Bet with MINO CASINO →Played: final score 2–0. The tip and analysis below are as they were before kick-off.
Drogheda United and Galway United meet on 30 October 2026 · 19:45 at United Park (Drogheda), under referee R. Harvey. We see an evenly balanced game. Scroll on for our tip, the chance of each result, team news and our analysis.
Drogheda United vs Galway United: odds from several bookmakers
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top odds 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% |
Our odds combine the prices of several bookmakers and were refreshed 30/10/26, 18:00. Use them for guidance only, since one operator may quote differently. The margin averages 8.4%.
Match at a glance
- 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?
To reach this estimate we remove the margin from several bookmakers' odds. Nothing about the outcome is guaranteed.
Drogheda United vs Galway United: more betting markets
Fair odds = 1 / probability. Whenever the best odds on offer top the fair odds, that price is value. Likely: ≥ 60%; possible: 50–60%; outsider: anything under 50%.
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Drogheda United vs Galway United: injuries, suspensions, absences
Drogheda United
- No reported absences
Galway United
- No reported absences
Absences can still change up to kick-off.
Drogheda United vs Galway United: form and table
| # | 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 Athl. | 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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Drogheda United vs Galway United: our match analysis
Why this is our tip
- Table. Drogheda United: 9th, 40 points from 36 matches (10W 10D 16L). Galway United: 8th, 42 points (10W 12D 14L).
- Attack and defence. Goals per game in this competition: Drogheda United 1.2 scored and 1.6 conceded, Galway United 1.3 scored and 1.5 conceded.
- Form in the competition. Drogheda United: 9W 10D 16L, goals 42–57; Galway United: 10W 12D 13L, goals 46–51.
- Head to head. Head to head over 18 meetings: Drogheda United 8 wins, Galway United 5 wins, plus 5 draws; goals 23–17.
What to expect
We make Drogheda United the favourites. The projected scoreline is 2–1, close to 3 goals in the game, and the outcome we rate highest is 1–1 (11.2%). We expect goals and an open game.
On goals we like Under 3.5 goals (odds 1.47), with a probability of 65% by our reckoning. By our numbers, both teams scoring is 59% and over 2.5 goals is 56%.
Main points of the prediction
- Meetings: 18; Drogheda United 8 wins, 5 draws, Galway United 5 wins.
- Average goals in their meetings: 2.2 per match.
- This competition, scored–conceded: Drogheda United 42–57, Galway United 46–51.
- Projected: close to 3 goals; probability of over 2.5 goals 56%.
- Not available: Drogheda United 0, Galway United 0.
Alternative tip: Both teams score: yes
Other option: Both teams score: yes (probability 59%, odds up to 1.67). We project close to 3 goals, which points the same way.
Absences
Not available for Drogheda United: no absences. Not available for Galway United: no absences. Line-ups can still change, so look at the team news again before kick-off.
Drogheda United vs Galway United: the numbers side by side
Only this season's games feed into these numbers, so treat them with care: the sample is small.
Form in the competition
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Drogheda United vs Galway United: common questions
Which bet do we recommend for Drogheda United vs Galway United?
On the result, our pick is Drogheda United or draw (1X) (1.36); on goals, Under 3.5 goals (1.47). Prefer less risk? Go for Drogheda United or draw (1X).
Who will win Drogheda United vs Galway United?
As we see it: Drogheda United to win 45%, the draw 26%, Galway United to win 29%.
What is the kick-off time and venue?
30 October 2026, 19:45, at United Park, Drogheda. Referee: R. Harvey.
Who will be missing?
Drogheda United: no absences. Galway United: no absences. Absences can still change up to kick-off.
Will the game go over 2.5 goals?
We give over 2.5 goals a 56% chance (odds 1.72), against 44% for under 2.5 (odds 2.21).
Will both teams score?
By our numbers, both sides scoring is 59% (odds 1.67).
What correct score is most probable?
In order: 1–1 (11.2%), 2–1 (9.3%), 1–0 (8.6%).
Where do your predictions come from?
It all starts with bookmaker odds: we take prices from several firms, remove the margin, average them and convert the result into probabilities. A Poisson model then supplies the expected goals and the most probable scorelines. Form, previous meetings and absences are shown alongside as background. We share our predictions to inform you, and they cannot promise that a bet will win.
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