Galway United vs Waterford United betting tip 2024 - Picks and Predictions for the Premier Division match on July 12th, 2024

Galway United and Waterford United are scheduled to play against each other on July 12th, 2024, Friday at 18:45h (UTC), in a Premier Division match to be held in Republic of Ireland, check the Galway United vs Waterford United betting tip 2024 to win with your bets.

Stadium and City where Galway United vs Waterford United will occur

The game takes place in the small Eamonn Deacy Park stadium, in the city of Galway, with a capacity for 5000 spectators, who hope to help the team to surprise in this match.

Where to follow the live game

You can find all the follow-up to the match live on Betarena, bringing odds, events, statistics, and more to help with your sports betting.

Introduction to the Galway United vs Waterford United betting tip 2024

The Premier Division has had fewer goals than the previous season. Last season the tournament had an average of 2.61 goals scored per match, while now the competition has an average of 2.21 goals per match played.

Galway United last match

The last match ended in a loss for the Galway United team. On that occasion they met Linfield for the Club Friendlies, and the match ended 1-0.

Before the kick-off the home team's defeat had odds of 2.05, which explains why it was considered a fairly even match.

Waterford United last match

On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this contest after a previous event's victory. In a dispute valid for Premier Division, Waterford United faced the St Patrick's team, and the score ended in favor with a 1-0.

The odds for the home team to win before the match were 2.63, so it was logical to expect a fairly even match.

Galway United vs Waterford United h2h

These teams played last against each other in a highly contested Premier Division game during the 2024 season ending in a 0-0 draw.

Last time a draw between these teams, what to expect now?

The Waterford United team in the last five matches has achieved more regular results, with a total of 3 wins, compared to the Galway United team, which won only 1 match.

Galway United

Premier Division leaderboard now

Considering the home team Galway United, standing in 5th place with 31 points in the Premier Division competition in Republic of Ireland. Their performance statistics have been such as 8 wins, 7 losses and, 7 draws.

This means that, in the 24th round, the team has the same score, and the Sligo Rovers team is just behind in 6th place.

Galway United analysis

Currently, in the Premier Division, Galway United sums 18 goals for and a total of 16 goals against, after 23 rounds played.

Recent performances have highlighted that Galway United is having trouble generating goals, with a low number of goals for and a high number of failed to score matches. This suggests that the team is struggling to create quality chances and convert them into goals, indicating the need for improvement in their attacking play.

Galway United is not a team that imposes its rhythms on the field, it usually has a rather counterattacking game: in fact, during this league we see that it has an average ball possession of 38.77%. In the next match against Waterford United a change of attitude on the field will be needed, Galway United will have to try to maintain possession to create goal chances and win.

Best goalscorer from Galway United

If we want to highlight a player in the team's offensive sector until this competition stage, we have to name Stephen Walsh. Galway United owes some of their triumphs to the Attacker who scored 5 goals in this season.

Waterford United

Premier Division leaderboard now

The Waterford United team with 37 points currently occupies the 3rd place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the UEFA Conference League Qualifiers, with a campaign of 11 wins, 4 draws, and 8 losses.

Which means that the team, with an advantage of 3 points, in the 24th round is followed by the Shamrock Rovers team in 4th place.

Waterford United analysis

Waterford United after 23 days has put up 33 goals scored, and taken 25, and thus record has a positive goal difference.

With a sequence of 2 wins in the Premier Division, Waterford United is in a wonderful moment where they are the favorite.

As we approach the Regular Season, Waterford United is gearing up for another gripping match. In the opening game, the team managed 3.7 shots on target, offering a glimpse into their offensive capabilities.

This is a top 5 team in the Premier Division that wants to keep up with the good performances!

Waterford United is a more offensive team than Galway United, having 2202 attacks vs. 2027 from Galway United, having scored 33 times, in comparison, Galway United converted into goal 18 times.

Best goalscorer from Waterford United

If we want to highlight a player from the team's attack at this stage, we have to name Padraig Amond. The Attacker scored 11 goals in the current season, helping Waterford United to achieve victory in several disputes.

It should also be noted that 1 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.

For bettors some entries may be relevant for this match, namely:

Goals Top Betting Tips

It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of Galway United is Stephen Walsh, who has already scored 5 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of Waterford United is Padraig Amond, he has scored in 11 opportunities.

For those following the live game, it has been known that between 75-90 minutes is a period where most goals are scored making this a good time to bet.

Taking into consideration that Waterford United scores an average of 1.18 goals per match when playing away, we should consider the under 2.5 betting market, especially because this team usually does not concede goals when playing out of their stadium.

Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 1.75.

Corners Top Betting Tips

The corners market can help a favorable return on your bets, the average team corners per game are 4.4 corners.

Cards Top Betting Tips

Highly disciplined, the teams have an average of only 4.13 yellow cards per match, when added together. In other words, the 'Under 4.5 cards' option looks like a great alternative for bettors.

On the Galway United side, we know that it is a more aggressive team having received the red card 3 times this season, very different from Waterford United who only saw the red card twice. Both the red and yellow cards market can be a good bet.

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