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Waterford are at home to Galway United on 19 October 2026 · 19:45 at Regional Sports Centre (Waterford), with O. Moran as the referee. Our favourites are Waterford (57%). Further down: our tip, estimated probabilities, absences and our analysis of the match.
Waterford vs Galway United: the odds compared
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best available odds | 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% |
Odds collected from several bookmakers and updated 19/10/26, 18:00. They are only a guide and a single operator may offer different prices. Average margin is 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?
We base this estimate on several bookmakers' odds with the margin taken out. It is no guarantee of the outcome.
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Fair odds = 1 / probability. If the top available odds are bigger than the fair odds, there is value in the price. Likely ≥ 60%, possible 50–60%, outsider less than 50%.
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Waterford vs Galway United: who is missing
Waterford
- No reported absences
Galway United
- No reported absences
This list may be updated before kick-off.
Waterford vs Galway United: table positions and form
| # | 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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How we arrived at this tip
- Table. In the table, Waterford are 7th with 43 points after 36 matches (10W 13D 13L), whereas Galway United are 8th with 42 points (10W 12D 14L).
- Head to head. In their 22 meetings so far, Waterford have 6 wins, Galway United have 10 wins and 6 draws have been recorded; the goals stand at 28–30.
What to expect
Waterford should have the edge here, in our view. Our projected score is 2–1, about 3 goals combined, and 2–1 (9.9%) is the single most probable outcome. We think this will be an open match with plenty of goals.
Our tip for goals is Over 2.5 goals (odds 1.57), and our probability for it is 61%. We estimate both teams scoring at 59% and over 2.5 goals at 61%.
Prediction: key points
- Meetings: 22; Waterford 6 wins, 6 draws, Galway United 10 wins.
- Meetings between these sides have averaged 2.6 goals.
- We are expecting about 3 goals, and we give over 2.5 goals 61%.
- Absent: Waterford 0, Galway United 0.
Alternative tip: Under 3.5 goals
Alternative pick: Under 3.5 goals (probability 60%, best available odds 1.62). Our projection of about 3 goals is in line with it.
Absences
Waterford are missing: no absences. Galway United are without: no absences. Team news may still change, so check again before kick-off.
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Waterford vs Galway United: questions and answers
What is the best tip for Waterford vs Galway United?
Our result tip is Waterford to win (odds 1.86), and our goals tip is Over 2.5 goals (odds 1.57). The safer pick is Waterford or draw (1X).
Who will win Waterford vs Galway United?
Our probabilities: Waterford to win 57%, a draw 22%, Galway United to win 20%.
What time and where is kick-off?
19 October 2026, kick-off at 19:45, at Regional Sports Centre, Waterford. Referee: O. Moran.
Who will be missing?
Waterford: no absences. Galway United: no absences. This list may be updated before kick-off.
Will there be three or more goals?
Our probability for over 2.5 goals is 61% (odds 1.57); under 2.5 goals is at 39% (odds 2.55).
Will both teams score?
We think both teams will score with a 59% probability (odds 1.60).
What is the likeliest correct score?
Our likeliest score is 2–1 (9.9%); after that come 1–1 (9.9%) and 2–0 (8.6%).
How do you work out your predictions?
Our method begins with odds from several bookmakers: we take away the bookmaker margin and average what remains to get probabilities. A Poisson distribution then turns those into expected goals and the most probable scorelines. For context, the page also shows team form, the head to head and missing players. Treat our predictions as information, not a promise of a win.
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