Premier Division
Dundalk vs Galway United
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 - 19:45 (UK Time)
Stadium: Oriel Park
Dundalk vs Galway United Prediction & Stats - Premier Division 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Dundalk vs Galway United carries real history into this round of the Premier Division.
The two sides meet on 21/08 (Friday) at Oriel Park, 19:45 (UK time).
Read the Dundalk vs Galway United prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Dundalk vs Galway United
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Dundalk vs Galway United call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Under 3.5 Goals
Last updated on 19-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Dundalk the side to beat, with roughly 53% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Premier Division odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Dundalk Preview
Dundalk reach this fixture 27 match into their Premier Division. Here is where Dundalk stand:
In this competition
9 won, 10 drawn, 8 lost
1.37 points per game
42 scored, at 1.56 a game
41 conceded, at 1.52 a game
Dundalk, season-wide
9 won, 10 drawn, 8 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Daryl Horgan, 9 goals
Most assists: Daryl Horgan, 9 assists
Recent results — Dundalk
07/08/2026 15:00
31/07/2026 14:45
24/07/2026 15:00
10/07/2026 14:45
03/07/2026 15:00
Galway United: how they are travelling
Galway United come in 26 matches into their Premier Division.
Here is what Galway United have produced:
In this competition
7 won, 9 drawn, 10 lost
1.15 points per game
33 scored, at 1.27 a game
40 conceded, at 1.54 a game
Galway United, season-wide
7 won, 9 drawn, 10 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Kristopher Twardek, 6 goals
Most assists: David Hurley, 7 assists
Recent results — Galway United
07/08/2026 14:45
02/08/2026 14:00
25/07/2026 12:00
11/07/2026 12:00
03/07/2026 14:45
The head-to-head favours Dundalk
Recent meetings have tended to go Dundalk's way against Galway United.
From 17 match(es):
Dundalk: 8 win(s)
Galway United: 6 win(s)
Drawn: 3
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Dundalk vs Galway United prediction.
Form comparison Dundalk vs Galway United
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Dundalk
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
D
L
L
|
1.37 |
| Home |
D
L
L
W
W
|
1.62 |
| Away |
L
D
L
W
W
|
1.14 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 46% | 21% |
| Goals | 3.07 | 2.92 | 3.21 |
| Scored | 1.56 | 1.69 | 1.43 |
| Conceded | 1.52 | 1.23 | 1.79 |
| Both Teams to Score | 74% | 69% | 79% |
| Without Conceding | 19% | 31% | 7% |
| Failed To Score | 7% | 0% | 14% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.8 | 1.85 | 1.76 |
|
xGA
|
1.51 | 1.46 | 1.56 |
Away Team
Galway United
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
D
D
D
|
1.15 |
| Home |
L
D
D
D
W
|
1.46 |
| Away |
L
D
L
L
D
|
0.85 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 27% | 38% | 15% |
| Goals | 2.81 | 3 | 2.62 |
| Scored | 1.27 | 1.46 | 1.08 |
| Conceded | 1.54 | 1.54 | 1.54 |
| Both Teams to Score | 65% | 62% | 69% |
| Without Conceding | 12% | 23% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 31% | 31% | 31% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.37 | 1.67 | 1.07 |
|
xGA
|
1.75 | 1.45 | 2.04 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Under 9.5 Corners
We expect few corners in Dundalk vs Galway United, as neither team has generated many this season.
We recommend betting on under 9.5 corners, meaning the match must have 9 or fewer total corners for the bet to win.
👉 Prediction: Double Chance - X2
Our analysis suggests there is little separating Dundalk and Galway United in terms of overall quality. However, with the security of the Double Chance market, where a win or a draw is enough to land the bet, we see great value in backing Galway United.
With odds of 2.06, there’s solid potential for an upset, especially considering Dundalk’s recent struggles and Galway United’s form.
Fixture information - Dundalk vs Galway United
Match: Dundalk vs Galway United
Competition: Premier Division
Date: Friday, 21/08/2026
Kick-off: 19:45 (UK time)
Venue: Oriel Park
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Stats
The statistics for Dundalk vs Galway United that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.77
League: 2.72
Both Teams to Score
69%
League: 60%
Over 1.5+
85%
League: 76%
Over 2.5+
50%
League: 51%
Cards
4.77
League: 4.49
Corners
10.69
League: 10.3
Home Team
Dundalk
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
D
L
L
|
1.37 |
| Home |
D
L
L
W
W
|
1.62 |
| Away |
L
D
L
W
W
|
1.14 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 46% | 21% |
| Goals | 3.07 | 2.92 | 3.21 |
| Scored | 1.56 | 1.69 | 1.43 |
| Conceded | 1.52 | 1.23 | 1.79 |
| Both Teams to Score | 74% | 69% | 79% |
| Without Conceding | 19% | 31% | 7% |
| Failed To Score | 7% | 0% | 14% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.8 | 1.85 | 1.76 |
|
xGA
|
1.51 | 1.46 | 1.56 |
Away Team
Galway United
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
D
D
D
|
1.15 |
| Home |
L
D
D
D
W
|
1.46 |
| Away |
L
D
L
L
D
|
0.85 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 27% | 38% | 15% |
| Goals | 2.81 | 3 | 2.62 |
| Scored | 1.27 | 1.46 | 1.08 |
| Conceded | 1.54 | 1.54 | 1.54 |
| Both Teams to Score | 65% | 62% | 69% |
| Without Conceding | 12% | 23% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 31% | 31% | 31% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.37 | 1.67 | 1.07 |
|
xGA
|
1.75 | 1.45 | 2.04 |
Corners
10.89 / Match
+4% Corners / Match
Dundalk received +4% more corners than Galway United in the Premier Division
10.46 / Match
Shamrock Rovers
(7)
Sligo Rovers
(10)
St Patrick's Athl.
(3)
Drogheda United
(10)
Shelbourne
(5)
Waterford
(6)
Bohemians
(4)(6)
Drogheda United
(3)
Bohemians
(5)
Waterford
(6)
Sligo Rovers
(3)
St Patrick's Athl.
(5)
Shamrock Rovers
(1)
Derry City
Cards
2.59 / Match
+30% Cards / Match
Dundalk received +30% more cards than Galway United in the Premier Division
2 / Match
Shamrock Rovers
(3)
Sligo Rovers
(1)
St Patrick's Athl.
(4)
Drogheda United
(1)
Shelbourne
(5)
Waterford
(1)
Bohemians
(2)(0)
Drogheda United
(3)
Bohemians
(3)
Waterford
(1)
Sligo Rovers
(3)
St Patrick's Athl.
(0)
Shamrock Rovers
(2)
Derry City
Goals Scored
1.56 / Match
+23%
Dundalk is +23% better in terms of goals scored
1.27 / Match
Shamrock Rovers
(2)
Sligo Rovers
(1)
St Patrick's Athl.
(1)
Drogheda United
(1)
Shelbourne
(1)
Waterford
(2)
Bohemians
(2)(0)
Drogheda United
(1)
Bohemians
(0)
Waterford
(3)
Sligo Rovers
(0)
St Patrick's Athl.
(1)
Shamrock Rovers
(2)
Derry City
Goals Conceded
1.52 / Match
+1%
Galway United condeded +1% more goals than Dundalk
1.54 / Match
Shamrock Rovers
(3)
Sligo Rovers
(1)
St Patrick's Athl.
(1)
Drogheda United
(2)
Shelbourne
(2)
Waterford
(3)
Bohemians
(1)(0)
Drogheda United
(1)
Bohemians
(0)
Waterford
(2)
Sligo Rovers
(3)
St Patrick's Athl.
(3)
Shamrock Rovers
(1)
Derry City
Premier Division Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Shamrock Rovers
|
27 | 16 | 6 | 5 | 43 | 24 | 19 | 54 | 2 |
| 2 |
St Patrick's Athl.
|
26 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 41 | 22 | 19 | 44 | 1.69 |
| 3 |
Bohemians
|
26 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 41 | 28 | 13 | 44 | 1.69 |
| 4 |
Dundalk
|
27 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 42 | 41 | 1 | 37 | 1.37 |
| 5 |
Shelbourne
|
25 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 35 | 36 | -1 | 34 | 1.36 |
| 6 |
Derry City
|
27 | 7 | 12 | 8 | 35 | 32 | 3 | 33 | 1.22 |
| 7 |
Galway United
|
26 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 33 | 40 | -7 | 30 | 1.15 |
| 8 |
Drogheda United
|
27 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 31 | 43 | -12 | 28 | 1.04 |
| 9 |
Waterford
|
26 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 34 | 47 | -13 | 25 | 0.96 |
| 10 |
Sligo Rovers
|
27 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 23 | 45 | -22 | 22 | 0.81 |
Odds
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