Galway United FC

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Sligo Rovers FC

  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

We’re Expecting a Low-Scoring Encounter

We’re not anticipating that the net will be found too many times, with Under 2.5 Goals expected when Galway and Sligo lock horns. This Total Goals prediction affords us attractive betting odds of 1.85.

Sligo Beat Galway in their Last Clash

Galway United suffered a defeat in their last game. A 2-1 scoreline occurred away from home at Richmond Park against St Patrick's Athletic. The Tribesmen ended up with just 39% possession and had two shots on target, with Edward McCarthy being the only player to score.

Sligo Rovers lost when they were last in action. In a home game at Showgrounds, they were turned over 2-0 by Bohemians. John Russell's side had the lion’s share of the ball boasting 57% possession and four shots on goal.

Sligo beat Galway when the teams last met. It was a 2-0 scoreline at Showgrounds. The previous 3 meetings between these teams have seen an outcome of two draws and one Sligo win.

Premier Division G W D L GF GA GD GD P
2 Galway United logo Galway United 12 5 5 2 18 14 4 18:14 20
10 Sligo Rovers logo Sligo Rovers 12 2 2 8 17 25 -8 17:25 8
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Galway United – Last 10 League Games

Galway have 4 wins, 2 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.1 goals from 3.5 shots on goal and 13.0 attempts. John Caulfield's team have averaged 39.3% possession and 5.7 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 0.8 goals from 3.7 shots on goal, 12.5 attempts and 3.3 corners.

Top goalscorers Patrick Hickey and Stephen Walsh have found the net 3 times, with Edward McCarthy scoring 2. Karl O'Sullivan and Stephen Walsh have recorded the most assists with 2 apiece.

Sligo Rovers – Last 10 League Games

Rovers have won 4, lost 4 and drawn 2, averaging 11.7 attempts, 3.8 shots on goal and 1.1 goals. The Bit O'Reds average 51.4% possession, 5.1 corners awarded and 6.0 corners against them, while 1.9 goals have been conceded from 5.9 shots on goal and 14.7 attempts.

The top scorers have been Wilson Waweru on 4, followed by Connor Malley and Ellis Chapman with 2. William Fitzgerald is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 2.

Confirmed Lineups

Galway United confirmed lineup (4-5-1): Brendan Clarke (GK), Patrick Hickey, Colm Horgan, Garry Buckley, Killian Brouder, Vincent Russell Borden, Bobby Burns, David Hurley, Jimmy Keohane, Francely Lomboto, Edward McCarthy.

Sligo Rovers confirmed lineup (4-5-1): Edward McGinty (GK), Oliver Denham, Gareth McElroy, Reece Hutchinson, John Ross Wilson, Jack Henry-Francis, Connor Malley, William Fitzgerald, Niall Morahan, Simon Power, Luke Pearce.

Expert Premier Division Analysis

The football experts at jeetwin88.com are aware of injuries that could affect the outcome along with the form guide. We also leave no stone unturned when it comes to presenting the latest stats.

Key Galway United vs Sligo Rovers league stats:

  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 14 of the last 17 Galway games at home.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Galway games at home.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Galway games at home.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Sligo games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Sligo games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 games between these teams.

Galway United vs Sligo Rovers Prediction

The stats imply that we’ll see a low-scoring Premier Division clash, with a total goal count of two or less expected based on the information to hand. Secure a price of 1.85 for Under 2.5 Goals.

There’s a larger price available if you combine the Under 2.5 pick on the Total Goals & Both Teams to Score market. Combining this with BTTS No will give you increased odds.

Under 2.5 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 54.1% chance of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability close to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

Our Pick

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Published 07:37, 24 October 2024

Galway United vs Sligo Rovers Odds

Galway United are the shortest price to win this Premier Division game according to the bookies, with the gambling operators giving them a 63% probability due to their 1.60 betting odds. Sligo Rovers are regarded as the least likely winner at 5.75.

It’s hard to split the odds between Over 2.5 Goals and Under 2.5 Goals for this match. Both Teams to Score No is available at 1.75 for anyone expecting at least one side to draw a blank.

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Team Stats

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Full time Result

  • 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in previous 10 matches
  • 5 wins, 1 defeats and 4 draws in previous 10 home matches

Full time Results

  • 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in previous 10 away matches

Goals

Goals

Corners

Corners

Possession

Possession

Top Scorers & Assists

Top Scorers & Assists

Team News

Our Galway vs Sligo team news will highlight the injuries for both squads, with the lineups giving you a helping hand with your bets.

Getting the player information you need is easy thanks to the Premier Division squads.

Galway United vs Sligo Rovers Lineups

Galway United Confirmed Lineup 4-5-1

Sligo Rovers Confirmed Lineup 4-5-1

Galway United Confirmed Lineup 4-5-1

1 Brendan Clarke
15 Patrick Hickey 21 Colm Horgan 26 Garry Buckley 5 Killian Brouder
17 V. Russell Borden 18 Bobby Burns 10 David Hurley 20 Jimmy Keohane 19 Francely Lomboto
24 Edward McCarthy
1 Edward McGinty
15 Oliver Denham 52 Gareth McElroy 3 Reece Hutchinson 2 John Ross Wilson
17 Jack Henry-Francis 27 Connor Malley 7 William Fitzgerald 8 Niall Morahan 25 Simon Power
11 Luke Pearce

Sligo Rovers Confirmed Lineup 4-5-1

Galway United Substitutes

  • 2Conor O'Keeffe
  • 3Regan Donelon
  • 4Robert Slevin
  • 7Stephen Walsh
  • 11Karl O'Sullivan
  • 16Jack Brady
  • 22C. James McCormack
  • 29Cillian Tollett
  • 33Jeannot Esua

Sligo Rovers Substitutes

  • 4Ellis Chapman
  • 5Charlie Wiggett
  • 18Stefan Radosavljevic
  • 21John Mahon
  • 30Richard Brush
  • 34Kailin Barlow
  • 39Kyle McDonagh
  • 47Owen Elding
  • 71Daire Patton

Previous Galway United Lineups

19 Oct Premier Division
St Patrick's 2-1 Galway United
05 Oct Premier Division
Galway United 1-1 Dundalk
28 Sep Premier Division
Waterford 1-2 Galway United
24 Sep Premier Division
Drogheda United 0-0 Galway United
21 Sep Premier Division
Galway United 1-0 Shelbourne
17 Sep Premier Division
Galway United 1-2 Shamrock Rovers

Previous Sligo Rovers Lineups

20 Oct Premier Division
Sligo Rovers 0-2 Bohemians
15 Oct Premier Division
Derry City 1-1 Sligo Rovers
28 Sep Premier Division
Shelbourne 0-0 Sligo Rovers
22 Sep Premier Division
Sligo Rovers 2-1 Dundalk
14 Sep Premier Division
Shamrock Rovers 4-0 Sligo Rovers
01 Sep Premier Division
Sligo Rovers 2-0 Waterford

Injuries & Suspensions

Galway United Injury Table

Type Name Info
No players are currently reported injured or suspended.

Sligo Rovers Injury Table

Type Name Info
Oskar van Hattum Other
Oliver Denham Other

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2025 Season

# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Drogheda United 12 5 5 2 16:9 20
2 Galway United 12 5 5 2 18:14 20
3 St Patrick's 12 5 4 3 17:11 19
4 Shamrock Rovers 12 5 4 3 18:13 19
5 Shelbourne 12 4 7 1 16:12 19
6 Bohemians 12 6 0 6 15:15 18
7 Derry City 12 5 2 5 15:16 17
8 Waterford 12 4 0 8 11:22 12
9 Cork City 12 2 5 5 13:19 11
10 Sligo Rovers 12 2 2 8 17:25 8
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 St Patrick's 6 3 3 0 11:5 12
2 Bohemians 6 4 0 2 8:6 12
3 Shamrock Rovers 6 3 2 1 11:6 11
4 Derry City 6 3 1 2 9:7 10
5 Galway United 6 3 1 2 8:7 10
6 Drogheda United 6 2 3 1 9:5 9
7 Shelbourne 6 2 3 1 8:6 9
8 Cork City 6 2 3 1 8:8 9
9 Waterford 6 2 0 4 5:12 6
10 Sligo Rovers 6 1 1 4 7:10 4