Expert Overview: Galway United vs Derry City
The upcoming match between Galway United and Derry City is expected to be a closely contested affair, with both teams having strong defensive records. The betting odds suggest a high likelihood of limited scoring, especially in the first half, with the probability of neither team scoring in the first half at 82.90%. Additionally, there is a significant chance that both teams will fail to score in the second half as well, standing at 73.60%. The match is also anticipated to be physical, as indicated by the over 4.5 cards odds at 70.10% and over 5.5 cards at 63.70%.
Galway United
Derry City
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Predictions:
| Market | Prediction | Odd | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Both Teams Not To Score In 1st Half | 82.00% | (1-2) 1-1 1H 1.11 | |
| Both Teams Not To Score In 2nd Half | 70.70% | (1-2) 0-1 2H 1.20 | |
| Over 4.5 Cards | 73.50% | (1-2) | |
| Home Team Not To Score In 1st Half | 68.70% | (1-2) | |
| Over 1.5 Goals | 67.70% | (1-2) 1.50 | |
| Over 0.5 Goals HT | 62.00% | (1-2) 1-1 1H 1.57 | |
| Away Team Not To Score In 1st Half | 61.40% | (1-2) | |
| Away Team Not To Score In 2nd Half | 62.00% | (1-2) | |
| Over 5.5 Cards | 63.20% | (1-2) | |
| Under 2.5 Goals | 56.10% | (1-2) 1.50 | |
| Both Teams To Score | 53.30% | (1-2) 2.15 | |
| Home Team To Score In 2nd Half | 51.70% | (1-2) | |
| Yellow Cards | 3.27% | (1-2) | |
| Avg. Total Goals | 2.85% | (1-2) | |
| Avg. Conceded Goals | 2.27% | (1-2) | |
| Avg. Goals Scored | 1.98% | (1-2) | |
| Red Cards | 0.38% | (1-2) |
Betting List Predictions
- Both Teams Not To Score In 1st Half: 82.90%
- Both Teams Not To Score In 2nd Half: 73.60%
- Over 4.5 Cards: 70.10%
- Home Team Not To Score In 1st Half: 66.00%
- Over 1.5 Goals: 62.20%
- Over 0.5 Goals HT: 63.70%
- Away Team Not To Score In 1st Half: 59.50%
- Away Team Not To Score In 2nd Half: 64.20%
- Over 5.5 Cards: 63.70%
- Under 2.5 Goals: 60.30%
- Both Teams To Score: 56.30%
- Home Team To Score In 2nd Half: 51.30%
- Yellow Cards: Odds at 2.87
The average total goals expected are around 3.05, with Galway United likely conceding approximately 2.47 goals and scoring about 2.58 on average per match.
- Avg. Total Goals: 3.05
- Avg. Conceded Goals: 2.47
- Avg. Goals Scored: 2.58
- Red Cards: Odds at 0.58
In terms of goal predictions, there’s a balanced chance for over or under scoring scenarios, with ‘Over 1.5 Goals’ and ‘Under 2.5 Goals’ odds at close margins of difference (62.20% and 60.30% respectively). The likelihood of both teams managing to score is slightly lower at 56.30%, which could reflect a tightly contested match.
The potential for a physical game is evident from the card-related odds, with ‘Yellow Cards’ having odds of just under three and ‘Red Cards’ at a more modest probability of less than one.
In conclusion to the predictions, the game appears set for a tactical battle where discipline and strategy will play crucial roles, potentially limiting scoring opportunities and leading to a tightly fought contest.