Galway United FC vs Cork City Prediction and Betting Tips on May 23, 2025
Game Prediction
Galway United FC will host Cork City at Eamonn Deacy Park on May 23, 2025, in the League of Ireland Premier Division at 18:45 UTC. The home side is looking to build on their solid home form, while Cork City aims to leverage their attacking prowess to climb the league standings.
Galway United FC vs Cork City Key Stats & Trends
- Galway United FC won only 1 of their last 5 games, losing 4.
- Galway United score 0.6 goals on average and concede 1.4 per game.
- Galway United have won 20% of their last 5 games.
- Cork City are winless in their last 5 games, with 2 draws and 3 losses.
- Cork City score 1.4 goals on average and concede 2.0 per game.
- Cork City are winless in their last 5 away games, with 4 losses and 1 draw.
Galway United FC vs Cork City Recent Form
Galway United FC are showing resilience in the Premier Division, currently sitting in 8th place with 20 points after 16 games. Their recent record is concerning, as they only had one win in their last 5 games.
Cork City, positioned 9th, with 12 points out of 16 matches are in dire straits. They are winless in their last five encounters, with one draw and four losses. They need a win against Galway in order to leave the lower part of the table.
Form
- Galway United FC: W-L-L-L-L
- Cork City: D-D-L-L-L
Predicted Line-ups
- Galway United possible lineup: Clarke; Esua, Slevin, Brouder, Cunningham; McCarthy, Byrne, Hurley, Burns; Hickey, Dyer
- Cork City possible lineup: Troost; Nevin, Anderson, Lyons, Kiernan; Fitzpatrick, Crowley, McLaughlin; O'Sullivan, Daniels, Nelson
Galway United FC vs Cork City Pre-game Odds & Win Probability
Bookmakers favor Galway United FC due to their strong home form, with a win probability of 58% at odds of 1.63. A draw is priced at 3.92 (24%), while a Cork City win stands at 5.45 (17%).
Correct Score Prediction: Galway United FC 1-0 Cork City
Given Galway’s low-scoring home games and Cork City’s inconsistent away form, a narrow 1-0 victory for the hosts is a likely outcome. Galway’s defensive resilience should limit Cork’s scoring opportunities, despite their attacking threat.
Expert Tip: Galway United FC to Win & Both Teams To Score ‘No’
Galway United’s strong home record and defensive solidity make them favorites to win. However, given their low-scoring home games and Cork City’s occasional defensive lapses, betting on Galway United to win with BTTS ‘No’ is a prudent choice. This market is available at odds of 1.8 (52%).
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