Predictions & Statistics
Full analysis and predictions for all markets
| Market | Option | Probability | Odds | Stats & Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1X2 | No Draw |
74.3%
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| BTTS | Yes |
63.2%
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- | |
| Over / Under 2.5 | Over 2.5 |
77.2%
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| Corners O/U | Under 11.5 Corners |
92%
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| HT / FT | Home / Home |
-
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| Correct Score | 2-1 |
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Galway United
Sligo Rovers
Statistics are based on season averages
Season Statistics
Team averages and season trends before this fixture
Galway United
25 matches
Sligo Rovers
29 matches
| Galway United | Statistic | Sligo Rovers |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Wins | 9 |
| 6 | Draws | 5 |
| 12 | Losses | 15 |
| 32 | Goals For | 30 |
| 46 | Goals Against | 41 |
| 1.28 | Avg Goals Scored | 1.03 |
| 1.84 | Avg Goals Conceded | 1.41 |
| 16 | BTTS Yes | 12 |
| 20 | Over 1.5 | 19 |
| 14 | Over 2.5 | 14 |
| 10 | Over 3.5 | 8 |
| 2 | Clean Sheets | 8 |
| 7 | Failed To Score | 12 |
| 3.41 | Shots On Goal | 2.57 |
| 11.32 | Total Shots | 9.3 |
| 4.45 | Corners | 3.61 |
| 36.9% | Ball Possession | 44.7% |
Match Analysis
Model notes, team context and key prediction signals
This contest looks finely balanced, with two sides with a fairly similar football identity suggesting a close tactical battle. Squad availability does not appear severe enough to completely reshape the expected balance, although smaller absences can still influence specific duels. 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 Sligo Rovers in 4-1-4-1, which may reinforce the expected flow toward Sligo Rovers having the stronger overall control. A relatively balanced game with moderate goal potential looks most likely. Even if this develops into a close game, the analytical lean still edges toward Away Win, with a cautious clean-sheet angle toward Sligo Rovers. Recent form does not point to a completely one-sided rhythm, which increases the chance of a more tactical and phase-based contest. There is little separation in the broader season picture, with both sides operating from relatively comparable league positions and points returns.
Galway United approach this match from a more delicate league position, standing 7 with 24 points from 22 matches. Across the season they have posted 6 wins, 6 draws, and 10 defeats, and the 29:37 goal record continues to suggest poor form over their recent run. Their attacking burden often falls on A. Bolger (2 goals), E. McCarthy (2 goals), Kristopher Twardek (1 goals), with creative support from Kristopher Twardek (3 assists), D. Hurley (2 assists), J. Keohane (1 assists), while at the back they have been fairly stable. At home, they have managed 4 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses, a return that supports a fairly balanced split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. In football terms they often show a more cautious and defensive approach.
Sligo Rovers approach this match from a more delicate league position, standing 10 with 20 points from 23 matches. The overall return of 5 wins, 5 draws, and 13 defeats with a 18:37 goal balance points toward poor form with results showing a clear downward trend. Going forward they depend heavily on W. Fitzgerald (3 goals), A. Meekison (2 goals), Cian Kavanagh (1 goals), with creative support from W. Fitzgerald (3 assists), A. Meekison (2 assists), Cian Kavanagh (2 assists), while defensively they have looked fairly stable. Away from home, the split record of 2 wins, 2 draws, and 7 losses points to a weak split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. Their broader football approach still suggests a more cautious and defensive approach.
Across those 15 head-to-head meetings, Galway United won 4 times, Sligo Rovers won 6 times, while 5 matches finished as draws. The aggregate score in this matchup is 17:23 from Galway United's perspective. 8 of those games went over 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 7 matches, with an average of 2.67 goals per game.
Galway United
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5
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7
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Lineups
Galway United
Dundalk
Galway United
Drogheda United
Galway United
Bohemians
Galway United
Waterford
Galway United
St Patrick's Athl.
Galway United
Shamrock Rovers
Galway United
Derry City
Galway United
Dundalk
Galway United
Shelbourne
Galway United
Bohemians
Galway United
Sligo Rovers
Galway United
Shamrock Rovers
Galway United
Derry City
Galway United
St Patrick's Athl.
Galway United
Waterford
Galway United
Dundalk
Galway United
Drogheda United
Galway United
Derry City
Galway United
Shamrock Rovers
Galway United
Waterford
Sligo Rovers
Waterford
Sligo Rovers
Derry City
Sligo Rovers
Dundalk
Sligo Rovers
Drogheda United
Sligo Rovers
Coleraine FC
Sligo Rovers
Shamrock Rovers
Sligo Rovers
Shelbourne
Sligo Rovers
St Patrick's Athl.
Sligo Rovers
Waterford
Sligo Rovers
Bohemians
Sligo Rovers
Shamrock Rovers
Sligo Rovers
Galway United
Sligo Rovers
Shelbourne
Sligo Rovers
St Patrick's Athl.
Sligo Rovers
Drogheda United
Sligo Rovers
Dundalk
Sligo Rovers
Waterford
Sligo Rovers
Bohemians
Sligo Rovers
Derry City
Sligo Rovers
St Patrick's Athl.
Galway United
Drogheda United
Galway United
Waterford
Galway United
Derry City
Galway United
Dundalk
Galway United
Bohemians
Galway United
Shamrock Rovers
Galway United
St Patrick's Athl.
Galway United
Derry City
Galway United
Waterford
Galway United
Dundalk
Galway United
Sligo Rovers
Galway United
Drogheda United
Galway United
Treaty United
Sligo Rovers
Derry City
Sligo Rovers
Dundalk
Sligo Rovers
St Patrick's Athl.
Sligo Rovers
Waterford
Sligo Rovers
Shamrock Rovers
Sligo Rovers
Shelbourne
Sligo Rovers
Drogheda United
Sligo Rovers
Bohemians
Sligo Rovers
St Patrick's Athl.
Sligo Rovers
Dundalk
Sligo Rovers
Galway United
Sligo Rovers
Waterford
Sligo Rovers
Derry City
Sligo Rovers
Treaty United
Sligo Rovers
Finn Harps
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | GD | PTS | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 16 | 6 | 5 | 43:24 | 19 | 54 |
W
D
W
W
D
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| 2 | 28 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 45:23 | 22 | 50 |
W
W
D
D
D
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| 3 | 28 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 47:34 | 13 | 47 |
W
L
D
W
W
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| 4 | 28 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 43:43 | 0 | 37 |
L
L
D
D
L
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| 5 | 26 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 36:38 | -2 | 34 |
L
L
W
D
L
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| 6 | 28 | 7 | 12 | 9 | 38:37 | 1 | 33 |
L
W
D
L
W
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| 7 |
Galway United
Home
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27 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 35:41 | -6 | 33 |
W
D
D
D
W
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| 8 | 28 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 37:48 | -11 | 29 |
D
W
W
D
D
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| 9 | 28 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 31:45 | -14 | 28 |
L
D
D
D
W
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| 10 |
Sligo Rovers
Away
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28 | 5 | 8 | 15 | 23:45 | -22 | 23 |
D
L
D
D
L
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