Derry City and Galway United face each other on Friday 09.18.2026, at 19:45 (UK Time), in a Irish Premier League 2026 match. The game will take place at Derry City's home ground, the Brandywell Stadium.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Derry City and Galway United, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Derry City vs Galway United
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Derry City preview
Derry City heads into the match with the following record in the Irish Premier League: in 31 matches, Derry City secured 8 victories, 14 draws, and 9 losses, maintaining an average of 1.23 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Derry City's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 8 victories so far.
Derry City has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 47 goals, of which 44 were scored in the Irish Premier League, resulting in an average of 1.42 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Michael Duffy, who has found the back of the net 11 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Michael Duffy has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, Derry City has conceded 42 goals in the Irish Premier League (an average of 1.35 per game) and 49 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.4 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Galway United preview
Galway United comes into the game with 30 matches played so far in the Irish Premier League. They have secured 9 victories, 10 draws, and 11 losses, maintaining an average of 1.23 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 9 wins, 10 draws, and 11 losses.
Galway United's attack has been highly effective, scoring 41 goals during this period. Of that total, 41 were netted in the Irish Premier League, with an average of 1.37 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.37.
Galway United's offensive system is led by Kristopher Twardek, the team's top scorer this season. The canadian forward has found the back of the net 8 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, David Hurley. The midfielder has contributed with 7 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 46 goals with an average of 1.53 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 46 goals in 30 matches, averaging 1.53 per match.
Head to head: Derry City vs Galway United
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Derry City
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W D L W |
1.6 |
| Home | D W L L L |
0.8 |
| Away | D W L D L |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 26% | 40% | 13% |
| Goals | 2.77 | 3 | 2.56 |
| Scored | 1.42 | 1.73 | 1.13 |
| Conceded | 1.35 | 1.27 | 1.44 |
| Both Teams to Score | 65% | 60% | 69% |
| Without Conceding | 26% | 33% | 19% |
| Failed To Score | 23% | 20% | 25% |
| 1st to Score | 42% | 33% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.61 | 1.9 | 1.34 |
|
xGA
|
1.3 | 0.92 | 1.65 |
Galway United
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L D W D |
1.6 |
| Home | L D D D W |
1.2 |
| Away | W W D L L |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 33% | 27% |
| Goals | 2.9 | 3.07 | 2.73 |
| Scored | 1.37 | 1.47 | 1.27 |
| Conceded | 1.53 | 1.6 | 1.47 |
| Both Teams to Score | 70% | 67% | 73% |
| Without Conceding | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 27% | 27% | 27% |
| 1st to Score | 42% | 40% | 33% |
|
xG
|
1.36 | 1.65 | 1.08 |
|
xGA
|
1.84 | 1.61 | 2.08 |
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