Galway United vs Derry City Prediction

FAI Cup · Sat 10 Oct 2026
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Galway UnitedLWLDL
0 - 2
Full time · HT 0 - 2
Derry CityLWWDW
Kick-offSat 10 Oct, 15:00
Our tip2 @ 2.15 ✓
GoalsOver 2.5
Confidence55%

Full-time report

Our tip2 ✓
Double chance12 ✓
BTTSYes ✗
Over/Under 2.5Over 2.5 ✗

Recent form

Last 5 matches, home and away
Galway UnitedLWLDL
30 Oct 26ADrogheda United0 - 2Premier Division
23 Oct 26HSt Patrick's Athl.0 - 0Premier Division
19 Oct 26AWaterford2 - 3Premier Division
16 Oct 26HShamrock Rovers2 - 0Premier Division
10 Oct 26HDerry City0 - 2FAI Cup
Derry CityLWWDW
08 Nov 26HWaterford1 - 0FAI Cup
30 Oct 26ASligo Rovers2 - 2Premier Division
23 Oct 26HDundalk2 - 1Premier Division
19 Oct 26HSt Patrick's Athl.1 - 0Premier Division
16 Oct 26ADrogheda United0 - 2Premier Division

Head to head

Full head to head: Galway United vs Derry City →

Our prediction

Derry City to win

@ 2.15
Double chance
12  •  Galway United or Derry City
@ 1.33
Both teams to score
Yes – both teams score
@ 1.73
Confidence
55%

Our record

Our tips on Galway Unitedlast 20 tipped matches
10/2050%
Our tips on Derry Citylast 20 tipped matches
11/2055%

Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.

Who will win?

Voting closed at kick-off.

Goals outlook

Over/Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Confidence
90%
Over 2.5: 68%Under 2.5: 32%
Expected goals
1.54Galway United
3.50Total
1.96Derry City

Possible correct scores

1 – 1 Draw 11% @ 6.50
0 – 1 Derry City win 9% @ 8.50
1 – 2 Derry City win 8% @ 9.50 Our pick
1 – 0 Galway United win 7% @ 11.00
0 – 0 Draw 7% @ 11.00

Final score: 0 – 2 – not in our list. Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.

Win probability

Galway United40%
Draw18%
Derry City42%

Odds (1X2)

13.10
X3.30
22.15

Galway United vs Derry City preview and result

Galway United and Derry City met in the FAI Cup on Saturday 10 October 2026 at 15:00 (Nigerian time). The match finished 0 - 2, 0 - 2 at half time.

Our model gives Galway United a 40% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Derry City 42%. Our pick was Derry City to win with 55% confidence at odds of 2.15. The pick came in ✓. For a safer option, the double chance 12 (Galway United or Derry City) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.33.

Goals: we expect about 3.5 goals (1.5 for Galway United, 2.0 for Derry City). The chance of three or more goals is 68%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (90% confidence). 2 goals were scored.

Form and head to head

Galway United have 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches (L-W-L-D-L), scoring 4 and conceding 7. Derry City have 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (L-W-W-D-W), scoring 6 and conceding 5.

Frequently asked questions

What was the prediction for Galway United vs Derry City?

Our pre-match prediction is Derry City to win (55% confidence) at odds of 2.15. Win chances: Galway United 40%, draw 18%, Derry City 42%.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Galway United vs Derry City?

We expect about 3.5 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 90% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 68%).

What time is Galway United vs Derry City?

Galway United vs Derry City (FAI Cup) was played on Saturday 10 October 2026 at 15:00 Nigerian time (WAT).

What is a safe bet for Galway United vs Derry City?

The double chance 12 (Galway United or Derry City) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.33. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.

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