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Waterford entertain Galway United on 19 October 2026 · 19:45 at Regional Sports Centre (Waterford), with O. Moran the man in the middle. Waterford (57%) are our favourites. Read on for our tip, the estimated probabilities, missing players and match analysis.
Waterford vs Galway United: odds from several bookmakers
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top odds available | 1.86 | 4.70 | 4.77 |
| Market average | 1.62 | 4.21 | 4.56 |
| Lowest odds | 1.57 | 3.43 | 3.31 |
| Goals | Best | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.17 | 1.14 | 81.1% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.57 | 1.51 | 61.2% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 2.55 | 2.39 | 38.8% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 2.40 | 2.32 | 40.2% |
| BTTS – yes | 1.60 | 1.57 | 58.8% |
| BTTS – no | 2.28 | 2.25 | 41.2% |
Our odds combine the prices of several bookmakers and were refreshed 19/10/26, 18:00. Use them for guidance only, since one operator may quote differently. The margin averages 8.1%.
Match at a glance
- Likely result: Waterford 2–1 Galway United, roughly 3 goals in total.
- Table: Waterford 7th (43 points), Galway United 8th (42 points).
- H2H: 22 matches: Waterford 6W 6D 10L, goals 28–30.
- Absences: Waterford 0, Galway United 0.
Who will win Waterford vs Galway United?
To reach this estimate we remove the margin from several bookmakers' odds. Nothing about the outcome is guaranteed.
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Fair odds = 1 / probability. Whenever the best odds on offer top the fair odds, that price is value. Likely: ≥ 60%; possible: 50–60%; outsider: anything under 50%.
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Waterford vs Galway United: injuries, suspensions, absences
Waterford
- No reported absences
Galway United
- No reported absences
Absences can still change up to kick-off.
Waterford vs Galway United: form and table
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Shamrock Rovers | 36 | 20-8-8 | 59:38 | 68 |
| 2 |  Bohemians | 36 | 19-8-9 | 63:44 | 65 |
| 3 |  St Patrick's Athl. | 36 | 17-9-10 | 55:31 | 60 |
| 4 |  Shelbourne | 36 | 12-13-11 | 52:50 | 49 |
| 5 |  Derry City | 36 | 11-15-10 | 50:47 | 48 |
| 6 |  Dundalk | 36 | 11-12-13 | 55:59 | 45 |
| 7 | Waterford | 36 | 10-13-13 | 54:61 | 43 |
| 8 | Galway United | 36 | 10-12-14 | 46:53 | 42 |
| 9 |  Drogheda United | 36 | 10-10-16 | 44:57 | 40 |
| 10 |  Sligo Rovers | 36 | 5-10-21 | 28:66 | 25 |
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Waterford vs Galway United: our match analysis
Why this is our tip
- Table. Waterford: 7th, 43 points from 36 matches (10W 13D 13L). Galway United: 8th, 42 points (10W 12D 14L).
- Head to head. Head to head over 22 meetings: Waterford 6 wins, Galway United 10 wins, plus 6 draws; goals 28–30.
What to expect
We make Waterford the favourites. The projected scoreline is 2–1, close to 3 goals in the game, and the outcome we rate highest is 2–1 (9.9%). We expect goals and an open game.
On goals we like Over 2.5 goals (odds 1.57), with a probability of 61% by our reckoning. By our numbers, both teams scoring is 59% and over 2.5 goals is 61%.
Main points of the prediction
- Meetings: 22; Waterford 6 wins, 6 draws, Galway United 10 wins.
- Average goals in their meetings: 2.6 per match.
- Projected: close to 3 goals; probability of over 2.5 goals 61%.
- Not available: Waterford 0, Galway United 0.
Alternative tip: Under 3.5 goals
Other option: Under 3.5 goals (probability 60%, odds up to 1.62). We project close to 3 goals, which points the same way.
Absences
Not available for Waterford: no absences. Not available for Galway United: no absences. Line-ups can still change, so look at the team news again before kick-off.
Waterford vs Galway United: head to head
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Waterford vs Galway United: common questions
Which bet do we recommend for Waterford vs Galway United?
On the result, our pick is Waterford to win (1.86); on goals, Over 2.5 goals (1.57). Prefer less risk? Go for Waterford or draw (1X).
Who will win Waterford vs Galway United?
As we see it: Waterford to win 57%, the draw 22%, Galway United to win 20%.
What is the kick-off time and venue?
19 October 2026, 19:45, at Regional Sports Centre, Waterford. Referee: O. Moran.
Who will be missing?
Waterford: no absences. Galway United: no absences. Absences can still change up to kick-off.
Will the game go over 2.5 goals?
We give over 2.5 goals a 61% chance (odds 1.57), against 39% for under 2.5 (odds 2.55).
Will both teams score?
By our numbers, both sides scoring is 59% (odds 1.60).
What correct score is most probable?
In order: 2–1 (9.9%), 1–1 (9.9%), 2–0 (8.6%).
Where do your predictions come from?
It all starts with bookmaker odds: we take prices from several firms, remove the margin, average them and convert the result into probabilities. A Poisson model then supplies the expected goals and the most probable scorelines. Form, previous meetings and absences are shown alongside as background. We share our predictions to inform you, and they cannot promise that a bet will win.
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