Shamrock Rovers FC

Football Ireland - Premier Division Tallaght Stadium Mon 26 Aug 02:00

Galway United FC

  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

We Think Under 2.5 Goals is the Value Bet

We think Shamrock and Galway are on course for a low-scoring contest. On this basis, we will visit the Total Goals market where Under 2.5 can be wagered at attractive odds of 1.70.

1-1 Draw When Teams Last Met

Shamrock Rovers played Drogheda United at home in their last game. It was a 1-1 draw at Tallaght Stadium. They had a whopping 72% of possession and managed two shots on target, with Darragh Burns being the only player to score.

Galway United drew their previous game which was at home. The action at Terryland Park ended 1-1 against St Patrick's Athletic. They recorded 40% possession and had four shots on goal, while Edward McCarthy was on the scoresheet.

We saw Shamrock and Galway draw 1-1 at Tallaght Stadium when the teams last went head-to-head.

Premier Division G W D L GF GA GD GD P
1 Shamrock Rovers logo Shamrock Rovers 17 9 5 3 31 15 16 31:15 32
8 Galway United logo Galway United 16 5 5 6 19 20 -1 19:20 20
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Shamrock Rovers – Last 10 League Games

Rovers have 4 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 14.1 attempts and 5.1 shots on goal. They have averaged 60.3% possession and 4.9 corners per game, conceding 1.1 goals and 3.7 corners from 11.3 attempts and 3.5 shots on goal.

Johnny Kenny leads the way with 4 goals, Graham Burke has 2, with Darragh Burns and two others on 1. The leading assistor is Neil Farrugia with 2.

Galway United – Last 10 League Games

United have won 4, lost 4 and drawn 2, with an average of 1.1 goals from 3.3 shots on goal and 12.6 attempts. There’s been an average of 38.5% possession, 5.0 corners taken and 3.4 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.0 goals from 2.7 shots on goal and 10.0 attempts.

Stephen Walsh has scored 4 goals, followed by Edward McCarthy, Patrick Hickey, Robert Slevin and Conor O'Keeffe on 1. Karl O'Sullivan has been the chief assist maker in the previous 10 games with 2.

Confirmed Lineups

Shamrock Rovers confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Leon-Maurice Poehls (GK), Daniel Cleary, Sean Hoare, Roberto Lopes, Darragh Burns, Dylan Watts, Gary O'Neil, Joshua Honohan, Marc McNulty, Graham Burke, Jack Byrne.

Galway United confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Brendan Clarke (GK), Jeannot Esua, Killian Brouder, Garry Buckley, Gregory Cunningham, Jimmy Keohane, Conor James McCormack, Vincent Russell Borden, Edward McCarthy, Stephen Walsh, Patrick Hickey.

Expert Premier Division Analysis

The latest team news and current form are always useful information when it comes to providing football tips. It’s also important to pay attention to the available stats so that we make the best predictions.

Key Shamrock Rovers vs Galway United league stats:

  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Shamrock games at home.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Shamrock games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 4 Shamrock games at home.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in any of the last 5 Galway games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 17 of the last 20 Galway games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 6 Galway games.

Shamrock Rovers vs Galway United Prediction

The price of 1.70 looks particularly appealing when it comes to wagering Under 2.5 for this Premier Division showdown. It’s expected that these teams could be set to play out a low-scoring clash.

If you want to boost your Under 2.5 Goals selection at a bigger price, then there’s an opportunity to combine this pick with BTTS No. A Total Goals & Both Teams to Score bet can often make appeal.

Under 2.5 Probability

When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 58.8% chance of winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success between 65-70%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

Our Pick

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Published 06:37, 24 August 2024

Shamrock Rovers vs Galway United Odds

Shamrock Rovers are the shortest price to win this Premier Division game according to the bookies, with the gambling operators giving them a 54% probability due to their 1.85 betting odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get 4.00 about Galway United.

For those expecting a low-scoring clash, Under 2.5 Goals is the market leader on the Total Goals market. When it comes to the Both Teams to Score betting, the market make it a close call between BTTS Yes and No.

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Team Stats

Shamrock Rovers logo Shamrock Rovers League Stats

Galway United logo Galway United League Stats

Full-Time Result

  • 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in previous 10 matches
  • 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

  • 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in previous 10 away matches

Goals

Goals

Corners

Corners

Possession

Possession

Top Scorers & Assists

Top Scorers & Assists

Team News

Make sure you know the lineups ahead of kick-off, with injuries also playing a part when it comes to Shamrock vs Galway team news.

We’re on hand to provide you with full details of the latest Premier Division squads.

Shamrock Rovers vs Galway United Lineups

Shamrock Rovers Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3

Galway United Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Shamrock Rovers Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3

1 Leon-Maurice Poehls
6 Daniel Cleary 3 Sean Hoare 4 Roberto Lopes
21 Darragh Burns 7 Dylan Watts 16 Gary O'Neil 2 Joshua Honohan
36 Marc McNulty 10 Graham Burke 29 Jack Byrne
1 Brendan Clarke
33 Jeannot Esua 5 Killian Brouder 26 Garry Buckley 8 Gregory Cunningham
20 Jimmy Keohane 22 C. James McCormack 17 V. Russell Borden 24 Edward McCarthy
7 Stephen Walsh 15 Patrick Hickey

Galway United Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Shamrock Rovers Substitutes

  • 8Aaron McEneff
  • 9Aaron Greene
  • 11Sean Kavanagh
  • 17Richard Towell
  • 19Markus Poom
  • 22Daniel Mandroiu
  • 23Neil Farrugia
  • 25Lee Steacy
  • 27Cory O'Sullivan

Galway United Substitutes

  • 2Conor O'Keeffe
  • 4Robert Slevin
  • 6Maurice Nugent
  • 10David Hurley
  • 11Karl O'Sullivan
  • 16Jack Brady
  • 18Bobby Burns
  • 19Francely Lomboto
  • 21Colm Horgan

Previous Shamrock Rovers Lineups

23 Aug Europa League
PAOK 4-0 Shamrock Rovers
16 Aug Europa League
Shamrock Rovers 3-1 NK Celje
12 Aug Premier Division
Shamrock Rovers 1-1 Drogheda United
09 Aug Europa League
NK Celje 1-0 Shamrock Rovers
03 Aug Premier Division
Waterford 1-2 Shamrock Rovers
31 Jul Champions League
Sparta Prague 4-2 Shamrock Rovers

Previous Galway United Lineups

11 Aug Premier Division
Galway United 1-1 St Patrick's
03 Aug Premier Division
Dundalk 0-2 Galway United
28 Jul Premier Division
Sligo Rovers 2-0 Galway United
13 Jul Premier Division
Galway United 1-0 Waterford
05 Jul Premier Division
Galway United 1-1 Bohemians
29 Jun Premier Division
Shelbourne 2-0 Galway United

Injuries & Suspensions

Shamrock Rovers Injury Table

Type Name Info
No players are currently reported injured or suspended.

Galway United Injury Table

Type Name Info
No players are currently reported injured or suspended.

Ireland FlagIrish Premier Division Table

2025 Season

# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Shamrock Rovers 17 9 5 3 31:15 32
2 Derry City 16 8 3 5 21:18 27
3 Bohemians 16 9 0 7 20:18 27
4 Drogheda United 17 6 8 3 22:17 26
5 St Patrick's 17 7 4 6 23:20 25
6 Shelbourne 17 5 8 4 18:17 23
7 Waterford 16 7 0 9 16:26 21
8 Galway United 16 5 5 6 19:20 20
9 Cork City 16 2 6 8 19:28 12
10 Sligo Rovers 16 3 3 10 20:30 12
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Shamrock Rovers 9 6 2 1 20:6 20
2 St Patrick's 8 5 3 0 16:7 18
3 Derry City 8 5 1 2 12:7 16
4 Bohemians 8 5 0 3 10:8 15
5 Drogheda United 8 3 4 1 13:8 13
6 Shelbourne 9 3 4 2 10:8 13
7 Cork City 8 2 4 2 10:11 10
8 Galway United 8 3 1 4 9:10 10
9 Waterford 8 3 0 5 7:15 9
10 Sligo Rovers 8 1 2 5 9:13 5