IRELAND PREMIER DIVISION
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Eamonn Deacy Park
Galway United
Match Timeline
Dundalk
HT
0' 15' 30' 45' 60' 75' 90'
🟨
21'
Robert Cornwall
Dundalk
🟨
51'
Conor McCormack
Galway United
🔄
61'
C. McCormack ↔ W. Williams
Galway United
🔄
61'
L. Devitt ↔ F. Pierrot
Galway United
🔄
61'
E. McCarthy ↔ A. Piesold
Galway United
🔄
62'
A. Parker ↔ A. Kazeem
Galway United
🔄
72'
D. McDaid ↔ K. Buckley
Dundalk
🔄
72'
D. Mullen ↔ S. Tracey
Dundalk
🔄
80'
S. Walsh ↔ N. Fleuriau Chateau
Galway United
🟨
88'
Al-Amin Kazeem
Galway United
🔄
90+4'
D. Horgan ↔ H. Groome
Dundalk
90'
T. Wilson
Dundalk

Predictions & Statistics

Full analysis and predictions for all markets

1X2
No Draw
Probability 83.1%
Odds -
BTTS
Yes
Probability 88%
Odds -
Over / Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Probability 72%
Odds -
All Markets
Market Option Probability Odds Stats & Analysis
1X2 No Draw
83.1%
-
BTTS Yes
88%
-
Over / Under 2.5 Over 2.5
72%
-
Corners O/U Over 7.5 Corners
92%
-
HT / FT Home / Home
-
-
Correct Score 2-1
-
-
Probability Distribution
Galway United Win 40%
Draw 16.9%
Dundalk Win 43%
Expected Goals (xG)
Galway United1.42
Dundalk1.78
Recent Form (Last 5)
Galway United Galway United
WWDLW
29 GF / 38 GA
Dundalk Dundalk
WLDWL
37 GF / 31 GA
Key Stats
1.38
Average Goals Scored
1.76
1.81
Average Goals Conceded
1.48
14
BTTS Yes
15
11
Over 2.5
13
3.78
Shots on Goal
5.95

Statistics are based on season averages

Season Statistics

Team averages and season trends before this fixture

Galway United Galway United 21 matches
Dundalk Dundalk 21 matches
Galway United Statistic Dundalk
6 Wins 8
6 Draws 8
9 Losses 5
29 Goals For 37
38 Goals Against 31
1.38 Avg Goals Scored 1.76
1.81 Avg Goals Conceded 1.48
14 BTTS Yes 15
17 Over 1.5 19
11 Over 2.5 13
9 Over 3.5 9
2 Clean Sheets 4
5 Failed To Score 2
3.78 Shots On Goal 5.95
12.06 Total Shots 15.84
4.67 Corners 6.11
38.8% Ball Possession 49.9%

Match Analysis

Model notes, team context and key prediction signals

Final Verdict

This match looks like a contest between Dundalk'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. Recent form does not point to a completely one-sided rhythm, which increases the chance of a more tactical and phase-based contest. 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. A relatively balanced game with moderate goal potential looks most likely. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent. The shape dynamic also adds another layer here, with Galway United expected to line up in 4-2-3-1 and Dundalk in 5-4-1, which may reinforce the expected flow toward Dundalk having the stronger overall control. Across the main signals in this matchup, Away Win remains the stronger lean, and the clean-sheet angle slightly favors Dundalk.

Galway United Analysis

Galway United sit 7 with 21 points after 18 league matches. Their overall return of 5 wins, 6 draws, and 7 losses with goals at 26:29 reflects poor form over their recent run. Their attacking weight is carried by K. Twardek (6 goals), F. Pierrot (3 goals), Aaron Bolger (2 goals), with creative support from K. Twardek (5 assists), D. Hurley (4 assists), J. Keohane (2 assists), while defensively they have appeared fairly stable. At home, their split return of 3 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses fits a fairly balanced split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. Stylistically, they usually display a more cautious and defensive approach.

Dundalk Analysis

Placed 4 with 29 points from 19 outings, Dundalk continue to operate from a strong competitive position. Across the campaign, they have posted 7 wins, 8 draws, and 4 losses, while the 31:28 goal ratio supports the view of mixed form over their recent run. Going forward they rely heavily on D. Horgan (6 goals), G. Arubi (6 goals), Declan McDaid (3 goals), with creative support from D. Horgan (6 assists), G. Arubi (3 assists), E. Kenny (3 assists), and defensively they have been fairly stable. Away from home, the record of 1 wins, 6 draws, and 2 losses points toward a balanced but draw-heavy split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. Their broader style still suggests balanced attacking football.

H2H Analysis

Across those 8 head-to-head meetings, Galway United won 4 times, Dundalk won 2 times, while 2 matches finished as draws. The aggregate score in this matchup is 14:6 from Galway United's perspective. 3 of those games went over 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 3 matches, with an average of 2.5 goals per game.

1X2: No Draw
BTTS: Yes
Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5
Highest model probability: 12 (83.1%)
Predicted formations: Galway United 4-2-3-1 / Dundalk 5-4-1
H2H summary: Galway United wins 4, draws 2, Dundalk wins 2
Stats
Galway United Galway United
Dundalk Dundalk
Shots on Goal
2
Shots on Goal
5
Shots off Goal
6
Shots off Goal
11
Blocked Shots
6
Blocked Shots
9
6 Corner Kicks 9
14 Fouls 11
2 Offsides 1
42% Ball Possession 58%
14 Total Shots 25
2 Shots on Goal 5
6 Shots off Goal 11
6 Blocked Shots 9
8 Shots insidebox 11
6 Shots outsidebox 14
4 Goalkeeper Saves 2
269 Total passes 374
142 Passes accurate 264
1.22 expected_goals 1.40
🟨 2 Yellow Cards 1 🟨
🟥 0 Red Cards 0 🟥

Lineups

Galway United
Formation
Dundalk
E. Watts
E. Watts
A. Parker
A. Parker
G. Facchineri
G. Facchineri
K. Brouder
K. Brouder
L. Devitt
L. Devitt
C. McCormack
C. McCormack
A. Bolger
A. Bolger
J. Keohane
J. Keohane
D. Hurley
D. Hurley
E. McCarthy
E. McCarthy
S. Walsh
S. Walsh
E. Minogue
E. Minogue
J. Wilson
J. Wilson
R. Cornwall
R. Cornwall
B. Burns
B. Burns
T. Wilson
T. Wilson
A. Dervin
A. Dervin
R. Teahan
R. Teahan
D. McDaid
D. McDaid
E. Kenny
E. Kenny
D. Horgan
D. Horgan
D. Mullen
D. Mullen
Galway United 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
1
E. Watts
G
2
A. Parker
↓ 62'
D
12
G. Facchineri
D
5
K. Brouder
D
20
L. Devitt
↓ 61'
D
22
C. McCormack
↓ 61' 🟨 51'
M
8
A. Bolger
M
4
J. Keohane
M
10
D. Hurley
M
24
E. McCarthy
↓ 61'
M
7
S. Walsh
↓ 80'
F
Substitutes
16
H. Cunha
G
15
W. Williams
↑ 61'
D
17
J. Thiam
M
23
F. Pierrot
↑ 61'
14
M. Wolfe
M
30
A. Kazeem
↑ 62' 🟨 88'
D
6
A. Piesold
↑ 61'
M
29
N. Fleuriau Chateau
↑ 80'
F
28
J. Morahan
D
Dundalk 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
1
E. Minogue
G
31
J. Wilson
D
24
R. Cornwall
🟨 21'
D
3
B. Burns
D
22
T. Wilson
⚽ 90'
D
6
A. Dervin
M
11
R. Teahan
M
27
D. McDaid
↓ 72'
M
16
E. Kenny
M
7
D. Horgan
↓ 90+4'
M
21
D. Mullen
↓ 72'
F
Substitutes
13
P. Cherrie
G
18
K. Buckley
↑ 72'
M
12
L. Mulligan
D
17
S. Tracey
↑ 72'
M
8
H. Groome
↑ 90+4'
M
9
G. Arubi
F
19
S. Spaight
D
29
T. Molloy
F
23
A. M. Keogh
M
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
29.05.26
Pre
Galway United
Shelbourne
1
1
D
22.05.26
Pre
Galway United
Bohemians
2
4
L
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: Dundalk
10.07.26
Pre
Dundalk
Drogheda United
1
2
L
03.07.26
Pre
Dundalk
Shelbourne
1
2
L
26.06.26
Pre
Dundalk
Waterford
2
3
L
19.06.26
Pre
Dundalk
Bohemians
2
1
W
29.05.26
Pre
Dundalk
Derry City
2
1
W
22.05.26
Pre
Dundalk
Drogheda United
1
1
D
15.05.26
Pre
Dundalk
Shamrock Rovers
1
0
W
08.05.26
Pre
Dundalk
Bohemians
1
3
L
04.05.26
Pre
Dundalk
Waterford
3
3
D
01.05.26
Pre
Dundalk
Shelbourne
1
2
L
25.04.26
Pre
Dundalk
Sligo Rovers
0
2
L
17.04.26
Pre
Dundalk
Galway United
2
1
W
10.04.26
Pre
Dundalk
Derry City
2
2
D
06.04.26
Pre
Dundalk
St Patrick's Athl.
2
0
W
03.04.26
Pre
Dundalk
Shelbourne
3
2
W
20.03.26
Pre
Dundalk
Bohemians
1
1
D
16.03.26
Pre
Dundalk
Sligo Rovers
1
0
W
13.03.26
Pre
Dundalk
Waterford
5
0
W
06.03.26
Pre
Dundalk
Galway United
2
2
D
27.02.26
Pre
Dundalk
St Patrick's Athl.
0
4
L
H2H: Galway United vs Dundalk
12.06.26
H2H
Galway United
Dundalk
0
1
L
17.04.26
H2H
Dundalk
Galway United
2
1
L
06.03.26
H2H
Galway United
Dundalk
2
2
D
04.10.24
H2H
Galway United
Dundalk
1
1
D
02.08.24
H2H
Dundalk
Galway United
0
2
W
24.05.24
H2H
Galway United
Dundalk
2
0
W
23.02.24
H2H
Dundalk
Galway United
0
2
W
15.09.23
H2H
Galway United
Dundalk
4
0
W
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
22.05.26
Pre
Galway United
Bohemians
2
4
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
12.06.26
H2H
Galway United
Dundalk
0
1
L
06.03.26
H2H
Galway United
Dundalk
2
2
D
04.10.24
H2H
Galway United
Dundalk
1
1
D
24.05.24
H2H
Galway United
Dundalk
2
0
W
15.09.23
H2H
Galway United
Dundalk
4
0
W
Last matches: Dundalk
03.07.26
Pre
Dundalk
Shelbourne
1
2
L
19.06.26
Pre
Dundalk
Bohemians
2
1
W
22.05.26
Pre
Dundalk
Drogheda United
1
1
D
04.05.26
Pre
Dundalk
Waterford
3
3
D
25.04.26
Pre
Dundalk
Sligo Rovers
0
2
L
03.04.26
Pre
Dundalk
Shelbourne
3
2
W
20.03.26
Pre
Dundalk
Bohemians
1
1
D
06.03.26
Pre
Dundalk
Galway United
2
2
D
27.02.26
Pre
Dundalk
St Patrick's Athl.
0
4
L
23.02.26
Pre
Dundalk
Shamrock Rovers
1
1
D
13.02.26
Pre
Dundalk
Derry City
2
2
D
20.01.26
Fri
Dundalk
Shelbourne
1
2
L
16.01.26
Fri
Dundalk
UCD
5
1
W
H2H away: Dundalk
12.06.26
H2H
Galway United
Dundalk
0
1
W
06.03.26
H2H
Galway United
Dundalk
2
2
D
04.10.24
H2H
Galway United
Dundalk
1
1
D
24.05.24
H2H
Galway United
Dundalk
2
0
L
15.09.23
H2H
Galway United
Dundalk
4
0
L

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