Waterford v Galway United – Betting Tips, Previews and Predictions

Friday night takes us to Waterford where Waterford FC face off against Galway United. The home side will look to continue recent good form which has seen them bounce back from three straight losses whilst the away side will look to gain consistency in the run-in with wins, losses and draws multi-colouring their latest form charts. Join me as we go through everything you need to know ahead of this fixture.

Where to Watch –

This match is being broadcasted on League of Ireland TV with kick-off for the clash at 7:45pm Friday night.

Key Statistics –

Galway are unbeaten in their last 9 meetings against Waterford having won 7 of the 9 and drawing the other 2. Galway’s Moses Dyer has scored 7 this campaign – the most of any player in Ireland’s Premier Division. Waterford haven’t kept a clean sheet in 16 matches having conceded 28 goals across this timeframe. Waterford have conceded 5 penalties during the 2024/25 campaign – the most of any team.

Team Preview –

Waterford –

Predicted Lineup – (4-3-3) – McMullan, Burke, Leahy, Radkowski, Horton, White, Olayinka, Glenfield, Lonergan, Noonan, Amond. The home side will aim to change recent fortunes against Galway in Friday night’s must-win clash whilst also continuing their recent good form. To do this, players such as Noonan and Amond will need to step up and deliver for their team.

Galway United –

Predicted Lineup – (3-5-2) – Clarke, Slevin, Brouder, Buckley, Burns, Hurley, Hickey, Bryne, Esua, Dyer, Walsh. The away side can be seen to be favorites for the game with 3 points essential is they are to push for the title and a chance of Champions League qualification. To do this, Galway will need big players such as Dyer to step up and frustrate the home crowd.

Head to Head Record –

Last Five Meetings –

March 14th 2025 – Galway United 1-0 Waterford September 27th 2024 – Waterford 1-2 Galway United July 12th 2024 – Galway United 1-0 Waterford April 12th 2024 – Waterford 0-0 Galway United March 1st 2024 – Galway United 2-1 Waterford

Betting Tip –

Due to Galway’s recent good fortune against Waterford and with form taken into account, our expert in-house panel have predicted that Galway will win this clash. With Betfair, the odds for this are 23/20 meaning a £10 bet would earn you £11.50 if it came through.

Our Prediction –

With everything taken into account and with the combination of form and league position, we have gone with a win for the away side. Our Prediction – Waterford 1-2 Galway United