Premier Division · Regular Season - 34
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Galway UnitedvsShamrock Rovers
Galway United vs Shamrock Rovers in Premier Division on 16 October 2026. Compare recent results, goal trends and league positions in this match preview.
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16 October 2026
Prediction
Over 1.5 goalsBased on 10 previous home-team games and 10 previous away-team games. Small samples provide less evidence.
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LEAGUE CONTEXT
Premier Division — current table
Season 2026 · Latest stored table, updated . Refresh delayed; showing the last available table. This table may include games played after this prediction was made.
Shamrock Rovers are ranked 1 in Premier Division, with 65 points from 33 games.
Galway United are ranked 7 in Premier Division, with 38 points from 32 games.
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shamrock Rovers | 33 | 19 | 8 | 6 | 54 | 33 | 21 | 65 |
| 2 | St Patrick's Athl. | 32 | 17 | 8 | 7 | 52 | 25 | 27 | 59 |
| 3 | Bohemians | 33 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 58 | 40 | 18 | 59 |
| 4 | Shelbourne | 33 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 47 | 46 | 1 | 43 |
| 5 | Derry City | 32 | 9 | 14 | 9 | 45 | 42 | 3 | 41 |
| 6 | Dundalk | 33 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 50 | 55 | -5 | 41 |
| 7 | Galway United | 32 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 42 | 48 | -6 | 38 |
| 8 | Waterford | 32 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 44 | 54 | -10 | 34 |
| 9 | Drogheda United | 33 | 8 | 10 | 15 | 39 | 54 | -15 | 34 |
| 10 | Sligo Rovers | 33 | 5 | 8 | 20 | 25 | 59 | -34 | 23 |
P: played · W: wins · D: draws · L: losses · GF/GA: goals for/against · GD: goal difference · Pts: points. Highlighted rows identify this match’s teams.
PREVIOUS MEETINGS
Galway United vs Shamrock Rovers
| Date | Home team | Score | Away team | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shamrock Rovers | 3–1 | Galway United | Premier Division |
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- Competition
- Premier Division
- Venue
- Eamonn Deacy Park
- Status
- Not Started
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- Not started
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Clevertips match analysis
Galway United vs Shamrock Rovers: match review and analysis
Recent team results and head-to-head history provide background for this fixture.
Galway United recorded 3 wins, 4 draws and 3 losses in the 10 games used here, scoring 12 and conceding 12. Shamrock Rovers recorded 3 wins, 4 draws and 3 losses, with 15 scored and 18 conceded across 10 games.
| Statistic | Galway United | Shamrock Rovers |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 10 | 10 |
| Wins | 3 | 3 |
| Draws | 4 | 4 |
| Losses | 3 | 3 |
| Goals scored | 12 | 15 |
| Goals conceded | 12 | 18 |
| Over 1.5 games | 8 | 8 |
Why this selection?
The calculation combines each team’s recent attacking record with the opposing defence. Newer games receive more weight, and results at the same home or away venue receive extra weight.
Galway United: (1.07 weighted goals scored + 1.76 opponent goals conceded) ÷ 2 gives 1.42 model goals, after bounding the estimate between 0.05 and 6.
Shamrock Rovers: (1.55 weighted goals scored + 1.34 opponent goals conceded) ÷ 2 gives 1.44 model goals, after bounding the estimate between 0.05 and 6.
The combined scoring outlook makes at least two total goals the strongest of the four options compared. Either team can score those goals. It ranked highest when comparing the three double-chance options with Over 1.5 using a Poisson goal model.
Model goals are estimates from past scores, not shot-based expected goals. These form records were saved with the prediction before kickoff. League position is context below and is not an input to this goal model. Injuries, lineups and odds are not included.
Recent results and goal trends
LAST 10 GAMES
Galway United recent form
1.20 goals scored and 1.20 conceded per game. 8 of 10 games finished with at least two goals.
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derry CityFAI Cup | Home | 0–2 | Lost | |
| ShelbournePremier Division | Home | 1–1 | Draw | |
| Derry CityPremier Division | Away | 0–1 | Lost | |
| Sligo RoversPremier Division | Away | 3–1 | Won | |
| BohemiansPremier Division | Home | 2–3 | Lost | |
| Drogheda UnitedFAI Cup | Away | 2–1 | Won | |
| ShelbournePremier Division | Home | 1–1 | Draw | |
| DundalkPremier Division | Away | 2–1 | Won | |
| Bray WanderersFAI Cup | Home | 1–1 | Draw | |
| Drogheda UnitedPremier Division | Home | 0–0 | Draw |
Scores shown from Galway United’s perspective. Extra time and shootouts are excluded.
LAST 10 GAMES
Shamrock Rovers recent form
1.50 goals scored and 1.80 conceded per game. 8 of 10 games finished with at least two goals.
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BohemiansPremier Division | Home | 2–1 | Won | |
| Drogheda UnitedPremier Division | Home | 3–1 | Won | |
| WaterfordPremier Division | Home | 3–2 | Won | |
| St Patrick's Athl.Premier Division | Away | 0–2 | Lost | |
| ShelbournePremier Division | Home | 0–0 | Draw | |
| Derry CityPremier Division | Away | 3–3 | Draw | |
| KuPSUEFA Europa Conference League | Away | 0–1 | Lost | |
| KuPSUEFA Europa Conference League | Home | 1–1 | Draw | |
| St Patrick's Athl.FAI Cup | Away | 2–2 | Draw | |
| Egnatia RrogozhinëUEFA Europa League | Away | 1–5 | Lost |
Scores shown from Shamrock Rovers’s perspective. Extra time and shootouts are excluded.
About this prediction
We compare each team’s recent goals scored and conceded, giving more weight to recent games and the same home or away venue. A goal model then chooses double chance or Over 1.5 goals. Predictions can change before kickoff and are not guaranteed results. Live scores refresh every 15 seconds.