Galway United v St Patrick’s Athletic Prediction
St Patrick’s Athletic are fighting at the top of the Premier Division and face a tricky trip to Galway. Our soccer predictions favour the visitors as they chase down the league leaders, Shamrock Rovers.
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Galway United v St Patrick’s Athletic Betting Tips
Selections suggested by our editorial team
St Patrick’s Athletic or draw
While we feel confident in St Pat’s, they have lost their two most recent fixtures. That means the Double Chance market on St Patrick’s Athletic or the draw is our leading wager. Galway has only beaten St Pat’s twice in the last ten meetings. That includes home and away fixtures in the league and cup. There have been two draws in the last five games between these sides, so taking the Double Chance reduces the risk of a losing bet in case of a draw.
Galway United +2
Galway United +2 offers cover for the most likely scenarios, bar a heavy Pats win. If the hosts win, draw, or only lose by a single goal, then your bet is a winner. Handicap betting is a fantastic option when the visitor is a clear favourite. Looking at the last ten meetings, St Patrick’s Athletic has only won by two goals or more twice. That reduces the risk of this wager failing, especially given the recent form.
Under 2.5 goals
Close matches always present opportunities for over/under betting. Under 2.5 goals suits how the visitors play, as 35% of their matches go over. We don’t see this match being a goal fest, especially as neither side will want the rot to continue. We expect a cagey affair with one goal being the difference after 90 minutes.
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FinishedGalway United v St Patrick's Athletic Betting Odds
Match result
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Other lines (6)
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Other lines (3)
The match is over. These odds are kept as a record of the pre-match market.
Galway United v St Patrick’s Athletic Key Stats
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Galway United v St Patrick’s Athletic Recent Form
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Galway United v St Patrick’s Athletic Standings
| Pos | Team | Pl | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Last 5 |
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| 1, Champions League qualifying | Shamrock Rovers | 34 | 19 | 8 | 7 | 54 | 35 | +19 | 65 | |
| 2, Conference League qualifying | Bohemians | 34 | 18 | 8 | 8 | 60 | 41 | +19 | 62 | |
| 3, Conference League qualifying | St Patrick’s AthleticAway St Patrick’s Athletic is the away team in this article. | 34 | 17 | 8 | 9 | 53 | 28 | +25 | 59 | |
| 4 | Shelbourne | 34 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 49 | 47 | +2 | 46 | |
| 5 | Derry City | 34 | 10 | 14 | 10 | 46 | 44 | +2 | 44 | |
| 6 | Dundalk | 34 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 51 | 56 | −5 | 42 | |
| 7 | Galway UnitedHome Galway United is the home team in this article. | 34 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 46 | 51 | −5 | 41 | |
| 8 | Waterford FC | 34 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 48 | 58 | −10 | 37 | |
| 9, Relegation play-off | Drogheda United | 34 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 41 | 54 | −13 | 37 | |
| 10, Relegation | Sligo Rovers | 34 | 5 | 9 | 20 | 26 | 60 | −34 | 24 |
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Galway United v St Patrick’s Athletic Head-to-Head
Last 10 meetings
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Galway United v St Patrick’s Athletic Team News
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Axel PiesoldA doubt with an unspecified injury. Piesold has been a squad option with 356 minutes and a goal this season, so Galway’s starting eleven shouldn’t be affected much.Verified 21/10Doubt
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Dara McGuinnessA doubt with an unspecified injury. McGuinness hasn’t featured in the league this season, so his absence changes little for Galway.Verified 21/10Doubt
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Sam RooneyOut with a shoulder injury. Rooney has been a late attacking option, with 63 minutes and one assist this season.Verified 21/10Injury
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Simon PowerOut with a knee injury. Power has played just 14 minutes this season, so Pats lose very little.Verified 21/10Injury
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Ronan BoyceA doubt with an unspecified injury. Boyce has only 143 minutes this season, and Pats have plenty of cover across the back.Verified 21/10Doubt
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Galway United and St Patrick’s Athletic Match Preview
While Galway are always a threat at home, as proven by their recent 2-0 win over Shamrock Rovers on October 16th, we are siding with the visitors this Friday. St Pats picked up two straight defeats against Derry City and Shelbourne after being the better side over the length of both matches. We predict the visitors will return to winning ways with a narrow 0-1 victory in Galway.
The defeat to Shelbourne was a surprise; even with an early penalty miss and a late red card to Ali Coote, the hosts failed to take their chances and dropped vital points in front of an expectant crowd. Three days later, the disappointment continued with a 1-0 defeat to Derry City. St Pats fans were left frustrated as once again their dominant side failed to find a way through a solid defensive line.
However, while their Premier Division odds may have wilted, we predict St Patrick’s will turn things around against Galway. The performances were good, but the goals have dried up, which is why we are opting for a 0-1 result. St Pats concede just 0.82 goals per match, against Galway’s 1.5, making a low-scoring match the most likely outcome.
Any avid football betting fan will know overlooking Galway can be a mistake. Last Friday, the league leaders made the journey to Galway and left empty-handed. Two first-half goals were met without reply as the hosts cruised to a fairly comfortable home victory. However, that was a real surprise as Galway has struggled this season to win in front of the expectant home fans.
Anyone looking to bet on this fixture will know St Patrick’s Athletic are the favourites. However, it’s not likely to be a runaway scoreline. A tightly contested match where the visitors have most of the possession and the hosts hit on the counter is likely to unfold. Live betting on a draw could be worthwhile if the match fails to see any goalmouth action.
Galway United v St Patrick’s Athletic Key Players
Season figures, 2026.
Kris Twardek is Galway’s top scorer. He has 8 goals and 6 assists in only 1515 minutes. Several times this season, he has proven to be a difference maker, even when coming off the bench. If the hosts hurt the visitors on the break, he is the most likely source.
David Hurley has played all 34 games for Galway. At 2853 minutes, he is the driving force in midfield with seven assists. Hurley has 7 yellow cards this season, and an eighth in this match seems likely. Galway foul on average 12.7 times a match and will spend long spells without the ball.
Ryan Edmondson has 10 goals from 34 appearances. Our forecasted eleven has him starting on the bench, which says plenty about the depth St Pats can bring on against a Galway defence that tires badly late in the day.
Aidan Keena has scored 10 goals, which is roughly one every 148 minutes. He has notched 4 assists and leads the line in our projected side. If anyone is going to break the deadlock, we fancy Keena to deliver.
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Galway United v St Patrick’s Athletic Goals Per Match
Goals scored and conceded per match. Galway United: League of Ireland Premier Division · 2026 season · 34 matches; St Patrick’s Athletic: League of Ireland Premier Division · 2026 season · 34 matches.
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Galway United v St Patrick’s Athletic Goals by 15-Minute Period
Goals scored and conceded by period · shared scale across both panels.
Sample: League of Ireland Premier Division · 2026 season · 34 matches per club.
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Galway United v St Patrick’s Athletic Shots and Possession
Attacking volume, efficiency and control of possession.
Sample: League of Ireland Premier Division · 2026 season · 34 matches per club.
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Galway United v St Patrick’s Athletic Goal Lines and Both Teams to Score
Probability of clearing each goal line and of both teams scoring.
| Line | Galway United | St Patrick’s Athletic | Average |
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| 1.5 | 76% | 74% | 75% |
| 2.5 | 50% | 35% | 42% |
| 3.5 | 35% | 26% | 30% |
| Both teams score | 68% | 38% | 53% |
Sample: League of Ireland Premier Division · 2026 season · 34 matches per club.
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Galway United v St Patrick’s Athletic Discipline and Set Pieces
Match friction and corner volume, measured per match.
Sample: League of Ireland Premier Division · 2026 season · 34 matches per club.
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Galway United v St Patrick’s Athletic Runs and Trends
Numbers that capture each club’s current form.
Sample: League of Ireland Premier Division · 2026 season · 34 matches per club.
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League of Ireland Premier Division Fixtures
23 Friday October
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Drogheda United19:45
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Dundalk19:45
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Shelbourne19:45Galway United v St Patrick’s Athletic Frequently Asked Questions
Galway United v St Patrick’s Athletic kicks off on Friday 23 October 2026 at 19:45 (Ireland Time) at Eamonn Deacy Park, in matchday 35 of the League of Ireland Premier Division.
The fixture is live on LOITV.
Our model favours St Patrick’s Athletic at 42%, with a draw and a Galway win both at 29%. The most likely score is 0-1 to Pats.
Sam Rooney (shoulder) and Simon Power (knee) are out for St Patrick’s Athletic, and Ronan Boyce is a doubt. Galway United have two doubts, Axel Piesold and Dara McGuinness, both with unspecified injuries.
We expect a low-scoring game. Only 35% of Pats matches go over 2.5 goals, and the card averages for both clubs are 42%, so our pick is under 2.5 goals.
