Galway United vs Waterford: match statistics
Galway United has a clear advantage over Waterford, as confirmed by the visitors' away statistics. Waterford has not won any of their three away matches this season, conceding an average of 3.67 goals per game and presenting a goal difference of -9. The hosts maintain balanced home form with an even 33% split of wins, draws, and losses, along with a positive goal difference in their home matches. The xG metric also favors Galway (1.57 vs 1.42), and the visitors have failed to score in 67% of their away matches. Although both teams' form over their last five matches is not impressive, Waterford's away stats indicate significant defensive and offensive issues, giving Galway United a realistic chance at all three points.
Galway United vs Waterford: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Galway United played against Waterford in Premier Division (Ireland). The game was played on March 16, 2026. Final score: 4:3.
Recent form
Galway United has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Waterford has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses, with 0.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Galway United scores 0.67 goals per game and allows 1.00. Waterford scores 0.50 and allows 2.17. Games in this league average 2.35 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 33% of Galway United's games and 33% of Waterford's. The Over 2.5 rates are 17% and 33%, compared with league averages of 44% for BTTS and 41% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Waterford has the higher season xG average, 1.31 to 1.21 per game. Galway United takes 10.5 shots per game, while Waterford takes 12.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Galway United leads at halftime in 17% of its games and scores 0.50 goals per game after halftime. Waterford leads at halftime in 17% and scores 0.33 after halftime.
When the teams score
Galway United's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (2 goals). For Waterford, it is minutes 46-60 (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premier Division games average 2.35 goals. Both teams score in 44% of games, and 41% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 4 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 1 draw and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Galway United has a clear advantage over Waterford, as confirmed by the visitors' away statistics. Waterford has not won any of their three away matches this season, conceding an average of 3.67 goals per game and presenting a goal difference of -9. The hosts maintain balanced home form with an even 33% split of wins, draws, and losses, along with a positive goal difference in their home matches. The xG metric also favors Galway (1.57 vs 1.42), and the visitors have failed to score in 67% of their away matches. Although both teams' form over their last five matches is not impressive, Waterford's away stats indicate significant defensive and offensive issues, giving Galway United a realistic chance at all three points.
View the statistical overviewStats by half
Game stats
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
| Galway United | Waterford | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 24% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.21 | 0.17 |
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.
Galway United is 400% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Galway United · 0.2 pts / game - Waterford
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.
Galway United is 34% better for: goals scored per game.
0.67 goals / game - Galway United · 0.5 goals / game - Waterford
Galway United is 117% better for: goals allowed per game.
1 goals / game - Galway United · 2.17 goals / game - Waterford
Galway United scores in 50% of games (3 of 6 meczów), while Waterford keeps a clean sheet in 17% (1 of 6 meczów).
Waterford scores in 33% of games (2 of 6 meczów), while Galway United keeps a clean sheet in 17% (1 of 6 meczów).
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 - Galway United
Over / Under - Waterford
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 75% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.17 pts / game - Galway United · 0.67 pts / game - Waterford
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Galway United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 17% of games and wins 17%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.7 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Waterford - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 17% of games and wins 0%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -4 | -6 |
* 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 61-75 (2 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (2 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - 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
Galway United
Waterford
* 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
| Galway United | Liga | Waterford | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.67 | 2.35 | ▲ 2.67 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 33% | 44% | ▼ 33% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 17% | 41% | ▼ 33% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 17% | 35% | ▼ 17% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 33% | 56% | ▲ 83% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 83% | 68% | ▼ 50% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Galway United's perspective: 1 win, 1 draw and 2 losses against Waterford. Games average 2.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Galway United vs Waterford?
The Premier Division match finished Galway United 4:3 Waterford. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Galway United and Waterford?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches Galway United won 1, Waterford won 2 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Galway United vs Waterford?
Galway United score 0.67 goals per game on average and Waterford 0.50. The Premier Division average is 2.35 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 41% of games. Both teams score in 33% of Galway United's matches and 33% of Waterford's.
What form are Galway United and Waterford in?
Over the last 5 games Galway United have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Waterford 0-1-4 (0.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Galway United vs Waterford?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.