The kick off for the match between Galway United and Derry City will take place at 19:45 (UK time) - Friday, 06/19 - at the Eamonn Deacy Park. This clash of the 2026 Irish Premier League looks very promising!
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APWin predictions for Galway United vs Derry City
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Galway United Preview
Galway United has played 19 matches in the Irish Premier League so far, with 5 wins, 6 draws, and 8 losses. This results in an average of 1.11 points per match.
In the 2026 season, the team has recorded 5 wins, 6 draws, and 8 losses. Galway United's attack has scored 26 goals, 26 of them in the league, which gives an average of 1.37 goals per league match and 1.37 goals per match across the entire season.
Kristopher Twardek is the team’s top scorer with 6 goals, while Kristopher Twardek leads the team in assists with 5. Defensively, Galway United has conceded 30 goals in the league (an average of 1.58) and 30 goals throughout the entire season (an average of 1.58 over 19 matches).
Derry City preview
In 21 Irish Premier League matches, Derry City has recorded 5 wins, 10 draws, and 6 losses, with an average of 1.19 points per game.
In the 2026 season, the team has 5 wins in 21 matches. The team has scored 26 goals, 26 of them in the Irish Premier League (an average of 1.24 goals per match), with Michael Duffy being the team's top scorer with 5 goals and James McClean providing 3 assists.
Defensively, Derry City has conceded 24 goals in the league and 24 in the 2026 season overall, resulting in an average of 1.14 goals conceded per match.
Head to head: Galway United vs Derry City
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Galway United
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L D L W L |
0.8 |
| Home | L L L D W |
0.8 |
| Away | D W D D L |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 26% | 33% | 20% |
| Goals | 2.95 | 3.44 | 2.5 |
| Scored | 1.37 | 1.56 | 1.2 |
| Conceded | 1.58 | 1.89 | 1.3 |
| Both Teams to Score | 68% | 67% | 70% |
| Without Conceding | 5% | 11% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 26% | 22% | 30% |
| 1st to Score | 37% | 33% | 40% |
|
xG
|
1.36 | 1.62 | 1.12 |
|
xGA
|
1.75 | 1.51 | 1.96 |
Derry City
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L D D D |
1.2 |
| Home | W D D D W |
1.8 |
| Away | L D L D W |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 24% | 36% | 10% |
| Goals | 2.38 | 2.64 | 2.1 |
| Scored | 1.24 | 1.55 | 0.9 |
| Conceded | 1.14 | 1.09 | 1.2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 62% | 64% | 60% |
| Without Conceding | 24% | 27% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 27% | 40% |
| 1st to Score | 37% | 18% | 40% |
|
xG
|
1.57 | 1.85 | 1.25 |
|
xGA
|
1.25 | 0.92 | 1.61 |
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