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  • 2.25 Decimal
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Sligo Rovers FC vs Galway United Betting Tips

  • Tipped at
    2.70
    1X2 - Ordinary Time
    Sligo Rovers FC
    Lost
    Explanation
    • In their last 5 matches Sligo Rovers FC has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, showing steadier recent form.
    • Galway United has no wins in their last 5 games, recording 3 draws and 2 losses, struggling for victories.
    • In five recent head-to-heads Sligo Rovers FC beat Galway United 3 times, including wins at home in this run.
  • Tipped at
    2.08
    Over/Under - Ordinary Time
    Over 2.5
    Won
    Explanation
    • In Premier Division 2026 Galway United's matches average 2.8 total goals per game this season.
    • Sligo Rovers FC's home games average 2.0 total goals, so matches at Sligo Rovers FC tend to see some action.
    • Defensively they concede a lot: Sligo Rovers FC allows 1.19 and Galway United allows 1.53 per match, totalling 2.72.
  • Tipped at
    1.79
    Both Teams To Score - Ordinary Time
    Yes
    Won
    Explanation
    • Across this season Galway United has both teams scoring in 66.67% of their matches, a consistent trend.
    • Sligo Rovers FC sees BTTS in only 31.25% overall and 25.0% at home, so they are the limiting factor.
    • In recent form Galway United had both teams score in 5 of their last 5 games while Sligo Rovers FC did so once.

Predictions

Sligo Rovers

  • Sligo Rovers sit in ninth with 16 points from 16 games.
  • Sligo Rovers are unbeaten in three home games, winning two and drawing one.
  • Sligo Rovers are averaging 0.88 goals per game at home in the Premier Division 2026, scoring seven goals in eight games.

Galway United

  • Galway United sit in eighth with 17 points from 15 matches.
  • Galway United have failed to win any of their last three away games, drawing two and losing one.
  • Galway United have conceded 11 goals in their eight Premier Division 2026 away matches.

Head-to-Head

  • When these sides last met, Galway United won 1-0 at home in the Premier Division 2026.
  • In five meetings overall, Sligo Rovers have three wins and Galway United have two, with no draws.

Key Players

  • Sligo Rovers
    • Archie Meekison is in fine form, scoring two of their four goals in the last five.
    • William Fitzgerald has three goals in 16 appearances in the Premier Division 2026.
  • Galway United
    • Aaron Bolger has two goals in their last five.

Betting Insights

  • This looks like a contest between an offensive team and a defensive team - a chess match.
  • With Sligo Rovers at home, it may pay to consider over 2.5 goals if either side breaks through.
  • Odds:
    • Draw 3.12
    • Both Teams Not To Score 1.92
    • Over 2.5 Goals 2.08

Prediction

A draw is likely given the recent form of both teams and the derby intensity.

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Last 21 H2H matches

  • 8
    Won
  • 7
    Draw
  • 6
    Won
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Last Matches

Live Stats

Live Stats

  • Possession
    67
    33
  • Total Shots
    17
    14
  • Shots On Target
    6
    5
  • Shots Off Target
    8
    7
  • Corners
    9
    5
  • Yellow Cards
    1
    4
  • Red Cards
    0
    0
  • Free Kicks
    11
    9
  • Offsides
    1
    0
  • Fouls Committed
    8
    11
  • GK Saves
    1
    5

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Premier Division Predictions

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FAQ

  • Sligo Rovers FC vs Galway United – Which team has the stronger record over their last 5 matches?

    Over their last 5 matches, Sligo Rovers FC have tallied 2 wins, 1 draws, and 2 losses. In the same span, Galway United have managed 1 wins, 2 draws, and 2 defeats.

  • Who got on the scoresheet in the most recent Sligo Rovers FC vs Galway United fixture?

    During the last Sligo Rovers FC vs Galway United encounter, the goals came from Wasiri Williams, Jimmy Keohane, Alex Nolan, Francely Lomboto, Kristopher Twardek.

  • Who are the leading goal-getters for Sligo Rovers FC and Galway United in this Premier Division 2026 season?

    In the Premier Division 2026, William Fitzgerald leads the scoring for Sligo Rovers FC with 3 goals, while Kristopher Twardek tops the charts for Galway United with 6 goals.

  • Who leads defensively this Premier Division 2026 season – Sligo Rovers FC or Galway United?

    The Premier Division 2026’s best defence belongs to Sligo Rovers FC, who have shipped just 24 goals in 18 matches and kept 5 clean sheets. Their average goals conceded per game stands at only 1.33.

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Stats

  • Goals Scored logo
  • Goals (ø)
  • 1st Half Goals
  • 2nd Half Goals
  • Early Goals (1'-10')
  • Late Goals (+85')
  • Penalty Goals
  • Headed Goals
  • Free Kick Goals
7
Team Logo Galway United
25 17
9
Team Logo Sligo Rovers FC
14 18

Player Statistics

Name
William Fitzgerald
3 1 3 0 18 1620
Archie Meekison
2 1 1 0 15 1014
Alex Nolan
2 1 0 0 16 1003
Jeannot Esua
1 1 4 0 15 1276
Cian Kavanagh
1 2 2 0 15 1113

Premier Division Standings

7
The Galway United logo
Galway United
17 5 5 7 25:28 20
9
The Sligo Rovers FC logo
Sligo Rovers FC
18 5 4 9 14:24 19
Glossary
  • MP: Matches Played
  • W: Wins
  • D: Draws
  • L: Losses
  • G: Goals
  • P: Points

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