Galway United vs Shamrock Rovers prediction

Galway United and Shamrock Rovers face each other in an official match of the 2026 Irish Premier League season. The game takes place at Eamonn Deacy Park on Friday, 16/10/2026, at 19:45 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Galway United vs Hoops, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

Galway United preview

Galway United comes into the match having played 32 games in the Irish Premier League so far. They have recorded 9 wins, 11 draws, and 12 losses, with an average of 1.19 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 9 wins, 11 draws, and 12 losses.

Galway United's attack has scored 42 goals during this period. Out of this total, 42 goals were scored in the Irish Premier League, averaging 1.31 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.31.

The offence system of Galway United is led by Kristopher Twardek as the top scorer of the season. The canadian forward has scored 8 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, David Hurley, who has contributed with 7 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 48 goals with an average of 1.5 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 48 goals conceded in 32 matches, resulting in an average of 1.5.

Rovers preview

On the other hand, Shamrock Rovers comes into the match having played 33 games in the Irish Premier League so far. They have recorded 19 wins, 8 draws, and 6 losses, with an average of 1.97 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 26 wins, 12 draws, and 15 losses.

Shamrock Rovers's attack has scored 83 goals during this period. Out of this total, 54 goals were scored in the Irish Premier League, averaging 1.64 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.57.

The offence system of Shamrock Rovers is led by John McGovern as the top scorer of the season. The irish forward has scored 10 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, John McGovern, who has contributed with 5 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 33 goals with an average of 1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 62 goals conceded in 53 matches, resulting in an average of 1.17.

Head to head: Galway United vs Shamrock Rovers

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

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Points & Results

• 1.19
  PPG
  1.97
• 28%
  Wins
  58%
• 38%
  First to Score
  52%

Goals Scored & Conceded

• 1.31
  Scored/game
  1.64
• 1.50
  Conceded/game
  1
• 1.35
  xG
  1.56
• 1.81
  xGA
  1.23

Trends

• 69%
  Both Score
  58%
• 9%
  Clean Sheet
  33%
• 28%
  Failed to Score
  18%

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