Bet with Freshbet →Played: final score 2–0. The tip and analysis below are as they were before kick-off.
It is Drogheda United against Galway United on 30 October 2026 · 19:45 at United Park (Drogheda), and R. Harvey will referee. This one looks too close to call. Below you can read our tip, the result probabilities, team news and analysis.
Drogheda United vs Galway United: analysis of the match
What our tip is based on
- Table. Drogheda United are 9th in the table, on 40 points after 36 matches (10W 10D 16L), and Galway United are 8th, on 42 points (10W 12D 14L).
- Attack and defence. On average Drogheda United score 1.2 goals a match in the competition and concede 1.6; for Galway United the figures are 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. From 18 meetings: 8 wins for Drogheda United, 5 wins for Galway United and 5 draws, with the goals at 23–17.
What to expect
For us, Drogheda United are the more likely winners. We estimate a 2–1 score, roughly 3 goals in all, with 1–1 (11.2%) the most probable single result. Goals at both ends are likely in an open game.
In the goals market we pick Under 3.5 goals (odds 1.47), and we rate it at 65%. Our numbers give both teams scoring a 59% chance and more than 2.5 goals a 56% chance.
Prediction summary
- Meetings: 18; Drogheda United 8 wins, 5 draws, Galway United 5 wins.
- An average of 2.2 goals per meeting between these teams.
- In the competition, goals scored–conceded: Drogheda United 42–57, Galway United 46–51.
- Expected: roughly 3 goals; over 2.5 goals: 56%.
- Out: Drogheda United 0, Galway United 0.
Alternative tip: BTTS – yes
Alternative tip: BTTS – yes (probability 59%, best price 1.67). With roughly 3 goals expected, it fits the picture.
Absences
Absent for Drogheda United: no absences. Absent for Galway United: no absences. Team news may change, so check it again before kick-off.
Drogheda United vs Galway United: compare the odds
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best price | 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 from several bookmakers, combined and updated 30/10/26, 18:00. They are for guidance and can differ at any one operator. Margin, on average: 8.4%.
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?
Our estimate uses odds from several bookmakers after removing the margin. It does not guarantee any result.
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Drogheda United vs Galway United: team news and absences
Drogheda United
- No reported absences
Galway United
- No reported absences
Changes are possible before kick-off.
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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Questions and answers
What do we tip 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?
We estimate: Drogheda United win 45%, draw 26%, Galway United win 29%.
Where and when is the game being played?
Date: 30 October 2026, kick-off: 19:45, venue: United Park, Drogheda. Referee: R. Harvey.
Who will be missing?
Drogheda United: no absences. Galway United: no absences. Changes are possible before kick-off.
Will the match produce over 2.5 goals?
We estimate over 2.5 goals at 56% (odds 1.72); for fewer than 2.5 the figure is 44% (odds 2.21).
Will both teams score?
By our estimate, both teams score with a probability of 59% (odds 1.67).
Which correct score is the likeliest?
We rate 1–1 as most likely (11.2%), then 2–1 (9.3%) and 1–0 (8.6%).
What are your predictions based on?
We start from the prices of several bookmakers, remove their margin and average them to get probabilities; a Poisson distribution then gives us the expected goals and the most probable scores. Form, head to head and absences appear on the page as extra context. We publish predictions purely as information, and none of them promises a winning outcome.
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