Bet with Freshbet →Played: final score 0–0. The tip and analysis below are as they were before kick-off.
It is Galway United against St Patrick's Athletic on 23 October 2026 · 19:45 at Eamonn Deacy Park (Galway). St Patrick's Athletic (58%) start as favourites in our view. Below you can read our tip, the result probabilities, team news and analysis.
Galway United vs St Patrick's Athletic: analysis of the match
What our tip is based on
- Table. Galway United are 8th in the table, on 42 points after 36 matches (10W 12D 14L), and St Patrick's Athletic are 3rd, on 60 points (17W 9D 10L).
- Head to head. From 15 meetings: 3 wins for Galway United, 7 wins for St Patrick's Athletic and 5 draws, with the goals at 15–21.
What to expect
For us, St Patrick's Athletic are the more likely winners. We estimate a 1–2 score, roughly 3 goals in all, with 1–1 (10.5%) the most probable single result. Goals at both ends are likely in an open game.
In the goals market we pick Over 2.5 goals (odds 1.76), and we rate it at 55%. Our numbers give both teams scoring a 54% chance and more than 2.5 goals a 55% chance.
Prediction summary
- Meetings: 15; Galway United 3 wins, 5 draws, St Patrick's Athletic 7 wins.
- An average of 2.4 goals per meeting between these teams.
- Expected: roughly 3 goals; over 2.5 goals: 55%.
- Out: Galway United 0, St Patrick's Athletic 0.
Alternative tip: BTTS – yes
Alternative tip: BTTS – yes (probability 54%, best price 1.75). With roughly 3 goals expected, it fits the picture.
Absences
Absent for Galway United: no absences. Absent for St Patrick's Athletic: no absences. Team news may change, so check it again before kick-off.
Galway United vs St Patrick's Athletic: compare the odds
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best price | 5.37 | 4.18 | 1.62 |
| Market average | 5.01 | 3.94 | 1.61 |
| Lowest odds | 4.80 | 3.80 | 1.57 |
| Goals | Best | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.24 | 1.21 | 76.5% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.76 | 1.72 | 54.7% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 2.13 | 2.08 | 45.3% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 2.88 | 2.76 | 33.5% |
| BTTS – yes | 1.75 | 1.73 | 53.5% |
| BTTS – no | 2.00 | 1.99 | 46.5% |
Prices from several bookmakers, combined and updated 23/10/26, 18:00. They are for guidance and can differ at any one operator. Margin, on average: 7.6%.
At a glance
- Likely result: Galway United 1–1 St Patrick's Athletic, roughly 3 goals in total.
- Table: Galway United 8th (42 points), St Patrick's Athletic 3rd (60 points).
- H2H: 15 matches: Galway United 3W 5D 7L, goals 15–21.
- Absences: Galway United 0, St Patrick's Athletic 0.
Who will win Galway United vs St Patrick's Athletic?
Our estimate uses odds from several bookmakers after removing the margin. It does not guarantee any result.
Galway United vs St Patrick's Athletic: more betting tips
Fair odds = 1 / probability. Value exists when the best odds available are above the fair odds. Likely ≥ 60%, possible 50–60%, outsider < 50%.
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Galway United vs St Patrick's Athletic: team news and absences
Galway United
- No reported absences
St Patrick's Athletic
- 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 Galway United vs St Patrick's Athletic?
Galway United +1 (Asian handicap) (1.83); Over 2.5 goals (1.76).
Who will win Galway United vs St Patrick's Athletic?
We estimate: Galway United win 19%, draw 24%, St Patrick's Athletic win 58%.
Where and when is the game being played?
Date: 23 October 2026, kick-off: 19:45, venue: Eamonn Deacy Park, Galway.
Who will be missing?
Galway United: no absences. St Patrick's Athletic: no absences. Changes are possible before kick-off.
Will the match produce over 2.5 goals?
We estimate over 2.5 goals at 55% (odds 1.76); for fewer than 2.5 the figure is 45% (odds 2.13).
Will both teams score?
By our estimate, both teams score with a probability of 54% (odds 1.75).
Which correct score is the likeliest?
We rate 1–1 as most likely (10.5%), then 0–1 (10.5%) and 1–2 (9.9%).
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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