Galway United FC vs Waterford FC Prediction: The visitors remain unbeaten in the league

Waterford remains unbeaten in their last five league games as they intend to take on Galway United at the Eamon Deacy Park on Friday. Waterford is second placed in the league table, while Galway United maintains the fourth position in the league. It’s the first time the teams will meet this season, but we can take a sneak peek at their last 8 meetings, which significantly puts Galway ahead with no defeat in their last 8 meetings. My prediction here is a win or draw for Galway United. Let’s analyze both teams’ forms, their key stats, and my expert opinion. 

Galway United FC (4th)

Form in the league: DDDWD

Galway United have now secured three consecutive league draws in their last three league games. Galway United started the new season with a 2-2 draw against Cork City in their opening league game of the season. They went ahead to secure a shocking 2-1 victory against St Patrick’s in their second league game of the season. Their third game against Drogheda United ended in a 1-1 draw, and their fourth recent league game against the defending champions also ended in a 1-1 draw. Finally, they were held down to a 1-1 draw in their last league game against Derry City. They are without a defeat in the league, and they are currently 4th placed in the league with a win and 4 draws from the five league games played. 

Waterford FC (2nd)

Form in the league: LWWLW

Waterford lost the chance to make it three league wins in a row in their last league game against Bohemian as they were defeated by a 0-3 scoreline. Waterford was totally outclassed and annihilated in that game. Their first league game of the season against Sligo Rovers ended in a 2-3 defeat, their second league game against Shelbourne ended in a 0-1 defeat, their third league game against Derry City ended in a 1-2 victory to Waterford and finally their fourth league game of the season against Cork Cuty also ended in a 2-1 victory. Waterford is currently second placed in the league with 3 wins, a draw, and a loss from 5 games played. 

Head-To-Head-Statistics

A critical look at their last 10 encounters produced 6 wins for Galway United, 2 wins for Waterford, and 2 draws. 

Expert Betting Tips

Waterford will be hoping to keep their position on the league table, especially after their sad defeat to Bohemian last week. Galway United, on the other hand, has played strong teams in the league this season, but they somehow managed to stay without a defeat. Galway holds the historical advantage over Waterford as they’ve not lost to Waterford in their last 8 meetings, but we envisage a different dynamic here on Friday. A win or draw for Galway United is our best bet. 

Secondly, I believe there’ll be goals in this game as both teams have found the net in 5 of their last 7 meetings, and there have been more than 2.5 goals in 5 of their last 7 meetings. Please see some of their head-to-head streaks below;

• More than 2.5 goals in 5 of their last 7 meetings
• Both teams have found the net in 5 of their last 7 meetings
• No losses for Galway United in their last 8 meetings

Our first prediction is a Galway win or draw and a total of over 1.5 goals for 1.69 odds at 1xBet.

Our second prediction is for both teams to score, for 2.04 odds at Betway.

Our third prediction is a total under 10 corners for 1.68 odds at Bet365.