Galway United and Drogheda United face each other on Friday 08.07.2026, at 19:45 (UK Time), in a Irish Premier League 2026 match. The game will take place at Galway United's home ground, the Eamonn Deacy Park.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Galway United and Drogheda 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 Galway United vs Drogheda United
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Galway United preview
Galway United heads into the match with the following record in the Irish Premier League: in 25 matches, Galway United secured 7 victories, 8 draws, and 10 losses, maintaining an average of 1.16 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Galway United's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 7 victories so far.
Galway United has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 33 goals, of which 33 were scored in the Irish Premier League, resulting in an average of 1.32 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Kristopher Twardek, who has found the back of the net 6 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. David Hurley has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 7 assists.
On the defensive side, Galway United has conceded 40 goals in the Irish Premier League (an average of 1.6 per game) and 40 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.6 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Drogheda United preview
Drogheda United comes into the game with 26 matches played so far in the Irish Premier League. They have secured 6 victories, 9 draws, and 11 losses, maintaining an average of 1.04 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 6 wins, 9 draws, and 11 losses.
Drogheda United's attack has been highly effective, scoring 31 goals during this period. Of that total, 31 were netted in the Irish Premier League, with an average of 1.19 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.19.
Drogheda United's offensive system is led by Mark Doyle, the team's top scorer this season. The irish forward has found the back of the net 9 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Brandon Kavanagh. The midfielder has contributed with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 43 goals with an average of 1.65 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 43 goals in 26 matches, averaging 1.65 per match.
Head to head: Galway United vs Drogheda United
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Galway United
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D D W L L |
1 |
| Home | D W W L L |
1.4 |
| Away | D L L D W |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 28% | 42% | 15% |
| Goals | 2.92 | 3.25 | 2.62 |
| Scored | 1.32 | 1.58 | 1.08 |
| Conceded | 1.6 | 1.67 | 1.54 |
| Both Teams to Score | 68% | 67% | 69% |
| Without Conceding | 8% | 17% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 28% | 25% | 31% |
| 1st to Score | 36% | 42% | 31% |
|
xG
|
1.35 | 1.66 | 1.07 |
|
xGA
|
1.77 | 1.49 | 2.04 |
Drogheda United
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D D W L L |
1 |
| Home | D L D D D |
0.8 |
| Away | D W L L L |
0.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 23% | 23% | 23% |
| Goals | 2.85 | 2.31 | 3.38 |
| Scored | 1.19 | 1.08 | 1.31 |
| Conceded | 1.65 | 1.23 | 2.08 |
| Both Teams to Score | 62% | 46% | 77% |
| Without Conceding | 27% | 46% | 8% |
| Failed To Score | 23% | 31% | 15% |
| 1st to Score | 36% | 38% | 31% |
|
xG
|
1.19 | 1.29 | 1.08 |
|
xGA
|
1.68 | 1.59 | 1.77 |
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