Drogheda United vs Galway United prediction & analysis
78%
Footrivo pick
Under 3.5 goals
Very strong pick · fair odds 1.28 · bookmaker 1.22 · Lost ✗
9/10Rating
1.22Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultDrogheda United to win ✗39% · @2.60
Double chanceEither team to win ✓75% · @1.30
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓55% · @1.85
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✗78% · @1.22
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗8% · fair 12.53
Drogheda United vs Galway United preview and prediction
The match
Drogheda United host Galway United in the Premier Division on Monday 6 April, with kick-off at 17:00 (WAT) at Weavers Park. Drogheda United are 9th with 40 points from 36 games (in the bottom three), while Galway United sit 8th on 42 points (in the bottom three). Only 2 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Drogheda United's last 5: DDDLL Most recently they drew with Bohemians 0–0 at home. At home they have won 0 and lost 1 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game.
Galway United's last 5: WLWLD Most recently they beat Derry City 2–1 at home. On the road they have won 0 and lost 3 of their last 3. They average 1.3 scored and 1.7 conceded.
Galway United arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.2 points a game against 0.7.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.3 goals: 1.2 for Drogheda United and 1.1 for Galway United. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 42%, both teams to score at 55%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Drogheda United 39%, draw 25%, Galway United 35%.
Both teams to score: yes (55%) at 1.85.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 78% chance at odds of 1.22. Predicted score: Drogheda United 1–1 Galway United. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Drogheda United39%fair 2.54 · @2.60
Draw25%fair 3.96 · @3.10
Galway United35%fair 2.83 · @2.78
2.34Expected goals
1.21Drogheda United xG
1.13Galway United xG
55%Both score
42%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–113%
1–012%
0–111%
0–010%
2–18%
1–27%
From our goals model: Drogheda United 1.2 – 1.1 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
Drogheda United to win✗
39%
2.54
2.60
Double chance
Either team to win✓
75%
1.34
1.30
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
55%
1.82
1.85
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
67%
1.49
1.42
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
58%
1.72
1.62
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
78%
1.28
1.22
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
46%
2.18
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Drogheda United / FT Drogheda United✗
22%
4.62
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
8%
12.53
–
Form
Drogheda United – last 6
DDDLLD
3 Apr
vs Bohemians
0–0
D
20 Mar
@ Derry City
2–2
D
16 Mar
vs Shamrock Rovers
0–0
D
13 Mar
@ St Patrick's Athl.
1–4
L
27 Feb
vs Shelbourne
1–2
L
20 Feb
@ Dundalk
1–1
D
0.8Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
67%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Galway United – last 6
WLWLDL
3 Apr
vs Derry City
2–1
W
20 Mar
@ Shamrock Rovers
0–2
L
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
1.3Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Drogheda United and Galway United.
What is the prediction for Drogheda United vs Galway United?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 78% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Drogheda United vs Galway United?
On our numbers Drogheda United have a 39% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Galway United 35%.
How many goals will there be in Drogheda United vs Galway United?
We expect about 2.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 42% likely and both teams score 55% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Drogheda United vs Galway United?
Our predicted score is Drogheda United 1–1 Galway United, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.3 goals in total.
When is Drogheda United vs Galway United?
Drogheda United vs Galway United (Premier Division) kicks off on Monday 6 April 2026 at 17:00 (West Africa Time) at Weavers Park.
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.
