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
Key match information
Galway United played Waterford in Premier Division (Ireland). The match was played on 16 March 2026. Final score: 4:3.
Current form
Galway United: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match. Waterford: 0-1-4, 0.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Galway United scores 0.67 and concedes 1.00 goals per match. Waterford scores 0.50 and concedes 2.17. League average: 2.35 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Galway United 33%, Waterford 33%. Over 2.5: Galway United 17%, Waterford 33%. League level: BTTS 44%, Over 2.5 41%.
xG, shots and style
Waterford has higher xG: 1.31 vs 1.21. Galway United: 10.5 shots per match, Waterford: 12.3.
Match halves
Galway United: half-time lead 17%, second-half goals 0.50. Waterford: half-time lead 17%, second-half goals 0.33.
Goals by minute
Galway United: 61-75 (2 goals). Waterford: 46-60 (2 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Premier Division: 2.35 goals per match, BTTS 44%, Over 2.5 41%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 4 previous H2H matches were available: 1-1-2. Average goals 2.50, BTTS 50%.
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 overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Galway United is 400% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / match - Galway United · 0.2 pts / match - 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 match.
0.67 goals / match - Galway United · 0.5 goals / match - Waterford
Galway United is 117% better for: goals conceded per match.
1 goals / match - Galway United · 2.17 goals / match - Waterford
Galway United scores in 50% of matches (3 of 6 matches), while Waterford keeps a clean sheet in 17% (1 of 6 matches).
Waterford scores in 33% of matches (2 of 6 matches), while Galway United keeps a clean sheet in 17% (1 of 6 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Galway United
Over / Under - Waterford
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Galway United · 0.67 pts / match - Waterford
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Galway United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 17% of matches and wins 17%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.7 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Waterford - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 17% of matches and wins 0%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 0.80 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Galway United
Waterford
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▼ 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
Recent meetings (4): Galway United 1 - 1 - 2 Waterford. Average goals 2.50, both teams scored in 50% matches.
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.