Galway United and Derry City face each other in an official match of the 2025 Premier Division season. The game takes place at Eamonn Deacy Park on Friday, 22/08/2025, at 19:45 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Galway United vs Derry City, based on detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

APWin predictions for Galway United vs Derry City

The top bookmakers have set the odds, and our team has analyzed all relevant match data. See our expert match prediction below:

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Under 2.5 Goals

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👉 Our prediction is: Derry City win or draw

Our evaluations have shown there is not much separating Galway United and Derry City overall. But given the extra betting edge that comes with the Double Chance market, where a win or a draw is enough to win the bet, we recommend taking Derry City to win or draw in this match.

With odds of 1.22, there is a good deal of value on Derry City to pull off a potential upset away from home against Galway United, who have not been in the best form of late.

👉 Our prediction is: Galway United to score first

Galway United has the upper hand in their matchup with Derry City. It's clear from the odds, as they are favoured at a price of 2 to win. And being at home only helps their cause of picking up three points.

But when it comes to picking up added value, the First to Score market is the way to go. The home side has been quite consistent at finding the back of the net, which is why Galway United to score first is our top betting tip.

Galway United preview

Galway United comes into the match having played 27 games in the Premier Division so far. They have recorded 7 wins, 9 draws, and 11 losses, with an average of 1.11 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 7 wins, 9 draws, and 11 losses.

Galway United's attack has scored 29 goals during this period. Out of this total, 29 goals were scored in the Premier Division, averaging 1.07 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.07.

The offense system of Galway United is led by Moses Dyer as the top scorer of the season. The new zealand midfielder has scored 5 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Bobby Burns, who has contributed with 5 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 35 goals with an average of 1.3 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 35 goals conceded in 27 matches, resulting in an average of 1.3.

Derry City preview

On the other hand, Derry City comes into the match having played 27 games in the Premier Division so far. They have recorded 12 wins, 6 draws, and 9 losses, with an average of 1.56 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 13 wins, 6 draws, and 10 losses.

Derry City's attack has scored 38 goals during this period. Out of this total, 36 goals were scored in the Premier Division, averaging 1.33 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.31.

The offense system of Derry City is led by Michael Duffy as the top scorer of the season. The irish forward has scored 8 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Michael Duffy, who has contributed with 7 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 29 goals with an average of 1.07 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 32 goals conceded in 29 matches, resulting in an average of 1.1.

Head to head: Galway United vs Derry City 

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Home Team

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Galway United

Republic of Ireland - Premier Division

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D L L L L

1.11

Home D L D W W

1.38

Away L L L L D

0.86

Away Team

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Derry City

Republic of Ireland - Premier Division

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D L D L W

1.56

Home D D W W D

1.79

Away L L W W L

1.31

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