Waterford vs Galway Prediction 1 November 2025
🔊 In the upcoming clash between Waterford United and Galway United, both teams are eager to climb the league standings. Neither side is known for high-scoring games, as evidenced by their recent performances. Waterford have struggled to pick up points, suffering seven losses in their last ten matches, while Galway have shown more consistency with three victories over the same period. Despite this, the visitors face challenges on the road and rarely score more than one goal. The match promises to be tense and tactically rich, with both teams looking to exploit their opponent's weaknesses.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 25 July 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 2:4. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Galway United):
- ball possession percentage: 47% vs 53%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 3;
- fouls: 13 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 3;
- shots on target: 7 vs 6.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Waterford United and Galway United:
- played 20 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 6, for the away team - 10, draws - 4;
- number of goals - 22 against 24;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.05, in the 2nd half - 1.25;
- average total goals in the match - 2.3.
Head-to-head statistics Waterford - Galway
Waterford United Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the Premier Division, with St Patrick's Athletic hosting Waterford United. The game ended in a 1-1 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Waterford United vs St Patrick's Athletic):
- possession percentage: 34% vs 66%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 2;
- fouls: 11 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 1;
- shots on target: 5 vs 10.
Waterford United currently sit ninth in the table, eager to turn their fortunes around after a challenging spell. The team has suffered seven losses in their last ten matches, managing just one win alongside two draws. This reflects their inconsistent form, with a mere 10% win rate over this period, including a recent run of three consecutive defeats. Despite these struggles, the Blues often focus on ball possession and favor a positional attacking style. In their previous encounter with Galway, they fell 4-2, but on home turf, they are determined to put up a strong fight against their opponents.
Match Results: Waterford United
Galway United Team Overview
The visitors played their last official match on in the Premier Division, facing off against Shamrock Rovers as the home side and Galway United as the visitors. The game concluded with a 1-0 scoreline.
Here's the match statistics (Galway United vs Shamrock Rovers):
- possession percentage: 29% vs 71%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 0;
- fouls: 6 vs 4;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 0;
- shots on target: 1 vs 2.
Galway United currently sit in seventh place and have shown more confident performances recently. With three wins, two draws, and five losses in their last ten matches, the team is looking to solidify their position in the standings. They focus on a counter-attacking style and are known for their defensive reliability, conceding an average of 1.23 goals per game. However, away matches remain a weak spot for Galway United, where they often struggle to realize their potential and maintain defensive stability.
Match Results: Galway United
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 20;
- home team wins - 6, away team wins - 10, draws - 4.
Statistics: Waterford United vs Galway United
- matches played in the tournament: 35 vs 35;
- wins: 11 vs 9;
- win percentage: 31% vs 26%;
- losses: 19 vs 15;
- draws: 5 vs 11.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 1 vs 3;
- losses: 7 vs 5;
- draws: 2 vs 2.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.1, the guests - 1.2;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.3;
- both teams scored: overall - 10; at the home team's field - 4.
Statistics: Waterford United vs Galway United
- average total in the tournament: 2.83 vs 2.26;
- average total goals scored: 1.14 vs 1.03;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.66 vs 0.49;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.49 vs 0.54;
- Waterford United: average total at home in the tournament - 1.18;
- Galway United: average total away in the tournament - 0.76;
- last 10 matches (average total): 0.9 (home - 1.25) vs 1.2 (away - 1.2).
- Galway United have scored under 1.5 goals in 12 of last 13 away games.
- Galway United have scored under 1.5 goals in last 11 away games (Premier Division).
Prediction on corners
Waterford United: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.86; at home field - 5.59;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.1; at home field - 6.5.
Galway United: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.6, away - 4.12;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.1; away - 6.2.
- Under 10.5 corners in 7 of last 8 Galway United away games (Premier Division).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 2.5 (1.25 for home team and 1.25 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 2.55 (1.11 for home team and 1.44 for away team).
Waterford United: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.8; at home - 3.06;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.1; at home - 3.75.
Galway United: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.57, away - 2.65;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.5; away - 2.6.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 20;
- both teams scored all-time - 10 times;
- on the home team’s field - 4 times.
Statistics: Waterford United vs Galway United
- number of matches played in the tournament: 35 vs 35;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 20 vs 20;
- number of BTTS matches for Waterford United at home - 10 (59%);
- number of BTTS matches for Galway United away - 8 (47%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 7 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Waterford United at home - 3 (75%);
- BTTS matches for Galway United away - 2 (40%).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering the current form and statistics of both teams, a cautious match with limited scoring opportunities is expected. Waterford United are going through a challenging period, frequently losing and struggling with attacking efficiency. Meanwhile, Galway United appear more confident but face issues with finishing and defensive stability on the road. Taking these factors into account, along with the trend of low-scoring games involving the visitors, a match with few goals seems the most likely outcome. Therefore, betting on under 2.5 total goals appears to be the most logical and well-founded choice for this encounter.
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