Dundalk and Galway United face each other on Friday 04.17.2026, at 19:45 (UK Time), in a Irish Premier League 2026 match. The game will take place at Dundalk's home ground, the Oriel Park.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Dundalk and Galway United, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Dundalk vs Galway United
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Dundalk Win
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Dundalk preview
Dundalk heads into the match with the following record in the Irish Premier League: in 11 matches, Dundalk secured 4 victories, 6 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 1.64 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Dundalk's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 4 victories so far.
Dundalk has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 20 goals, of which 20 were scored in the Irish Premier League, resulting in an average of 1.82 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Eoin Kenny, who has found the back of the net 3 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Daryl Horgan has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, Dundalk has conceded 15 goals in the Irish Premier League (an average of 1.36 per game) and 15 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.36 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Galway United preview
Galway United comes into the game with 10 matches played so far in the Irish Premier League. They have secured 4 victories, 2 draws, and 4 losses, maintaining an average of 1.4 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 4 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses.
Galway United's attack has been highly effective, scoring 13 goals during this period. Of that total, 13 were netted in the Irish Premier League, with an average of 1.3 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.3.
Galway United's offensive system is led by Kristopher Twardek, the team's top scorer this season. The canadian midfielder has found the back of the net 5 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Stephen Walsh. The defender has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 14 goals with an average of 1.4 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 14 goals in 10 matches, averaging 1.4 per match.
Head to head: Dundalk vs Galway United
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Dundalk
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W W D W |
2.2 |
| Home | D W W W D |
2.2 |
| Away | W D D L D |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 36% | 60% | 17% |
| Goals | 3.18 | 2.8 | 3.5 |
| Scored | 1.82 | 2.2 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 1.36 | 0.6 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 64% | 40% | 83% |
| Without Conceding | 27% | 60% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 9% | 0% | 17% |
| 1st to Score | 64% | 80% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.74 | 1.83 | 1.67 |
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xGA
|
1.55 | 1.39 | 1.67 |
Galway United
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W L W L |
1.8 |
| Home | W W D W L |
2 |
| Away | W L L L D |
0.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 60% | 20% |
| Goals | 2.7 | 3.2 | 2.2 |
| Scored | 1.3 | 1.8 | 0.8 |
| Conceded | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 60% | 40% |
| Without Conceding | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 40% | 20% | 60% |
| 1st to Score | 64% | 60% | 20% |
|
xG
|
1.34 | 1.72 | 0.95 |
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xGA
|
1.6 | 1.42 | 1.79 |
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