Our Galway United vs Cork City Prediction: 2-1
Galway United vs Cork City in the Republic of Ireland Premier Division is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Friday September 26, 2025. A 2-1 result in favor of the hosts is our main pick, yet with both teams likely to get on the scoresheet, BTTS is another bet worth considering.
This Galway United vs Cork City 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 Sligo Rovers
Galway United will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-1 Republic of Ireland Premier Division defeat at the hands of Sligo Rovers on September 22. In that match, Galway United had 49% possession and 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Galway United | 49% | 0 (4) | 1.75 | 73 |
 Sligo Rovers | 51% | 0 (4) | 0.88 | 35 |
Cork City's Last Match – St Patricks vs Cork City
Cork City will hope to recover from their recent 0-4 Republic of Ireland Premier Division setback against St Patricks on September 22. In that match, Cork City recorded 47% possession and 2 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 St Patricks | 53% | 0 (9) | 1.6 | 69 |
 Cork City | 47% | 0 (2) | 0.51 | 23 |
Galway United vs Cork City Stats
Key Stats
| Galway United | Cork City | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.88 | Attacking Strength | 0.78 |
| 1.37 | Defence Strength | 1.83 |
| 0.8 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Galway United are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Cork City average 1.4 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
Galway United 11-13
Cork City 14-12
What are the odds for this match?
Galway United to win: @1.5
Draw: @4.1
Cork City to win: @5.5
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.8
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