Galway United FC

Football Ireland - Premier Division Eamonn Deacy Park Sat 24 May 02:45

Cork City FC

  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Tribesmen Look the Smart Pick

We can’t pass up the opportunity to back Galway considering they are 1.60 to record a victory over Cork. We’ll take this Full-Time Result bet with confidence based on the available stats.

2-2 Draw in Previous H2H Meeting

Galway United were defeated last time out, making it four losses on the spin. Eamonn Deacy Park saw them beaten 1-0 at home to Sligo Rovers. The Tribesmen managed four shots on target and had 47% possession.

Cork City have lost their previous three games. On their travels, they recently suffered a 3-2 defeat against St Patrick's Athletic at Richmond Park. Tim Clancy's side had 48% of possession and three shots on goal, while Charlie Lyons and Sean Maguire were on the scoresheet.

The most recent clash between the teams saw Galway draw 2-2 away to Cork at Turner's Cross Stadium.

Premier Division G W D L GF GA GD GD P
7 Galway United logo Galway United 22 7 8 7 27 26 1 27:26 29
10 Cork City logo Cork City 22 2 9 11 23 38 -15 23:38 15
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Galway United – Last 10 League Games

United have 3 wins, 6 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.1 goals from 12.2 attempts and 4.9 shots on goal. John Caulfield's team have averaged 41.0% possession and 4.7 corners per game, conceding 1.4 goals and 6.7 corners from 11.1 attempts and 5.0 shots on goal.

Top scorer Moses Dyer has found the net 7 times, Cian Byrne 2, with Patrick Hickey and Vincent Russell Borden both scoring 1. Robert Slevin and Bobby Burns are the leading assists makers with 2.

Cork City – Last 10 League Games

City have won 1, lost 7 and drawn 2, averaging 3.2 shots on goal, 6.9 attempts and 1.1 goals. The Rebel Army average 45.9% possession, 5.9 corners awarded and 7.2 corners against, while 2.0 goals have been conceded from 10.2 attempts and 5.2 shots on goal.

Djenairo Daniels and Kitt Nelson have scored 3, followed by Charlie Lyons with 1. Cathal O'Sullivan has managed 3 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Galway United confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Evan Watts (GK), Cian Byrne, Robert Slevin, Garry Buckley, Jeannot Esua, Edward McCarthy, David Hurley, Vincent Russell Borden, Gregory Cunningham, Patrick Hickey, Moses Dyer.

Cork City confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Tein Troost (GK), Milan Mbeng, Freddie Anderson, Charlie Lyons, Darragh Crowley, Sean Murray, Evan McLaughlin, Rio Shipston, Cathal O'Sullivan, Djenairo Daniels, Joshua Fitzpatrick.

Expert League of Ireland Analysis

The formbook is always a good place to start ahead of making football predictions. Team news is also an important port of call, while the stats we present always tell an interesting story.

Key Galway United vs Cork City league stats:

  • Cork have lost 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
  • Cork have lost 6 of their last 8 games on the road.
  • Cork have lost their last 3 games.

Galway United vs Cork City Prediction

There’s a strong chance that we’ll see Galway record a victory and they are priced at 1.60 to win this League of Ireland clash. We think that the latest odds offer bettors plenty of value.

It’s worth considering all the options. If you’re looking for tastier odds about Galway to win and a certain number of goals to be scored, then the Match Result & Total market could be a good way forward.

Galway to Win Probability

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 62.5% chance of winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 70%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

Our Pick

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Correct Score Prediction

Galway Galway logo 2 - 0 Cork logo Cork

There could be merit in backing Galway to win 2-0. Odds of 6.75 are available about a correct score bet where a nice potential return is on the cards.

Corners Prediction

Cork Over 3.5 Corners 1.67 bet365 logo

It’s been an average of 5.90 Cork corners in the past 10 games, while the previous five Galway home matches have involved them conceding over 3.5 corners. We’re expecting history to repeat itself and for the Cork Team Corners line to get covered at 1.67.

League Games

League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Galway Logo Galway
Total
11.40 4.70 6.70
Home
9.70 4.70 5.00
Away
11.50 5.40 6.10
Cork Logo Cork
Total
13.10 5.90 7.20
Home
12.50 7.13 5.38
Away
13.13 5.00 8.13

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Galway United vs Cork City Bet Builder Tips

Full-Time Result Galway 1.60
Both Team To Score No 1.80
Team Corners Cork Over 3.5 1.67

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Galway United vs Cork City Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Match Odds Suggest Galway Win

The bookmakers have Galway United at 1.70 when it comes to 1x2. This suggests that the favourites have a 59% chance of winning this League of Ireland clash based on the betting odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get 5.00 about Cork City.

If you think Galway can win by two or more goals against Cork, consider them at -0.75 on the Asian Handicap at 1.90. You’ll even win with half your stake if they win by one goal, with the other half refunded.

The Total Goals odds suggest that Under 2.5 is the likelier outcome in this contest. As long as one team or more fails to score, then the No option on the Both Teams to Score market will pay out at 1.75.

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Team Stats

Galway United logo Galway United League Stats

Cork City logo Cork City League Stats

Full-Time Result

  • 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

  • 1 win, 7 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 8 away matches

Goals

Goals

Corners

Corners

Possession

Possession

Top Scorers & Assists

Top Scorers & Assists

Team News

Make sure you know the lineups ahead of kick-off, with injuries also playing a part when it comes to Galway vs Cork team news.

If you’re looking for the latest player information, check out the League of Ireland squads.

Galway United vs Cork City Lineups

Galway United Confirmed Lineup 3-5-2

Cork City Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

Galway United Confirmed Lineup 3-5-2

16 Evan Watts
2 Cian Byrne 4 Robert Slevin 26 Garry Buckley
33 Jeannot Esua 24 Edward McCarthy 10 David Hurley 17 V. Russell Borden 8 Gregory Cunningham
15 Patrick Hickey 9 Moses Dyer
1 Tein Troost
18 Milan Mbeng 23 Freddie Anderson 5 Charlie Lyons 17 Darragh Crowley
16 Sean Murray 8 Evan McLaughlin 4 Rio Shipston
11 Cathal O'Sullivan 29 Djenairo Daniels 20 Joshua Fitzpatrick

Cork City Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

Galway United Substitutes

  • 1Brendan Clarke
  • 3Regan Donelon
  • 7Stephen Walsh
  • 12Sean Kerrigan
  • 21Colm Horgan
  • 22C. James McCormack
  • 28Brian Cunningham
  • 29Cillian Tollett
  • 35Junior Thiam

Cork City Substitutes

  • 6Greg Bolger
  • 13Conor Brann
  • 19Matthew Kiernan
  • 22Finn Dalton
  • 24Sean Maguire
  • 25Matthew Murray
  • 27Harvey Skieters
  • 34David Dunne
  • 36Dara McCormick

Previous Galway United Lineups

17 May Premier Division
Galway United 0-1 Sligo Rovers
10 May Premier Division
Waterford 1-0 Galway United
06 May Premier Division
Galway United 1-2 Bohemians
03 May Premier Division
St Patrick's 2-0 Galway United
26 Apr Premier Division
Galway United 2-1 Drogheda United
22 Apr Premier Division
Shelbourne 2-2 Galway United

Previous Cork City Lineups

17 May Premier Division
St Patrick's 3-2 Cork City
10 May Premier Division
Cork City 1-2 Derry City
06 May Premier Division
Drogheda United 3-2 Cork City
03 May Premier Division
Cork City 1-1 Shamrock Rovers
27 Apr Premier Division
Sligo Rovers 1-1 Cork City
22 Apr Premier Division
Cork City 2-1 Waterford

Injuries & Suspensions

Galway United Injury Table

Type Name Info
Moses Dyer Red card (direc

Cork City Injury Table

Type Name Info
Conor Drinan Other
Ruairi Keating Knee

Ireland FlagLeague of Ireland Table

2025 Season

# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Shamrock Rovers 24 14 6 4 42:21 48
2 Derry City 22 11 4 7 28:22 37
3 Bohemians 22 12 1 9 27:22 37
4 Drogheda United 24 8 11 5 28:25 35
5 Shelbourne 24 7 11 6 27:26 32
6 St Patrick's 24 8 7 9 27:27 31
7 Galway United 22 7 8 7 27:26 29
8 Waterford 22 8 3 11 24:35 27
9 Sligo Rovers 22 5 4 13 26:37 19
10 Cork City 22 2 9 11 23:38 15
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Shamrock Rovers 12 8 3 1 25:7 27
2 Bohemians 11 7 1 3 14:9 22
3 St Patrick's 12 5 5 2 18:11 20
4 Derry City 11 6 2 3 17:10 20
5 Drogheda United 11 5 4 2 16:10 19
6 Galway United 11 5 2 4 15:13 17
7 Shelbourne 12 4 4 4 14:13 16
8 Waterford 11 4 2 5 13:20 14
9 Cork City 12 2 7 3 12:15 13
10 Sligo Rovers 11 3 2 6 12:15 11