Friday, August 21, 2026 • 18:45
Oriel Park, Dundalk
Dundalk

Dundalk

VS
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Galway United

Galway United

Dundalk vs Galway United predictions & stats

Top pick Dundalk 79%, Over 2.5 goals 50%. Free match analysis, team stats and betting tips for Premier Division.

Match Snapshot

Primary insights + team context

Primary Insights

Team Context

BTTS %
57%vs43%
Dundalk / Galway United
Avg Goals/Game
1.71vs1.14
Combined avg: 2.85
Form
WWDLDvsWLDLW
Last 5
Clean Sheets %
29%vs14%
Dundalk / Galway United

Season Performance

Comparing both teams this season

Home Team - Form
W
W
D
L
D
Away Team - Form
W
L
D
L
W
10
Points
8
2
Wins
2
4
Draws
2
1
Losses
3
12
Goals For
8
10
Goals Against
9
1.71
Avg Goals For/Game
1.14
4
Goals For 1st Half
3
3
Goals Against 1st Half
3
8
Goals For 2nd Half
5
7
Goals Against 2nd Half
6
2
Clean Sheets
1
1
Failed to Score
3
57%
BTTS %
43%
Deep Analysis

Team Insights

Style of play and derived stats from match data this season

52%
Possession %
39%
368
Passes/Game
262
67%
Pass Accuracy %
59%
17.3
Shots/Game
12.3
7
Shots on Target/Game
5
10
Shots Inside Box/Game
7.3
7.3
Shots Outside Box/Game
5
7.7
Corners/Game
2
9.7
Fouls/Game
14.7
2.3
Saves/Game
3.3
4.3
Shots per Goal
4.6
1.8
Shots on Target per Goal
1.9
2
Games with More Possession
0
1
Games with Less Possession
3
3.5
Goals/Game when More Possession
-
1
Goals/Game when Less Possession
2
0
Lost with More Possession
0
50%
Win Rate when Having More Possession %
-
3
Points Won (Last 10 min)
0
0
Points Lost (Last 10 min)
3
0
Comeback Wins (Trailed at HT)
0
0
Won After Losing at Some Point
DundalkGalway United

Playing Style Analysis

Dundalk

They maintain balanced possession (52%). They've struggled to hold onto leads, losing 2 times after being ahead at halftime Additionally, They've dropped 4 points from winning positions, indicating issues closing out games Meanwhile, They're prolific chance creators, averaging 17.3 shots with 7.0 on target per game. Their chance quality is strong, with 40% of shots hitting the target. They generate many corner opportunities (7.7 corners/game). As a top-4 side facing another top-7 team, this represents a clash between quality opponents.

Galway United

A reactive side with 39% average possession Meanwhile, They prefer direct play over possession, averaging 262 passes per game. Their chance quality is strong, with 41% of shots hitting the target. Defensively, they're aggressive (14.7 fouls/game). Despite decent shot volume, they produce limited corner pressure (2.0 corners/game). As a lower-table side (7th), they'll need to be disciplined against a top-4 opponent.

Dundalk Half-Time Performance

Dundalk home games half time results

Galway United Half-Time Performance

Galway United away games half time results

Dundalk vs League Standings

Galway United vs League Standings