Galway vs Saint Patr. Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 1 May 2026
🔊 The clash between Galway United and St Patrick's Athletic promises to be an intriguing encounter. Galway have been solid at home, avoiding defeat in 7 of their last 8 matches on their turf. St Patrick's, sitting atop the league standings, are in impressive form with excellent scoring prowess. However, Galway's home fortress might pose a significant challenge for the visitors.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 02 March 2026 and ended with a 1-0 scoreline. Here is a comparative analysis of that encounter (with St. Patrick's Athletic as the home side):
- possession percentage: 71% vs 29%;
- corner kicks: 8 vs 4;
- fouls: 13 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- shots on target: 4 vs 2.
📊 Statistical preview of the official fixtures between Galway United and St Patrick's Athletic:
- 10 matches played;
- home wins - 2, away wins - 6, draws - 2;
- goals scored - 10 for Galway, 15 for St Patrick's;
- average first-half total - 1.3, second-half - 1.2;
- average total goals per match - 2.5.
Head-to-head statistics Galway - Saint Patr.

Galway United Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the Premier Division (hosts - Waterford United, visitors - Galway United). The match ended in a 1-1 draw.
Here are the game statistics (Galway United vs Waterford United):
- possession percentage: 57% vs 43%;
- corner kicks: 16 vs 3;
- fouls: 10 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 4 vs 4.
🔵 Galway United are in sixth place in the league, known for their ability to maintain unbeaten runs at home. In their last five matches, they have secured two wins, but have also faced two losses and a draw. A crucial aspect is their focus on strengthening their defense, with an average of 1.42 goals conceded per match.
Match Results: Galway United

Saint Patrick´s Athletic Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the Premier Division, where St. Patrick's Athletic hosted Bohemians Dublin. The encounter ended with a 3-1 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (St. Patrick's Athletic vs Bohemians Dublin):
- possession: 39% vs 61%;
- corners: 6 vs 5;
- fouls: 10 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 5 vs 3.
🔴 St Patrick's Athletic are confidently leading the league, thanks to their excellent form and attacking prowess. The team has won seven of their last ten matches, showcasing impressive scoring ability with an average of two goals per game while conceding just 0.9 goals per match. Their style of play is built on aggressive attacking and ball control.
Match Results: Saint Patrick´s Athletic
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Played - 10;
- Home wins - 2, Away wins - 6, Draws - 2.
Statistics: Galway United vs St Patrick's Athletic
- Matches in the tournament: 12 vs 13;
- Wins: 4 vs 8;
- Win percentage: 33% vs 62%;
- Losses: 5 vs 3;
- Draws: 3 vs 2.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 4 vs 7;
- Losses: 4 vs 2;
- Draws: 2 vs 1.
- Galway United have avoided defeat at home in 7 of their last 8 matches (Premier Division).
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches (Average Total):
- Home team - 1, Away team - 1.5;
- Overall head-to-head - 2.5;
- Both teams scored: total - 7 times; at the home ground - 3 times.
Average Total Statistics: Galway United vs St Patrick's Athletic
- In the tournament: 2.67 vs 2.69;
- Goals scored: 1.25 vs 1.85;
- First half: 0.5 vs 0.77;
- Second half: 0.75 vs 1.08;
- Galway United: home in tournament - 1.8;
- St Patrick's Athletic: away in tournament - 1.33;
- Last 10 matches: 1.4 (home - 2.25) vs 2 (away - 2).
- Total over 1.5 goals occurred in 8 of the last 9 head-to-head matches between these teams.
- Total over 1.5 goals occurred in 7 of the last 8 head-to-head matches in the Premier Division.
- Total over 1.5 goals occurred in Galway United's last 6 consecutive matches (Premier Division).
- Total over 1.5 goals occurred in St Patrick's Athletic's last 5 consecutive away matches (Premier Division).
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Played - 10;
- Both teams scored overall - 7 times;
- At the home ground - 3 times.
Statistics: Galway United vs St Patrick's Athletic
- Played in the tournament: 12 vs 13;
- Season matches with both teams scoring (BTTS): 7 vs 5;
- Galway United: BTTS at home - 3 (60%);
- St Patrick's Athletic: BTTS away - 2 (33%).
Last 10 Matches:
- Matches with BTTS: 6 vs 5;
- Galway United: BTTS at home - 3 (75%);
- St Patrick's Athletic: BTTS away - 2 (50%).
Exact Score Prediction
Frequent Score Statistics (Current Season):
- The most frequent score in the tournament: 1-1 (8/63, 12.7%);
- Galway United most frequently finishes home matches with scores of: 0-1, 1-0, 2-1, 2-2, or 4-3 (1/5, 20%);
- St Patrick's Athletic most frequently plays away with a score of: 2-0 (2/6, 33.3%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm forecasts the top three outcomes:
1-1 - 11.8% (odds: 6.5)
1-2 - 9.5% (odds: 8)
0-1 - 8.81% (odds: 6.5)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Given the trend that Galway rarely lose at home, along with the current form of both teams, the most likely outcome is that the hosts will manage to secure at least a draw or a win in this match. Therefore, betting on Galway United not to lose seems like a well-founded prediction.