Galway United vs Waterford: result 2-1 and analysis
First DivisionRegular Season - 13Kick-off on May 5, 2023 at 06:45 PM (UTC)Eamonn Deacy Park, Galway
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What was the result of Galway United vs Waterford?
Galway United won 2-1 on May 5, 2023.
Goalscorers
- 33′E. McCarthyGalway United
- 68′D. HurleyGalway United (pen.)
- 80′R. CoughlanWaterford
Official lineup for Galway United vs Waterford
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Galway United
- SS. Walsh
- FF. Lomboto
- CC. McCormack
- VV. Borden
- DD. Hurley
- EE. McCarthy
- CC. Horgan
- RR. Donelon
- KK. Brouder
- RR. Slevin
- BB. Clarke
Waterford
- RR. Coughlan
- CC. Parsons
- SS. Griffin
- BB. Baggley
- NN. O'Keeffe
- DD. Larkin
- EE. Nolan
- TT. Sobowale
- RR. Burke
- GG. Phillips
- PP. Martin
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Galway United have 11 wins, 3 draws and 1 defeat; Waterford have 9, 3 and 3.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2023 | Longford Town(away) | 0-1 | First Division |
| Apr 28, 2023 | Cobh Ramblers(home) | 1-0 | First Division |
| Apr 21, 2023 | Kerry(away) | 4-1 | First Division |
| Apr 14, 2023 | Bray Wanderers(home) | 6-0 | First Division |
| Apr 7, 2023 | Wexford(away) | 4-0 | First Division |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2023 | Wexford(home) | 0-1 | First Division |
| Apr 28, 2023 | Bray Wanderers(away) | 2-1 | First Division |
| Apr 24, 2023 | Treaty United(away) | 4-1 | First Division |
| Apr 21, 2023 | Athlone Town(home) | 4-3 | First Division |
| Apr 14, 2023 | Kerry(home) | 1-0 | First Division |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 3 Galway United wins, 1 draw, 2 Waterford wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2023 | Waterford 0-1 Galway United | First Division |
| Nov 4, 2022 | Galway United 0-3 Waterford | First Division |
| Aug 12, 2022 | Waterford 2-1 Galway United | First Division |
| Jul 1, 2022 | Galway United 1-0 Waterford | First Division |
| Apr 15, 2022 | Waterford 0-1 Galway United | First Division |
| Mar 4, 2022 | Galway United 2-2 Waterford | First Division |
Last archived meeting: Waterford vs Galway United on Mar 3, 2023
How many goals should we expect?
Galway United score 2.4 and concede 0.5 goals per match over their last 15; Waterford score 2.1 and concede 1.0.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galway United | 2.4 | 0.5 | 8 | 6/15 | 6/15 |
| Waterford | 2.1 | 1.0 | 4 | 8/15 | 7/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
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