Derry City FC vs Galway United FC Prediction: Galway has still not lost a league game this season

Galway United and Derry City will clash in the fifth round of the League of Ireland Premier Division on Friday. Galway United is yet to lose a league game this season, while Derry appears to be having a hard time as they’ve only secured a victory from the 4 league games played. Galway United is a tough team to play against, we know that from their escapades last season. Galway also has the historical advantage against Derry in their last 10 meetings. My prediction for this game is for both teams to find the net or have a full-time draw. Let’s analyze both teams’ forms, their key stats, and my expert opinion. 

Derry City FC (9th)

Form in the League: LWLL

Derry City started the new season with a 1-3 defeat to the defending champions in a game that left them conceding the most goals in match day 1 alongside Sligo Rovers. Derry quickly put that defeat behind them and got their first victory of the season with a narrow 1-0 victory against Bohemians last week. They carried this hope into their third league game against Waterford but were met with a ferocious performance that had them losing by a 1-2 defeat. Their fourth and most recent league game against the Super Saints also ended in a 2-0 defeat. With hopes of bouncing back to winning ways, Derry City will take on Galway United on Friday. Their overall league stats are a win and three losses from the four games played. 

Galway United FC (5th)

Form in the league: DDWD

Galway United started the new season with a 2-2 draw against Cork City in their opening league game of the season. They went ahead to secure a shocking 2-1 victory against St Patrick’s in their second league game of the season. Their third game against Drogheda United ended in a 1-1 draw, and their most recent league game against the defending champions also ended in a 1-1 draw. They are without a defeat in the league, and they are currently 5th placed in the league with a win and 3 draws from the four league games played. 

Head-To-Head-Statistics

A critical look at their last 10 encounters produced 2 wins for Derry City, 4 wins for Galway United, and 4 draws. 

Expert Betting Tips

It’s important to note that Galway United has a historical advantage over Derry City in their last 10 meetings. Derry has lost three league games from the four games they’ve played, but it’s quite understandable looking at the caliber of opponents they were up against in their last four league meetings. Galway, on the other hand, have also played strong teams, but they somehow managed to stay without a defeat. We expect a tough game here with few goals, and we can go for a total of under 2.5 goals. 

Our first prediction is a full-time draw or both teams to score for 1.73 odds at 1xBet.

Our second prediction is a first-half draw for 1.87 odds at Betway.

Our third prediction is a win or draw for Galway United for 1.74 odds at Bet365.