Our Galway United vs Derry City Prediction: 1-1
Galway United vs Derry City in the Republic of Ireland Premier Division is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Friday August 22, 2025. We anticipate a balanced game ending in a 1-1 draw, and given both teams’ scoring form, BTTS looks like a safe bet.
This Galway United vs Derry 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 – Salthill Devon vs Galway United
Galway United will look to carry forward their winning form after a 4-0 Republic of Ireland FAI Cup success over Salthill Devon on August 15.
Derry City's Last Match – Derry City vs Drogheda United
Derry City will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 1-1 Republic of Ireland FAI Cup draw with Drogheda United on August 16. In that match, Derry City controlled 67% of possession and managed 10 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Derry City | 67% | 0 (10) | - | 110 |
 Drogheda United | 33% | 0 (3) | - | 50 |
Galway United vs Derry City Stats
Key Stats
| Galway United | Derry City | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.97 | Attacking Strength | 0.89 |
| 1.48 | Defence Strength | 0.82 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Galway United are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Derry City average 2.0 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.
Galway United 13-13
Derry City 20-11
What are the odds for this match?
Galway United to win: @2.9
Draw: @3.1
Derry City to win: @2.2
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