Galway United vs Shamrock Rovers โ€” Premier Division Match Preview

Galway United face Shamrock Rovers in Premier Division at Eamonn Deacy Park, kicking off on Friday, May 8, 2026 at 06:45 PM UTC.

Galway United sit 7th in the Premier Division table with 17 points from 14 games (4W 5D 5L), while Shamrock Rovers are 1st with 31 points (9W 4D 2L).

Recent Form

Galway United recent form: DDDLW. D 1-1 vs Derry City (A, 2026-05-04). D 2-2 vs St Patrick's Athl. (H, 2026-05-01). D 1-1 vs Waterford (A, 2026-04-24). L 1-2 vs Dundalk (A, 2026-04-17). W 3-2 vs Drogheda United (A, 2026-04-06).

Shamrock Rovers recent form: WWLWW. W 4-1 vs Drogheda United (H, 2026-05-04). W 1-0 vs Waterford (H, 2026-05-01). L 0-1 vs Derry City (A, 2026-04-24). W 2-1 vs Bohemians (H, 2026-04-17). W 1-0 vs St Patrick's Athl. (A, 2026-04-10).

Premier Division League Table

Premier Division League Table
#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPts
1Shamrock Rovers159422412+1231
2St Patrick's Athl.158432714+1328
3Bohemians155731814+422
4Dundalk155732623+322
5Derry City154741918+119
6Shelbourne144552324-117
7Galway United144551820-217
8Drogheda United144461824-616
9Sligo Rovers154381119-815
10Waterford140681228-166

Head-to-Head Record

In 10 previous meetings, Galway United have won 0 times, Shamrock Rovers have won 5 times, and 5 matches ended in a draw. Their encounters average 1.2 goals per game. Both teams scored in 30% of H2H meetings.

  • 2026-03-20: Shamrock Rovers 2-0 Galway United (Premier Division)
  • 2025-10-29: Shamrock Rovers 1-0 Galway United (Premier Division)
  • 2025-08-10: Galway United 0-0 Shamrock Rovers (Premier Division)
  • 2025-05-30: Shamrock Rovers 0-0 Galway United (Premier Division)
  • 2025-04-04: Galway United 0-1 Shamrock Rovers (Premier Division)

Season Statistics

Galway United: 1.6 Goals Scored (Avg), 1.6 Goals Conceded (Avg), 0 Clean Sheets, 100% BTTS Rate.

Shamrock Rovers: 1.6 Goals Scored (Avg), 0.6 Goals Conceded (Avg), 2 Clean Sheets, 40% BTTS Rate.

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About Galway United vs Shamrock Rovers Match

Competition

Premier Division

Ireland

Kick-off

Friday, May 8, 2026

18:45 (local time)

Venue

Eamonn Deacy Park

Galway United face Shamrock Rovers in Premier Division in Eamonn Deacy Park, kicking off on Friday, May 8, 2026 at 18:45. Galway United sit 7th in the table with 17 points, while Shamrock Rovers lead the standings with 31 points. Galway United's recent form reads DDDLW while Shamrock Rovers come into this game in WWLWW form.

Head-to-Head Record (10 matches)

Galway United
5
5
Shamrock Rovers
0 Wins5 Draws5 Wins

1.2

Avg Goals Per Match

3 - 9

Total Goals H2H

30%

Both Teams Scored

10%

Over 2.5 Goals

Recent Meetings

Shamrock Rovers2 - 0Galway United
Shamrock Rovers1 - 0Galway United
Galway United0 - 0Shamrock Rovers

Based on the last 10 meetings between Galway United and Shamrock Rovers, Shamrock Rovers have been dominant with 5 wins compared to Galway United's 0. Their meetings average 1.2 goals per game. Check our AI predictions, team form, and market odds to inform your betting decisions.

Team Statistics

1.6Goals Scored (Avg)1.6
1.6Goals Conceded (Avg)0.6
0
Clean Sheets
2
Clean Sheets
100%
BTTS Rate
40%
BTTS Rate

Recent Form

Last 5 matches for each team

Galway United
DDDLW
D1-1vsDerry City2026-05-04A
D2-2vsSt Patrick's Athl.2026-05-01H
D1-1vsWaterford2026-04-24A
L1-2vsDundalk2026-04-17A
W3-2vsDrogheda United2026-04-06A
Shamrock Rovers
WWLWW
W4-1vsDrogheda United2026-05-04H
W1-0vsWaterford2026-05-01H
L0-1vsDerry City2026-04-24A
W2-1vsBohemians2026-04-17H
W1-0vsSt Patrick's Athl.2026-04-10A

Head to Head

Last meetings (6 shown, view more in H2H tab)

Shamrock Rovers2 - 0Galway United
2026-03-20 โ€ข Premier Division
Shamrock Rovers1 - 0Galway United
2025-10-29 โ€ข Premier Division
Galway United0 - 0Shamrock Rovers
2025-08-10 โ€ข Premier Division
Shamrock Rovers0 - 0Galway United
2025-05-30 โ€ข Premier Division
Galway United0 - 1Shamrock Rovers
2025-04-04 โ€ข Premier Division
Galway United1 - 2Shamrock Rovers
2024-09-16 โ€ข Premier Division
0

Key Markets

Home
3.80
Draw
3.35
Away
1.97
Over 0.5
1.07
Over 1.5
1.38
Over 2.5
2.15
Over 3.5
4.00
Over 4.5
8.00
Under 0.5
8.00

Premier Division Standings

Current league table

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Shamrock Rovers15942+1231
2St Patrick's Athl.15843+1328
3Bohemians15573+422
4Dundalk15573+322
5Derry City15474+119
6Shelbourne14455-117
7Galway United14455-217
8Drogheda United14446-616
9Sligo Rovers15438-815
10Waterford14068-166

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