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 19:00 GMT kick-off on Friday April 3, 2026. A 1-1 draw seems the most likely outcome, and with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS is a solid alternative 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 – Shamrock Rovers vs Galway United
After suffering a 0-2 Republic of Ireland Premier Division loss to Shamrock Rovers, Galway United must win to get back on track. In that match, Galway United saw 36% of the ball and 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Shamrock Rovers | 64% | 0 (4) | 0.79 | 37 |
 Galway United | 36% | 0 (1) | 0.32 | 43 |
Derry City's Last Match – Derry City vs Drogheda United
Derry City will aim to turn their fortunes around after a 2-2 Republic of Ireland Premier Division draw with Drogheda United on March 20. In that match, Derry City had 61% possession and 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Derry City | 61% | 0 (6) | 0.56 | 47 |
 Drogheda United | 39% | 0 (2) | 0.63 | 32 |
Galway United vs Derry City Stats
Key Stats
| Galway United | Derry City | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.94 | Attacking Strength | 1.06 |
| 1.06 | Defence Strength | 0.8 |
| 0.8 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 0.9 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Galway United are averaging 0.9 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per match, while Derry City average 1.5 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
Galway United 9-20
Derry City 15-12
What are the odds for this match?
Galway United to win: @3.2
Draw: @3.1
Derry City to win: @2.15
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