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Cork City

Galway Utd

Premier Division

Cork City vs Galway United: Match Preview, Prediction, and TV Guide

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Galway Utd will travel to face Cork City in the 26th round of the Ireland's Premier Division on Friday, 1 August 2025.

Cork City vs Galway Utd H2H History

The rivalry between Cork City and Galway United continues as they meet again, with their previous match at Eamonn Deacy Park ending in a 2-1 win for Galway United two months ago. Match statistics show Galway United recorded 3 shots on target from 44% possession, contrasted against Cork City's 1 shots toward goal achieved with 56% ball possession. Conor McCormack (84') and Moses Dyer (48') netted for Galway Utd, while Djenairo Daniels (52') scored for Cork City.

Cork City vs Galway Utd Prediction

It seems likely that Cork City could win the match. On the other hand, the last 10 matches and betting odds hint at a Galway Utd win and previous clashes indicate a tie. When prediction models conflict, take it as an opportunity to dig deeper. We anticipate both Galway United and Cork City to score goals, but our level of certainty is not strong. Under 2.5 goals is our choice, but proceed with caution.

Match Winner

H2H Analysis

Draw

weak

Current Form

Galway Utd

strong

Betting Trend

Galway Utd

weak

Our pick: Cork City to win @ 2.88

Will Both Teams Score?

H2H Analysis

weak

Current Form

weak

Betting Trend

Yes

moderate

Our pick: BTTS Yes @ 1.67

Total Match Goals Over/Under?

H2H Analysis

Over 2.5

moderate

Current Form

Under 2.5

moderate

Betting Trend

Over 2.5

weak

Our pick: Under 2.5 goals @ 1.95

Cork City vs Galway Utd Live Stream & TV Stations

A dedicated streaming platform will offer live coverage of the Cork City vs Galway Utd match: Ireland-based users can tune into LOI TV for live coverage of this event. New streaming options will be updated regularly. See available links below:

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Cork City is Having a Tough Time

Cork City managed only zero victories and suffered six defeats (with four draws) in their last 10 games. The team form is clearly poor, having a 0% win rate. Cork City's preparation follows a 2-3 home loss against Sligo Rovers on 25 Jul 2025.

Statistically, over the last 10 matches (all competitions), Cork City netted 10 goals (1 per game) and conceded 18 (1.8 per game). The team averaged 4.5 corners earned and 2.1 cards received per match. Average ball possession for Cork City stood at 47%. During this period, the leading scorers were Seani Maguire with 2 goals, Kitt Nelson with 2, Djenairo Daniels with 1 goal, and Alex Nolan (1). The leading assisters were Greg Bolger (1 assist), Milan Mbeng (1), and Joshua Fitzpatrick (1).

Cork City Streaks (last matches)

No positive streaks to show.

Galway United's Form is Far from Impressive

Galway United have lost 5 of their last 10 games, and got only 2 victories, as they prepare for an away trip to face Cork City. Galway United suffered a 2-4 defeat at home against Waterford FC on 25 Jul 2025 in their last match.

In their recent 10 matches across all competitions, the team scored 12 goals, averaging 1.2 per game, and conceded 14 in total (1.4 avg/match). They had 3.9 shots on target per game on average. The team averaged 2.4 cards and 4.3 corners per match. Galway Utd possession stood at 40%. During this period, the leading scorers were David Hurley with 3 goals, Stephen Walsh with 2, Moses Dyer with 2 goals, and Conor McCormack (1). Key assist providers were David Hurley with 2, Greg Cunningham with 1, and Stephen Walsh with 1.

Among Galway United's solid results is a notable win against a strong opponent. Playing at home, the team won 3-1 against St. Patrick’s in Premier Division (Jun 20, 2025).

Galway Utd Streaks (last matches)

At Home:

• Galway United has maintained an unbeaten streak at home for 3 games.

Confirmed Lineups for Cork City vs Galway Utd

Cork City (5-4-1)

Galway Utd (3-4-1-2)

Cork City (formation 5-4-1)

C. Brann

H. Nevin

R. Feely

F. Kelleher

D. Crowley

M. Kiernan

J. Fitzpatrick

E. McLaughlin

K. Nelson

A. Nolan

S. Maguire

B. Clarke

R. Slevin

G. Buckley

C. Horgan

B. Burns

D. Hurley

J. Keohane

J. Esua

E. McCarthy

S. Walsh

D. McGuinness

Galway Utd (formation 3-4-1-2)

Cork City vs Galway Utd Odds & Picks

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Outcome-Based Odds

Full Time Result

3.00

3.20

2.35

Double Chance

1.57

1.36

Half Time Result

3.40

2.20

3.00

First Team To Score

2.05

None

11.00

1.83

Match Goals, Corners And Handicap Odds

Both Teams To Score

Yes

1.67

2.10

Total Goals (2.5)

Under

1.90

Over

1.90

Asian Handicap

1 (0.25)

1.77

2 (-0.25)

2.02

Match Corners (10.5)

Over

2.00

Under

1.73

Team Related Odds

Cork City Corners (5.5)

Over

2.10

Pick

Under

1.67

Cork City average corners per match (last 10): 5.4

Galway Utd Corners (4.5)

Over

1.73

Pick

Under

2.00

Galway Utd average corners per match (last 10): 3

Correct Score Prediction

Our Prediction: Cork City-Galway Utd 0-1

Correct Score

1-1

6.00

Pick

0-1

9.00

1-2

9.50

2-1

11.00

1-0

11.00

0-0

11.00

Goalscorer

To Score Anytime

Dara McGuinness

2.75

Axel Piesold

2.88

Joshua Fitzpatrick

2.88

Patrick Hickey

2.88

Pre Match Statistics

Form Guide

These stats present averages and percentages for various metrics, highlighting key data into each team's current form. You can identify which team is more dominant, in both positive and negative aspects. The data is based on the last 10 matches across all competitions for both teams.

Points Per Game (Overall)

Cork City

Galway Utd

0.6

1.2

Points Per Game (Home/Away)

Cork City (H)

Galway Utd (A)

0.86

0.4

Win Percentage (Overall)

Cork City

Galway Utd

10%

30%

Win Percentage (Home/Away)

Cork City (H)

Galway Utd (A)

14%

Both Teams To Score (Overall)

Cork City

Galway Utd

60%

Both Teams To Score (Home/Away)

Cork City (H)

Galway Utd (A)

57%

40%

Over 2.5 Goals (Overall)

Cork City

Galway Utd

50%

Over 2.5 Goals (Home/Away)

Cork City (H)

Galway Utd (A)

43%

40%

Head to Head Statistics

Overall H2H (28 matches):

Cork City

Galway Utd

15 Wins

7 Draws

6 Wins

When Cork City play at home against Galway Utd, the H2H record looks like this:

Cork City

(at home)

Galway Utd

(at away)

9 Wins

3 Draws

2 Wins

H2H Betting Stats (overall):

BTTS

Yes - 53.6% (15/28)

No - 46.4% (13/28)

2.5 Goals O/U

Over - 60.7% (17/28)

Under - 39.3% (11/28)

Last Head to Head Matches

Premier Division (23 May 2025)

Galway Utd

2-1

Cork City

Premier Division (14 Feb 2025)

Cork City

2-2

Galway Utd

Club Friendly Games (16 Jan 2024)

Cork City

0-4

Galway Utd

Club Friendly Games (03 Feb 2023)

Galway Utd

0-0

Cork City

First Division (16 Sep 2022)

Galway Utd

2-1

Cork City