Saint Patr. vs Galway Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 3 July 2026
🔊 St Patrick’s Athletic head into this fixture following a challenging spell, having picked up two wins and suffered two defeats in their last four outings. Galway United are also struggling for consistency, with just one victory in their previous five matches. Motivation in the league table is relatively muted for both sides: the hosts sit third but remain well adrift of the leaders, while the visitors hover near the relegation zone without being under immediate threat at this stage of the season. In this context, the key factors become attacking firepower and defensive solidity.
Head-to-Head
The most recent official clash between these sides took place on 01 May 2026 and ended in a 2-2 draw. Here’s a comparative breakdown from that encounter, with Galway United as the home team:
- Possession: 50% vs 50%;
- Corners: 3 vs 4;
- Fouls committed: 14 vs 13;
- Yellow cards: 1 vs 3;
- Shots on target: 3 vs 2.
📊 Statistical preview of official head-to-head meetings between St Patrick's Athletic and Galway United:
- 11 matches played;
- The hosts have won 6 times, the visitors have claimed 2 victories, with 3 draws;
- Goals scored: 17 for St Patrick's, 12 for Galway;
- Average goals in the first half: 1.27, in the second half: 1.36;
- Average total goals per match: 2.64.
Head-to-head statistics Saint Patr. - Galway
Saint Patrick´s Athletic Team Overview
Their most recent official fixture took place on in the Leinster Senior Cup, with Bray Wanderers hosting St Patrick's Athletic. The match ended 2-1.
Here are the key stats from the game (St Patrick's Athletic vs Bray Wanderers):
- Possession: 58% vs 42%;
- Corners: 4 vs 2;
- Yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- Shots on target: 3 vs 2.
St Patrick’s Athletic have shown balance across various facets of their game, but their recent form has dipped-just two wins, one draw, and two defeats in their last five outings. Over their previous ten matches, they’ve managed four victories, underlining a pattern of inconsistency. Their scoring rate remains modest: they average 1.1 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per game over this stretch. Across the season as a whole, their attack has been slightly more productive (1.59 goals per match), but recent trends point to a decline in attacking sharpness while the defensive structure remains relatively solid.
Match Results: Saint Patrick´s Athletic
Galway United Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the Premier Division, facing Shamrock Rovers away from home. Galway United fell 3-1 in that encounter.
Here’s a breakdown of the key stats from the match (Galway United vs Shamrock Rovers):
- Possession: 33% vs 67%;
- Corners: 5 vs 2;
- Fouls: 9 vs 8;
- Yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- Shots on target: 5 vs 7.
Galway United are going through a tough spell: over their last ten matches, the visitors have managed just two wins, drawn four times, and suffered four defeats, conceding an average of 1.8 goals per game - the most worrying stat for their back line at the moment. Still, their attacking unit offers some hope for at least a modest result: nearly every other game, Galway find the net at least once, averaging 1.38 goals per match both over the season and in recent outings.
Match Results: Galway United
Match Outcome Prediction
Head-to-head meetings:
- Played - 11;
- Home wins - 6, Away wins - 2, Draws - 3.
Stats: St Patrick's Athletic vs Galway United
- Games in the competition: 22 vs 21;
- Wins: 11 vs 6;
- Win percentage: 50% vs 29%;
- Losses: 6 vs 9;
- Draws: 5 vs 6.
Last 10 matches:
- Wins: 4 vs 2;
- Losses: 4 vs 4;
- Draws: 2 vs 4.
- Galway United have covered a +1.5 handicap in 9 of their last 10 head-to-head Premier Division clashes.
- Galway United have covered a +1.5 handicap away from home in 6 of their last 7 Premier Division matches.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-head (average total goals):
- Home side - 1.55, Away side - 1.09;
- Overall head-to-head average - 2.64;
- Both teams have scored: all-time - 8 times; at the home ground - 4 times.
Average total stats: St Patrick's Athletic vs Galway United
- In the league: 2.45 vs 3;
- Goals scored: 1.59 vs 1.38;
- First half: 0.64 vs 0.48;
- Second half: 0.95 vs 0.9;
- St Patrick's Athletic at home in the league - 2.18;
- Galway United away in the league - 1.18;
- Last 10 matches: 1.1 (home - 2) vs 1.5 (away - 1.6).
- The under 3.5 goals market has landed in five consecutive head-to-heads at St Patrick's ground (Premier Division).
- The under 3.5 goals market has hit in eight straight St Patrick's Athletic matches.
Corner Kicks Prediction
St Patrick's Athletic: Stats
- This season: average corners per match - 6; at home - 6.82;
- Last 10 matches: average corners - 7; at home - 9.5.
Galway United: Stats
- This season: average corners per match - 4.57; away - 5;
- Last 10 matches: average corners - 5.4; away - 6.8.
- Galway United have recorded over 3.5 corners away from home in six consecutive head-to-head matches.
- Galway United have hit over 3.5 corners in six of their last seven Premier Division fixtures.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-head meetings:
- Played - 11;
- Both teams have scored all-time - 8 times;
- At the home ground - 4 times.
Stats: St Patrick's Athletic vs Galway United
- Played in the league: 22 vs 21;
- Matches this season with both teams scoring (BTTS): 8 vs 15;
- St Patrick's Athletic BTTS at home - 4 (36%);
- Galway United BTTS away - 8 (73%).
Last 10 matches:
- BTTS matches: 3 vs 9;
- St Patrick's Athletic BTTS at home - 1 (25%);
- Galway United BTTS away - 5 (100%).
- Galway United have both scored and conceded in 12 of their last 13 Premier Division outings.
- Galway United have both scored and conceded in seven straight away Premier Division matches.
Correct Score Prediction
Most frequent results (current season):
- The most common scoreline in the league is 1-1 (14/113, 12.4%).
- St Patrick's Athletic's most frequent home result: 4-1 (3/11, 27.3%).
- Galway United's most common away result: 1-1 (4/11, 36.4%).
Based on statistical analysis and probability distribution, the algorithm projects the top three outcomes:
1-0 - 12.5% (odds: 7.5)
2-1 - 10.8% (odds: 8)
2-0 - 10.67% (odds: 7)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
The upcoming match is shaped by several strong statistical trends from the hosts: St Patrick’s Athletic have seen under 2.5 goals in each of their last six fixtures, a run that highlights their preference for a cagey, defensive approach regardless of the opposition - even on home turf. While Galway United have shown they can find the net with some regularity, their main weakness lies in a shaky backline and their struggles to dictate the tempo against top-half sides. With neither team having significant motivation in the standings, the editorial backs under 2.5 goals.No comments
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