Our Galway United vs Waterford FC Prediction: 2-1
Galway United vs Waterford FC in the Republic of Ireland Premier Division is scheduled for an 20:00 GMT kick-off on Monday March 16, 2026. A 2-1 win for the home side is our expected outcome, though BTTS looks promising given both teams’ recent scoring records.
This Galway United vs Waterford FC prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Galway United's Last Match – Galway United vs Dundalk
Determined to get back to winning ways, Galway United must win after their 2-2 Republic of Ireland Premier Division draw against Dundalk on March 6. In that match, Galway United had 43% possession and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Galway United | 43% | 0 (3) | 0.93 | 52 |
 Dundalk | 57% | 0 (6) | 0.84 | 56 |
Waterford FC's Last Match – Waterford FC vs Bohemians Dublin
Waterford FC must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-1 Republic of Ireland Premier Division defeat against Bohemians Dublin on March 6. In that match, Waterford FC saw 36% of the ball and 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Waterford FC | 36% | 0 (1) | 0.5 | 51 |
 Bohemians Dublin | 64% | 0 (4) | 1.68 | 50 |
Galway United vs Waterford FC Stats
Key Stats
| Galway United | Waterford FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | Attacking Strength | 1.05 |
| 1.15 | Defence Strength | 1.67 |
| 0.7 | Points Per Game | 0.9 |
| 1/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 0.7 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Galway United are averaging 0.7 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while Waterford FC average 1.1 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.