Dundalk vs Galway Prediction
🔊 The upcoming clash between Dundalk and Galway United promises an intriguing contest, with the hosts likely to emphasize their attacking play. Both teams are in decent form, but Dundalk hold an edge due to their impressive home performance. The standings add extra motivation for both sides, as they sit close to each other on the table.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 06 March 2026 and ended in a 2-2 draw. Here's a comparative breakdown of the statistics from that encounter (with Galway United as the home side):
- possession percentage: 43% vs 57%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 9;
- fouls: 18 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 1;
- shots on target: 4 vs 6.
📊 Statistical preview of official encounters between Dundalk and Galway United:
- 6 matches played;
- home victories - 0, away victories - 4, draws - 2;
- goals scored - 3 for Dundalk, 13 for Galway United;
- average first-half total - 1.5, second-half - 1.17;
- average total goals per match - 2.67.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

Dundalk Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the Leinster Cup, with Dundalk playing at home against Shelbourne. The game ended with a 3-1 victory.
Here's the match stats (Dundalk vs Shelbourne):
- possession: 54% vs 46%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 3;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 9 vs 4.
🔴 Dundalk sit fourth in the league standings and have been showing consistent form, particularly on home turf. Over their last five matches, they have secured three wins and two draws. Averaging 1.82 goals per game, they demonstrate strong attacking prowess. This trend is reinforced by their ability to score more than 1.5 goals at home, a feat achieved in 12 of their last 14 matches.
Match Results: Dundalk

Galway United Team Overview
The visitors' last official match took place on during the Premier Division tournament (home team - Drogheda United, away team - Galway United). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2-3.
Here are the game statistics (Galway United vs Drogheda United):
- possession: 42% vs 58%;
- corners: 3 vs 6;
- fouls: 16 vs 5;
- yellow cards: 5 vs 0;
- shots on target: 6 vs 8.
🔵 Galway United hold the fifth spot in the standings and have shown inconsistency on the road. In their last five matches, they have secured three wins but also suffered two losses. Their average goals scored per game is just 1.3, with a similar number of goals conceded at 1.4. Despite this, the trend leans towards low-scoring affairs, with under 2.5 total goals recorded in nine of their last ten away games.
Match Results: Galway United
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Matches played - 6;
- Home wins - 0, Away wins - 4, Draws - 2.
Statistics: Dundalk vs Galway United
- Matches in tournament: 11 vs 10;
- Wins: 4 vs 4;
- Win percentage: 36% vs 40%;
- Losses: 1 vs 4;
- Draws: 6 vs 2.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 5 vs 4;
- Losses: 1 vs 4;
- Draws: 4 vs 2.
- Galway United have covered a +1.5 handicap in 6 consecutive head-to-head matches against Dundalk.
- Galway United have covered a +1.5 handicap in 20 of their last 21 matches (Premier Division).
- Galway United have covered a +1.5 handicap in 16 of their last 17 matches.
- Galway United have covered a +1.5 handicap in 9 of their last 10 away matches (Premier Division).
- Galway United have covered a +1.5 handicap in 7 of their last 8 away matches.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head (average total):
- Home team - 0.5, Away team - 2.17;
- Overall head-to-head - 2.67;
- Both teams scored: all-time - 2 times; at home ground - 0 times.
Average Total Statistics: Dundalk vs Galway United
- In tournament: 3.18 vs 2.7;
- Goals scored: 1.82 vs 1.3;
- First half: 0.82 vs 0.5;
- Second half: 1 vs 0.8;
- Dundalk at home in the tournament - 2.2;
- Galway United away in the tournament - 0.8;
- Last 10 matches: 2 (home - 2.6) vs 1.3 (away - 0.8).
- Dundalk have scored more than 1.5 goals at home in 12 of their last 14 matches.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Matches played - 6;
- Both teams scored all-time - 2 times;
- At home ground - 0 times.
Statistics: Dundalk vs Galway United
- Matches played in tournament: 11 vs 10;
- Season matches with both teams scoring (BTTS): 7 vs 5;
- Dundalk BTTS at home - 2 (40%);
- Galway United BTTS away - 2 (40%).
Last 10 Matches:
- BTTS matches: 6 vs 5;
- Dundalk BTTS at home - 2 (40%);
- Galway United BTTS away - 2 (40%).
Correct Score Prediction
Frequent Results Statistics (current season):
- Most common scorelines in the tournament: 0-0 (7/53, 13.2%), 1-1 (7/53, 13.2%);
- Dundalk's most frequent home results: 1-0, 1-1, 2-0, 2-2, and 5-0 (1/5, 20%);
- Galway United's most frequent away result: 1-0 (2/5, 40%).
The algorithm predicts the top three outcomes based on statistics and probability distribution:
1-1 - 11.87% (odds: 6.5)
1-0 - 10.25% (odds: 7)
2-1 - 8.96% (odds: 7.5)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering Dundalk's dominant home performance in terms of goals and their current form, the most logical bet is on the hosts to score over 1.5 goals. This aligns not only with the statistical data from their home games but is also supported by the team's overall attacking trend in all matches.