Shamrock Rovers travel in excellent form (WWLWW) while Galway United have struggled recently (WLDDD), making X2 at odds of 1.28 our pick for the meeting at Eamonn Deacy Park.
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Tip
X2
Odds
1.28
Probability
Home Win
3.70
Draw
3.25
Away Win
1.95
Galway United vs Shamrock Rovers
32% Possession 68%
2 Shots on Target 5
67% Pass Accuracy 85%
5 Corner Kicks 4
7 Fouls 8
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Galway United come into this fixture in mixed form, having won 2, drawn 1 and lost 2 of their last 5 matches. They have scored 8 goals and conceded 7 during that run, averaging 1.6 goals per game. Key contributors in front of goal include Jimmy Keohane (2 goals), Stephen Walsh (2 goals) and Kristopher Twardek. Their most recent outing ended in a defeat against Derry City (0–1) in the Premier Division. Consistency will be key if they are to get a positive result here.
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Shamrock Rovers arrive in mixed form, with 1 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses across their last 5 fixtures. They have netted 6 goals and let in 8, averaging 1.2 goals per game going forward. Key contributors in front of goal include John McGovern (2 goals), Aaron Greene and M. Noonan. Most recently, they recorded a victory against Waterford (3–2) in the Premier Division. A disciplined display could see them pick up a point or more.
Teams: Galway United vs Shamrock Rovers
Date: Fri, May 8, 2026
Time: 18:45 UTC
Venue: Eamonn Deacy Park,Galway
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Written by
Matoski
Football Analyst & Predictor · HelloPredict