Derry City vs Galway United: match statistics
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Derry City vs Galway United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Derry City plays Galway United in Premier Division (Ireland). The game is scheduled for September 18, 2026.
Recent form
Derry City has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Galway United has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Derry City scores 1.42 goals per game and allows 1.35. Galway United scores 1.37 and allows 1.53. Games in this league average 2.76 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 65% of Derry City's games and 70% of Galway United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 52% and 53%, compared with league averages of 59% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Derry City has the higher season xG average, 1.61 to 1.36 per game. Derry City takes 13.8 shots per game, while Galway United takes 12.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Derry City leads at halftime in 32% of its games and scores 0.90 goals per game after halftime. Galway United leads at halftime in 33% and scores 0.83 after halftime.
When the teams score
Derry City's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (13 goals). For Galway United, it is minutes 61-75 (11 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premier Division games average 2.76 goals. Both teams score in 59% of games, and 51% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 7 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 3 draws and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 2.86 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Derry City | Galway United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.35 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Derry City is 13% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.35 goals / game - Derry City · 1.53 goals / game - Galway United
Derry City scores in 77% of games (24 of 31 games), while Galway United keeps a clean sheet in 10% (3 of 30 games).
Galway United scores in 73% of games (22 of 30 games), while Derry City keeps a clean sheet in 26% (8 of 31 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Derry City
Over / Under - Galway United
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Galway United is 6% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.32 pts / game - Derry City · 1.4 pts / game - Galway United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Derry City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 26%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Galway United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 30%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (13 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (11 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (20). Late-goal balance (76-90): -11 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Derry City
Galway United
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premier Division).
Teams vs league
| Derry City | Liga | Galway United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.77 | 2.76 | ▲ 2.90 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 65% | 59% | ▲ 70% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 52% | 51% | ▲ 53% |
| Clean sheets | • 26% | 25% | ▼ 10% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 71% | 73% | ▼ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 81% | 76% | ▲ 83% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Derry City's perspective: 2 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses against Galway United. Games average 2.86 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
When do Derry City and Galway United play?
Derry City face Galway United on September 18, 2026 in Premier Division. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Derry City and Galway United?
In the last 7 head-to-head matches Derry City won 2, Galway United won 2 and 3 ended level. These games averaged 2.86 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Derry City vs Galway United?
Derry City score 1.42 goals per game on average and Galway United 1.37. The Premier Division average is 2.76 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 65% of Derry City's matches and 70% of Galway United's.
What form are Derry City and Galway United in?
Over the last 5 games Derry City have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Galway United 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Derry City vs Galway United?
The statistical background for Derry City vs Galway United — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.