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Waterford vs Galway United Live Stream, Predictions
The First Division fixture at Waterford Regional Sports Centre on Friday sees home team Waterford welcome Galway United.
Our predictions, user poll and statistics for Waterford v Galway United can be found here - along with the latest match odds.
📊 Form Guide
Waterford
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Waterford, buoyed by their previous result, will be hoping for more of the same after the 1-2 First Division triumph over Treaty United.
For Waterford, the goalscorers were Tunmise Sobowale (18') and Darragh Power (26').
It has been a rare occasion in recent times that Waterford have managed to hold out for a full 90 minutes. The facts show that Waterford have seen their defence breached in 5 of their previous 6 games, shipping 9 goals in the process.
Galway United
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In their previous game, Galway United drew 2-2 in the First Division match with Wexford.
For Galway United, the scorers were Rob Manley (14') and Stephen Walsh (62'). Conor Barry (18', 22') scored for Wexford.
A series of dependable displays from the Galway United defensive players has seen their ‘goals against’ tally amounting to 3 from their previous 6 clashes combined. During the same period, their own attack force has managed to score 16. In any event, it remains to be seen whether that trend shall be maintained in this upcoming match.
👥 Head to head
The last league encounter featuring these clubs was First Division match day 23 on 01/07/2022 when it ended Galway United 1-0 Waterford.
📰 Team News: Galway United
Owing to a fully healthy group available to select from, the Galway United manager John Caulfield does not have any fitness worries to report coming into this game.
💭 Prediction
Our feeling is that Galway United might have a difficult job to see themselves scoring against this Waterford lineup who should be able to get on the scoresheet themselves in a winning performance.
We therefore see a good tussle with a 1-0 winning score for Waterford at the end of this game.
Should be a close one.
Our expert partners are tipping under 3.5 goals for this match. Check out their VIP predictions here.
Peter Guest, 23:53 07/08/2022

⚽️ Team Focus:
Waterford
Formed: 1930
Stadium: Waterford Regional Sports Centre (5,500)
Captain: Oscar Brennan
Chairman: Lee Power
Manager: Marc Bircham
Competitions: First Division position 3, FAI Cup (Second Round)
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23 | 14 | 2 | 7 | 25 | 44 | LLWLW |
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24 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 39 | WLLWW |
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24 | 8 | 9 | 7 | -3 | 33 | LWWWL |
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24 | 8 | 7 | 9 | -3 | 31 | DWWLD |
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24 | 4 | 9 | 11 | -20 | 21 | DLWLL |
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24 | 3 | 3 | 18 | -37 | 12 | LLLWL |
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24 | 2 | 2 | 20 | -35 | 8 | LLWLL |
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