Galway United vs Drogheda United Prediction
FT
Eamonn Deacy Park, Galway
AI call
Galway United or draw
47%
28%
24%
Home Win · 2.06
Draw · 3.60
Away Win · 3.75
Galway United vs Drogheda United prediction: Sportiko gives Galway United a 47% chance of winning, Drogheda United 24% and the draw 28%. Last updated 7 Aug 2026, 20:39.
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Timeline
▮
36'
Edwin Agbaje
Yellow Card
HT 0–0
⇄
61'
Mark Doyle
⇄ Keegan Ancelin
⇄
61'
Jason Bucknor
⇄ Warren Davis
Connor Barratt
⇄ Lee Devitt
64'
⇄
⇄ F. Lomboto
64'
⇄
⇄
70'
Alfie Bates
⇄ Jago Godden
▮
74'
Shane Farell
Yellow Card
David Hurley
Missed Penalty
75'
✗
⇄
76'
Edwin Agbaje
⇄ Leo Burney
Edward McCarthy
⇄ D. Connolly
82'
⇄
▮
90+4'
Ryan Brennan
Yellow Card
FT 0–0
Galway United
Match Stats
Drogheda United
60%
Ball Possession
40%
2.18
Expected Goals (xG)
0.55
19
Total Shots
9
4
Shots on Goal
3
9
Shots off Goal
4
6
Blocked Shots
2
12
Shots insidebox
6
7
Shots outsidebox
3
6
Corner Kicks
3
5
Offsides
0
18
Fouls
14
0
Yellow Cards
2
Red Cards
3
Goalkeeper Saves
4
338
Total passes
230
236
Passes accurate
125
70%
Passes %
54%
0.54
goals_prevented
0.54
Galway United
| Player | Rating | Min | G | A | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Leigh Kavanagh D | 7.9 | 94' | – | – | 1 | 36 (30%) | 2 |
| 10 David Hurley M | 7.5 | 94' | – | – | 1 | 52 (37%) | 3 |
| 8 Aaron Bolger M | 7.3 | 94' | – | – | 1 | 35 (27%) | – |
| 16 Hugo Cunha G | 7.3 | 94' | – | – | – | 35 (15%) | – |
| 15 Wasiri Ola Williams D | 7.3 | 94' | – | – | – | 42 (28%) | 1 |
| 9 F. Lomboto F | 7.3 | 30' | – | – | – | 5 (4%) | – |
| 4 Jimmy Keohane M | 6.9 | 94' | – | – | – | 18 (15%) | 1 |
| 24 Edward McCarthy M | 6.9 | 82' | – | – | 2 | 19 (13%) | 1 |
| 23 Frantz Pierrot F | 6.9 | 64' | – | – | 2 | 12 (7%) | – |
| 12 Gianfranco Facchineri D | 6.7 | 94' | – | – | – | 39 (27%) | 3 |
| 20 Lee Devitt M | 6.7 | 30' | – | – | 1 | 8 (7%) | – |
| 3 Connor Barratt M | 6.7 | 64' | – | – | – | 20 (15%) | – |
| 21 D. Connolly F | 6.3 | 12' | – | – | 1 | 2 (2%) | – |
| 7 Stephen Walsh F | 6.2 | 94' | – | – | 4 | 15 (9%) | – |
Drogheda United
| Player | Rating | Min | G | A | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Conor Keeley D | 7.9 | 94' | – | – | 1 | 29 (16%) | 1 |
| 1 Luke Dennison G | 7.5 | 94' | – | – | – | 38 (12%) | – |
| 19 Ryan Brennan M | 7.2 | 94' | – | – | – | 14 (8%) | 4 |
| 9 Keegan Ancelin F | 7.2 | 33' | – | – | – | 6 (6%) | 2 |
| 3 Conor Kane M | 7.0 | 94' | – | – | – | 24 (15%) | 2 |
| 17 Shane Farell M | 6.9 | 94' | – | – | 3 | 13 (10%) | 1 |
| 18 James Bolger D | 6.9 | 94' | – | – | 1 | 17 (12%) | 1 |
| 5 Leo Burney D | 6.7 | 18' | – | – | – | 3 | – |
| 6 Jago Godden M | 6.7 | 24' | – | – | – | 7 (1%) | 1 |
| 24 Warren Davis F | 6.7 | 33' | – | – | – | 3 (2%) | 1 |
| 7 Jason Bucknor M | 6.6 | 61' | – | – | 1 | 16 (7%) | 1 |
| 2 Edwin Agbaje D | 6.3 | 76' | – | – | – | 15 (9%) | – |
| 14 Mark Doyle F | 6.3 | 61' | – | – | – | 9 (7%) | – |
| 11 Thomas Oluwa F | 6.3 | 94' | – | – | – | 12 (9%) | – |
| 15 Alfie Bates M | 6.2 | 70' | – | – | 1 | 24 (11%) | 2 |
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Confidence
Low (47%)
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Our lean
Galway United or draw
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Galway United
DDDWL
Drogheda United
DDDWL
Match summary
In the upcoming Premier Division clash, Galway United will face Drogheda United. Galway has shown a solid home record this season, with a win percentage of approximately 60% at their ground. Conversely, Drogheda has struggled on the road, with only 30% of their away matches resulting in victories. Key players to watch include Galway's top scorer, who has netted over 10 goals this season, and Drogheda's defense, which has been prone to errors, conceding an average of 1.5 goals per match. Expect a competitive encounter where Galway will look to capitalize on their home form.
Live insights
76'
time check
80% sure
Min 76: Still level at 0-0. Draw looking likely at 73.1%. Late goal chance: 29.2%.
45'
half time
65% sure
Half-time: 0-0. Second half goals expected - Over 0.5 remaining: 66.1%. Over 1.5 remaining: 32.1%.
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How many goals each side is likely to create, on average.
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Galway United
K. Twardek
6 gls
Drogheda United
M. Doyle
8 gls
S. Farrell
5 gls
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Galway United — Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Aug | H Drogheda United | D | 0 - 0 |
| 02 Aug | A Bohemians | D | 1 - 1 |
| 25 Jul | H Waterford | D | 0 - 0 |
| 11 Jul | H Sligo Rovers | W | 3 - 2 |
| 03 Jul | A St Patrick's Athl. | L | 3 - 0 |
Drogheda United — Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Aug | A Galway United | D | 0 - 0 |
| 31 Jul | H Shamrock Rovers | D | 0 - 0 |
| 25 Jul | A Sligo Rovers | D | 2 - 2 |
| 10 Jul | A Dundalk | W | 1 - 2 |
| 03 Jul | H Bohemians | L | 0 - 2 |
Premier Division Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Shamrock Rovers
|
27 | 16 | 6 | 5 | 43 | 24 | +19 | 54 |
| 2 |
St Patrick's Athl.
|
26 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 41 | 22 | +19 | 44 |
| 3 |
Bohemians
|
26 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 41 | 28 | +13 | 44 |
| 4 |
Dundalk
|
27 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 42 | 41 | +1 | 37 |
| 5 |
Shelbourne
|
25 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 35 | 36 | -1 | 34 |
| 6 |
Derry City
|
27 | 7 | 12 | 8 | 35 | 32 | +3 | 33 |
| 7 |
Galway United
|
26 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 33 | 40 | -7 | 30 |
| 8 |
Drogheda United
|
27 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 31 | 43 | -12 | 28 |
| 9 |
Waterford
|
26 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 34 | 47 | -13 | 25 |
| 10 |
Sligo Rovers
|
27 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 23 | 45 | -22 | 22 |
Drogheda United
Formation: 3-5-2
Coach: Kevin Doherty
1
Dennison
18
Bolger
22
Keeley
2
Agbaje
3
Kane
15
Bates
19
Brennan
17
Farell
7
Bucknor
14
Doyle
11
Oluwa
Starting XI
| # | Player | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luke Dennison | G |
| 2 | Edwin Agbaje | D |
| 22 | Conor Keeley | D |
| 18 | James Bolger | D |
| 7 | Jason Bucknor | M |
| 17 | Shane Farell | M |
| 19 | Ryan Brennan | M |
| 15 | Alfie Bates | M |
| 3 | Conor Kane | M |
| 11 | Thomas Oluwa | F |
| 14 | Mark Doyle | F |
Substitutes
| 44 | Fynn Talley | G |
| 5 | Leo Burney | D |
| 31 | Kieran Cruise | D |
| 4 | Andrew Quinn | D |
| 6 | Jago Godden | M |
| 10 | Brandon Kavanagh | M |
| 9 | Keegan Ancelin | F |
| 24 | Warren Davis | F |
| 25 | Ryan Markey | F |
Galway United
Formation: 4-1-3-2
Coach: John Caulfield
16
Cunha
12
Facchineri
19
Kavanagh
15
Williams
3
Barratt
10
Hurley
24
McCarthy
8
Bolger
4
Keohane
7
Walsh
23
Pierrot
Starting XI
| # | Player | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Hugo Cunha | G |
| 3 | Connor Barratt | D |
| 15 | Wasiri Ola Williams | D |
| 19 | Leigh Kavanagh | D |
| 12 | Gianfranco Facchineri | D |
| 10 | David Hurley | M |
| 4 | Jimmy Keohane | M |
| 8 | Aaron Bolger | M |
| 24 | Edward McCarthy | M |
| 23 | Frantz Pierrot | F |
| 7 | Stephen Walsh | F |
Substitutes
| 32 | Vincent Angelini | G |
| 30 | Al-Amin Kazeem | D |
| 28 | James Morahan | D |
| 20 | Lee Devitt | M |
| 21 | Dylan Connolly | F |
| 17 | Junior Thiam | M |
| 11 | Kristopher Twardek | M |
| 37 | Mitchell Bates | M |
| 9 | Francely Lomboto | F |