Galway United
IRELAND PREMIER DIVISION
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Eamonn Deacy Park
Referee: -
Shamrock Rovers
1X2 100%
No Draw
Odds 1.33
0 agree / 0 disagree
BTTS 78.4%
BTTS Yes
Odds 1.95
0 agree / 0 disagree
Over / Under 2.5 69.6%
Over 2.5
Odds 2.07
0 agree / 0 disagree
Corners O/U 92%
Over 7.5 Corners
Odds 1.24
0 agree / 0 disagree
HT / FT Model
Home / Home
Odds 6.50
0 agree / 0 disagree
Correct Score Model
2-1
Odds 13.00
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Galway United Galway United
Season Statistics All competitions · current season
Shamrock Rovers Shamrock Rovers
Played games 17
Played games 17
Attacking Pressure
47.1 45% / 55% 57.2
3.79 Shots on Goal 4.67
11.57 Total Shots 13.07
3.5 Blocked Shots 3.8
39.9% Possession 60.3%
4.43 Corners 5.33
12.64 Fouls 13.67
2.07 Yellow Cards 2.53
0 Red Cards 0.07
274 Total Passes 501
163 Accurate Passes 415
2.29 Offsides 1.47
3.64 GK Saves 2.2
Based on completed matches from the current season across all competitions available.
Galway United Goals scored 21 Avg 1.24
Shamrock Rovers Goals scored 33 Avg 1.94
Galway United Goals conceded 29 Avg 1.71
Shamrock Rovers Goals conceded 12 Avg 0.71
⚙ Tactical Setup
Galway United formation 4-2-3-1
Shamrock Rovers formation 3-4-2-1
🔥 Key Squad Notes

K. Twardek (5 goals), Aaron Bolger (2 goals), D. Hurley (2 goals)

K. Twardek (3 assists), D. Hurley (3 assists), Stephen Walsh (2 assists)

G. Burke (5 goals), John McGovern (3 goals), R. Lopes (3 goals)

J. Byrne (4 assists), John McGovern (2 assists), Cory O'Sullivan (2 assists)

Head-to-Head Snapshot

Galway United and Shamrock Rovers have faced each other 12 times recently.

Match Analysis

So far, Galway United have built a campaign that leaves them 7 in the table on 17 points from 14 matches. Their overall return of 4 wins, 5 draws, and 5 losses with goals at 18:20 reflects poor form and have been stuck in a sequence of draws. Their attacking weight is carried by K. Twardek (5 goals), Aaron Bolger (2 goals), D. Hurley (2 goals), with creative support from K. Twardek (3 assists), D. Hurley (3 assists), Stephen Walsh (2 assists), while defensively they have appeared very solid. At home, they have returned 3 wins, 2 draws, and 1 losses, a split that suggests a fairly balanced split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. In football terms, they tend to show a more cautious and defensive approach.
Shamrock Rovers come into this fixture from a strong position, holding 1 place with 31 points after 15 matches. The return of 9 wins, 4 draws, and 2 defeats, together with goals at 24:12, reflects very strong form with results showing strong momentum. Much of their attacking edge comes through G. Burke (5 goals), John McGovern (3 goals), R. Lopes (3 goals), with creative support from J. Byrne (4 assists), John McGovern (2 assists), Cory O'Sullivan (2 assists), while their defending has remained very solid. Away from home, their record of 2 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses points to a balanced but draw-heavy split record. They are competing near the top and remain under pressure to hold that position. Their overall playing style can be described as balanced attacking football.
From the opening view, this looks like a meeting between teams arriving with different levels of stability, reinforced by Shamrock Rovers's more proactive style and Galway United's more cautious structure. Squad availability does not appear severe enough to completely reshape the expected balance, although smaller absences can still influence specific duels. The defensive profile of this fixture suggests that clear openings may be harder to create.This profiles as a tighter contest, with fewer clear openings expected. Shamrock Rovers carry the stronger overall league profile, standing 1 with 31 points while Galway United sit 7 on 17, suggesting a clearer edge in long-term output. Taken together, the balance of indicators still supports Away Win, with the defensive lean favoring Shamrock Rovers. The shape dynamic also adds another layer here, with Galway United expected to line up in 4-2-3-1 and Shamrock Rovers in 3-4-2-1, which may reinforce the expected flow toward Shamrock Rovers having the stronger overall control. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent. Shamrock Rovers look sharper on recent form, and that momentum could be important in key phases of the match.
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MATCH WINNER
Away 1.97
Draw 3.42
Home 3.90
FIRST HALF WINNER
Away 2.60
Draw 2.19
Home 4.54
GOALS OVER/UNDER
Over 1.5 1.34
Over 1.75 1.42
Over 2.0 1.55
Over 2.25 1.82
Over 2.5 2.07
Over 2.75 2.39
Over 3.5 3.67
Under 1.5 3.20
Under 1.75 2.84
Under 2.0 2.45
Under 2.25 2.01
Under 2.5 1.76
Under 2.75 1.57
Under 3.5 1.27
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MATCH WINNER
Away 1.91
Draw 3.30
Home 3.80
FIRST HALF WINNER
Away 2.60
Draw 2.10
Home 4.50
SECOND HALF WINNER
Away 2.30
Draw 2.38
Home 4.00
GOALS OVER/UNDER
Over 0.5 1.06
Over 1.5 1.33
Over 2.5 2.08
Over 3.5 3.75
Over 4.5 8.00
Over 5.5 17.00
Over 6.5 34.00
Under 0.5 10.00
Under 1.5 3.25
Under 2.5 1.73
Under 3.5 1.25
Under 4.5 1.08
Under 5.5 1.02
Under 6.5 1.00
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MATCH WINNER
Away 1.96
Draw 3.40
Home 3.80
FIRST HALF WINNER
Away 2.57
Draw 2.05
Home 4.59
SECOND HALF WINNER
Away 2.32
Draw 2.40
Home 4.04
GOALS OVER/UNDER
Over 0.5 1.01
Over 0.75 1.02
Over 1.0 1.04
Over 1.25 1.17
Over 1.5 1.30
Over 1.75 1.40
Over 2.0 1.52
Over 2.25 1.82
Over 2.5 2.05
Over 2.75 2.37
Over 3.0 2.85
Over 3.25 3.16
Over 3.5 3.54
Over 3.75 4.39
Over 4.0 6.15
Over 4.25 6.54
Over 4.5 6.90
Over 5.5 15.50
Under 0.5 8.40
Under 0.75 7.80
Under 1.0 7.10
Under 1.25 4.05
Under 1.5 2.99
Under 1.75 2.66
Under 2.0 2.31
Under 2.25 1.95
Under 2.5 1.74
Under 2.75 1.56
Under 3.0 1.35
Under 3.25 1.27
Under 3.5 1.22
Under 3.75 1.14
Under 4.0 1.06
Under 4.25 1.05
Under 4.5 1.04
Under 5.5 1.02
Main markets
MATCH WINNER
Away 1.92
Draw 3.35
Home 3.85
FIRST HALF WINNER
Away 2.55
Draw 2.05
Home 4.35
SECOND HALF WINNER
Away 2.33
Draw 2.40
Home 3.95
GOALS OVER/UNDER
Over 1.5 1.36
Over 2.0 1.60
Over 2.5 2.12
Over 3.0 3.20
Over 3.25 3.55
Over 3.5 3.85
Under 1.5 2.85
Under 2.0 2.15
Under 2.5 1.62
Under 3.0 1.30
Under 3.25 1.25
Under 3.5 1.21
Last matches: Galway United
04.05.26
Pre
Galway United
Derry City
1
1
D
01.05.26
Pre
Galway United
St Patrick's Athl.
2
2
D
24.04.26
Pre
Galway United
Waterford
1
1
D
17.04.26
Pre
Galway United
Dundalk
1
2
L
06.04.26
Pre
Galway United
Drogheda United
3
2
W
03.04.26
Pre
Galway United
Derry City
2
1
W
20.03.26
Pre
Galway United
Shamrock Rovers
0
2
L
16.03.26
Pre
Galway United
Waterford
4
3
W
13.03.26
Pre
Galway United
Bohemians
0
1
L
06.03.26
Pre
Galway United
Dundalk
2
2
D
02.03.26
Pre
Galway United
St Patrick's Athl.
0
1
L
27.02.26
Pre
Galway United
Sligo Rovers
1
0
W
20.02.26
Pre
Galway United
Shelbourne
1
1
D
06.02.26
Pre
Galway United
Drogheda United
0
1
L
29.01.26
Fri
Galway United
Cork City
1
3
L
24.01.26
Fri
Galway United
Sligo Rovers
0
6
L
09.01.26
Fri
Galway United
Treaty United
2
0
W
Last matches: Shamrock Rovers
04.05.26
Pre
Shamrock Rovers
Drogheda United
4
1
W
01.05.26
Pre
Shamrock Rovers
Waterford
1
0
W
24.04.26
Pre
Shamrock Rovers
Derry City
0
1
L
17.04.26
Pre
Shamrock Rovers
Bohemians
2
1
W
10.04.26
Pre
Shamrock Rovers
St Patrick's Athl.
1
0
W
06.04.26
Pre
Shamrock Rovers
Shelbourne
3
2
W
03.04.26
Pre
Shamrock Rovers
Waterford
1
1
D
20.03.26
Pre
Shamrock Rovers
Galway United
2
0
W
16.03.26
Pre
Shamrock Rovers
Drogheda United
0
0
D
13.03.26
Pre
Shamrock Rovers
Sligo Rovers
2
0
W
09.03.26
Pre
Shamrock Rovers
Shelbourne
2
2
D
06.03.26
Pre
Shamrock Rovers
Derry City
1
0
W
27.02.26
Pre
Shamrock Rovers
Bohemians
2
3
L
23.02.26
Pre
Shamrock Rovers
Dundalk
1
1
D
20.02.26
Pre
Shamrock Rovers
St Patrick's Athl.
2
0
W
24.01.26
Fri
Shamrock Rovers
Treaty United
3
0
W
24.01.26
Fri
Shamrock Rovers
Longford Town
6
0
W
18.12.25
UEF
Shamrock Rovers
Hamrun Spartans
3
1
W
11.12.25
UEF
Shamrock Rovers
Breidablik
1
3
L
27.11.25
UEF
Shamrock Rovers
Shakhtar Donetsk
1
2
L
H2H: Galway United vs Shamrock Rovers
20.03.26
H2H
Shamrock Rovers
Galway United
2
0
L
29.10.25
H2H
Shamrock Rovers
Galway United
1
0
L
10.08.25
H2H
Galway United
Shamrock Rovers
0
0
D
30.05.25
H2H
Shamrock Rovers
Galway United
0
0
D
04.04.25
H2H
Galway United
Shamrock Rovers
0
1
L
16.09.24
H2H
Galway United
Shamrock Rovers
1
2
L
25.08.24
H2H
Shamrock Rovers
Galway United
1
1
D
26.04.24
H2H
Shamrock Rovers
Galway United
1
1
D
15.03.24
H2H
Galway United
Shamrock Rovers
0
1
L
04.02.23
H2H
Galway United
Shamrock Rovers
0
0
D
10.06.22
H2H
Shamrock Rovers
Galway United
0
0
D
23.07.21
H2H
Shamrock Rovers
Galway United
2
0
L
06.09.19
H2H
Galway United
Shamrock Rovers
1
2
L
Last matches: Galway United
01.05.26
Pre
Galway United
St Patrick's Athl.
2
2
D
03.04.26
Pre
Galway United
Derry City
2
1
W
16.03.26
Pre
Galway United
Waterford
4
3
W
06.03.26
Pre
Galway United
Dundalk
2
2
D
27.02.26
Pre
Galway United
Sligo Rovers
1
0
W
06.02.26
Pre
Galway United
Drogheda United
0
1
L
09.01.26
Fri
Galway United
Treaty United
2
0
W
H2H at home: Galway United
10.08.25
H2H
Galway United
Shamrock Rovers
0
0
D
04.04.25
H2H
Galway United
Shamrock Rovers
0
1
L
16.09.24
H2H
Galway United
Shamrock Rovers
1
2
L
15.03.24
H2H
Galway United
Shamrock Rovers
0
1
L
04.02.23
H2H
Galway United
Shamrock Rovers
0
0
D
06.09.19
H2H
Galway United
Shamrock Rovers
1
2
L
Last matches: Shamrock Rovers
24.04.26
Pre
Shamrock Rovers
Derry City
0
1
L
10.04.26
Pre
Shamrock Rovers
St Patrick's Athl.
1
0
W
03.04.26
Pre
Shamrock Rovers
Waterford
1
1
D
16.03.26
Pre
Shamrock Rovers
Drogheda United
0
0
D
13.03.26
Pre
Shamrock Rovers
Sligo Rovers
2
0
W
09.03.26
Pre
Shamrock Rovers
Shelbourne
2
2
D
27.02.26
Pre
Shamrock Rovers
Bohemians
2
3
L
11.12.25
UEF
Shamrock Rovers
Breidablik
1
3
L
06.11.25
UEF
Shamrock Rovers
AEK Athens FC
1
1
D
02.10.25
UEF
Shamrock Rovers
Sparta Praha
1
4
L
21.08.25
UEF
Shamrock Rovers
Santa Clara
2
1
W
07.08.25
UEF
Shamrock Rovers
Ballkani
0
1
L
24.07.25
UEF
Shamrock Rovers
St Joseph S Fc
4
0
W
H2H away: Shamrock Rovers
10.08.25
H2H
Galway United
Shamrock Rovers
0
0
D
04.04.25
H2H
Galway United
Shamrock Rovers
0
1
W
16.09.24
H2H
Galway United
Shamrock Rovers
1
2
W
15.03.24
H2H
Galway United
Shamrock Rovers
0
1
W
04.02.23
H2H
Galway United
Shamrock Rovers
0
0
D
06.09.19
H2H
Galway United
Shamrock Rovers
1
2
W

Standings

# Team MP W D L G GD PTS Form
1
Shamrock Rovers Away
15 9 4 2 24:12 12 31
W W L W W
2
St Patrick's Athl.
15 8 4 3 27:14 13 28
D D W W L
3
Bohemians
15 5 7 3 18:14 4 22
D D L L L
4
Dundalk
15 5 7 3 26:23 3 22
D L L W D
5
Derry City
15 4 7 4 19:18 1 19
D D W W D
6
Shelbourne
14 4 5 5 23:24 -1 17
D W L L L
7
Galway United Home
14 4 5 5 18:20 -2 17
D D D L W
8
Drogheda United
14 4 4 6 18:24 -6 16
L W W L L
9
Sligo Rovers
15 4 3 8 11:19 -8 15
D L W W W
10
Waterford
14 0 6 8 12:28 -16 6
D L D L D