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Drogheda United vs Galway United, 30 October 2026 · 19:45 at United Park (Drogheda), with R. Harvey officiating. Expect a tight contest. Below: our tip, outcome probabilities, team news and analysis.
Wins: Drogheda United win. Half lost (half the stake back): a draw. Loses: Drogheda United lose.
Drogheda United vs Galway United: our analysis
Why we chose this tip
- Table. Drogheda United lie 9th, having collected 40 points after 36 matches (10W 10D 16L); Galway United lie 8th, having collected 42 points (10W 12D 14L).
- Attack and defence. Per game in this competition, Drogheda United average 1.2 goals for and 1.6 against, compared with 1.3 for and 1.5 against for Galway United.
- Form in the competition. Drogheda United: 9W 10D 16L, goals 42–57; Galway United: 10W 12D 13L, goals 46–51.
- Head to head. In 18 previous meetings, Drogheda United have taken 8 wins to Galway United's 5 wins, plus 5 draws; the goal tally stands at 23–17.
What to expect
In our view Drogheda United hold the advantage. We project a 2–1 scoreline, around 3 goals altogether, and the single likeliest outcome is 1–1 (11.2%). This one should be open, with chances at both ends.
On goals we go for Under 3.5 goals (odds 1.47), which we give a 65% chance. In our view both teams score with a probability of 59%, and over 2.5 goals with a probability of 56%.
The prediction at a glance
- Meetings: 18; Drogheda United 8 wins, 5 draws, Galway United 5 wins.
- Head to head meetings have produced 2.2 goals a game on average.
- Scored and conceded in this competition: Drogheda United 42–57, Galway United 46–51.
- Our projection is around 3 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 56%.
- Unavailable: Drogheda United 0, Galway United 0.
Alternative tip: Both teams to score: yes
Another angle: Both teams to score: yes (probability 59%, top price 1.67). A projection of around 3 goals supports it.
Absences
Unavailable for Drogheda United: no absences. Galway United will be without: no absences. Team news can change, so take another look before the game.
Drogheda United vs Galway United: bookmaker odds side by side
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top price available | 2.18 | 3.84 | 3.30 |
| Market average | 2.07 | 3.58 | 3.14 |
| Lowest odds | 2.00 | 3.09 | 2.72 |
| Goals | Best | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.23 | 1.19 | 77.9% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.72 | 1.68 | 56.0% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 2.21 | 2.13 | 44.0% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 2.74 | 2.64 | 35.1% |
| BTTS – yes | 1.67 | 1.58 | 58.6% |
| BTTS – no | 2.30 | 2.24 | 41.4% |
Prices gathered from several bookmakers and refreshed 30/10/26, 18:00. Use them as a guide: what a particular operator offers can be different. Margin on average: 8.4%.
The key facts
- Likely result: Drogheda United 1–1 Galway United, roughly 3 goals in total.
- Table: Drogheda United 9th (40 points), Galway United 8th (42 points).
- Form in the competition: Drogheda United 9W 10D 16L (42:57), Galway United 10W 12D 13L (46:51).
- H2H: 18 matches: Drogheda United 8W 5D 5L, goals 23–17.
- Absences: Drogheda United 0, Galway United 0.
Who will win Drogheda United vs Galway United?
We work out this estimate from the odds of several bookmakers once their margin has been removed. No outcome is ever certain.
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Drogheda United vs Galway United: injuries and missing players
Drogheda United
- No reported absences
Galway United
- No reported absences
Team news can still change before the game.
Standings and form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Shamrock Rovers | 36 | 20-8-8 | 59:38 | 68 |
| 2 |  Bohemians | 36 | 19-8-9 | 63:44 | 65 |
| 3 |  St Patrick's Athletic | 36 | 17-9-10 | 55:31 | 60 |
| 4 |  Shelbourne | 36 | 12-13-11 | 52:50 | 49 |
| 5 |  Derry City | 36 | 11-15-10 | 50:47 | 48 |
| 6 |  Dundalk | 36 | 11-12-13 | 55:59 | 45 |
| 7 |  Waterford | 36 | 10-13-13 | 54:61 | 43 |
| 8 | Galway United | 36 | 10-12-14 | 46:53 | 42 |
| 9 | Drogheda United | 36 | 10-10-16 | 44:57 | 40 |
| 10 |  Sligo Rovers | 36 | 5-10-21 | 28:66 | 25 |
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All figures are drawn from the games played so far this season, which is still a limited sample.
Form in the competition
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Questions and answers
Which tip do we give for Drogheda United vs Galway United?
Drogheda United -0.25 (Asian handicap) (2.01); Under 3.5 goals (1.47).
Who will win Drogheda United vs Galway United?
Our estimate gives Drogheda United a 45% chance of winning, the draw 26% and Galway United 29%.
What is the date, time and venue of the game?
Kick-off is on 30 October 2026 at 19:45, venue United Park, Drogheda. Referee: R. Harvey.
Who will be missing?
Drogheda United: no absences. Galway United: no absences. Team news can still change before kick-off.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in this game?
We put over 2.5 goals at 56% (odds 1.72) and under 2.5 goals at 44% (odds 2.21).
Will both teams score?
We put the chance of both teams finding the net at 59% (odds 1.67).
What correct score do we see as likeliest?
Top of our list is 1–1 (11.2%), then 2–1 (9.3%) and 1–0 (8.6%).
How do you put your predictions together?
Our starting point is the odds of several bookmakers: we take out the margin, average what is left and turn it into probabilities, then a Poisson model gives the expected goals and the likeliest scorelines. Form, head to head and absences are shown on the page as background. The predictions are meant as information and offer no guarantee of winning.
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