Premier Division
Sligo Rovers vs Galway United
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 - 19:45 (UK Time)
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Sligo Rovers vs Galway United Prediction & Stats - Premier Division 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Sligo Rovers vs Galway United carries real history into this round of the Premier Division.
The two sides meet on 14/09 (Monday) at , 19:45 (UK time).
Read the Sligo Rovers vs Galway United prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Sligo Rovers 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 Sligo Rovers vs Galway United call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
BTTS - Yes
Last updated on 12-09-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Galway United the side to beat, with roughly 32% 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.
Sligo Rovers Preview
Sligo Rovers reach this fixture 29 match into their Premier Division. Here is where Sligo Rovers stand:
In this competition
5 won, 8 drawn, 16 lost
0.79 points per game
23 scored, at 0.79 a game
48 conceded, at 1.66 a game
Sligo Rovers, season-wide
5 won, 8 drawn, 17 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Cian Kavanagh, 5 goals
Most assists: William Fitzgerald, 5 assists
Recent results — Sligo Rovers
11/09/2026 14:45
28/08/2026 14:45
21/08/2026 15:00
07/08/2026 14:45
31/07/2026 14:45
Galway United: how they are travelling
Galway United come in 28 matches into their Premier Division.
Here is what Galway United have produced:
In this competition
8 won, 10 drawn, 10 lost
1.21 points per game
36 scored, at 1.29 a game
42 conceded, at 1.5 a game
Galway United, season-wide
8 won, 10 drawn, 11 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Kristopher Twardek, 8 goals
Most assists: David Hurley, 7 assists
Recent results — Galway United
11/09/2026 14:45
28/08/2026 14:45
21/08/2026 14:45
07/08/2026 14:45
02/08/2026 14:00
The head-to-head favours Sligo Rovers
Recent meetings have tended to go Sligo Rovers's way against Galway United.
From 20 match(es):
Sligo Rovers: 7 win(s)
Galway United: 6 win(s)
Drawn: 7
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Sligo Rovers vs Galway United prediction.
Form comparison Sligo Rovers 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
Sligo Rovers
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
D
L
D
|
0.79 |
| Home |
D
D
L
D
L
|
1 |
| Away |
L
L
L
D
L
|
0.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 17% | 21% | 13% |
| Goals | 2.45 | 2.57 | 2.33 |
| Scored | 0.79 | 1 | 0.6 |
| Conceded | 1.66 | 1.57 | 1.73 |
| Both Teams to Score | 45% | 50% | 40% |
| Without Conceding | 21% | 29% | 13% |
| Failed To Score | 48% | 36% | 60% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.08 | 1.23 | 0.93 |
|
xGA
|
2.07 | 1.82 | 2.3 |
Away Team
Galway United
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
W
L
D
|
1.21 |
| Home |
W
W
L
D
D
|
1.43 |
| Away |
W
W
D
L
L
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 29% | 36% | 21% |
| Goals | 2.79 | 2.93 | 2.64 |
| Scored | 1.29 | 1.43 | 1.14 |
| Conceded | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 68% | 64% | 71% |
| Without Conceding | 11% | 21% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 29% | 29% | 29% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.36 | 1.66 | 1.05 |
|
xGA
|
1.78 | 1.48 | 2.09 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Sligo Rovers vs Galway United
Match: Sligo Rovers vs Galway United
Competition: Premier Division
Date: Monday, 14/09/2026
Kick-off: 19:45 (UK time)
Venue:
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Stats
The statistics for Sligo Rovers vs Galway United that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.61
League: 2.75
Both Teams to Score
61%
League: 60%
Over 1.5+
83%
League: 76%
Over 2.5+
47%
League: 51%
Cards
3.57
League: 4.44
Corners
8.29
League: 10.29
Home Team
Sligo Rovers
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
D
L
D
|
0.79 |
| Home |
D
D
L
D
L
|
1 |
| Away |
L
L
L
D
L
|
0.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 17% | 21% | 13% |
| Goals | 2.45 | 2.57 | 2.33 |
| Scored | 0.79 | 1 | 0.6 |
| Conceded | 1.66 | 1.57 | 1.73 |
| Both Teams to Score | 45% | 50% | 40% |
| Without Conceding | 21% | 29% | 13% |
| Failed To Score | 48% | 36% | 60% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.08 | 1.23 | 0.93 |
|
xGA
|
2.07 | 1.82 | 2.3 |
Away Team
Galway United
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
W
L
D
|
1.21 |
| Home |
W
W
L
D
D
|
1.43 |
| Away |
W
W
D
L
L
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 29% | 36% | 21% |
| Goals | 2.79 | 2.93 | 2.64 |
| Scored | 1.29 | 1.43 | 1.14 |
| Conceded | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 68% | 64% | 71% |
| Without Conceding | 11% | 21% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 29% | 29% | 29% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.36 | 1.66 | 1.05 |
|
xGA
|
1.78 | 1.48 | 2.09 |
Corners
11.21 / Match
+9% Corners / Match
Sligo Rovers received +9% more corners than Galway United in the Premier Division
10.32 / Match
Drogheda United
(7)
Bohemians
(4)
Waterford
(6)
Derry City
(2)
Dundalk
(2)
Drogheda United
(4)
Galway United
(0)(1)
Bohemians
(4)
Shelbourne
(0)
Dundalk
(6)
Drogheda United
(3)
Bohemians
(5)
Waterford
(6)
Sligo Rovers
Cards
1.86 / Match
+10% Cards / Match
Galway United received +10% more cards than Sligo Rovers in the Premier Division
2.04 / Match
Drogheda United
(2)
Bohemians
(3)
Waterford
(0)
Derry City
(0)
Dundalk
(3)
Drogheda United
(0)
Galway United
(3)(2)
Bohemians
(3)
Shelbourne
(2)
Dundalk
(0)
Drogheda United
(3)
Bohemians
(3)
Waterford
(1)
Sligo Rovers
Goals Scored
0.79 / Match
+63%
Galway United is +63% better in terms of goals scored
1.29 / Match
Drogheda United
(0)
Bohemians
(0)
Waterford
(0)
Derry City
(0)
Dundalk
(1)
Drogheda United
(2)
Galway United
(2)(2)
Bohemians
(1)
Shelbourne
(2)
Dundalk
(0)
Drogheda United
(1)
Bohemians
(0)
Waterford
(3)
Sligo Rovers
Goals Conceded
1.66 / Match
+10%
Sligo Rovers condeded +10% more goals than Galway United
1.5 / Match
Drogheda United
(2)
Bohemians
(3)
Waterford
(0)
Derry City
(2)
Dundalk
(1)
Drogheda United
(2)
Galway United
(3)(3)
Bohemians
(1)
Shelbourne
(1)
Dundalk
(0)
Drogheda United
(1)
Bohemians
(0)
Waterford
(2)
Sligo Rovers
Premier Division Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Shamrock Rovers
|
30 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 46 | 29 | 17 | 56 | 1.87 |
| 2 |
St Patrick's Athl.
|
30 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 47 | 25 | 22 | 53 | 1.77 |
| 3 |
Bohemians
|
30 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 53 | 36 | 17 | 53 | 1.77 |
| 4 |
Dundalk
|
30 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 47 | 46 | 1 | 41 | 1.37 |
| 5 |
Derry City
|
30 | 8 | 13 | 9 | 42 | 40 | 2 | 37 | 1.23 |
| 6 |
Shelbourne
|
29 | 8 | 12 | 9 | 37 | 40 | -3 | 36 | 1.24 |
| 7 |
Galway United
|
29 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 38 | 45 | -7 | 34 | 1.17 |
| 8 |
Waterford
|
30 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 40 | 49 | -9 | 33 | 1.1 |
| 9 |
Drogheda United
|
30 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 35 | 48 | -13 | 31 | 1.03 |
| 10 |
Sligo Rovers
|
30 | 5 | 8 | 17 | 23 | 50 | -27 | 23 | 0.77 |
Odds
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