Waterford vs Galway Prediction 24 April 2026
🔊 In the upcoming fixture, Waterford United host Galway United. Waterford are searching for their form, struggling in recent outings. Their matches often feature low-scoring affairs. Galway, on the other hand, show more consistent results but rarely delight their fans with victories on the road. Both teams possess their own weaknesses and strengths, adding intrigue to this encounter.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 16 March 2026 and ended with a 4-3 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of that encounter (with Galway United as the home side):
- possession percentage: 42% vs 58%;
- corners: 2 vs 11;
- fouls: 13 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- shots on target: 9 vs 3.
📊 Statistical preview of official encounters between Waterford United and Galway United:
- 22 matches played;
- home wins - 6, away wins - 11, draws - 5;
- goals scored - 26 for Waterford, 29 for Galway;
- average total goals in the first half - 1.23, second half - 1.27;
- average total goals per match - 2.5.
Head-to-head statistics Waterford - Galway
Waterford United Team Overview
The team's latest official match took place on in the Premier Division, with Sligo Rovers hosting Waterford United. The match concluded with a 2-0 victory.
Here are the game statistics (Waterford United vs Sligo Rovers):
- possession percentage: 46% vs 54%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 4;
- fouls: 9 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 4 vs 2.
🔵 Waterford United are going through a tough spell, unable to secure a victory with 4 draws and 7 losses. They continue their struggle to climb up the standings, currently sitting in 10th place. Their stats reveal a modest scoring rate of just 0.73 goals per game, while conceding at a high rate of 2.09 goals. At home, they show a pattern of low-scoring matches, with the total under 2.5 goals hitting six times in a row.
Match Results: Waterford United
Galway United Team Overview
The most recent official match for the current visitors took place on in the Premier Division competition, where Dundalk hosted Galway United. The match concluded with a 2-1 scoreline.
Here are the game statistics (Galway United vs Dundalk):
- possession percentage: 39% vs 61%;
- corners: 7 vs 7;
- fouls: 9 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 4 vs 14.
⚪ Galway United hold a stronger position in the table, sitting sixth, and they carry a sense of confidence from recent victories, having won three of their last five matches. However, their away form lacks consistency, with just one win in their last nineteen trips. Offensively, they struggle on the road, consistently scoring less than one and a half goals per game.
Match Results: Galway United
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Played - 22;
- Home wins - 6, Away wins - 11, Draws - 5.
Statistics: Waterford United vs Galway United
- Matches in tournament: 11 vs 11;
- Wins: 0 vs 4;
- Win percentage: 0% vs 36%;
- Losses: 7 vs 5;
- Draws: 4 vs 2.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 0 vs 4;
- Losses: 7 vs 4;
- Draws: 3 vs 2.
- Waterford United have covered the +1.5 handicap at home in 9 of their last 10 matches (Premier Division).
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head (average total):
- Home team - 1.18, Away team - 1.32;
- In head-to-head matches - 2.5;
- Both teams scored: overall - 12 times; at home venue - 5 times.
Average Total Statistics: Waterford United vs Galway United
- In tournament: 2.82 vs 2.73;
- Goals scored: 0.73 vs 1.27;
- First half: 0.36 vs 0.45;
- Second half: 0.36 vs 0.82;
- Waterford United: at home in tournament - 0.4;
- Galway United: away in tournament - 0.83;
- Last 10 matches: 0.7 (home - 0.25) vs 1.4 (away - 0.83).
- The total has gone under 2.5 goals in Waterford United's last six home matches (Premier Division).
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Played - 22;
- Both teams scored overall - 12 times;
- At home venue - 5 times.
Statistics: Waterford United vs Galway United
- Played in tournament: 11 vs 11;
- Matches with both teams scoring (BTTS): 5 vs 6;
- Waterford United: BTTS at home - 2 (40%);
- Galway United: BTTS away - 3 (50%).
Last 10 matches:
- Matches with BTTS: 4 vs 6;
- Waterford United: BTTS at home - 1 (25%);
- Galway United: BTTS away - 3 (50%).
Correct Score Prediction
Frequent Results Statistics (current season):
- The most common scorelines in the tournament: 0-0 (7/58, 12.1%), 1-1 (7/58, 12.1%);
- Waterford United at home most often finishes matches: 1-1 (2/5, 40%);
- Galway United away often plays: 1-0 (2/6, 33.3%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top three outcomes:
0-1 - 12.05% (odds 6.7)
1-1 - 11.81% (odds 5.84)
1-0 - 10% (odds 7.44)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Based on trend analysis and the current form of both teams, a low-scoring encounter seems likely. With Waterford's last 6 home matches consistently hitting the under 2.5 goals mark, and Galway's struggles in attack on the road, betting on this outcome appears to be the most logical and well-founded choice for this match.
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