Drogheda United 40%Draw 24%Galway United 36%Expected goals 1.67 – 1.58
62%
Betarazi pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.62 · bookmaker 2.00 · Won ✓
5/10Rating
2.00Odds
Picks by market
ResultDrogheda United to win ✗40% · @2.62
Double chanceEither team to win ✓76% · @1.36
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓62% · @2.00
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓84% · fair 1.20
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 11.67
Drogheda United vs Galway United: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
19:45 WAT, Friday 4 September: Drogheda United v Galway United in the FAI Cup.
Current form
Drogheda United, last 5: LLWDD Their latest outing: 2–3 defeat to Dundalk, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 0 won, 2 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 1.2 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Galway United, last 5: DWDDD Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Shelbourne, at home. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game.
Head to head
When they last met (7 Aug 2026) it ended Galway United 0–0 Drogheda United. The last 2 head-to-heads: Drogheda United 0 wins, Galway United 1, draws 1. Those games averaged 2.5 goals and saw GG land 1 time.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Drogheda United 1.7 xG, Galway United 1.6 xG – a total near 3.3. That is an open game on paper: 63% for three or more goals, 62% for GG.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Drogheda United 40%, draw 24%, Galway United 36%.
GG/NG: GG (62%) at 2.00.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (62%, odds 2.00 – longer than our fair 1.62, so there is value too). 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 2.50 · @2.62
Draw24%fair 4.13 · @2.90
Galway United36%fair 2.79 · @2.50
3.25Expected goals
1.67Drogheda United xG
1.58Galway United xG
62%Both score
63%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–110%
2–19%
1–28%
2–27%
1–06%
0–16%
From our goals model: Drogheda United 1.7 – 1.6 Galway United expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Drogheda United vs Galway United?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 62% chance, at bookmaker odds of 2.00.
Who will win Drogheda United vs Galway United?
On our numbers Drogheda United have a 40% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Galway United 36%.
How many goals will there be in Drogheda United vs Galway United?
We expect about 3.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 63% likely and both teams score 62% 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 3.3 goals in total.
When is Drogheda United vs Galway United?
Drogheda United vs Galway United (FAI Cup) kicks off on Friday 4 September 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time).
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.
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