Premier Division
Galway United vs Drogheda United
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 - 19:45 (UK Time)
Stadium: Eamonn Deacy Park
Galway United vs Drogheda United Prediction & Stats - Premier Division 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Galway United vs Drogheda United carries real history into this round of the Premier Division.
The two sides meet on 07/08 (Friday) at Eamonn Deacy Park, 19:45 (UK time).
Read the Galway United vs Drogheda United prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Galway United vs Drogheda United
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Galway United vs Drogheda United call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: Galway United or Draw
Last updated on 06-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Galway United the side to beat, with roughly 47% 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.
Galway United Preview
Galway United reach this fixture 25 match into their Premier Division. Here is where Galway United stand:
In this competition
7 won, 8 drawn, 10 lost
1.16 points per game
33 scored, at 1.32 a game
40 conceded, at 1.6 a game
Galway United, season-wide
7 won, 8 drawn, 10 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Kristopher Twardek, 6 goals
Most assists: David Hurley, 7 assists
Recent results — Galway United
02/08/2026 14:00
25/07/2026 12:00
11/07/2026 12:00
03/07/2026 14:45
26/06/2026 14:30
Drogheda United: how they are travelling
Drogheda United come in 26 matches into their Premier Division.
Here is what Drogheda United have produced:
In this competition
6 won, 9 drawn, 11 lost
1.04 points per game
31 scored, at 1.19 a game
43 conceded, at 1.65 a game
Drogheda United, season-wide
6 won, 9 drawn, 11 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Mark Doyle, 9 goals
Most assists: Brandon Kavanagh, 5 assists
Recent results — Drogheda United
31/07/2026 15:00
25/07/2026 14:45
10/07/2026 14:45
03/07/2026 14:45
26/06/2026 14:45
The head-to-head favours Drogheda United
Drogheda United have generally come out ahead of Galway United in their recent meetings.
From 24 match(es):
Drogheda United: 10 win(s)
Galway United: 6 win(s)
Drawn: 8
That trend is worth factoring into the Galway United vs Drogheda United prediction.
Form comparison Galway United vs Drogheda United
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Galway United
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
D
W
L
L
|
1.16 |
| Home |
D
W
W
L
L
|
1.5 |
| Away |
D
L
L
D
W
|
0.85 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 28% | 42% | 15% |
| Goals | 2.92 | 3.25 | 2.62 |
| Scored | 1.32 | 1.58 | 1.08 |
| Conceded | 1.6 | 1.67 | 1.54 |
| Both Teams to Score | 68% | 67% | 69% |
| Without Conceding | 8% | 17% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 28% | 25% | 31% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.35 | 1.66 | 1.07 |
|
xGA
|
1.77 | 1.49 | 2.04 |
Away Team
Drogheda United
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
D
D
W
|
1.04 |
| Home |
L
D
L
D
D
|
1.15 |
| Away |
W
D
W
L
L
|
0.92 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 23% | 23% | 23% |
| Goals | 2.85 | 2.31 | 3.38 |
| Scored | 1.19 | 1.08 | 1.31 |
| Conceded | 1.65 | 1.23 | 2.08 |
| Both Teams to Score | 62% | 46% | 77% |
| Without Conceding | 27% | 46% | 8% |
| Failed To Score | 23% | 31% | 15% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.19 | 1.29 | 1.08 |
|
xGA
|
1.68 | 1.59 | 1.77 |
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
For Galway United vs Drogheda United, we see under 9.5 corners as a relatively safe betting option. This market offers great value compared to the standard markets.
With both teams likely to play carefully, we don’t expect a high number of attacks leading to corners.
👉 Prediction: Drogheda United to Win
Drogheda United faces a tough challenge against Galway United, especially playing at Eamonn Deacy Park, but we still see them as the stronger side.
Their recent form has been outstanding, with strong performances and positive momentum on their side. Our betting tip is Drogheda United to win the match.
Fixture information - Galway United vs Drogheda United
Match: Galway United vs Drogheda United
Competition: Premier Division
Date: Friday, 07/08/2026
Kick-off: 19:45 (UK time)
Venue: Eamonn Deacy Park
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Stats
The statistics for Galway United vs Drogheda United that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3.32
League: 2.72
Both Teams to Score
72%
League: 60%
Over 1.5+
80%
League: 76%
Over 2.5+
68%
League: 50%
Cards
3.54
League: 4.48
Corners
8.64
League: 10.32
Home Team
Galway United
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
D
W
L
L
|
1.16 |
| Home |
D
W
W
L
L
|
1.5 |
| Away |
D
L
L
D
W
|
0.85 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 28% | 42% | 15% |
| Goals | 2.92 | 3.25 | 2.62 |
| Scored | 1.32 | 1.58 | 1.08 |
| Conceded | 1.6 | 1.67 | 1.54 |
| Both Teams to Score | 68% | 67% | 69% |
| Without Conceding | 8% | 17% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 28% | 25% | 31% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.35 | 1.66 | 1.07 |
|
xGA
|
1.77 | 1.49 | 2.04 |
Away Team
Drogheda United
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
D
D
W
|
1.04 |
| Home |
L
D
L
D
D
|
1.15 |
| Away |
W
D
W
L
L
|
0.92 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 23% | 23% | 23% |
| Goals | 2.85 | 2.31 | 3.38 |
| Scored | 1.19 | 1.08 | 1.31 |
| Conceded | 1.65 | 1.23 | 2.08 |
| Both Teams to Score | 62% | 46% | 77% |
| Without Conceding | 27% | 46% | 8% |
| Failed To Score | 23% | 31% | 15% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.19 | 1.29 | 1.08 |
|
xGA
|
1.68 | 1.59 | 1.77 |
Corners
10.52 / Match
+3% Corners / Match
Galway United received +3% more corners than Drogheda United in the Premier Division
10.19 / Match
Bohemians
(3)
Waterford
(5)
Sligo Rovers
(6)
St Patrick's Athl.
(3)
Shamrock Rovers
(5)
Derry City
(1)
Dundalk
(6)(2)
Shamrock Rovers
(9)
Sligo Rovers
(5)
Dundalk
(8)
Bohemians
(5)
Derry City
(2)
Shelbourne
(5)
St Patrick's Athl.
Cards
2.08 / Match
+8% Cards / Match
Galway United received +8% more cards than Drogheda United in the Premier Division
1.92 / Match
Bohemians
(3)
Waterford
(3)
Sligo Rovers
(1)
St Patrick's Athl.
(3)
Shamrock Rovers
(0)
Derry City
(2)
Dundalk
(2)(3)
Shamrock Rovers
(2)
Sligo Rovers
(1)
Dundalk
(1)
Bohemians
(3)
Derry City
(1)
Shelbourne
(1)
St Patrick's Athl.
Goals Scored
1.32 / Match
+11%
Galway United is +11% better in terms of goals scored
1.19 / Match
Bohemians
(1)
Waterford
(0)
Sligo Rovers
(3)
St Patrick's Athl.
(0)
Shamrock Rovers
(1)
Derry City
(2)
Dundalk
(0)(0)
Shamrock Rovers
(2)
Sligo Rovers
(2)
Dundalk
(0)
Bohemians
(0)
Derry City
(2)
Shelbourne
(0)
St Patrick's Athl.
Goals Conceded
1.6 / Match
+3%
Drogheda United condeded +3% more goals than Galway United
1.65 / Match
Bohemians
(1)
Waterford
(0)
Sligo Rovers
(2)
St Patrick's Athl.
(3)
Shamrock Rovers
(3)
Derry City
(1)
Dundalk
(1)(0)
Shamrock Rovers
(2)
Sligo Rovers
(1)
Dundalk
(2)
Bohemians
(2)
Derry City
(2)
Shelbourne
(2)
St Patrick's Athl.
Premier Division Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Shamrock Rovers
|
26 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 40 | 22 | 18 | 51 | 1.96 |
| 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
|
26 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 40 | 38 | 2 | 37 | 1.42 |
| 5 |
Shelbourne
|
25 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 35 | 36 | -1 | 34 | 1.36 |
| 6 |
Derry City
|
26 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 33 | 32 | 1 | 30 | 1.15 |
| 7 |
Galway United
|
25 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 33 | 40 | -7 | 29 | 1.16 |
| 8 |
Drogheda United
|
26 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 31 | 43 | -12 | 27 | 1.04 |
| 9 |
Waterford
|
26 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 34 | 47 | -13 | 25 | 0.96 |
| 10 |
Sligo Rovers
|
26 | 5 | 7 | 14 | 23 | 43 | -20 | 22 | 0.85 |
Odds
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