Dundalk vs Galway United Prediction
Ireland · Regular Season - 28
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Dundalk vs Galway United: result, form and history
Galway United beat Dundalk 2-1 in the Premier Division on 21 Aug 2026. The two went into the match with similar recent form.
Their 8 previous meetings averaged 2.5 goals, with both teams scoring in 3 of them. Dundalk tend to win more corners, 5.2 a game to 2.9 for Galway United.
Match Forecasts
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Match Events
Lineups
Dundalk
Dundalk Starting XI
Galway United Starting XI
Dundalk Substitutes
Galway United Substitutes
Match Stats
DundalkGalway United Team Comparison
DundalkGalway UnitedAI Insights
Game State Tendencies
Dundalk- Tied at half-time in 40% of matches
- Comeback tendency: recovers from HT deficit 33% of the time
- Scores more in 2nd half (1.5 vs 0.1 in first half)
Galway United- Concedes more in 1st half - tightens up after the break
Head to Head
Last 8 meetings, all competitions
Dundalk2Wins · 25%4Wins · 50%Previous meetings
12/06/2026Galway UnitedDundalk17/04/2026DundalkGalway United06/03/2026Galway UnitedDundalk04/10/2024Galway UnitedDundalk02/08/2024DundalkGalway United24/05/2024Galway UnitedDundalk23/02/2024DundalkGalway United
15/09/2023Galway UnitedDundalkRecent Form
DundalkDundalk
Castlebar Celtic
Shamrock RoversDundalkDundalk
Sligo Rovers
St Patrick's Athl.Dundalk
St Mochta'sDundalkDundalk
Drogheda United
ShelbourneDundalkDundalk
Waterford
BohemiansDundalkGalway UnitedDundalkGalway UnitedGalway United
Bray WanderersGalway UnitedDrogheda UnitedBohemiansGalway UnitedGalway UnitedWaterfordGalway United
Crumlin UnitedGalway UnitedSligo RoversSt Patrick's Athl.Galway UnitedShamrock RoversGalway UnitedGalway United
Derry CityGalway UnitedDundalkReferee Profile
Strictness
Stricter than 31% of referees analysed
Model estimates, weighted toward the competition average while the sample is small.
Full referee statsLeague Table
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shamrock Rovers | 36 | 20 | 8 | 8 | 59:38 | +21 | 68 | LWLWW |
| 2 | Bohemians | 36 | 19 | 8 | 9 | 63:44 | +19 | 65 | WLWLW |
| 3 | St Patrick's Athl. | 36 | 17 | 9 | 10 | 55:31 | +24 | 60 | LDLLW |
| 4 | Shelbourne | 36 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 52:50 | +2 | 49 | LWWWD |
| 5 | Derry City | 36 | 11 | 15 | 10 | 50:47 | +3 | 48 | DWWLW |
| 6 | Dundalk | 36 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 55:59 | -4 | 45 | WLDLL |
| 7 | Waterford | 36 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 54:61 | -7 | 43 | WWWLL |
| 8 | Galway United | 36 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 46:53 | -7 | 42 | LDLWD |
| 9 | Drogheda United | 36 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 44:57 | -13 | 40 | WLWLL |
| 10 | Sligo Rovers | 36 | 5 | 10 | 21 | 28:66 | -38 | 25 | DLDLL |
| # | Team | MP | G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shamrock Rovers | 36 | 59:38 | 68 |
| 2 | Bohemians | 36 | 63:44 | 65 |
| 3 | St Patrick's Athl. | 36 | 55:31 | 60 |
| 4 | Shelbourne | 36 | 52:50 | 49 |
| 5 | Derry City | 36 | 50:47 | 48 |
| 6 | Dundalk | 36 | 55:59 | 45 |
| 7 | Waterford | 36 | 54:61 | 43 |
| 8 | Galway United | 36 | 46:53 | 42 |
| 9 | Drogheda United | 36 | 44:57 | 40 |
| 10 | Sligo Rovers | 36 | 28:66 | 25 |
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About the Dundalk vs Galway United forecast
Every forecast on this page comes from the same model inputs: team ratings, recent form, goals scored and conceded, and how these sides have fared against each other.
How to Read These Forecasts
Each percentage shows the model's calculated likelihood for that outcome. Above 65% indicates strong statistical confidence; 45-65% reflects a competitive, open match; below 45% suggests the outcome is statistically less likely. All figures are for informational and entertainment purposes only.
Dundalk and Galway United in the Premier Division table
Dundalk and Galway United are close in the Premier Division table, 6th and 8th, with 3 points between them. League goal record so far: Dundalk 55-59, Galway United 46-53. The full standings are on the Premier Division Table 2026 page.
Key Factors for This Match
This forecast is based on a complete recent-form dataset for both teams.
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