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- Competition: Premier Division
- Date: Friday, 25th July 2025
- Kickoff: 19:45 UK / 20:45 CEST
- Venue: Eamonn Deacy Park (Galway)
Galway could have problems with avoiding relegation. Only a few weeks ago, the team from Eamonn Deacy Park was 13 points ahead of Sligo Rovers, the team that is in the relegation playoff position. However, in the last four league rounds, Galway picked up only one point and now the difference is only six points. Galway broke the negative run in the previous match when they won 2-0 at home in the cup against Tolka. Although fans deserved even more goals in that match, the positive outcome could help Galway restore some confidence.
Waterford are one point ahead of Galway, so they are potentially in danger, too. John Coleman's team has had problems with form lately, but after two wins in the last two matches, it seems that Waterford is on the right track again. In the previous game, Coleman's team won 5-1 at home in the cup against St. Mochta's.
Galway vs Waterford pick: BTTS - Yes
Both teams have had some problems lately. However, Galway are scoring goals regularly at the home stadium, while Waterford scored nine goals in the last three matches. We should expect goals on both sides in the upcoming clash in Galway.
Galway United vs Waterford Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Waterford
1 : 0
Galway United
Premier Division
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Waterford
1 : 2
Galway United
Premier Division
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Galway United
1 : 0
Waterford
Premier Division
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Waterford
0 : 0
Galway United
Premier Division
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Galway United
2 : 1
Waterford
Premier Division
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Galway United
3 : 1
Waterford
First Division
Galway team news
Two players left Galway since the last match. Moses Dyer, who scored nine goals in 20 league matches this season, left Ireland for Phnom Penh. Also, Galway left Sean Kerrigan, who appeared in nine league games in 2025. On the other hand, John Caulfield's team is close to signing Dara McGuinness, who scored six goals for Finn Harps in 2025.
Last matches of Galway United
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Galway United
2 : 0
Tolka Rovers
FAI Cup
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Bohemian FC
3 : 0
Galway United
Premier Division
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Drogheda United FC
1 : 0
Galway United
Premier Division
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Galway United
1 : 1
Shelbourne
Premier Division
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Sligo Rovers
2 : 1
Galway United
Premier Division
Galway United lineup
Goalkeeper
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16
Evan Watts
Defenders
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8
Greg Cunningham
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4
Rob Slevin
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33
Jeannot Esua
Midfielders
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18
Bobby Burns
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17
Vincent Borden
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34
Aaron Bolger
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10
David Hurley
Forwards
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24
Edward McCarthy
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7
Stephen Walsh
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11
Malcom Shaw
Waterford team news
Waterford are active in the transfer window, too. A few days ago, they signed striker Tommy Lonergan on a permanent deal from English Fleetwood. Lonergan spent the last six months on loan in Waterford, where he had six goals and four assists in 22 matches.
Last matches of Waterford
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Waterford
5 : 1
St Mochtas
FAI Cup
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Waterford
2 : 0
Cork City FC
Premier Division
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Derry City
7 : 2
Waterford
Premier Division
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Shamrock Rovers
1 : 0
Waterford
Premier Division
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Waterford
2 : 2
Shelbourne
Premier Division
Waterford lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Stephen McMullan
Defenders
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15
Darragh Leahy
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5
Grant Horton
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4
Andy Boyle
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3
Ryan Burke
Midfielders
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20
Conan Noonan
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6
Rowan McDonald
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16
Kyle White
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19
Samuel Glenfield
Forwards
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18
Tom Lonergan
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9
Padraig Almond
3 Reasons why we should see both teams to score in this match
- Galway scored in every of the last four home matches
- Waterford scored nine goals in the previous three games
- Waterford allowed at least one goal in each of the last four road matches
Main prediction Galway United - Waterford
Both Teams to Score
Best Odds:
Additional predictions
Galway United vs Waterford standings in Premier Division
Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
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1 | Shamrock Rovers | 25 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 44 - 23 | +21 | 49 |
2 | Bohemians | 24 | 13 | 2 | 9 | 30 - 22 | +8 | 41 |
3 | Derry City | 24 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 35 - 26 | +9 | 40 |
4 | Drogheda United | 25 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 29 - 25 | +4 | 38 |
5 | Shelbourne | 25 | 8 | 11 | 6 | 30 - 27 | +3 | 35 |
6 | St Patrick's | 25 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 27 - 27 | 0 | 32 |
7 | Waterford United | 24 | 9 | 3 | 12 | 28 - 42 | -14 | 30 |
8 | Galway United | 24 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 27 - 30 | -3 | 29 |
9 | Sligo Rovers | 24 | 6 | 5 | 13 | 30 - 39 | -9 | 23 |
10 | Cork City | 24 | 2 | 9 | 13 | 24 - 43 | -19 | 15 |