Waterford vs Galway United: match statistics
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Waterford vs Galway United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Waterford plays Galway United in Premier Division (Ireland). The game is scheduled for October 19, 2026. Venue: Waterford Regional Sports Centre.
Recent form
Waterford has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Galway United has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Waterford scores 1.38 goals per game and allows 1.69. Galway United scores 1.31 and allows 1.50. Games in this league average 2.80 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 59% of Waterford's games and 69% of Galway United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 47% and 50%, compared with league averages of 61% for BTTS and 52% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Waterford has the higher season xG average, 1.46 to 1.35 per game. Waterford takes 13.5 shots per game, while Galway United takes 12.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Waterford leads at halftime in 25% of its games and scores 0.75 goals per game after halftime. Galway United leads at halftime in 34% and scores 0.78 after halftime.
When the teams score
Waterford's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (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 2.80 goals. Both teams score in 61% of games, and 52% 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 2.71 goals, with both teams scoring in 57% of them.
Before kickoff
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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
| Waterford | Galway United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 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.
Waterford is 20% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Waterford · 1 pts / game - Galway United
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.
Waterford is 5% better for: goals scored per game.
1.38 goals / game - Waterford · 1.31 goals / game - Galway United
Galway United is 13% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.69 goals / game - Waterford · 1.5 goals / game - Galway United
Waterford scores in 69% of games (22 of 32 games), while Galway United keeps a clean sheet in 9% (3 of 32 games).
Galway United scores in 72% of games (23 of 32 games), while Waterford keeps a clean sheet in 19% (6 of 32 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 - Waterford
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 25% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.13 pts / game - Waterford · 1.41 pts / game - Galway United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Waterford - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 22%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.2 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 34% of games and wins 28%. 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 | 1.40 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -2 |
* 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 31-45 (13 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (15). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
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
Waterford
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
| Waterford | Liga | Galway United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.06 | 2.80 | • 2.81 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 59% | 61% | ▲ 69% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 47% | 52% | ▼ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 19% | 24% | ▼ 9% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 81% | 74% | ▼ 69% |
| Goal after half-time | • 78% | 77% | ▲ 81% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Waterford's perspective: 2 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses against Galway United. Games average 2.71 goals, and both teams scored in 57% of them.
FAQ
When do Waterford and Galway United play?
Waterford face Galway United on October 19, 2026 in Premier Division at Waterford Regional Sports Centre. 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 Waterford and Galway United?
In the last 7 head-to-head matches Waterford won 2, Galway United won 2 and 3 ended level. These games averaged 2.71 goals, with both teams scoring in 57% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Waterford vs Galway United?
Waterford score 1.38 goals per game on average and Galway United 1.31. The Premier Division average is 2.80 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 59% of Waterford's matches and 69% of Galway United's.
What form are Waterford and Galway United in?
Over the last 5 games Waterford have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Galway United 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Waterford vs Galway United?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Waterford vs Galway United: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.