Galway United vs Waterford United: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 16 March

Galway United

L W L L W

7th place in Ireland Premier Division

4-3

16/03/2026 16:00

Waterford United

W L W W D

9th place in Ireland Premier Division

Ireland Premier Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Galway United vs Waterford United on 16 March 2026 (kick-off: 16:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Galway United vs Waterford United preview before placing your bet.

Galway United are currently 7th with 28 points after 24 matches.
Waterford United sit 9th with 22 points from 25 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Galway United to win with probability 50%.
Head-to-head history favors Galway United, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Waterford United have 2 wins, while one match ended in a draw.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

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Pred

Correct

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Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

16:00

2026-03-16

Galway United vs Waterford United - Prediction & Odds

Galway United

Waterford United

2026-03-16 16:00

STANDINGS UP TO 16/03/2026

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Shamrock Rovers	50	25	15	5	5	40	22	18
02 St. Patricks Athletic	43	25	12	7	6	40	21	19
03 Bohemians	43	25	12	7	6	40	27	13
04 Dundalk	36	25	9	9	7	39	37	2
05 Shelbourne	34	24	8	10	6	35	35	0
06 Derry City	29	25	6	11	8	32	31	1
07 Galway United	28	24	7	7	10	32	39	-7
08 Drogheda United	26	25	6	8	11	31	43	-12
09 Waterford United	22	25	4	10	11	33	47	-14
10 Sligo Rovers	21	25	5	6	14	22	42	-20

Head To Head

01/11/2025 12:30

Waterford United

1 - 1

Galway United

IRE PR

25/07/2025 14:45

Galway United

2 - 4

Waterford United

IRE PR

09/05/2025 14:45

Waterford United

1 - 0

Galway United

IRE PR

14/03/2025 15:45

Galway United

1 - 0

Waterford United

IRE PR

27/09/2024 14:45

Waterford United

1 - 2

Galway United

IRE PR

12/07/2024 14:45

Galway United

1 - 0

Waterford United

IRE PR

Galway United

50%

Draw

17%

Waterford United

33%

Galway United Last 6 matches

13/03/2026 15:45

Bohemians 1 - 0 Galway United IRE PR

06/03/2026 15:45

Galway United 2 - 2 Dundalk IRE PR

02/03/2026 15:45

St. Patricks Athletic 1 - 0 Galway United IRE PR

27/02/2026 15:45

Galway United 1 - 0 Sligo Rovers IRE PR

20/02/2026 15:45

Shelbourne 1 - 1 Galway United IRE PR

06/02/2026 15:45

Galway United 0 - 1 Drogheda United IRE PR

Win

17%

Draw

33%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Waterford United

13/03/2026 15:45

Dundalk 5 - 0 Waterford United IRE PR

06/03/2026 15:45

Waterford United 0 - 1 Bohemians IRE PR

27/02/2026 15:45

Derry City 4 - 2 Waterford United IRE PR

20/02/2026 15:45

Waterford United 0 - 0 Sligo Rovers IRE PR

17/02/2026 16:00

Waterford United 1 - 1 Rockmount IRD MSC

13/02/2026 16:00

Drogheda United 2 - 0 Waterford United IRE PR

Win

Draw

33%

Lost

67%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Ireland Premier Divisi...

Played games

Galway United

Waterford United

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.33

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.63

Scored

Avg. per game

1.32

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.88

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 24 matches

YesNo

17 (71%)7 (29%)

In last 24 matches

NoYes

16 (64%)9 (36%)

Galway United

Recent matches

Waterford United

Under /Over

(75%)18 6(25%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(84%)21 4(16%)

Under /Over

(29%)7 17(71%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(36%)9 16(64%)

Under /Over

(58%)14 10(42%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(44%)11 14(56%)

/Yes

(67%)16 8(33%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(60%)15 10(40%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Galway United

Waterford United

Shots

Galway United

Total shots

12.48 avg / game

Blocked

86 total

Avg. 3.74

Waterford United

Total shots

12.50 avg / game

Blocked

112 total

Avg. 4.67

Galway United Pass Waterford United

Total passes

6544

Avg. 285 / game

Accurate

61%

Ball possession

40%

Total passes

6305

Avg. 263 / game

Accurate

59%

Ball possession

39%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Galway United

Played games

Waterford United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.08

Clean sheets

0.12

4.33

104

Corners

119

4.76

20.13

483

Throw-ins

583

23.32

2.08

Offsides

1.64

3.46

GK saves

103

4.12

Galway United

DISCIPLINARY

Waterford United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.88

2.40

0.00

0.00

12.17

292

Fouls

314

12.56

9.75

234

Tackles

253

10.12

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How We Build the Galway United vs Waterford United Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Galway United vs Waterford United on 16 March 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Ireland Premier Division fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Galway United vs Waterford United Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Galway United's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Waterford United's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Ireland Premier Division Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Ireland Premier Division standings and the Ireland Premier Division form table to understand exactly where Galway United and Waterford United sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our Ireland Premier Division predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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