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Premier Division · Regular Season - 34
Galway United
2 - 0Full time
Shamrock Rovers
Eamonn Deacy Park

Galway United vs Shamrock Rovers Prediction, Odds & Tips

Our Prediction

Banker of the Day
Draw or Away (X2)
Odds1.18
84%
Confidence · High
Galway UnitedDrawShamrock Rovers
Over/Under 2.5
Over 2.5
53%
BTTS
Yes
52%
Correct score
1-1
10%
HT/FT
2/2
31%
Double chance
X2
84%
Avg goals
2.7
Expected
Why we like it
  • Model advice: Double chance : draw or Shamrock Rovers.
  • Recent form: Galway United DLWLD, Shamrock Rovers DLWWW (oldest to newest).
  • Galway United score 1.3 a game this season; Shamrock Rovers score 1.6.

Match preview

Galway United host Shamrock Rovers in the Premier Division (Regular Season - 34) on Friday, 16 October 2026 at Eamonn Deacy Park.

This season Galway United score 1.3 and concede 1.5 goals a game; Shamrock Rovers score 1.6 and concede 1.0.

In their last 5 meetings, Galway United won 0, Shamrock Rovers won 4 and 1 ended level.

Our model leans towards Draw or Away (X2) with 84% confidence, priced at 1.18.

Quick answers

Who will win Galway United vs Shamrock Rovers?

Our model gives Galway United 16%, the draw 35% and Shamrock Rovers 49%. Our tip is Draw or Away (X2) (84% confidence).

Will both teams score?

Our BTTS pick is yes, both teams to score (GG), with 52% confidence.

Over or under 2.5 goals?

We expect over 2.5 goals (three or more), 53% confidence.

What is the predicted correct score?

Our most likely score is Galway United 1 - 1 Shamrock Rovers. Correct-score picks are long shots, so treat it as a guide.

What is the safest bet?

Double chance X2 (Draw or Away (X2)) has 84% confidence at odds of 1.18.

When is Galway United vs Shamrock Rovers?

Kick-off is Friday, 16 October 2026, 18:45 UTC at Eamonn Deacy Park. The time on this page is shown in your own time zone.

Match events

  1. Jimmy Keohane2'
  2. 15'Matthew Healy
  3. Aaron Bolger42'
  4. 45'Jake Mulraney ⇄ Jonathan Afolabi
  5. 45'Matthew Healy ⇄ Adam Brennan
  6. 66'John O'Reilly-O'Sullivan ⇄ William Fitzgerald
  7. 68'John McGovern
  8. 77'Daniel Cleary ⇄ Daniel Grant
  9. Ed McCarthy ⇄ Matthew Wolfe82'
  10. 89'Tunmise Sobowale
  11. Stephen Walsh ⇄ Dylan Connolly89'

Match stats

Galway UnitedShamrock Rovers
Possession
18%82%
Expected goals (xG)
0.521.93
Shots
619
Shots on target
45
Corners
29
Fouls
49
Offsides
11
Yellow cards
03
Red cards
00
Saves
52
Passes
166766