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Drogheda United vs Galway United prediction

Drogheda United vs Galway United prediction for the Premier Division on 30 Oct 2026: Over 1.5 (79%). Probabilities, betting markets, form, H2H and stats.

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Friday30October 2026
Yesterday: 52/66 correct(79%)
Premier Division · Regular Season - 36
Drogheda UnitedGalway United
2 - 0Full time · Fri 30 OctHT 1-0
United Park, Drogheda

Match events

Drogheda UnitedGalway United
  1. Goal: Brandon KavanaghAssist: Mark Doyle32'
  2. 45'Substitution: David HurleyOff: Junior Thiam
  3. Substitution: Conor KeeleyOff: james bolger45'
  4. Substitution: Thomas OluwaOff: Keegan Ancelin45'
  5. Substitution: ethan brien oOff: Shane Farrell45'

HT 1-0

  1. Goal: Mark DoyleAssist: Fynn Talley53'
  2. Substitution: Brandon KavanaghOff: Jago Godden60'
  3. 62'Substitution: Ed McCarthyOff: francely lomboto
  4. Substitution: Kieran CruiseOff: Ryan Brennan69'
  5. 73'Substitution: Jimmy KeohaneOff: Connor Whittaker
  6. 73'Substitution: James MorahanOff: Connor Barratt
  7. 82'Substitution: Stephen WalshOff: Frantz Pierrot

Our verdict

Over 1.5 ✓

Over 1.5

Bet365 1.22

79%

✓ This tip was correct · final score 2-0

Expected goals2.9

Win probability

1 · Drogheda United46%
Fair odds 2.17
X · Draw25%
Fair odds 4.00
2 · Galway United29%
Fair odds 3.45

Match statistics

  • 54%Possession46%
  • 1.00Expected goals (xG)0.96
  • 16Total shots10
  • 4Shots on target5
  • 7Shots off target4
  • 5Blocked shots1
  • 8Shots inside the box8
  • 6Corners5
  • 2Offsides3
  • 11Fouls7
  • 0Yellow cards0
  • 0Red cards0
  • 5Goalkeeper saves2
  • 412Passes351
  • 313Accurate passes239

Line-ups

Drogheda United

3-5-2

Starting XI

  1. 44Fynn Michael Cordell TalleyG
  2. 4A. QuinnD
  3. 22C. KeeleyD
  4. 5Leo BurneyD
  5. 2E. AgbajeM
  6. 8Ethan O'BrienM
  7. 10B. KavanaghM
  8. 15A. BatesM
  9. 31K. CruiseM
  10. 11T. OluwaF
  11. 14M. DoyleF

Substitutes

  1. 25R. MarkeyF
  2. 9K. AncelinF
  3. 18J. BolgerD
  4. 19R. BrennanM
  5. 17S. FarrellM
  6. 6J. GoddenM
  7. 36theo hennessyG
  8. 3C. KaneD
  9. 32D. MareD

Coach: K. Doherty

Galway United

3-4-3

Starting XI

  1. 32Vincent AngeliniG
  2. 3Connor BarrattD
  3. 2A. O'ConnorD
  4. 12Gianfranco FacchineriD
  5. 11K. TwardekM
  6. 8A. BolgerM
  7. 17Junior ThiamM
  8. 20L. DevittM
  9. 4J. KeohaneF
  10. 7S. WalshF
  11. 24E. McCarthyF

Substitutes

  1. 54C. WhittakerM
  2. 16Hugo Alberto Pires da CunhaG
  3. 6A. PiesoldM
  4. 23F. PierrotF
  5. 28J. MorahanD
  6. 9F. LombotoF
  7. 10D. HurleyM
  8. 21D. ConnollyF

Coach: John Caulfield

Betting markets

Expected goals 1.64 – 1.27
0.5 goalsOver94.6%Under5.4%
1.5 goalsOver78.7%Under21.3%
2.5 goalsOver55.6%Under44.4%
3.5 goalsOver33.3%Under66.7%
4.5 goalsOver17.0%Under83.0%

Market percentages come from our model's expected goals for each side. Fair odds are 100 ÷ probability.

Model comparison

Drogheda UnitedGalway United
43%Form57%
54%Attack46%
40%Defence60%
50%Head to head50%
56%Expected goals44%
61%Overall39%

Last matches

Newest first
Drogheda United1W 0D 1L · last 2
LWaterford vs Drogheda United23 Oct 2026 · Premier Division3-1WDrogheda United vs Derry City16 Oct 2026 · Premier Division2-0
Galway United1W 1D 1L · last 3
DGalway United vs St Patrick's Athl.23 Oct 2026 · Premier Division0-0LWaterford vs Galway United19 Oct 2026 · Premier Division3-2WGalway United vs Shamrock Rovers16 Oct 2026 · Premier Division2-0

Premier Division table

Premier Division table
#TeamP+/-Pts
1Waterford4+39
2Drogheda United3+26
3Bohemians3+16
4Shelbourne3+16
5Derry City3-14
6Galway United4-14
7Dundalk2+13
8Shamrock Rovers303
9St Patrick's Athl.3-21
10Sligo Rovers2-41
See full table ›

Season statistics

This season, all competitions we cover
StatDrogheda UnitedGalway United
Played23
Wins11
Draws01
Losses11
Goals for (avg)1.51.3
Goals against (avg)1.51
Clean sheets12
Failed to score01
Best win streak11

Recent goal lines

How many of each team's last 3 games went over the line

Over 1.52/22/3
Over 2.51/21/3
Over 3.51/21/3
BTTS – yes1/21/3

Match preview

Drogheda United host Galway United in the Premier Division (Regular Season - 36) at United Park, Drogheda, with kick-off on Friday, 30 October 2026 at 20:45 WAT.

Our prediction model makes Drogheda United slight favourites, giving Drogheda United a 46% chance of winning, 25% for the draw and 29% for Galway United. Our tip is: Over 1.5.

Drogheda United have taken 3 points from their last 2 games (1W 0D 1L). Galway United have taken 4 points from their last 3 games (1W 1D 1L).

On the goals markets, we expect goals, with a 56% chance of over 2.5 and a 59% chance that both teams score.

Competition
Ireland Premier Division
Date
Friday, 30 October 2026, 20:45 WAT
Venue
United Park, Drogheda

TodaysPrediction analysis team

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Quick answers

When is Drogheda United vs Galway United?

Drogheda United vs Galway United kicks off on Friday, 30 October 2026 at 20:45 West Africa Time.

Which competition is Drogheda United vs Galway United in?

The match is in the Ireland Premier Division.

Where are Drogheda United and Galway United in the table?

Drogheda United are 2nd and Galway United are 6th in the Premier Division.

Who will win Drogheda United vs Galway United?

Our prediction is Over 1.5. Win probabilities: Drogheda United 46%, draw 25%, Galway United 29%.

Will both teams score in Drogheda United vs Galway United?

We estimate a 59% chance that both teams score, so our BTTS tip is Yes.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Drogheda United vs Galway United?

We estimate a 56% chance of three or more goals, so our tip is Over 2.5 goals.

Are these predictions guaranteed?

No. They are statistical estimates. A 70% tip should still lose about three times in ten, so only stake what you can afford to lose.

How often are predictions updated?

Predictions refresh automatically through the day as new data arrives, and every tip is marked right or wrong after full time.

More Premier Division on Fri 30 Oct

FTShelbourne 2-3 Waterford1X ✗FTSt Patrick's Athl. 2-3 BohemiansOver 1.5 ✓FTDundalk 3-1 Shamrock RoversX2 ✗FTSligo Rovers 2-2 Derry City2 ✗

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