As Galway United and Derry City prepare to face off in the Republic of Ireland Premier Division on 19.06.2026, anticipation builds for this evenly matched clash. With both teams showing strong performances this season, predicting an outcome becomes a thrilling challenge. Dive into our expert analysis, explore past match stats, and get the best betting tips. Be sure to read our full prediction and place your bets confidently.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Shelbourne | 20 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 29/27 | 29 |
| 6 | Derry City | 21 | 5 | 10 | 6 | 26/24 | 25 |
| 7 | Galway United | 19 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 26/30 | 21 |
| 8 | Drogheda United | 20 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 25/34 | 21 |
Key Player Statistics: Galway United vs Derry City
Galway United vs Derry City Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Division | Derry City | Galway United | 04.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| Premier Division | Galway United | Derry City | 03.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| Premier Division | Galway United | Derry City | 22.08.2025 | 1-2 |
| Premier Division | Derry City | Galway United | 13.06.2025 | 1-1 |
| Premier Division | Galway United | Derry City | 18.04.2025 | 2-3 |
| Premier Division | Derry City | Galway United | 07.03.2025 | 1-1 |
| Premier Division | Galway United | Derry City | 30.08.2024 | 1-0 |
| Premier Division | Derry City | Galway United | 07.06.2024 | 2-0 |
| Premier Division | Galway United | Derry City | 03.05.2024 | 0-0 |
| Premier Division | Derry City | Galway United | 29.03.2024 | 0-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Division | Galway United | Dundalk | 12.06.2026 | 0-1 |
| Premier Division | Shelbourne | Galway United | 29.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| Premier Division | Galway United | Bohemians | 22.05.2026 | 2-4 |
| Premier Division | Sligo Rovers | Galway United | 16.05.2026 | 1-4 |
| Premier Division | Galway United | Shamrock Rovers | 08.05.2026 | 1-3 |
| Premier Division | Derry City | Galway United | 04.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| Premier Division | Galway United | St Patrick's Athl. | 01.05.2026 | 2-2 |
| Premier Division | Waterford | Galway United | 24.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| Premier Division | Dundalk | Galway United | 17.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| Premier Division | Drogheda United | Galway United | 06.04.2026 | 2-3 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Division | Derry City | Bohemians | 12.06.2026 | 4-1 |
| Premier Division | Dundalk | Derry City | 29.05.2026 | 2-1 |
| Premier Division | Derry City | Shelbourne | 25.05.2026 | 0-0 |
| Premier Division | Derry City | St Patrick's Athl. | 22.05.2026 | 0-0 |
| Premier Division | Waterford | Derry City | 15.05.2026 | 2-2 |
| Premier Division | Drogheda United | Derry City | 08.05.2026 | 1-0 |
| Premier Division | Derry City | Galway United | 04.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| Premier Division | Bohemians | Derry City | 01.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| Premier Division | Derry City | Shamrock Rovers | 24.04.2026 | 1-0 |
| Premier Division | Shelbourne | Derry City | 17.04.2026 | 1-2 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Galway United VS Derry City
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Galway United vs Derry City
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Galway United vs Derry City
There's something brewing between Galway United and Derry City right now. These two sides have met four times in the last 14 months, and not one of those games has been dull. That trend isn't about to change.
Galway sit seventh with 21 points from 19 games. Derry are sixth with 25 points from 21 games. Two games in hand for the home side makes this more than just a mid-table scrap. A Galway win here genuinely tightens things up in the table.
Here's what you need to watch for. Galway's recent form is patchy at best. They've lost three of their last five, including a 2-4 home hammering by Bohemians and a 1-3 defeat to Shamrock Rovers. But don't be fooled by those numbers. They beat Derry 2-1 back in April, and that result still feels fresh.
K. Twardek is the man to watch for Galway. Six goals and five assists in 18 league appearances makes him the creative heartbeat of this team. He does a bit of everything. If Derry's defence lets him turn and run, they'll regret it.
Derry's most recent result was a big 4-1 win over Bohemians. That looks impressive. But before that? Three games without a win, including back-to-back 0-0 draws. They're inconsistent. And here's the surprising stat that casual fans are missing — Derry have accumulated a remarkable number of yellow cards this season. Seven different players have picked up five or more bookings. Patrick McClean alone has six yellows in 15 matches. Against a lively Galway attack, that disciplinary record is a serious liability. The card market looks very interesting here.
I'm going bold on this one. The head-to-head record shows five of the last ten meetings have produced goals at both ends, and I think we see that again. Expect at least one Derry booking in the first half. The 1-1 draw from their last meeting still lingers, and both teams need points badly.
My prediction is a narrow 2-1 Galway United win. The home advantage, those two games in hand, and Twardek's form tip it. Back both teams to score as your base bet, and keep an eye on the Derry City cards market for real value.
Friday night football under the lights in Galway. This one has drama written all over it.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Keohane | Republic of Ireland | 35 | Midfielder | 180 cm | 72 kg |
| K. Twardek | Canada | 29 | Midfielder | 185 cm | 82 kg |
| C. McCormack | Republic of Ireland | 36 | Midfielder | 178 cm | 67 kg |
| K. Brouder | Republic of Ireland | 27 | Defender | 185 cm | 77 kg |
| D. Hurley | Republic of Ireland | 27 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| S. Walsh | Republic of Ireland | 35 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| M. Wolfe | England | 26 | Midfielder | 185 | 74 |
| A. Bolger | Republic of Ireland | 26 | Midfielder | 170 cm | 65 kg |
| Gianfranco Facchineri | Canada | 24 | Defender | 183 cm | 87 kg |
| F. Lomboto | Republic of Ireland | 25 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| E. McCarthy | Republic of Ireland | 25 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Hugo Alberto Pires da Cunha | Portugal | 24 | Goalkeeper | 198 | 91 |
| Connor Barratt | Republic of Ireland | 22 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Arthur Parker | England | 20 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| O. Williams | England | 26 | Midfielder | 185 cm | 78 kg |
| A. Piesold | England | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Evan Watts | Wales | 21 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| N. Fleuriau Chateau | Canada | 24 | Attacker | 178 | n/a |
| Junior Thiam | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| L. Devitt | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Winchester | Northern Ireland | 33 | Midfielder | 178 cm | 74 kg |
| B. Fleming | England | 26 | Defender | 175 | 69 |
| A. O'Reilly | Republic of Ireland | 25 | Midfielder | 168 cm | n/a |
| J. McClean | Republic of Ireland | 37 | Midfielder | 180 | 70 |
| G. Whyte | Northern Ireland | 30 | Midfielder | 170 cm | 71 kg |
| J. Stott | England | 28 | Defender | 185 cm | 79 kg |
| M. Duffy | Northern Ireland | 31 | Midfielder | 180 cm | n/a |
| Patrick McClean | Republic of Ireland | 29 | Defender | 188 cm | 83 kg |
| B. Maher | Republic of Ireland | 25 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| D. Markey | Republic of Ireland | 29 | Midfielder | 183 cm | 75 kg |
| B. Doherty | Northern Ireland | 29 | Defender | 175 cm | 63 kg |
| R. Slevin | Republic of Ireland | 27 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| J. Olayinka | England | 25 | Midfielder | 176 cm | 69 kg |
| J. Clarke | Republic of Ireland | 25 | Midfielder | 172 cm | n/a |
| Joshua Thomas | Wales | 23 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| A. Bannon | Scotland | 22 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Kévin Santos | Portugal | 26 | Midfielder | 170 cm | 75 kg |
| H. Rylah | England | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| C. Barr | Northern Ireland | 20 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| S. Callister | n/a | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
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