Shamrock Rovers vs Galway United: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
19:30 WAT, Friday 26 June: Shamrock Rovers v Galway United in the Premier Division, played at Tallaght Stadium. In the table, Shamrock Rovers are 1st, leading the league, on 68 points after 36 matches; Galway United are 8th (in the drop zone) with 42. There are 26 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Shamrock Rovers, last 5: DWLWW Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Derry City, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 1.0 conceded per game.
Galway United, last 5: WLDLL Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Derry City, at home. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 1.8 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Shamrock Rovers, collecting 1.7 points per game to 0.8 for Galway United.
Head to head
When they last met (8 May 2026) it ended Galway United 1–3 Shamrock Rovers. The last 2 head-to-heads: Shamrock Rovers 2 wins, Galway United 0, draws 0. Those games averaged 3.0 goals and saw GG land 1 time.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Shamrock Rovers 1.9 xG, Galway United 0.9 xG – a total near 2.8. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 55%, GG 58%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Shamrock Rovers 63%, draw 22%, Galway United 16%.
GG/NG: GG (58%) at 1.80.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (77%, odds 1.22). Most likely score in line with that pick: Shamrock Rovers 1–1 Galway United. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Shamrock Rovers63%fair 1.59 · @1.41
Draw22%fair 4.63 · @4.35
Galway United16%fair 6.37 · @7.50
2.81Expected goals
1.87Shamrock Rovers xG
0.95Galway United xG
58%Both score
55%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–011%
1–111%
2–010%
2–110%
3–07%
3–16%
From our goals model: Shamrock Rovers 1.9 – 0.9 Galway United expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Shamrock Rovers vs Galway United?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Shamrock Rovers vs Galway United?
On our numbers Shamrock Rovers have a 63% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Galway United 16%.
How many goals will there be in Shamrock Rovers vs Galway United?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 55% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Shamrock Rovers vs Galway United?
Our predicted score is Shamrock Rovers 1–1 Galway United, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Shamrock Rovers vs Galway United?
Shamrock Rovers vs Galway United (Premier Division) kicks off on Friday 26 June 2026 at 19:30 (West Africa Time) at Tallaght Stadium.
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.
