Fair odds are 100 ÷ probability.

Model comparison

WaterfordGalway United
0%Form100%
33%Attack67%
9%Defence91%
50%Head to head50%
58%Expected goals42%
63%Overall37%

Last matches

Newest first
Waterford0W 0D 1L · last 1
LBohemians vs Waterford16 Oct 2026 · Premier Division2-1
Galway United1W 0D 0L · last 1
WGalway United vs Shamrock Rovers16 Oct 2026 · Premier Division2-0

Premier Division table

Premier Division table
#TeamP+/-Pts
1Waterford4+39
2Drogheda United3+26
3Bohemians3+16
4Shelbourne3+16
5Derry City3-14
6Galway United4-14
7Dundalk2+13
8Shamrock Rovers303
9St Patrick's Athl.3-21
10Sligo Rovers2-41
See full table ›

Season statistics

This season, all competitions we cover
StatWaterfordGalway United
Played11
Wins01
Draws00
Losses10
Goals for (avg)12
Goals against (avg)20
Clean sheets01
Failed to score00
Best win streak01

Recent goal lines

How many of each team's last 1 games went over the line

Over 1.51/11/1
Over 2.51/10/1
Over 3.50/10/1
BTTS – yes1/10/1

Match preview

Waterford host Galway United in the Premier Division (Regular Season - 33) at Waterford Regional Sports Centre, Waterford, with kick-off on Monday, 19 October 2026 at 19:45 WAT.

Our prediction model makes Waterford slight favourites, giving Waterford a 48% chance of winning, 24% for the draw and 28% for Galway United. Our tip is: Waterford or Galway United.

Waterford have taken 0 points from their last 1 games (0W 0D 1L). Galway United have taken 3 points from their last 1 games (1W 0D 0L).

On the goals markets, we expect goals, with a 61% chance of over 2.5 and a 62% chance that both teams score.

Competition
Ireland Premier Division
Date
Monday, 19 October 2026, 19:45 WAT
Venue
Waterford Regional Sports Centre, Waterford

TodaysPrediction analysis team

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Quick answers

When is Waterford vs Galway United?

Waterford vs Galway United kicks off on Monday, 19 October 2026 at 19:45 West Africa Time.

Which competition is Waterford vs Galway United in?

The match is in the Ireland Premier Division.

Where are Waterford and Galway United in the table?

Waterford are 1st and Galway United are 6th in the Premier Division.

Who will win Waterford vs Galway United?

Our prediction is Waterford or Galway United. Win probabilities: Waterford 48%, draw 24%, Galway United 28%.

Will both teams score in Waterford vs Galway United?

We estimate a 62% chance that both teams score, so our BTTS tip is Yes.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Waterford vs Galway United?

We estimate a 61% chance of three or more goals, so our tip is Over 2.5 goals.

Are these predictions guaranteed?

No. They are statistical estimates. A 70% tip should still lose about three times in ten, so only stake what you can afford to lose.

How often are predictions updated?

Predictions refresh automatically through the day as new data arrives, and every tip is marked right or wrong after full time.

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