Derry City vs Galway United — Free Prediction & Stats

📍 Premier Division, Republic of Ireland
🕒 Monday 4th May, 17:00 BST

Prediction, Stats & Betting Tips

Our Prediction

Over 8.5 Corners

Derry City (50% home wins) hold a slight edge over Galway United on the road (10% away wins), but the difference is minimal. View our Home Win, Away Win and Draw stats for more context.

Goal trends are mixed for this fixture (Derry City 60% Over 2.5 at home, Galway United 20% away). Browse our Over 2.5 Goals and Under 2.5 Goals stats for more context.

Both Derry City and Galway United frequently see both teams scoring (70% and 60% respectively). BTTS – Yes looks highly probable with both sides regularly finding the net this season.

Both teams regularly see 8+ corners in recent games (90% and 80%) — Over 8.5 Corners is worth considering.

Our Prediction: Over 8.5 Corners — Derry City see 9+ corners in 80% of home games, Galway United in 80% of away games. Plenty of set-piece action expected.

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League Table

The full Premier Division table for the 2026 season, with Derry City (th) and Galway United (th) highlighted. League position gives useful context alongside current home and away form when assessing this fixture.

Premier Division 2026

# Team P W D L Goals GD Pts
1 St Patrick's 13 8 2 3 24:11 +13 26
2 Shamrock Rovers 13 7 4 2 19:11 +8 25
3 Dundalk 13 5 6 2 22:18 +4 21
4 Bohemians 13 5 5 3 15:11 +4 20
5 Derry City H 13 4 5 4 17:16 +1 17
6 Galway United A 12 4 3 5 15:17 -2 15
7 Sligo Rovers 13 4 2 7 10:17 -7 14
8 Shelbourne 12 3 4 5 19:21 -2 13
9 Drogheda United 12 3 4 5 16:20 -4 13
10 Waterford United 12 0 5 7 9:24 -15 5

Team Form

Galway United have lost 50% of their away matches this season, while Derry City have been more solid at home (20% losses). The home side may find it easier to impose themselves.

Derry City (Home Form) Galway United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 5 (50%) 1 (10%)
Drawn 3 (30%) 4 (40%)
Lost 2 (20%) 5 (50%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Derry City have seen both teams score in 70% of home games this season, Galway United in 60% of away games. Both sides have been regularly finding the net — the stats support a goal at each end.

Derry City (Home Form) Galway United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 7 (70%) 6 (60%)

Match Goals

Derry City have seen Over 2.5 Goals in 60% of home games, Galway United in 20% of away games. The full goals breakdown for both sides is in the table below.

Over Goals

Derry City (Home Form) Galway United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 10 (100%) 10 (100%)
Over 1.5 Goals 7 (70%) 7 (70%)
Over 2.5 Goals 6 (60%) 2 (20%)
Over 3.5 Goals 3 (30%) 1 (10%)

Under Goals

Derry City (Home Form) Galway United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 0 (0%) 0 (0%)
Under 1.5 Goals 3 (30%) 3 (30%)
Under 2.5 Goals 4 (40%) 8 (80%)
Under 3.5 Goals 7 (70%) 9 (90%)

Team Goals

Derry City have scored 2+ goals in 10% of home games this season, Galway United in 10% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

Derry City (Home Form) Galway United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 9 (90%) 6 (60%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 5 (50%) 1 (10%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 1 (10%) 1 (10%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 1 (10%) 0 (0%)

Goals Conceded

Derry City (Home Form) Galway United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 8 (80%) 10 (100%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 4 (40%) 3 (30%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 0 (0%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 0 (0%)

Goal Totals

Derry City (Home Form) Galway United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 16 (1.6 avg) 8 (0.8 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 12 (1.2 avg) 13 (1.3 avg)

Match Corners

Both Derry City (80% Over 8.5 at home) and Galway United (80% Over 8.5 away) regularly feature in high-corner matches. Expect plenty of set-piece opportunities from both sides.

Derry City (Home Form) Galway United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 9 (90%) 8 (80%)
Over 8.5 Corners 8 (80%) 8 (80%)
Over 9.5 Corners 3 (30%) 6 (60%)
Over 10.5 Corners 1 (10%) 5 (50%)
Over 11.5 Corners 1 (10%) 4 (40%)
Over 12.5 Corners 1 (10%) 3 (30%)

Team Corners

Derry City have moderate corner counts at home (6+ corners in 40% of games), and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 0% of home matches.

Galway United have moderate corner counts away (6+ corners in 30% of games), and are generally solid defensively away from home, conceding 6+ corners in only 40% of away matches.

Corners Won

Derry City (Home Form) Galway United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 7 (70%) 3 (30%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 5 (50%) 3 (30%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 4 (40%) 3 (30%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 2 (20%) 2 (20%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 2 (20%) 1 (10%)

Corners Conceded

Derry City (Home Form) Galway United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 2 (20%) 7 (70%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 1 (10%) 6 (60%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 4 (40%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 2 (20%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 1 (10%)

Today's Football Acca

Statistical picks combined into a daily accumulator. Each selection backed by match data and recent form analysis.

Today's Over 2.5 Goals Acca
  • Paris Saint Germain vs FC Bayern München 20:00 BST | Champions League, Europe Paris Saint Germain have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/7 home matches this season · FC Bayern München have seen over 2.5 goals in 6/6 away matches this season · Odds: 1.4
    85% combined
  • Al Khaleej vs Al Najma 19:00 BST | Pro League, Saudi Arabia Al Khaleej have seen over 2.5 goals in 8/13 home matches this season · Al Najma have seen over 2.5 goals in 10/14 away matches this season · Odds: 1.57
    66% combined

Derry City vs Galway United Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for Derry City vs Galway United?

Over 8.5 Corners — Derry City see 9+ corners in 80% of home games, Galway United in 80% of away games. Plenty of set-piece action expected.

Which team is likely to win, Derry City or Galway United?

Derry City have a slight form edge at home (50% wins) over Galway United on the road (10% wins) in Premier Division. Home advantage could be the deciding factor.

Will both teams score in the match between Derry City and Galway United?

Possibly — Derry City frequently see both teams score at home (70%), while Galway United are lower on the road (60%). The home side are likely to score, but a reply from the visitors is less certain.

Will there be Over 2.5 goals in the match between Derry City and Galway United?

Uncertain — Derry City have seen Over 2.5 Goals in 60% of home games, Galway United in 20% of away games in Premier Division. The stats don't point strongly in either direction.

Which team is more likely to score multiple goals: Derry City or Galway United?

Galway United have the stronger away scoring record — 2+ goals in 10% of away games compared to Derry City's 10% at home. The visitors may be the more productive side.

Will there be many corners in the match between Derry City and Galway United?

Yes — both Derry City (80% Over 8.5 at home) and Galway United (80% Over 8.5 away) regularly feature in high-corner matches in Premier Division. Plenty of set-piece opportunities expected.

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