Waterford vs Galway United Live Stream, Predictions (May 09)

📏 Form Guide

Waterford

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Waterford will be looking for another win after a 1-2 Premier Division triumph over Bohemian FC.

In that game, Waterford managed 36% possession and 5 attempts at goal with 2 of them on target. For Waterford, the goals were scored by James Olayinka (45') and Tom Lonergan (58'). For their opponents, Bohemian FC had 21 shots on goal with 3 of them on target. James Clarke (49') scored for Bohemian FC.

It’s been a rare occasion in recent times where Waterford have kept a clean sheet. It will be a concern for them that Waterford have failed to prevent opponents from scoring in 6 of their previous 6 matches, giving up 12 goals during that time.

Galway United

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Since being beaten in their last game against St. Patrick's Athletic in Premier Division action, Galway United and their travelling fans will hope for a better result here.

In that game, Galway United managed 46% possession and 26 attempts on goal with 6 on target. St. Patrick's Athletic got 12 shots on goal with 3 of them on target. Kian Leavy (32') and Zachary Elbouzedi (38') scored for St. Patrick's Athletic.

The stats tell the story, and Galway United have been scored against in 6 of their last 6 matches, seeing their opponents hit 10 goals in all. In defence, Galway United have seen their frailties exposed. Such a pattern won’t necessarily follow through here, though.

🤜🤛 Head to head

Delving into their past head to head results going back to 10/10/2023 reveals that these encounters have been disappointments for Waterford. They have not been able to get themselves any wins whatsoever whereas Galway United have dominated them, winning in 83 per cent of those ties.

A total of 12 goals were scored between them throughout the course of those matches, with 3 of them from The Blues and 9 created by Tribesman. This gives an average number of goals per game equal to 2.

The last league encounter between these sides was Premier Division match day 6 on 14/03/2025 and the score finished Galway United 1-0 Waterford.

On that occasion, Galway United managed 56% possession and 18 attempts on goal with 4 of them on target. The scorer was Vincent Borden (80').

On the other side, Waterford had 10 shots at goal with 2 on target.

The match was refereed by Paul McLaughlin.

📰 Team News: Waterford

Trae Coyle (Hamstring injury) and Matty Smith (Knee injury) will not be taking part for Waterford boss Matt Lawlor.

ℹ️ Team News: Galway United

Out of a mainly available squad, there is only a single fitness worry for the Galway United gaffer John Caulfield to be concerned with. Ed McCarthy (unknown injury) misses out for this game.

⚡ Prediction

We feel that Waterford might well have a job on their hands to breach the defence of this Galway United team who we think will likely emerge victorious.

Our tip is therefore for a good tussle with a 0-1 winning score for Galway United at full-time.

It should be a good one.

📚 ⚽️ What are the best odds for the game?

Checking out the betting prices for the game on the 90 minute result market, staking on Waterford can be had for 3.4, going for a drawn result is 3.2 and selecting a win for Galway United comes in at 2.15. These are the most competitive prices available at the current time.

Victor Martins, 13:04 05/05/2025