Shamrock Rovers vs Galway United preview and prediction
The match
Galway United travel to Tallaght Stadium in the Premier Division on Friday 26 June (19:30 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: DWLWW Most recently they drew with Derry City 1–1 at home. At home they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.3 scored and 1.0 conceded.
Galway United's last 5: WLDLL Most recently they beat Derry City 2–1 at home. They average 1.2 scored and 1.8 conceded.
Shamrock Rovers arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.7 points a game against 0.8.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 8 May 2026, finished Galway United 1–3 Shamrock Rovers. Across their last 2 meetings Shamrock Rovers have won 2, Galway United 0, with 0 draws and 3.0 goals per game; both teams scored in 1 of them.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.8 goals: 2.1 for Shamrock Rovers and 0.7 for Galway United. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 55%, both teams to score at 55%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Shamrock Rovers 71%, draw 18%, Galway United 11%.
Both teams to score: yes (55%) at 1.80.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 77% chance at odds of 1.22. Predicted score: Shamrock Rovers 2–0 Galway United. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Shamrock Rovers71%fair 1.41 · @1.41
Draw18%fair 5.54 · @4.35
Galway United11%fair 9.15 · @7.50
2.79Expected goals
2.12Shamrock Rovers xG
0.68Galway United xG
55%Both score
55%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–014%
1–013%
3–010%
2–19%
1–19%
3–17%
From our goals model: Shamrock Rovers 2.1 – 0.7 Galway United expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Shamrock Rovers vs Galway United?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Shamrock Rovers vs Galway United?
On our numbers Shamrock Rovers have a 71% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Galway United 11%.
How many goals will there be in Shamrock Rovers vs Galway United?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 55% likely and both teams score 55% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Shamrock Rovers vs Galway United?
Our predicted score is Shamrock Rovers 2–0 Galway United, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Shamrock Rovers vs Galway United?
Shamrock Rovers vs Galway United (Premier Division) kicks off on Friday 26 June 2026 at 19:30 (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.
