Galway United vs Cork City Prediction, Lineups & Odds

Galway United FC

Cork City FC
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 | |
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7 | ![]() |
22 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 27 | 26 | 1 | 27:26 | 29 |
10 | ![]() |
22 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 23 | 38 | -15 | 23:38 | 15 |
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 GamesCity 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:
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
Galway To Win @ 1.60
Correct Score Prediction
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.
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Corners Prediction
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.
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Galway United vs Cork City Bet Builder Tips
We’ve lined up different selections in the following same-game multi: Galway to claim a victory, one or both teams not scoring together with Cork Over 3.5 corners.
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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 League Stats
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
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
Goals
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 2.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.13 goals scored and 2.13 conceded in the previous 8 away matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.25 goals per game in the previous 8 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 8 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 8 away matches
Corners
- An average of 4.70 corners awarded and 6.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.70 corners awarded and 5.00 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 11.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.70 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches
Corners
- An average of 5.90 corners awarded and 7.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 8.13 corners against in the last 8 away matches
- An average of 13.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 13.13 corners awarded in the last 8 away matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 0 and least corners in 7 of the last 8 away matches
Possession
- An average of 41.00% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 45.10% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 1 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 home matches
Possession
- An average of 45.90% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 42.75% possession in the last 8 away matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 0 of the last 8 away matches
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
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
Previous Cork City Lineups
League of Ireland Table
2025 Season
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
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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 |
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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 |
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