Shamrock vs Galway Prediction 20 March 2026
⚽️ The match between Shamrock Rovers and Galway United promises to be intriguing. Both teams have their strengths: the hosts are on a high, while the visitors focus on maintaining a solid defense in away games. Shamrock's form demonstrates consistency with numerous victories, whereas Galway often plays defensively. The tournament motivation is high for both sides, as each aims to improve their standing in the table.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 29 October 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 1:0. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Shamrock Rovers):
- ball possession percentage: 71% vs 29%;
- corner kicks: 0 vs 3;
- fouls: 4 vs 6;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 2 vs 1.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Shamrock Rovers and Galway United:
- played 10 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 6, for the away team - 0, draws - 4;
- number of goals - 11 against 4;
- average total in the 1st half - 0.5, in the 2nd half - 1;
- average total goals in the match - 1.5.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Shamrock Rovers Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on in the Premier Division, featuring Drogheda United at home against Shamrock Rovers. The game ended in a goalless draw, 0-0.
Here are the match statistics (Shamrock Rovers vs Drogheda United):
- possession: 66% vs 34%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 3;
- fouls: 13 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 4;
- shots on target: 2 vs 2.
Shamrock Rovers have been showcasing a confident performance in their recent outings. Over their last five matches, they have secured two victories and drawn twice, indicating a stable form. Their attack proves to be quite effective, averaging 1.43 goals per game, while their defense remains solid, conceding just 0.86 goals on average per match. They currently hold the third position in the league standings and continue their pursuit of the top spot.
Match Results: Shamrock Rovers
Galway United Team Overview
The last official match for the current visitors took place on in the Premier Division, with Galway United hosting Waterford United. The match ended with a scoreline of 4-3.
Here's the match statistics (Galway United vs Waterford United):
- possession percentage: 42% vs 58%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 11;
- fouls: 13 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- shots on target: 9 vs 3.
Galway United sit in seventh place, struggling with scoring on the road. However, their defensive play remains solid, allowing them to avoid heavy defeats. In their last five matches, they have secured two wins, suffered two losses, and drawn once. Their average scoring rate is one goal per game, but it's crucial to highlight their strong defensive form-they are not conceding many goals.
Match Results: Galway United
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 10;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 1; for visitors away - 0; number of draws - 4;
- Average first-half total: 0.5;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.3, while the visitors net 0.2.
First-Half Stats: Shamrock Rovers (home) vs Galway United (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 3 vs 3;
- wins: 1 (33.33%) vs 0 (0%);
- losses: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- draws: 2 (66.67%) vs 3 (100%);
- Average goals scored: 0.33 vs 0;
- Average goals conceded: 0 vs 0.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 4 vs 1;
- losses: 1 vs 1;
- draws: 5 vs 8;
- Average first-half total: 1.4 (scored - 0.9, conceded - 0.5) vs 0.8 (scored - 0.4, conceded - 0.4).
- Galway United have drawn in the 1st half in last 8 away games.
- Galway United have drawn in the 1st half in last 7 away games (Premier Division).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 10;
- home team wins - 6, away team wins - 0, draws - 4.
Statistics: Shamrock Rovers vs Galway United
- matches played in the tournament: 7 vs 7;
- wins: 3 vs 2;
- win percentage: 43% vs 29%;
- losses: 1 vs 3;
- draws: 3 vs 2.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 6 vs 2;
- losses: 1 vs 4;
- draws: 3 vs 4.
- Galway United won with a +1.5 handicap in last 18 games (Premier Division).
- Galway United won with a +1.5 handicap in last 14 games.
- Galway United won with a +1.5 handicap in 13 of last 14 away games (Premier Division).
- Galway United won with a +1.5 handicap in 9 of last 10 away games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.1, the guests - 0.4;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 1.5;
- both teams scored: overall - 4; at the home team's field - 2.
Statistics: Shamrock Rovers vs Galway United
- average total in the tournament: 2.29 vs 2.43;
- average total goals scored: 1.43 vs 1.14;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.71 vs 0.43;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.71 vs 0.71;
- Shamrock Rovers: average total at home in the tournament - 1.33;
- Galway United: average total away in the tournament - 0.33;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.8 (home - 1.8) vs 1 (away - 0.4).
- Under 2.5 goals scored in last 8 Galway United away games (Premier Division).
- Under 2.5 goals scored in last 6 Galway United away games.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 10;
- both teams scored all-time - 4 times;
- on the home team’s field - 2 times.
Statistics: Shamrock Rovers vs Galway United
- number of matches played in the tournament: 7 vs 7;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 3 vs 3;
- number of BTTS matches for Shamrock Rovers at home - 1 (33%);
- number of BTTS matches for Galway United away - 1 (33%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Shamrock Rovers at home - 2 (40%);
- BTTS matches for Galway United away - 2 (40%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 0:0 (5/35, 14.3%), 1:0 (5/35, 14.3%);
- Shamrock Rovers at home most often finish matches: 1:0 , 1:1 , 2:0 (1/3, 33.3%);
- Galway United away most often play: 1:0 (2/3, 66.7%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:0 - 18.53% (odds 5.33)
2:0 - 13.33% (odds 5.61)
0:0 - 10.87% (odds 7.9)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering this season's statistics, a low-scoring affair between Shamrock Rovers and Galway United seems likely. The visitors consistently engage in matches with low totals on the road, as evidenced by their trend: in eight consecutive away games in the Irish Premier Division, fewer than 3 goals have been scored. Given that both sides exhibit cautious defensive play, betting on under 2.5 goals appears to be the most reasonable prediction.
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Betting Tips: Shamrock Rovers - Galway United
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