Galway United vs Derry City Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 Apr 2025

The Both Teams to Score market offers us an attractive betting angle when Galway clash with Derry. We think at least one team will blank and that leads us to a BTTS No wager at -150.

Galway United won last time out by a 2-1 scoreline. It was on their travels against Sligo Rovers at Showgrounds. The Tribesmen enjoyed just 37% possession and had seven shots on target, with Cian Byrne grabbing the goals.

Derry City were defeated in their previous game, being beaten at home to Drogheda United by a 3-1 scoreline at Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. The Northern Ireland side recorded an impressive 73% of possession and had four shots on goal, with Liam Boyce on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium played host to the last encounter between Galway and Derry, with the former playing away. The clash ended in a 1-1 draw. The previous 5 H2H meetings have involved two Galway wins, one Derry victory and two draws.

League of Ireland		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Derry City	36	18	9	9	52	39	13	52:39	63
8	Galway United	36	9	12	15	37	44	-7	37:44	39

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4 wins, 1 loss and 5 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 3.7 shots on goal and 9.1 attempts. United have had 41.3% possession and 4.6 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 0.9 goals from 3.5 shots on goal and 9.8 attempts, while being awarded 6.0 corners.

Moses Dyer and Patrick Hickey lead the way with 3 goals, while Cian Byrne has 2. The leading assistor is Bobby Burns with 4.

City have 3 victories, 5 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 0.8 goals from 8.3 attempts and 3.2 shots on goal. The Candystripes average 53.6% possession, 3.9 corners awarded and 3.3 corners against them, while conceding 1.3 goals from 8.6 attempts and 3.2 shots on goal.

Michael Duffy has scored 5, followed by Liam Boyce, Ronan Boyce and Patrick Hoban with 1 goals apiece. Dominic Thomas has managed 2 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Galway United confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Evan Watts (GK), Robert Slevin, Killian Brouder, Gregory Cunningham, Jeannot Esua, Cian Byrne, Jimmy Keohane, Vincent Russell Borden, Bobby Burns, Patrick Hickey, Moses Dyer.

Derry City confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Brian Maher (GK), Sam Todd, Mark Connolly, Kevin Holt, Ronan Boyce, Robbie Benson, Dominic Thomas, Carl Winchester, Michael Duffy, Gavin Whyte, Daniel Mullen.

Galway United vs Derry City Prediction & Betting Tips

We’re not expecting both sides to net in this League of Ireland encounter and that leads us to the Both Teams to Score market. We can back BTTS No and feel optimistic considering the odds of -150 are value.

A good deal of research goes into our football picks. We start by studying the latest form and getting a handle on injuries. The key stats can then be used as the missing piece of the jigsaw.

Key Galway United vs Derry City league stats:

• 11 of the last 18 Galway home matches have resulted in BTTS No
• 3 of the last 5 Galway matches have resulted in BTTS No
• The last 2 Galway home matches have resulted in BTTS No
• 4 of the last 5 Derry away matches have resulted in BTTS No
• 8 of the last 10 Derry away matches have resulted in BTTS No
• The last 3 Derry away matches have resulted in BTTS No

When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 60% chance of winning. However, our experts have this number between 65-70% based on their in-depth research. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

If you’re looking for bigger odds on your BTTS No selection, one potential strategy is to combine this pick with a particular team to win on the Result & Both Teams to Score market.

Our Match Prediction

Both Teams To Score - No @ -150 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Galway 1 - 0 Derry

We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves Galway winning 1-0. Odds of +480 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.

Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -138

All of the past four Derry away matches has seen the 9.5 Total Corners line not covered, with three  consecutive Galway home games having the same outcome. We’re willing to wager the -138 when it comes to the sides being short of the Total Corners line which looks appealing.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Galway

Total

9.80 4.50 5.30

Home

10.90 5.10 5.80

Away

9.40 4.10 5.30

Derry

Total

6.50 3.40 3.10

Home

6.70 4.40 2.30

Away

8.10 4.20 3.90

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 8.5

-118

Under 8.5

-123

Galway Corners

Over 4.5

+128

Under 4.5

-182

Derry Corners

Over 4.5

+107

Under 4.5

-149

Most Corners

1

+115

X

+525

2

-114

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Galway United vs Derry City Odds

The draw is currently trading at +195 if you think this Premier Division match will end all square, while Galway United have betting odds of +175 and Derry City are +160 with the bookies to land a victory of their own.

Under 2.5 Goals is currently the betting favourite and a bet on this option would mean you need no more than two goals to be scored.

The Draw No Bet market is popular for League of Ireland matches, with the football betting sites offering Galway United at -108 and Derry City are priced at -122 for the win.

Full-Time Result

1

+175

X

+195

2

+160

Half-Time Result

1

+265

X

-122

2

+255

Double Chance

1X

-213

12

-263

X2

-233

Draw No Bet

1

-108

2

-122

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-164

2 Hcp -0.25

+118

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-303

Over 2.5

+200

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+135

No

-192

Galway United vs Derry City Lineups & Team News

If you’re looking for Galway vs Derry team news, then we have predicted and confirmed lineups available along with details of any injuries on both sides.

We’re on hand to provide you with full details of the latest League of Ireland squads.

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