Galway United 45%Draw 24%Waterford 31%Expected goals 1.56 – 1.44
62%
Betarazi pick
Under 3.5 goals
Good pick · fair odds 1.60 · bookmaker 1.57 · Won ✓
5/10Rating
1.57Odds
Picks by market
ResultGalway United to win ✗45% · @1.90
Double chanceEither team to win ✗76% · @1.20
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗63% · @1.48
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✗81% · @1.17
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 11.46
Galway United vs Waterford: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Saturday 25 July the Premier Division brings Galway United against Waterford at Eamonn Deacy Park. Kick-off: 17:00 WAT. In the table, Galway United are 8th, in the drop zone, on 42 points after 36 matches; Waterford are 7th (lower half) with 43. Only 1 point split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Galway United, last 5: WWLLW Their latest outing: 4–0 win over Crumlin United, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 3 won, 1 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 1.7 conceded per game.
Waterford, last 5: WDWWL Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Cobh Ramblers, at home. 2.3 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Momentum favours Waterford, collecting 2.2 points per game to 1.5 for Galway United.
Head to head
When they last met (24 Apr 2026) it ended Waterford 1–1 Galway United. The last 2 head-to-heads: Galway United 1 win, Waterford 0, draws 1. Those games averaged 4.5 goals and saw GG land 2 times.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Galway United 1.6 xG, Waterford 1.4 xG – a total near 3.0. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 59% and GG at 63%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Galway United 45%, draw 24%, Waterford 31%.
GG/NG: GG (63%) at 1.48.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (62%, odds 1.57). Most likely score in line with that pick: Galway United 1–1 Waterford. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Galway United45%fair 2.20 · @1.90
Draw24%fair 4.16 · @3.90
Waterford31%fair 3.27 · @3.45
2.99Expected goals
1.56Galway United xG
1.44Waterford xG
63%Both score
59%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–111%
2–19%
1–28%
1–08%
0–17%
2–26%
From our goals model: Galway United 1.6 – 1.4 Waterford expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Galway United vs Waterford?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 62% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.57.
Who will win Galway United vs Waterford?
On our numbers Galway United have a 45% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Waterford 31%.
How many goals will there be in Galway United vs Waterford?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 59% likely and both teams score 63% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Galway United vs Waterford?
Our predicted score is Galway United 1–1 Waterford, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is Galway United vs Waterford?
Galway United vs Waterford (Premier Division) kicks off on Saturday 25 July 2026 at 17:00 (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.
