Drogheda United vs Galway United: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Monday 6 April the Premier Division brings Drogheda United against Galway United at Weavers Park. Kick-off: 17:00 WAT. In the table, Drogheda United are 9th, in the drop zone, on 40 points after 36 matches; Galway United are 8th (in the drop zone) with 42. Only 2 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Drogheda United, last 5: DDDLL Their latest outing: 0–0 draw with Bohemians, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 0 won, 1 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game.
Galway United, last 5: WLWLD Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Derry City, at home. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 3 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 1.7 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Galway United, collecting 1.2 points per game to 0.7 for Drogheda United.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Drogheda United 1.3 xG, Galway United 1.1 xG – a total near 2.4. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 42%, GG 55%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Drogheda United 40%, draw 27%, Galway United 33%.
GG/NG: GG (55%) at 1.85.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (78%, odds 1.22). Most likely score in line with that pick: Drogheda United 1–1 Galway United. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Drogheda United40%fair 2.52 · @2.60
Draw27%fair 3.65 · @3.10
Galway United33%fair 3.04 · @2.78
2.39Expected goals
1.29Drogheda United xG
1.10Galway United xG
55%Both score
42%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–113%
1–012%
0–110%
0–09%
2–18%
2–08%
From our goals model: Drogheda United 1.3 – 1.1 Galway United expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Drogheda United to win✗
40%
2.52
2.60
Double chance
Either team to win✓
73%
1.38
1.30
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
55%
1.81
1.85
Draw no bet
Drogheda United (draw no bet)✗
55%
1.83
–
Asian handicap
Galway United +1 (Asian handicap)✓
76%
1.31
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
68%
1.48
1.42
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
58%
1.73
1.62
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
78%
1.29
1.22
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✗
90%
1.11
1.06
First team to score
Drogheda United to score first
49%
2.03
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
45%
2.21
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Drogheda United / FT Drogheda United✗
24%
4.22
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
8%
11.89
–
Recent results
Drogheda United – last 6
DDDLLD
3 Apr
vs Bohemians
0–0
D
20 Mar
@ Derry City
2–2
D
16 Mar
vs Shamrock Rovers
0–0
D
13 Mar
@ St Patrick's Athl.
1–4
L
27 Feb
vs Shelbourne
1–2
L
20 Feb
@ Dundalk
1–1
D
0.8Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
67%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Galway United – last 6
WLWLDL
3 Apr
vs Derry City
2–1
W
20 Mar
@ Shamrock Rovers
0–2
L
16 Mar
vs Waterford
4–3
W
13 Mar
@ Bohemians
0–1
L
6 Mar
vs Dundalk
2–2
D
2 Mar
@ St Patrick's Athl.
0–1
L
1.3Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Drogheda United and Galway United.
What is the prediction for Drogheda United vs Galway United?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 78% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Drogheda United vs Galway United?
On our numbers Drogheda United have a 40% chance of winning, the draw 27% and Galway United 33%.
How many goals will there be in Drogheda United vs Galway United?
We expect about 2.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 42% likely and both teams score 55% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Drogheda United vs Galway United?
Our predicted score is Drogheda United 1–1 Galway United, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.4 goals in total.
When is Drogheda United vs Galway United?
Drogheda United vs Galway United (Premier Division) kicks off on Monday 6 April 2026 at 17:00 (West Africa Time) at Weavers Park.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
