Derry City vs Galway United live score, H2H and lineups 13.06.2025

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Derry City - Galway United Standings

6	Derry City		18	8	3	7	22:21	27
7	Galway United		18	6	6	6	21:21	24

Head to Head meetings Derry City - Galway United

Matches6
The biggest draw1-1
The most effective match3-2

Derry City

Galway United

2
Victories
1
Draws
2
Victories

label	first team	second team
Victories	2	2
Scored goals	6	5
Average per game	1	0.83
The biggest victory	2-0	0-1

Derry City

Galway United

Odds

Bookmaker	1	X	2

Premier Division: Derry City vs Galway United Match Preview - June 13, 2025

Match Preview by

Gary Redknapp

Football Analyst • Updated: June 12, 2025

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Match Overview

Derry City hosts Galway United in a crucial Premier Division clash on June 13, 2025. With Derry sitting 3rd (27 points) and Galway 7th (23 points), this match could significantly impact both teams' European qualification hopes. Derry comes in with mixed recent form while Galway looks to bounce back from inconsistent results.

Betting Analysis

by Oscar Hasley, Football Betting Analyst

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Match:	Derry City vs Galway United
Competition:	Premier Division
Date:	June 13, 2025
Time:	18:45 (UTC)
Round:	19

The Premier Division clash between Derry City and Galway United promises to be an intriguing battle between two teams with European aspirations. Derry City, managed by Ruaidhrí Higgins, has shown strong home form this season, averaging 2.89 goals per home game. Galway United, led by John Caulfield, will look to improve their away record of 3.55 goals scored per away match.

Derry City vs Galway United: Current Premier Division Standings

Derry City currently sits 3rd in the Premier Division with 27 points from 17 matches (8 wins, 3 draws, 6 losses). Their goal difference stands at +2 (22 scored, 20 conceded). Galway United occupies 7th position with 23 points from 17 games (6 wins, 5 draws, 6 losses) and an even goal difference (21 scored, 21 conceded).

Derry City vs Galway United: Team Analysis

Derry City Current Form

Derry City has shown inconsistency in their last five matches with two wins, one draw, and two losses. Their home form remains strong with 88.89% of home matches seeing over 1.5 goals.

Derry City Last 5 Matches:

L L D W W

Derry City Expected Lineup (4-2-3-1)

Manager Ruaidhrí Higgins is expected to field a balanced 4-2-3-1 formation with key players including:

Brian Maher (Goalkeeper)
Mark Connolly (Defender)
Michael Duffy (Midfielder)
Liam Boyce (Forward)

Galway United Current Form

Galway United has struggled recently with one win, one draw, and three losses in their last five matches. Their away matches have seen over 1.5 goals in 90.91% of games.

Galway United Last 5 Matches:

D W L L L

Galway United Expected Lineup (4-2-3-1)

John Caulfield's side is likely to deploy a 4-2-3-1 system featuring:

Brendan Clarke (Goalkeeper)
Moses Dyer (Forward)
Michael Duffy (Midfielder)
Garry Buckley (Defender)

Key Players to Watch: Derry City vs Galway United

Derry City Key Players

Kevin Holt

7.5

Midfielder

Consistent performer with 85.9% pass accuracy in recent appearances.

Moses Dyer

7.0

Midfielder

Has scored 8 goals in 15 appearances this season.

Galway United Key Players

Kevin Holt

7.5

Midfielder

Strong defensive presence with 66.7% duel success rate.

Michael Duffy

7.2

Midfielder

Creative force with 6 goals and 2 assists this season.

Derry City vs Galway United: Head-to-Head Record

The last five meetings between these sides have been evenly contested with 2 Derry wins, 1 Galway victory, and 2 draws. For in-depth betting odds analysis and value bets, our betting analyst Oscar Hasley has prepared detailed predictions for this Derry City-Galway United clash.

Recent Head-to-Head Results
Date	Match	Result
Apr 18, 2025	Galway United vs Derry City	2-3
Mar 7, 2025	Derry City vs Galway United	1-1
Aug 30, 2024	Galway United vs Derry City	1-0
Jun 7, 2024	Derry City vs Galway United	2-0
May 3, 2024	Galway United vs Derry City	0-0

Derry City vs Galway United: Frequently Asked Questions

When is Derry City vs Galway United and what time does it start?

The match will be played on June 13, 2025 at 18:45 UTC at Derry City's home ground.

What is the head-to-head record between Derry City and Galway United?

In their last 5 meetings: 2 Derry wins, 1 Galway win, and 2 draws. Derry has scored 6 goals to Galway's 4 in these matches.

What are the current standings of Derry City and Galway United in Premier Division?

Derry City is 3rd with 27 points (8W-3D-6L), while Galway United is 7th with 23 points (6W-5D-6L).

What is the expected lineup for Derry City and Galway United?

Derry City likely 4-2-3-1: Maher; Connolly, Todd, Boyce, Delap; Holt, Dyer; Duffy, Benson, O'Reilly; L. Boyce. Galway United probable 4-2-3-1: Clarke; Esua, Byrne, Buckley, Slevin; Burns, McCarthy; Dyer, Borden, Hurley; Brouder.

Who are the key players to watch in this match?

Top performers include Kevin Holt (7.5 rating) and Moses Dyer (7.0) for Derry City, and Michael Duffy (7.2) for Galway United.

Derry City vs Galway United: Match Preview Summary

This Premier Division encounter promises to be a closely contested match between two teams with European ambitions. Derry City's strong home form (2.89 goals per home game) will be tested by Galway United's attacking threat (3.55 goals per away match). With both teams needing points for their respective objectives, expect an entertaining clash with potential for goals given both teams' recent scoring trends.

— Gary Redknapp