Galway United vs Derry City: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
19:45 WAT, Friday 19 June: Galway United v Derry City in the Premier Division, played at Eamonn Deacy Park. In the table, Galway United are 8th, in the drop zone, on 42 points after 36 matches; Derry City are 5th (upper half) with 48.
Current form
Galway United, last 5: LDLLD Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to Dundalk, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 0 won, 3 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 2.0 conceded per game.
Derry City, last 5: WLDDL Their latest outing: 4–1 win over Bohemians, at home. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 0.8 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Derry City, collecting 1.0 points per game to 0.5 for Galway United.
Head to head
When they last met (4 May 2026) it ended Derry City 1–1 Galway United. The last 2 head-to-heads: Galway United 1 win, Derry City 0, draws 1. Those games averaged 2.5 goals and saw GG land 2 times.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Galway United 1.2 xG, Derry City 1.3 xG – a total near 2.5. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 46%, GG 57%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Galway United 32%, draw 27%, Derry City 41%.
GG/NG: GG (57%) at 1.77.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (75%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: Galway United 1–1 Derry City. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Galway United32%fair 3.10 · @3.05
Draw27%fair 3.75 · @3.25
Derry City41%fair 2.44 · @2.30
2.53Expected goals
1.19Galway United xG
1.34Derry City xG
57%Both score
46%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–113%
0–111%
1–09%
1–29%
0–08%
2–18%
From our goals model: Galway United 1.2 – 1.3 Derry City expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Galway United vs Derry City?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Galway United vs Derry City?
On our numbers Galway United have a 32% chance of winning, the draw 27% and Derry City 41%.
How many goals will there be in Galway United vs Derry City?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 46% likely and both teams score 57% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Galway United vs Derry City?
Our predicted score is Galway United 1–1 Derry City, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.
When is Galway United vs Derry City?
Galway United vs Derry City (Premier Division) kicks off on Friday 19 June 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at Eamonn Deacy Park.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
