Waterford vs
Galway United• Premier Division, Ireland
Betting Odds, Analysis & Prediction
Price board · 1X2captured 8 Oct 20:02 UTC
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinnacle | 2.09 | 3.91 | 3.11 | 5.6% |
| 1xBet | 2.12 | 3.56 | 3.14 | 7.1% |
| Marathonbet | 2.10 | 3.56 | 3.14 | 7.6% |
| Betano | 2.07 | 3.75 | 3.05 | 7.8% |
| Dafabet | 2.04 | 3.85 | 3.00 | 8.3% |
| Best of all books | 2.12 | 3.91 | 3.14 | 4.6% |
| Average | 2.08 | 3.73 | 3.09 | 7.2% |
Best price per column is highlighted. Bookmaker prices refresh about every 3 hours from 4 days before kickoff; the strip above shows the latest best prices.
Team comparison
Blue marks the stronger side on each line. Ratings come from the match model: attack, defence, form, head to head and a goals model.
Last 10 matches team's goals firstupdated 9 Oct 00:41 UTC
Waterford
5W 4D 1L · goals 16:8 · per match 1.6 for, 0.8 against
| 18 Sep | A | Shamrock Rovers | 2-3 | L |
| 14 Sep | H | Derry City | 2-2 | D |
| 11 Sep | H | Dundalk | 1-1 | D |
| 4 Sep | H | Sligo Rovers | 3-0 | W |
| 28 Aug | A | St Patrick's Athl. | 2-0 | W |
| 21 Aug | A | Sligo Rovers | 0-0 | D |
| 14 Aug | H | Athlone Town | 2-1 | W |
| 9 Aug | H | Bohemians | 3-1 | W |
| 2 Aug | H | Shelbourne | 1-0 | W |
| 25 Jul | A | Galway United | 0-0 | D |
Galway United
3W 5D 2L · goals 13:11 · per match 1.3 for, 1.1 against
| 25 Sep | H | Shelbourne | 1-1 | D |
| 18 Sep | A | Derry City | 0-1 | L |
| 14 Sep | A | Sligo Rovers | 3-1 | W |
| 11 Sep | H | Bohemians | 2-3 | L |
| 4 Sep | A | Drogheda United | 2-1 | W |
| 28 Aug | H | Shelbourne | 1-1 | D |
| 21 Aug | A | Dundalk | 2-1 | W |
| 14 Aug | H | Bray Wanderers | 1-1 | D |
| 7 Aug | H | Drogheda United | 0-0 | D |
| 2 Aug | A | Bohemians | 1-1 | D |
Head to head
21 meetings · goals 25:28 · last 10: 2W 4D 4L for Waterford
| 25 Jul 2026Premier Division | Premier Division | Galway United0-0Waterford |
| 24 Apr 2026Premier Division | Premier Division | Waterford1-1Galway United |
| 16 Mar 2026Premier Division | Premier Division | Galway United4-3Waterford |
| 1 Nov 2025Premier Division | Premier Division | Waterford1-1Galway United |
| 25 Jul 2025Premier Division | Premier Division | Galway United2-4Waterford |
| 9 May 2025Premier Division | Premier Division | Waterford1-0Galway United |
| 14 Mar 2025Premier Division | Premier Division | Galway United1-0Waterford |
| 27 Sep 2024Premier Division | Premier Division | Waterford1-2Galway United |
| 12 Jul 2024Premier Division | Premier Division | Galway United1-0Waterford |
| 12 Apr 2024Premier Division | Premier Division | Waterford0-0Galway United |
Premier Division tablePremier Divisionupdated 8 Oct 22:51 UTC
In the Premier Division table, Waterford sit 8th with 34 points from 32 games, while Galway United are 7th with 38 points from 32.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shamrock Rovers | 32 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 52:32 | +20 | 62 |
| 2 | St Patrick's Athl. | 32 | 17 | 8 | 7 | 52:25 | +27 | 59 |
| 3 | Bohemians | 32 | 17 | 8 | 7 | 57:38 | +19 | 59 |
| 4 | Derry City | 32 | 9 | 14 | 9 | 45:42 | +3 | 41 |
| 5 | Dundalk | 33 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 50:55 | -5 | 41 |
| 6 | Shelbourne | 32 | 9 | 13 | 10 | 42:45 | -3 | 40 |
| 7 | Galway United | 32 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 42:48 | -6 | 38 |
| 8 | Waterford | 32 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 44:54 | -10 | 34 |
| 9 | Drogheda United | 33 | 8 | 10 | 15 | 39:54 | -15 | 34 |
| 10 | Sligo Rovers | 32 | 5 | 8 | 19 | 24:54 | -30 | 23 |
Market · 1X2
Margin-free probabilities from the average price across bookmakers; the books keep a 4.3% margin.
1X2 since open average price
Over / Under 2.5
| Bookmaker | Over | Under | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinnacle | 1.54 | 2.47 | 5.4% |
| Betano | 1.55 | 2.35 | 7.1% |
| 1xBet | 1.49 | 2.30 | 10.6% |
| Marathonbet | 1.49 | 2.30 | 10.6% |
| Best of all books | 1.55 | 2.47 | 5.0% |
| Average | 1.52 | 2.35 | 8.4% |
Both teams to score
| Bookmaker | Yes | No | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betano | 1.50 | 2.42 | 8.0% |
| 1xBet | 1.46 | 2.53 | 8.0% |
| Marathonbet | 1.46 | 2.49 | 8.7% |
| Best of all books | 1.50 | 2.53 | 6.2% |
| Average | 1.47 | 2.48 | 8.2% |
Odds Analysis & Prediction
The statistical model rates Waterford at 33% to win, the draw at 33% and Galway United at 33% — against average 1X2 odds of 2.10 | 3.69 | 3.13, which imply roughly 47.6% for a Waterford win versus the model's 33%.
Form context from the Premier Division table: Waterford are 8th (34 pts, 44-54 goals), Galway United 7th (38 pts, 42-48).
Over their last five matches, Waterford averaged 1.4 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per game; Galway United averaged 1.4 scored and 1.4 conceded.
Statistical advice: No predictions available.
Probabilities are statistical estimates derived from historical data — not betting advice. Odds shown are bookmaker averages and move until kickoff.
All markets average prices
Full time
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.08 | 3.73 | 3.09 |
Double chance
| 1X | X2 | 12 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.35 | 1.70 | 1.26 |
Draw no bet
| 1 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 1.57 | 2.27 |
Both teams to score
| Yes | No |
|---|---|
| 1.47 | 2.48 |
1st half
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.59 | 2.34 | 3.59 |
First team to score
| Home | No Goal | Away |
|---|---|---|
| 1.73 | 16.3 | 2.15 |
Match goals
| Line | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 1.03 | 9.00 |
| 1.5 | 1.15 | 4.65 |
| 2.5 | 1.52 | 2.36 |
| 3.5 | 2.31 | 1.58 |
| 4.5 | 3.80 | 1.21 |
| 5.5 | 6.43 | 1.06 |
| 6.5 | 9.00 | 1.03 |
14 more lines
| Line | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1.02 | 9.20 |
| 1.25 | 1.07 | 6.76 |
| 1.75 | 1.15 | 4.20 |
| 2 | 1.19 | 3.75 |
| 2.25 | 1.35 | 2.74 |
| 2.75 | 1.63 | 2.12 |
| 3 | 1.83 | 1.89 |
| 3.25 | 2.06 | 1.71 |
| 3.75 | 2.57 | 1.42 |
| 4 | 3.14 | 1.28 |
| 4.25 | 3.42 | 1.23 |
| 4.75 | 4.55 | 1.13 |
| 5 | 6.00 | 1.06 |
| 5.25 | 6.30 | 1.06 |
Asian handicap
| Line | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|
| -1 | 2.88 | 1.35 |
| -0.75 | 2.33 | 1.52 |
| -0.5 | 2.05 | 1.76 |
| -0.25 | 1.82 | 1.92 |
| 0 | 1.57 | 2.34 |
| +0.25 | 1.42 | 2.65 |
11 more lines
| Line | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6.65 | 1.05 |
| -2 | 6.00 | 1.06 |
| -1.75 | 4.33 | 1.14 |
| -1.5 | 3.50 | 1.22 |
| -1.25 | 3.21 | 1.29 |
| +0.5 | 1.37 | 3.09 |
| +0.75 | 1.23 | 3.68 |
| +1 | 1.10 | 5.00 |
| +1.25 | 1.09 | 5.40 |
| +1.5 | 1.07 | 5.75 |
| +1.75 | 1.03 | 7.40 |