Waterford 45%Draw 21%Galway United 35%Expected goals 1.57 – 1.35
65%
Betarazi pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.54 · bookmaker 1.44 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.44Odds
2
Value bet: Galway United to win @ 3.10 – our chance 35% vs 32% implied by the price (edge +7%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Picks by market
ResultWaterford to win ✓45% · @2.00
Double chanceEither team to win ✓79% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓65% · @1.44
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓79% · fair 1.27
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 11.13
Waterford vs Galway United: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
19:45 WAT, Monday 19 October: Waterford v Galway United in the Premier Division, played at Waterford Regional Sports Centre. In the table, Waterford are 7th, lower half, on 43 points after 36 matches; Galway United are 8th (in the drop zone) with 42. Only 1 point split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Waterford, last 5: LWLDD Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to Bohemians, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.
Galway United, last 5: WLDLW Their latest outing: 2–0 win over Shamrock Rovers, at home. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.
Head to head
When they last met (25 Jul 2026) it ended Galway United 0–0 Waterford. The last 3 head-to-heads: Waterford 0 wins, Galway United 1, draws 2. Those games averaged 3.0 goals and saw GG land 2 times.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Waterford 1.6 xG, Galway United 1.3 xG – a total near 2.9. That is an open game on paper: 56% for three or more goals, 65% for GG.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Waterford 45%, draw 21%, Galway United 35%.
GG/NG: GG (65%) at 1.44.
Price worth noting: Galway United to win @3.10 – the bookmaker implies 32%, our ratings say 35%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (65%, odds 1.44). Most likely score in line with that pick: Waterford 1–1 Galway United. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Waterford45%fair 2.24 · @2.00
Draw21%fair 4.83 · @3.60
Galway United35%fair 2.89 · @3.10
2.92Expected goals
1.57Waterford xG
1.35Galway United xG
65%Both score
56%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–111%
2–19%
1–08%
1–28%
0–17%
2–07%
From our goals model: Waterford 1.6 – 1.3 Galway United expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Waterford vs Galway United?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 65% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.44.
Who will win Waterford vs Galway United?
On our numbers Waterford have a 45% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Galway United 35%.
How many goals will there be in Waterford vs Galway United?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 56% likely and both teams score 65% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Waterford vs Galway United?
Our predicted score is Waterford 1–1 Galway United, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Waterford vs Galway United?
Waterford vs Galway United (Premier Division) kicks off on Monday 19 October 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at Waterford Regional Sports Centre.
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.
