Drogheda United vs Galway United Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 28 Feb 2025

Back Drogs to Cause Tribesmen Problems

We’ll take Drogheda to get the better of Galway on the Asian Handicap, with odds of -118 available that the home team win with a +0.5 goal start. If they avoid defeat, then we will get paid out with this wager.

Goalless Draw in Pair’s Last Meeting

Drogheda United won their last game 3-0. This was recorded at Sullivan and Lambe Park against Sligo Rovers. Kevin Doherty's men had 40% of possession and eight shots on target, while Joshua Thomas, Darragh Markey and Luke Heeney got among the goals.

Galway United claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 2-1 win occurred against St Patrick's Athletic at Eamonn Deacy Park. The Tribesmen were restricted to just 34% possession and had five shots on goal, while Patrick Hickey found the net twice.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Galway have gone unbeaten in their past four matches against Drogheda, with the last clash ending in a 0-0 draw at Weavers Park. The 4 most recent H2H games have included two Galway victories along with two draws.

League of Ireland		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
5	Drogheda United	29	10	12	7	31	28	3	31:28	42
8	Galway United	28	7	9	12	30	37	-7	30:37	30

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3 wins, 3 losses and 4 draws, averaging 0.8 goals from 2.3 shots on goal and 7.6 attempts. Drogheda have had 34.5% possession and 4.3 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 0.8 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 15.1 attempts, while being awarded 7.7 corners.

Frantz Pierrot is the top scorer with 3 goals, while Joshua Thomas, Darragh Markey, Luke Heeney and Bridel Bosakani each have 1. Douglas James-Taylor is the leading assists maker on 2.

Galway have 3 victories, 2 defeats and 5 draws, averaging 4.0 shots on goal, 15.1 attempts and 1.3 goals. John Caulfield's team average 43.1% possession, 6.0 corners taken and 4.1 corners against them, while 1.2 goals have been conceded from 11.7 attempts and 3.9 shots on goal.

The top scorers have been Patrick Hickey on 4, followed by Jimmy Keohane and Stephen Walsh with 2. Patrick Hickey has managed 3 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Drogheda United confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Luke Dennison (GK), Andrew Quinn, Conor Keeley, James Bolger, Owen Lambe, Shane Farrell, Ryan Brennan, Conor Kane, Darragh Markey, Warren Davis, Zishim Bawa.

Galway United confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Brendan Clarke (GK), Robert Slevin, Killian Brouder, Gregory Cunningham, Jeannot Esua, Jimmy Keohane, David Hurley, Patrick Hickey, Bobby Burns, Stephen Walsh, Moses Dyer.

Drogheda United vs Galway United Prediction & Betting Tips

We’re going to side with Drogheda on the Asian Handicap with +0.5 goal start. The hosts can either win or avoid defeat in this League of Ireland game, with this bet looking like a value proposition at -118.

The team news that filters through can have a knock-on effect as far as the odds are concerned. We use this information along with the form guide, while the latest stats are also taken into consideration.

Key Drogheda United vs Galway United league stats:

• The +0.5 line has been covered by Drogheda in 9 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Drogheda in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Drogheda in 3 consecutive games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Galway in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Galway in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Galway in 3 consecutive games on the road.

Drogs +0.5 Probability

The bookies make it a 54.1% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

Drogheda Asian Hcp +0.5 @ -118 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Drogheda 1 - 1 Galway

We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves the teams playing out a 1-1 draw. Odds of +430 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.

Corners Prediction

Galway Over 4.5 Corners -128

We’ve seen an average of 6.60 corners for Galway in their past 5 matches, while the previous four Drogheda home games have involved them conceding over 4.5 corners. We’re content to wager the -128 for Galway to cover the Team Corners line as this looks appealing.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Drogheda

Total

10.00 4.50 5.50

Home

10.90 4.90 6.00

Away

9.30 4.10 5.20

Galway

Total

10.70 4.40 6.30

Home

10.20 4.50 5.70

Away

10.10 3.90 6.20

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 8.5

-143

Under 8.5

-100

Drogheda Corners

Over 4.5

+110

Under 4.5

-150

Galway Corners

Over 4.5

-138

Under 4.5

-100

Most Corners

1

+117

X

+540

2

-119

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Drogheda United vs Galway United Odds

With the bookies giving them a 40% probability of winning, Galway United might become a popular accumulator pick at their current betting odds. That is reflected in their +148 price of winning this Premier Division clash. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Drogheda United are trading at +210.

If you think there will be two goals or less during the ninety minutes, then Under 2.5 Goals is a potential option.

You can back Drogheda United at +112 on the Draw No Bet market, with money back if the game is a draw. Galway United are -141 with the football betting sites to win this League of Ireland game.

Full-Time Result

1

+210

X

+180

2

+148

Half-Time Result

1

+265

X

-106

2

+215

Double Chance

1X

-200

12

-244

X2

-286

Draw No Bet

1

+112

2

-141

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-141

2 Hcp -0.25

+108

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-217

Over 2.5

+148

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-102

No

-139

Drogheda United vs Galway United Lineups & Team News

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