Galway United FC
Football League of Ireland Eamonn Deacy Park Mon 11 Aug 00:00
Shamrock Rovers FC
  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

League of Ireland Betting Preview: Galway United vs Shamrock Rovers

Galway United host Shamrock Rovers in this League of Ireland match at Eamonn Deacy Park, with kick-off set for 00:00 on Monday 11 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Hoops Good Value against Tribesmen

We’re a big fan of Shamrock at odds of 1.85 to defeat Galway, with this Full-Time Result bet standing out. There’s a nice return that could be landed and we think a win might happen.

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Goalless Draw in Pair’s Last Meeting

Galway United have been beaten in their last four games. On the road at Turner's Cross Stadium, Cork City recently beat them 1-0. The Tribesmen enjoyed 57% possession and managed three shots on target.

Shamrock Rovers won their previous League of Ireland game, beating Derry City at home. It was a 2-0 win at Tallaght Stadium. Stephen Bradley's team enjoyed 60% possession and managed three shots on goal, with Rory Gaffney finding the net twice.

On Thursday night, Shamrock travelled to Ballkani in the Europa Conference League qualifier and were defeated 1-0.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Shamrock are unbeaten in the past six games against Galway, with the last clash ending in a 0-0 draw at Tallaght Stadium. The past 6 H2H meetings have featured three Shamrock wins and three draws.

League of Ireland G W D L GF GA GD GD P
1 Shamrock Rovers logo Shamrock Rovers 29 16 9 4 49 25 24 49:25 57
8 Galway United logo Galway United 30 7 10 13 31 39 -8 31:39 31
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Galway United – Last 10 League Games

2 wins, 5 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 9.6 attempts and 3.7 shots on goal. United have had 41.0% possession and 4.2 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.5 goals from 11.3 attempts and 4.3 shots on goal, while earning 5.1 corners.

Top scorers Moses Dyer and David Hurley have found the net 2 times, with Stephen Walsh getting 1. Cian Byrne, Evan Watts and David Hurley have racked up the most assists with 1 each.

Shamrock Rovers – Last 10 League Games

Rovers have won 7, lost 1 and drawn 2, with an average of 1.9 goals from 13.1 attempts and 6.1 shots on goal. The Hoops average 61.7% possession, 5.6 corners in their favour and 3.8 corners against, while conceding 0.8 goals from 8.1 attempts and 3.4 shots on goal.

Rory Gaffney and Michael Noonan have 4 and they’re top of the team’s scoring charts, with Graham Burke on 3. Look no further than Daniel Mandroiu for the top assist maker (4) in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Galway United confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Brendan Clarke (GK), Garry Buckley, Gregory Cunningham, Robert Slevin, Jeannot Esua, Killian Brouder, David Hurley, Edward McCarthy, Jimmy Keohane, Patrick Hickey, Stephen Walsh.

Shamrock Rovers confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Edward McGinty (GK), Daniel Cleary, Roberto Lopes, Lee Grace, Adam Matthews, Darragh Nugent, Matthew Healy, Connor Malley, Cory O'Sullivan, Aaron Greene, Michael Noonan.

Galway United vs Shamrock Rovers Prediction & Betting Tips

Head into Galway United vs Shamrock Rovers with expert betting insights, including our main match prediction, expected scoreline, top corners angle and a thoughtfully built bet builder.

Match Prediction

Shamrock are on course for a nice return ahead of this League of Ireland clash, with odds of 1.85 standing out on the coupon. We’re feeling fairly optimistic that this prediction will be on the money.

The team news that filters through can have a knock-on effect as far as the League of Ireland odds are concerned. We use this information along with the form guide, while the latest stats are also taken into consideration when making football predictions.

Key Galway United vs Shamrock Rovers league stats:

  • Shamrock have won 7 of their last 10 games.
  • Shamrock have won 13 of their last 20 games.
  • Galway have lost their last 4 games.
  • Galway have lost 11 of their last 20 games.

Shamrock to Win Probability

The latest odds at the best betting sites suggest our pick carries a 54.1% chance of winning. However, our tipsters research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Correct Score Prediction

Galway Galway logo 0 - 2 Shamrock logo Shamrock

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Corners Prediction

Shamrock Under 5.5 Corners

The 5.5 corners line has not been covered by Shamrock in three straight games, while the past two Galway matches have seen under 5.5 corners conceded. It stands to reason that the line won’t be reached and you can secure odds of 1.67 for this Shamrock Team Corners bet.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Galway Logo Galway
Total
9.30 4.20 5.10
Home
10.60 4.90 5.70
Away
9.40 4.10 5.30
Shamrock Logo Shamrock
Total
9.40 5.60 3.80
Home
9.50 5.80 3.70
Away
8.50 4.50 4.00
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Total Corners
Galway Corners
Shamrock Corners
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Bet Builder Tips

Full-Time Result Shamrock
Total Goals Under 2.5
Team Corners Shamrock Under 5.5

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Galway United vs Shamrock Rovers Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Shamrock Have the Shortest Odds to Win

Shamrock Rovers are forecasted to be the most likely winner in this League of Ireland encounter. The 2.25 for them coming out on top suggests a 44% probability based on their latest betting odds. If you want to get against the market leader, then you’re able to secure 2.90 for Galway United.

A low-scoring contest will be predicted by several which is reflected in the fact that Under 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds. Both Teams to Score betting is highly popular and the No pick on the BTTS market is chalked up at 1.73.

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Shamrock Victorious in Past Three H2H Eamonn Deacy Park Clashes Against Galway

Galway have recorded five defeats, four victories and one draw in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.40 goals per game and conceding 1.50.

Shamrock have six wins, three draws and one loss in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.70 goals per match and conceding 1.20.

Shamrock overcame Galway 1-0 when the sides last met at Eamonn Deacy Park. In the past 3 H2H games at Eamonn Deacy Park, Shamrock have won all of them.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Galway United logo Galway United Home Stats 4-1-5 2.90 1.40 1.50 6 4 7 3
Shamrock Rovers logo Shamrock Rovers Away Stats 6-3-1 2.90 1.70 1.20 7 3 8 2
  • W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
  • G = Avg. Goals
  • GF = Avg. Goals For
  • GA = Avg. Goals Against
  • O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
  • U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
  • B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
  • B-No = Matches BTTS No
Team Stats
Galway United logo Galway United League Stats
Shamrock Rovers logo Shamrock Rovers League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Galway United vs Shamrock Rovers Lineups & Team News

Before making your bets, take a look at the Galway vs Shamrock team news. We’ll deliver both predicted and confirmed lineups for the League of Ireland as well as the latest injury reports.

Galway United Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Shamrock Rovers Confirmed Lineup 3-5-2

Galway United Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

1 Brendan Clarke
26 Garry Buckley 8 Gregory Cunningham 4 Robert Slevin 33 Jeannot Esua
5 Killian Brouder 10 David Hurley 24 Edward McCarthy 20 Jimmy Keohane
15 Patrick Hickey 7 Stephen Walsh
1 Edward McGinty
6 Daniel Cleary 4 Roberto Lopes 5 Lee Grace
3 Adam Matthews 15 Darragh Nugent 17 Matthew Healy 23 Connor Malley 27 Cory O'Sullivan
9 Aaron Greene 31 Michael Noonan

Shamrock Rovers Confirmed Lineup 3-5-2

Galway United Substitutes

  • 3Regan Donelon
  • 6Axel Piesold
  • 11Malcolm Shaw
  • 16Evan Watts
  • 17V. Russell Borden
  • 18Bobby Burns
  • 21Colm Horgan
  • 27Dara McGuinness
  • 34Aaron Bolger

Shamrock Rovers Substitutes

  • 2Joshua Honohan
  • 7Dylan Watts
  • 14Daniel Mandroiu
  • 16Gary O'Neil
  • 20Rory Gaffney
  • 21Daniel Grant
  • 22Cian Barrett
  • 25Lee Steacy
  • 88John McGovern

Previous Galway United Lineups

02 Aug League of Ireland
Cork City 1-0 Galway United
26 Jul League of Ireland
Galway United 2-4 Waterford
12 Jul League of Ireland
Bohemians 3-0 Galway United
05 Jul League of Ireland
Drogheda United 1-0 Galway United
28 Jun League of Ireland
Galway United 1-1 Shelbourne
24 Jun League of Ireland
Sligo Rovers 2-1 Galway United

Previous Shamrock Rovers Lineups

08 Aug Europa Conference League
Ballkani 1-0 Shamrock Rovers
04 Aug League of Ireland
Shamrock Rovers 2-0 Derry City
01 Aug Europa Conference League
Shamrock Rovers 0-0 St Joseph's
25 Jul Europa Conference League
St Joseph's 0-4 Shamrock Rovers
06 Jul League of Ireland
Sligo Rovers 2-2 Shamrock Rovers
28 Jun League of Ireland
Shamrock Rovers 1-0 Waterford

Injuries & Suspensions

Galway United Injury Table
Type Name Info
No players are currently reported injured or suspended.
Shamrock Rovers Injury Table
Type Name Info
No players are currently reported injured or suspended.
Ireland FlagLeague of Ireland Table
2025 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Shamrock Rovers 29 16 9 4 49:25 57
2 Bohemians 31 15 5 11 41:31 50
3 Derry City 31 14 8 9 45:36 50
4 Shelbourne 29 10 13 6 36:30 43
5 St Patrick's 30 11 10 9 36:30 43
6 Drogheda United 30 10 13 7 32:29 43
7 Waterford 30 10 4 16 34:52 34
8 Galway United 30 7 10 13 31:39 31
9 Sligo Rovers 30 8 7 15 36:48 31
10 Cork City 30 4 11 15 30:50 23
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Shamrock Rovers 14 10 3 1 29:8 33
2 Bohemians 16 10 1 5 25:15 31
3 Derry City 16 7 6 3 28:16 27
4 St Patrick's 15 6 7 2 22:12 25
5 Drogheda United 14 6 5 3 17:11 23
6 Shelbourne 15 6 5 4 20:16 23
7 Cork City 16 4 8 4 18:19 20
8 Galway United 14 5 3 6 18:19 18
9 Sligo Rovers 16 4 5 7 17:20 17
10 Waterford 14 5 2 7 16:24 17