Galway vs Derry City Prediction 19 June 2026

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    🔊 The mid-season clash between Galway United and Derry City draws attention thanks to the contrast between the hosts’ strong home form and the visitors’ resilience on the road. Galway United remain motivated to steer clear of the relegation zone, although their current cushion allows them to play without excessive pressure. Derry City sit slightly higher in the standings, but with a significant gap to the European spots, their hopes of challenging for a Conference League place are slim. As a result, recent form and attacking output take centre stage in assessing this fixture.

    Head-to-Head

    The most recent official meeting between these sides took place on 04 May 2026 and ended in a 1-1 draw. Here’s a comparative breakdown of the key stats from that match (Derry City played at home):

    • Possession: 70% vs 30%;
    • Corners: 8 vs 1;
    • Fouls: 11 vs 11;
    • Yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
    • Shots on target: 7 vs 2.

    📊 Statistical preview of official head-to-head meetings between Galway United and Derry City:

    • 10 matches played;
    • Home side have claimed 3 wins, away side also have 3 victories, with 4 draws;
    • Goals scored: 10 for Galway United, 11 for Derry City;
    • Average first-half total: 0.9 goals, average second-half total: 1.2 goals;
    • Average total goals per match: 2.1.

    H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

    30%
    3 Wins
    40%
    4 Draws
    30%
    3 Wins
    Total games
    10
    Total Goals Avg
    2.1
    Both teams scored
    60%
    1
    Total average
    1.1
    2.6
    Corner
    5.8
    1.9
    Yellow cards
    1.3
    Last matches
    04.05.26
    Premier Division
    Derry City
    Derry City
    Galway United
    Galway United
    1.14
    0.33
    8
    1
    11
    11
    1
    2
    1
    1
    0
    1
    1
    0
    1.14
    0.33
    8
    1
    11
    11
    1
    2
    03.04.26
    Premier Division
    Galway United
    Galway United
    Derry City
    Derry City
    1.23
    1.29
    8
    6
    4
    4
    1
    0
    2
    1
    1
    0
    1
    1
    1.23
    1.29
    8
    6
    4
    4
    1
    0
    22.08.25
    Premier Division
    Galway United
    Galway United
    Derry City
    Derry City
    1
    2.12
    2.22
    6
    5
    14
    11
    2
    3
    1
    2
    1
    1
    0
    1
    2.12
    2.22
    6
    5
    14
    11
    2
    3
    13.06.25
    Premier Division
    Derry City
    Derry City
    Galway United
    Galway United
    2.37
    1.18
    5
    1
    11
    17
    3
    5
    1
    1
    1
    1
    0
    0
    2.37
    1.18
    5
    1
    11
    17
    3
    5
    18.04.25
    Premier Division
    Galway United
    Galway United
    1
    Derry City
    Derry City
    1.56
    2.04
    4
    4
    16
    11
    5
    4
    2
    3
    1
    1
    1
    2
    1.56
    2.04
    4
    4
    16
    11
    5
    4
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    Galway United Team Overview

    The team’s most recent official match took place on in the Premier Division, with Galway United hosting Dundalk. The visitors edged the contest 1-0.

    Here’s a breakdown of the key stats (Galway United vs Dundalk):

    • Possession: 42% vs 58%;
    • Corners: 6 vs 9;
    • Fouls committed: 14 vs 11;
    • Yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
    • Shots on target: 2 vs 5.

    Galway United have struggled for consistency, picking up just two wins alongside four defeats in their last ten outings. Over their previous five matches, they have managed only a single victory, with three losses and one draw-a run of form that highlights their difficulties in collecting points, even on home soil. Their recent averages suggest an attacking style of play, with 1.6 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per game across this ten-match stretch, underlining a trend towards high-scoring encounters. With the club hovering near the relegation zone, Galway remain firmly focused on securing their place in the league.

    Match Results: Galway United

    Last matches
    12.06.26
    Premier Division
    Galway United
    Galway United
    Dundalk
    Dundalk
    -
    -
    6
    9
    14
    11
    2
    1
    0
    1
    0
    0
    0
    1
    -
    -
    6
    9
    14
    11
    2
    1
    L
    29.05.26
    Premier Division
    Shelbourne
    Shelbourne
    Galway United
    Galway United
    2.80
    1.78
    4
    6
    11
    10
    2
    2
    1
    1
    0
    0
    1
    1
    2.80
    1.78
    4
    6
    11
    10
    2
    2
    D
    22.05.26
    Premier Division
    Galway United
    Galway United
    Bohemians Dublin
    Bohemians Dublin
    1.68
    2.22
    5
    4
    14
    14
    2
    0
    2
    4
    0
    2
    2
    2
    1.68
    2.22
    5
    4
    14
    14
    2
    0
    L
    16.05.26
    Premier Division
    Sligo Rovers
    Sligo Rovers
    Galway United
    Galway United
    2.06
    2.30
    9
    6
    8
    11
    1
    4
    1
    4
    1
    2
    0
    2
    2.06
    2.30
    9
    6
    8
    11
    1
    4
    W
    08.05.26
    Premier Division
    Galway United
    Galway United
    Shamrock Rovers
    Shamrock Rovers
    1.07
    1.20
    5
    4
    7
    8
    2
    2
    1
    3
    0
    2
    1
    1
    1.07
    1.20
    5
    4
    7
    8
    2
    2
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    Derry City Team Overview

    The visitors last played an official match on in the Premier Division, facing Derry City away from home. The encounter ended in a 4-1 victory for Derry City.

    Here’s a breakdown of the key stats from that match (Derry City vs Bohemians Dublin):

    • Possession: 43% vs 57%;
    • Corners: 6 vs 6;
    • Fouls committed: 16 vs 16;
    • Yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
    • Shots on target: 7 vs 2.

    Derry City sit just above their rivals in the table, but have managed only one win in their last five matches-drawing three times and suffering one defeat. Over their previous ten outings, the visitors have lost twice, picked up three victories, and averaged a modest 1.2 goals per game while maintaining a solid defensive record, conceding just 0.9 on average. However, the long-term trend highlights their struggles on the road: Derry City have failed to win in nine of their last ten away fixtures in the Premier Division.

    Match Results: Derry City

    Last matches
    12.06.26
    Premier Division
    Derry City
    Derry City
    Bohemians Dublin
    Bohemians Dublin
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    -
    6
    6
    16
    16
    2
    3
    4
    1
    1
    1
    3
    0
    -
    -
    6
    6
    16
    16
    2
    3
    W
    29.05.26
    Premier Division
    Dundalk
    Dundalk
    Derry City
    Derry City
    1.76
    0.77
    6
    5
    6
    16
    2
    4
    2
    1
    1
    0
    1
    1
    1.76
    0.77
    6
    5
    6
    16
    2
    4
    L
    25.05.26
    Premier Division
    Derry City
    Derry City
    Shelbourne
    Shelbourne
    0.83
    0.07
    4
    4
    12
    11
    4
    3
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0.83
    0.07
    4
    4
    12
    11
    4
    3
    D
    22.05.26
    Premier Division
    Derry City
    Derry City
    Saint Patrick´s Athletic
    Saint Patrick´s Athletic
    0.62
    0.63
    9
    3
    10
    6
    8
    2
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0.62
    0.63
    9
    3
    10
    6
    8
    2
    D
    15.05.26
    Premier Division
    Waterford United
    Waterford United
    Derry City
    Derry City
    2.14
    0.51
    4
    3
    12
    12
    2
    2
    2
    2
    0
    1
    2
    1
    2.14
    0.51
    4
    3
    12
    12
    2
    2
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    Prediction for the 1st half

    Head-to-head:

    • Matches played - 10;
    • First-half wins at home - 1; away - 0; draws - 4;
    • Average first-half total: 0.9;
    • Today's hosts average 0.6 goals, while the visitors score 0.3 on average in the first half.

    First-half stats: Galway United (home) vs Derry City (away)

    • Matches played in the competition: 9 vs 10;
    • Wins: 2 (22.22%) vs 4 (40%);
    • Losses: 4 (44.44%) vs 2 (20%);
    • Draws: 3 (33.33%) vs 4 (40%);
    • Average goals scored: 1.33 vs 0.8;
    • Average goals conceded: 0.89 vs 0.3.

    Last 10 matches (overall):

    • Wins: 3 vs 4;
    • Losses: 4 vs 2;
    • Draws: 3 vs 4;
    • Average first-half total: 1.3 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 0.8) vs 0.8 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 0.3).
    Trends
    • Galway United have found the net in the first half in six consecutive head-to-head clashes against Derry City in the Premier Division.
    👉Prediction: 1st half, Galway United to score goal (odds: 2.3)

    Match Outcome Prediction

    Head-to-head record:

    • Matches played - 10;
    • Home wins - 3, Away wins - 3, Draws - 4.

    Stats: Galway United vs Derry City

    • Matches in the competition: 19 vs 21;
    • Wins: 5 vs 5;
    • Win percentage: 26% vs 24%;
    • Losses: 8 vs 6;
    • Draws: 6 vs 10.

    Last 10 matches:

    • Wins: 2 vs 3;
    • Losses: 4 vs 2;
    • Draws: 4 vs 5.
    👉Prediction: Galway United will not lose (odds: 1.55)

    Total Goals Prediction

    Head-to-head (average goals):

    • Home side - 1, Away side - 1.1;
    • Head-to-head average - 2.1;
    • Both teams scored: all-time - 6 times; at Galway’s home - 3 times.

    Average goals stats: Galway United vs Derry City

    • Competition average: 2.95 vs 2.38;
    • Goals scored: 1.37 vs 1.24;
    • First half: 0.47 vs 0.43;
    • Second half: 0.89 vs 0.81;
    • Galway United at home in this competition - 1.56;
    • Derry City away in this competition - 0.9;
    • Last 10 matches: Galway - 1.6 (home - 1.25) vs Derry - 1.2 (away - 1.2).
    Trends
    • Galway United have scored in seven consecutive head-to-head matches against Derry City in the Premier Division.
    • Galway United have found the net in ten of their last eleven Premier Division games.
    👉Prediction: Galway United will score goal (odds: 1.35)

    Both Teams to Score Prediction

    Head-to-head record:

    • Matches played - 10;
    • Both teams have scored all-time - 6 times;
    • At Galway’s home ground - 3 times.

    Stats: Galway United vs Derry City

    • Matches played in the competition: 19 vs 21;
    • Matches with both teams scoring (BTTS): season - 13 vs 13;
    • Galway United BTTS at home - 6 (67%);
    • Derry City BTTS away - 6 (60%).

    Last ten games:

    • BTTS matches: Galway - 9, Derry - 6;
    • Galway United BTTS at home - 3 (75%);
    • Derry City BTTS away - 4 (80%).
    Trends
    • Galway United have both scored and conceded in six straight head-to-head matches with Derry City (Premier Division).
    • Galway United have both scored and conceded in ten of their last eleven Premier Division fixtures.
    • Galway United have both scored and conceded at home in six of their last seven Premier Division games.
    👉Prediction: Both Teams To Score (Yes) (odds: 1.76)

    Correct Score Prediction

    Most frequent results (current season):

    • The most common scoreline in the competition: 1-1 (13 out of 101, or 12.9%);
    • Galway United’s most frequent home results: 0-1, 2-2 (2 out of 9, or 22.2%);
    • Derry City’s most frequent away results: 0-0, 1-0, 2-1, and 2-2 (2 out of 10, or 20%).

    Based on statistical analysis and probability distribution, the algorithm’s top three predicted outcomes:

    1-1 - probability: 13.37% (odds: 6)
    1-2 - probability: 8.51% (odds: 8.5)
    0-1 - probability: 8.33% (odds: 7.5)

    ⭐ Editorial Prediction

    Galway United’s home form has been defined by high-scoring encounters, with over 2.5 goals hitting in six of their last seven Premier Division games at Eamonn Deacy Park. That trend stands out as a key factor for this prediction, even as both sides have struggled for points at times. Galway’s attacking approach tends to open up the match, leading to chances at both ends. Given the defensive vulnerabilities and the consistent attacking intent from both Galway United and Derry City, this clash shapes up as one likely to feature plenty of goals. The main prediction is over 2.5 total goals.

    Our choice
    Total goals Over (2.5) at odds of +102*
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    *The odds are relevant for the time of publication (17 June 2026, 16:35)

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    Betting Tips: Galway United - Derry City

    Galway United have not won
    galway-unitedin 8 of last 9 games (Premier Division).
    Derry City will not lose
    -303
    Derry City have not won
    derry-city-fcin 9 of last 10 away games (Premier Division).
    derry-city-fcin 7 of last 8 games (Premier Division).
    Galway United will not lose
    -182
    Over 1.5 goals scored
    galway-unitedderry-city-fcin last 6 Galway United games against Derry City (Premier Division).
    galway-unitedin 12 of last 13 Galway United games (Premier Division).
    Total goals Over (1.5)
    -333
    Galway United have scored
    galway-unitedderry-city-fcin last 7 games against Derry City (Premier Division).
    galway-unitedin 10 of last 11 games (Premier Division).
    Galway United will score goal
    -270
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    Galway - Derry City Table position

    Premier Division 2026
    gWDLGDPForm
    4.
    Dundalk
    Dundalk
    2088432-2832
    5.
    Shelbourne
    Shelbourne
    2078529-2729
    6.
    Derry City
    Derry City
    21510626-2425
    7.
    Galway United
    Galway United
    1956826-3021
    8.
    Drogheda United
    Drogheda United
    2056925-3421
    9.
    Sligo Rovers
    Sligo Rovers
    20541115-3119

    Comparison of Teams Stats

    10 matches
    2 - Wins
    4 - Draws
    4 - Loses
    Wins - 3
    Draws - 5
    Loses - 2
    10 matches
    Scored - 16
    Conceded - 18
    -2
    +3
    12 - Scored
    9 - Conceded
    2
    Wins
    3
    4
    Draws
    5
    4
    Loses
    2
    Goal difference
    16
    Scored
    12
    18
    Conceded
    9
    3.4
    Match goals average
    2.1
    1.6
    Goals scored per match on average
    1.2
    1.8
    Goals conceded per match on average
    0.9
    9
    Both teams scored
    6
    56'
    Minutes / Goal scored
    75'
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