Shamrock Rovers vs Galway United preview and prediction
The match
Galway United travel to Tallaght Stadium in the Premier Division on Friday 20 March (21:00 WAT) to face Shamrock Rovers. Shamrock Rovers are 1st with 68 points from 36 games (top of the table), while Galway United sit 8th on 42 points (in the bottom three). A gap of 26 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Shamrock Rovers's last 5: DWDWL Most recently they drew with Drogheda United 0–0 away. They average 1.3 scored and 1.0 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Galway United's last 5: WLDLW Most recently they beat Waterford 4–3 at home. On the road they have won 0 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.3 scored and 1.3 conceded.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.5 goals: 1.8 for Shamrock Rovers and 0.7 for Galway United. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 46%, both teams to score at 52%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Shamrock Rovers 64%, draw 20%, Galway United 16%.
Both teams to score: yes (52%) at 2.00.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 75% chance at odds of 1.30. Predicted score: Shamrock Rovers 1–0 Galway United. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Shamrock Rovers64%fair 1.57 · @1.51
Draw20%fair 4.91 · @3.85
Galway United16%fair 6.33 · @6.75
2.46Expected goals
1.76Shamrock Rovers xG
0.71Galway United xG
52%Both score
46%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–015%
2–013%
1–111%
2–19%
0–09%
3–08%
From our goals model: Shamrock Rovers 1.8 – 0.7 Galway United expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Shamrock Rovers to win✓
64%
1.57
1.51
Double chance
Shamrock Rovers or draw✓
84%
1.19
1.10
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
52%
1.91
2.00
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
71%
1.41
1.33
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
54%
1.85
1.80
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
75%
1.34
1.30
Half-time result
Shamrock Rovers ahead at half-time✓
44%
2.29
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Shamrock Rovers / FT Shamrock Rovers✓
39%
2.55
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
10.77
–
Form
Shamrock Rovers – last 6
DWDWLD
16 Mar
@ Drogheda United
0–0
D
13 Mar
@ Sligo Rovers
2–0
W
9 Mar
@ Shelbourne
2–2
D
6 Mar
vs Derry City
1–0
W
27 Feb
@ Bohemians
2–3
L
23 Feb
vs Dundalk
1–1
D
1.3Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
50%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Galway United – last 6
WLDLWD
16 Mar
vs Waterford
4–3
W
13 Mar
@ Bohemians
0–1
L
6 Mar
vs Dundalk
2–2
D
2 Mar
@ St Patrick's Athl.
0–1
L
27 Feb
vs Sligo Rovers
1–0
W
20 Feb
@ Shelbourne
1–1
D
1.3Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
50%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Shamrock Rovers and Galway United.
What is the prediction for Shamrock Rovers vs Galway United?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win Shamrock Rovers vs Galway United?
On our numbers Shamrock Rovers have a 64% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Galway United 16%.
How many goals will there be in Shamrock Rovers vs Galway United?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 46% likely and both teams score 52% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Shamrock Rovers vs Galway United?
Our predicted score is Shamrock Rovers 1–0 Galway United, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.
When is Shamrock Rovers vs Galway United?
Shamrock Rovers vs Galway United (Premier Division) kicks off on Friday 20 March 2026 at 21:00 (West Africa Time) at Tallaght Stadium.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
