IRELAND PREMIER DIVISION
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Eamonn Deacy Park
Referee: L. Keating
Galway United
Match Timeline
Bohemians
HT
0' 15' 30' 45' 60' 75' 90'
25'
D. Devoy · Assist: H. Vaughan
Bohemians
30'
D. James-Taylor · Assist: D. Devoy
Bohemians
🟨
37'
Stephen Walsh
Galway United
🔄
46'
C. Barratt ↔ K. Twardek
Galway United
🔄
46'
C. McCormack ↔ L. Devitt
Galway United
🔄
46'
F. Pierrot ↔ M. Wolfe
Galway United
61'
E. McCarthy · Assist: K. Twardek
Galway United
🟨
64'
Lee Devitt
Galway United
🔄
70'
D. James-Taylor ↔ C. Whelan
Bohemians
🔄
70'
S. Diallo ↔ N. Morahan
Bohemians
🔄
70'
H. Vaughan ↔ C. Parsons
Bohemians
74'
R. Tierney · Assist: C. Parsons
Bohemians
77'
E. McCarthy
Galway United
78'
P. Hickey · Assist: D. Rooney
Bohemians
🔄
79'
D. Hurley ↔ F. Lomboto
Galway United
🔄
79'
S. Walsh ↔ N. Fleuriau Chateau
Galway United
🔄
86'
R. Tierney ↔ Z. Myers
Bohemians
🔄
86'
D. Rooney ↔ R. Burke
Bohemians

Predictions & Statistics

Full analysis and predictions for all markets

1X2
Home Win
Probability 54.8%
Odds -
BTTS
BTTS Yes
Probability 97.6%
Odds -
Over / Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Probability 81.9%
Odds -
All Markets
Market Option Probability Odds Stats & Analysis
1X2 Home Win
54.8%
-
BTTS BTTS Yes
97.6%
-
Over / Under 2.5 Over 2.5
81.9%
-
Corners O/U Over 7.5 Corners
92%
-
HT / FT Home / Home
-
-
Correct Score 2-1
-
-
Probability Distribution
Galway United Win 54.8%
Draw 0%
Bohemians Win 45.2%
Expected Goals (xG)
Galway United1.22
Bohemians1.64
Recent Form (Last 5)
Galway United Galway United
WWDLW
26 GF / 33 GA
Bohemians Bohemians
WLDWL
36 GF / 23 GA
Key Stats
1.37
Average Goals Scored
1.57
1.74
Average Goals Conceded
1
12
BTTS Yes
15
10
Over 2.5
12
3.75
Shots on Goal
5.53

Statistics are based on season averages

Season Statistics

Team averages and season trends before this fixture

Galway United Galway United 19 matches
Bohemians Bohemians 23 matches
Galway United Statistic Bohemians
6 Wins 10
5 Draws 9
8 Losses 4
26 Goals For 36
33 Goals Against 23
1.37 Avg Goals Scored 1.57
1.74 Avg Goals Conceded 1
12 BTTS Yes 15
15 Over 1.5 16
10 Over 2.5 12
8 Over 3.5 8
2 Clean Sheets 7
5 Failed To Score 4
3.75 Shots On Goal 5.53
12 Total Shots 14.71
4.56 Corners 5.88
38.9% Ball Possession 59.1%

Match Analysis

Model notes, team context and key prediction signals

Final Verdict

From a tactical perspective, this fixture features Bohemians'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. Both teams appear likely to operate from a similar base structure, so execution within the same shape could be more decisive than formation itself. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent. Recent form does not point to a completely one-sided rhythm, which increases the chance of a more tactical and phase-based contest. Taken together, the balance of indicators still supports Away Win, with the defensive lean favoring Bohemians. 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. The season profile of both teams suggests a matchup where long-term consistency matters, but does not fully remove the possibility of swings in momentum on the day.

Galway United Analysis

From their first 16 matches, Galway United have collected 20 points and now occupy 7 place in the table. The record of 5 wins, 5 draws, and 6 defeats, together with a 23:24 goal balance, points toward poor form over their recent run. Much of their attacking threat comes through K. Twardek (6 goals), Aaron Bolger (2 goals), D. Hurley (2 goals), with creative support from K. Twardek (4 assists), D. Hurley (4 assists), J. Keohane (2 assists), while at the back they have looked very solid. At home, they have returned 3 wins, 2 draws, and 2 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.

Bohemians Analysis

Bohemians come into this match from a strong league position, sitting 3 with 28 points from 17 matches. The record of 7 wins, 7 draws, and 3 defeats, together with a 23:16 goal balance, points toward mixed form over their recent run. Much of their attacking threat comes through C. Whelan (6 goals), Patrick Hickey (3 goals), D. Rooney (2 goals), with creative support from M. Strods (4 assists), D. James-Taylor (3 assists), C. Whelan (2 assists), while at the back they have looked very solid. Away from home, the record of 4 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses points toward a fairly balanced split record. They are competing near the top and remain under pressure to hold that position. Their broader style still suggests balanced attacking football.

H2H Analysis

Across those 12 head-to-head meetings, Galway United won 3 times, Bohemians won 7 times, while 2 matches finished as draws. The aggregate score in this matchup is 11:17 from Galway United's perspective. 4 of those games went over 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 5 matches, with an average of 2.33 goals per game.

1X2: Home Win
BTTS: BTTS Yes
Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5
Highest model probability: 12 (100%)
Predicted formations: Galway United 4-2-3-1 / Bohemians 4-2-3-1
H2H summary: Galway United wins 3, draws 2, Bohemians wins 7
Stats
Galway United Galway United
Bohemians Bohemians
Shots on Goal
6
Shots on Goal
5
Shots off Goal
8
Shots off Goal
8
Blocked Shots
2
Blocked Shots
4
5 Corner Kicks 4
14 Fouls 14
2 Offsides 0
40% Ball Possession 60%
16 Total Shots 17
6 Shots on Goal 5
8 Shots off Goal 8
2 Blocked Shots 4
11 Shots insidebox 13
5 Shots outsidebox 4
1 Goalkeeper Saves 4
335 Total passes 507
236 Passes accurate 419
1.68 expected_goals 2.22
🟨 2 Yellow Cards 0 🟨
🟥 0 Red Cards 0 🟥

Lineups

Galway United
Formation
Bohemians
E. Watts
E. Watts
W. Williams
W. Williams
K. Brouder
K. Brouder
C. McCormack
C. McCormack
C. Barratt
C. Barratt
D. Hurley
D. Hurley
A. Bolger
A. Bolger
E. McCarthy
⚽ 2
E. McCarthy
J. Keohane
J. Keohane
S. Walsh
S. Walsh
F. Pierrot
F. Pierrot
K. Chorazka
K. Chorazka
D. Power
D. Power
C. Byrne
C. Byrne
P. Hickey
P. Hickey
J. Flores
J. Flores
S. Diallo
S. Diallo
D. Devoy
🎯
D. Devoy
D. Rooney
🎯
D. Rooney
R. Tierney
R. Tierney
H. Vaughan
🎯
H. Vaughan
D. James-Taylor
D. James-Taylor
Galway United 3-4-1-2
Starting XI
1
E. Watts
G
15
W. Williams
D
5
K. Brouder
D
22
C. McCormack
↓ 46'
D
3
C. Barratt
↓ 46'
M
10
D. Hurley
↓ 79'
M
8
A. Bolger
M
24
E. McCarthy
⚽ 61' ⚽ 77'
M
4
J. Keohane
F
7
S. Walsh
↓ 79' 🟨 37'
F
23
F. Pierrot
↓ 46'
Substitutes
16
H. Cunha
G
11
K. Twardek
🎯 61' ↑ 46'
M
9
F. Lomboto
↑ 79'
F
20
L. Devitt
↑ 46' 🟨 64'
M
14
M. Wolfe
↑ 46'
M
12
G. Facchineri
D
30
A. Kazeem
D
6
A. Piesold
M
29
N. Fleuriau Chateau
↑ 79'
F
Bohemians 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
1
K. Chorazka
G
16
D. Power
D
24
C. Byrne
12
P. Hickey
⚽ 78'
D
6
J. Flores
D
5
S. Diallo
↓ 70'
M
10
D. Devoy
⚽ 25' 🎯 30'
M
11
D. Rooney
🎯 78' ↓ 86'
M
26
R. Tierney
⚽ 74' ↓ 86'
M
8
H. Vaughan
🎯 25' ↓ 70'
M
18
D. James-Taylor
⚽ 30' ↓ 70'
F
Substitutes
25
P. Walters
G
9
C. Whelan
↑ 70'
F
4
N. Morahan
↑ 70'
M
20
L. Kavanagh
D
23
Z. Myers
↑ 86'
D
17
A. McDonnell
M
3
R. Burke
↑ 86'
D
7
C. Parsons
🎯 74' ↑ 70'
F
29
J. Harpur
F
Last matches: Galway United
11.07.26
Pre
Galway United
Sligo Rovers
3
2
W
03.07.26
Pre
Galway United
St Patrick's Athl.
0
3
L
26.06.26
Pre
Galway United
Shamrock Rovers
1
3
L
19.06.26
Pre
Galway United
Derry City
2
1
W
12.06.26
Pre
Galway United
Dundalk
0
1
L
29.05.26
Pre
Galway United
Shelbourne
1
1
D
16.05.26
Pre
Galway United
Sligo Rovers
4
1
W
08.05.26
Pre
Galway United
Shamrock Rovers
1
3
L
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
Last matches: Bohemians
09.07.26
UEF
Bohemians
St Joseph S Fc
2
0
W
03.07.26
Pre
Bohemians
Drogheda United
2
0
W
26.06.26
Pre
Bohemians
St Patrick's Athl.
2
0
W
22.06.26
Pre
Bohemians
Shelbourne
3
0
W
19.06.26
Pre
Bohemians
Dundalk
1
2
L
12.06.26
Pre
Bohemians
Derry City
1
4
L
29.05.26
Pre
Bohemians
Sligo Rovers
3
1
W
25.05.26
Pre
Bohemians
Shamrock Rovers
1
2
L
15.05.26
Pre
Bohemians
Drogheda United
2
1
W
08.05.26
Pre
Bohemians
Dundalk
3
1
W
04.05.26
Pre
Bohemians
Shelbourne
2
2
D
01.05.26
Pre
Bohemians
Derry City
1
1
D
24.04.26
Pre
Bohemians
St Patrick's Athl.
1
3
L
17.04.26
Pre
Bohemians
Shamrock Rovers
1
2
L
10.04.26
Pre
Bohemians
Sligo Rovers
1
2
L
06.04.26
Pre
Bohemians
Waterford
1
1
D
03.04.26
Pre
Bohemians
Drogheda United
0
0
D
20.03.26
Pre
Bohemians
Dundalk
1
1
D
16.03.26
Pre
Bohemians
Shelbourne
0
0
D
13.03.26
Pre
Bohemians
Galway United
1
0
W
H2H: Galway United vs Bohemians
22.05.26
H2H
Galway United
Bohemians
2
4
L
13.03.26
H2H
Bohemians
Galway United
1
0
L
17.10.25
H2H
Galway United
Bohemians
2
0
W
11.07.25
H2H
Bohemians
Galway United
3
0
L
05.05.25
H2H
Galway United
Bohemians
1
2
L
28.03.25
H2H
Bohemians
Galway United
0
2
W
01.11.24
H2H
Bohemians
Galway United
1
1
D
04.07.24
H2H
Galway United
Bohemians
1
1
D
06.05.24
H2H
Bohemians
Galway United
0
1
W
01.04.24
H2H
Galway United
Bohemians
0
2
L
07.10.23
H2H
Galway United
Bohemians
0
1
L
15.01.23
H2H
Galway United
Bohemians
1
2
L
Last matches: Galway United
11.07.26
Pre
Galway United
Sligo Rovers
3
2
W
19.06.26
Pre
Galway United
Derry City
2
1
W
12.06.26
Pre
Galway United
Dundalk
0
1
L
08.05.26
Pre
Galway United
Shamrock Rovers
1
3
L
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
22.05.26
H2H
Galway United
Bohemians
2
4
L
17.10.25
H2H
Galway United
Bohemians
2
0
W
05.05.25
H2H
Galway United
Bohemians
1
2
L
04.07.24
H2H
Galway United
Bohemians
1
1
D
01.04.24
H2H
Galway United
Bohemians
0
2
L
07.10.23
H2H
Galway United
Bohemians
0
1
L
15.01.23
H2H
Galway United
Bohemians
1
2
L
Last matches: Bohemians
03.07.26
Pre
Bohemians
Drogheda United
2
0
W
22.06.26
Pre
Bohemians
Shelbourne
3
0
W
12.06.26
Pre
Bohemians
Derry City
1
4
L
29.05.26
Pre
Bohemians
Sligo Rovers
3
1
W
08.05.26
Pre
Bohemians
Dundalk
3
1
W
24.04.26
Pre
Bohemians
St Patrick's Athl.
1
3
L
17.04.26
Pre
Bohemians
Shamrock Rovers
1
2
L
03.04.26
Pre
Bohemians
Drogheda United
0
0
D
16.03.26
Pre
Bohemians
Shelbourne
0
0
D
06.03.26
Pre
Bohemians
Waterford
1
0
W
20.02.26
Pre
Bohemians
Derry City
1
0
W
14.02.26
Pre
Bohemians
Sligo Rovers
4
0
W
30.01.26
Fri
Bohemians
Waterford
4
1
W
09.01.26
Fri
Bohemians
Drogheda United
1
1
D
H2H away: Bohemians
22.05.26
H2H
Galway United
Bohemians
2
4
W
17.10.25
H2H
Galway United
Bohemians
2
0
L
05.05.25
H2H
Galway United
Bohemians
1
2
W
04.07.24
H2H
Galway United
Bohemians
1
1
D
01.04.24
H2H
Galway United
Bohemians
0
2
W
07.10.23
H2H
Galway United
Bohemians
0
1
W
15.01.23
H2H
Galway United
Bohemians
1
2
W

Standings

Premier League
# Team MP W D L G GD PTS Form
1 25 15 5 5 40:22 18 50
W W D W L
2 25 12 7 6 40:27 13 43
W W W L L
3 24 12 6 6 39:20 19 42
D W L W W
4 24 9 8 7 38:36 2 35
L L L W W
5 24 8 10 6 35:35 0 34
W D L D W
6 25 6 11 8 32:31 1 29
L W D L W
7 23 7 6 10 32:39 -7 27
W L L W L
8 24 6 7 11 29:41 -12 25
W L L D L
9 24 4 9 11 33:47 -14 21
D W W L W
10 24 5 5 14 20:40 -20 20
L L D L L
Promotion - Champions League (Qualification)
Promotion - Conference League (Qualification)
Premier Division (Relegation)
Relegation - Division 1