Drogheda United vs Galway United prediction & analysis
63%
Footrivo pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.58 · bookmaker 1.60 · Lost ✗
6/10Rating
1.60Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultDrogheda United to win ✓41% · @2.20
Double chanceEither team to win ✓77% · @1.30
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗63% · @1.60
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓77% · fair 1.30
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗9% · fair 11.35
Drogheda United vs Galway United preview and prediction
The match
The Premier Division sees Drogheda United take on Galway United on Friday 30 October, kicking off at 20:45 (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: LWLWL Most recently they lost to Waterford 1–3 away. They average 1.3 scored and 1.5 conceded.
Galway United's last 5: DLWLD Most recently they drew with St Patrick's Athl. 0–0 at home. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game.
Drogheda United arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.5 points a game against 0.8.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 4 September 2026, finished Drogheda United 1–2 Galway United. Across their last 3 meetings Drogheda United have won 0, Galway United 2, with 1 draw and 2.7 goals per game; both teams scored in 2 of them.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.8 goals: 1.4 for Drogheda United and 1.4 for Galway United. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 53%, both teams to score at 63%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Drogheda United 41%, draw 23%, Galway United 36%.
Both teams to score: yes (63%) at 1.60.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 63% chance at odds of 1.60. 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 United41%fair 2.46 · @2.20
Draw23%fair 4.35 · @3.30
Galway United36%fair 2.75 · @2.90
2.80Expected goals
1.45Drogheda United xG
1.35Galway United xG
63%Both score
53%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
1–09%
2–19%
0–18%
1–28%
2–06%
From our goals model: Drogheda United 1.4 – 1.4 Galway United expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Drogheda United vs Galway United?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 63% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.60.
Who will win Drogheda United vs Galway United?
On our numbers Drogheda United have a 41% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Galway United 36%.
How many goals will there be in Drogheda United vs Galway United?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 53% likely and both teams score 63% 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 2.8 goals in total.
When is Drogheda United vs Galway United?
Drogheda United vs Galway United (Premier Division) kicks off on Friday 30 October 2026 at 20:45 (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.
