Dundalk vs Galway United Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 Apr 2026

League of Ireland Betting Preview: Dundalk vs Galway United

Dundalk host Galway United at Oriel Park, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Friday 17 April.

Dundalk can deliver the goods when it comes to Full-Time Result betting and we’ll back them with confidence against Galway. The odds of -130 look attractive when it comes to the home team.

Dundalk faced Derry City at home when last in action. It was a 2-2 draw at Oriel Park. The Lilywhites had ten shots on target and boasted 66% possession, with Tyreke Wilson and Ronan Teahan each scoring one goal.

Galway United won their previous league game 3-2. This away victory at Sullivan and Lambe Park against Drogheda United was their second the League of Ireland triumph on the spin. John Caulfield's side had 42% of possession and six shots on goal, with Francely Lomboto, Kristopher Twardek and Axel Piesold on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Galway haven’t lost to Dundalk in their past five games, with the last clash ending 2-2 at Eamonn Deacy Park. The 5 most recent H2H games have included three Galway victories along with two draws.

League of Ireland		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	Dundalk	11	4	6	1	20	15	5	20:15	18
5	Galway United	10	4	2	4	13	14	-1	13:14	14

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Dundalk have 4 wins, 1 loss and 5 draws, averaging 1.8 goals from 6.5 shots on goal and 16.0 attempts. Ciaran Kilduff's men have averaged 49.1% possession and 6.1 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.3 goals from 3.9 shots on goal, 13.3 attempts and 4.5 corners.

Tyreke Wilson is the top scorer along with five other players, with each of them scoring 2 goals. Daryl Horgan has made the most assists with 3.

United have won 4, lost 4 and drawn 2, with an average of 11.2 attempts, 4.0 shots on goal and 1.3 goals. The Tribesmen average 38.3% possession, 3.4 corners in their favour and 6.7 corners against, while 1.4 goals have been conceded from 4.4 shots on goal and 12.8 attempts.

Kristopher Twardek has top scored with 5, while David Hurley and Frantz Pierrot are next best on 2. Stephen Walsh, Kristopher Twardek and David Hurley have been the top assists providers with 2 in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Dundalk predicted lineup (5-4-1): Enda Minogue (GK), John Ross Wilson, Tyreke Wilson, Mayowa Animasahun, Harvey Warren, Bobby Burns, Harry Groome, Keith Buckley, Eoin Kenny, Daryl Horgan, Gbemi Arubi.

Galway United predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Evan Watts (GK), Wasiri Williams, Gianfranco Facchineri, Killian Brouder, Al-Amin Kazeem, Matty Wolfe, Ed McCarthy, Francely Lomboto, David Hurley, Connor Barratt, Frantz Pierrot.

Dundalk vs Galway United Prediction & Betting Tips

Step into Dundalk vs Galway United with confidence as we bring you our main match prediction, projected scoreline, key corners betting angle and a custom-built bet builder.

Match Prediction

We really like Dundalk at odds of -130 to win this League of Ireland game, with this bet making lots of appeal. There’s a nice potential return and we think a victory could be on the cards.

The football predictions are generated after consulting the team news for both sides along with the form. We are also able to analyse the latest League of Ireland stats which can suggest how the game might unfold.

Key Dundalk vs Galway United league stats:

• Dundalk have won 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• Galway have lost 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Galway have lost 3 of their last 5 games on the road.

If you go by the best football betting sites, our pick has a 56.5% chance of delivering a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 60-65%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

One way of backing Dundalk to win at bigger odds is by going for the Match Result & Total market where you can also bet over or under a specific number of goals being scored.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Dundalk 2 - 0 Galway

We’re going for Dundalk at +600 to secure a 2-0 win. It’s exciting to bet on the correct score and this wager will hopefully be able to land a nice return.

Corners Prediction

Galway Under 3.5 Corners -143

Galway have had under 3.5 corners in three straight away matches, while Dundalk have had an average of 4.50 corners against them in their previous 10 games. The Galway Team Corners tally could be lower than the line implies and that leads us to a wager at odds of -143.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Dundalk

Total

10.60 6.10 4.50

Home

10.20 5.20 5.00

Away

11.50 6.33 5.17

Galway

Total

10.10 3.40 6.70

Home

10.60 4.90 5.70

Away

9.00 3.60 5.40

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-109

Under 9.5

-132

Dundalk Corners

Over 5.5

-127

Under 5.5

-111

Galway Corners

Over 3.5

-103

Under 3.5

-137

Most Corners

1

-286

X

+600

2

+235

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Dundalk vs Galway United Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The latest Dundalk odds are -119 which leads to them being favourites in this League of Ireland clash. It’s also implied by the bookmakers that they have a 54% prospect of securing a victory. If you want to get against the market leader, then you’re able to secure +290 for Galway United.

There are two Asian Handicap options and they are Dundalk -0.5 at -127 or alternatively Galway +0.5. Either go for the favourites to win or opt for the latter and get the draw on your side at -112.

You’re able to land odds of -119 when it comes to Over and Under 2.5 Goals. BTTS Yes is available at -139 for anyone expecting Both Teams to Score.

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Full-Time Result

1

-119

X

+250

2

+290

Half-Time Result

1

+135

X

+120

2

+325

Double Chance

1X

-500

12

-417

X2

-118

Draw No Bet

1

-294

2

+185

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-127

2 Hcp +0.5

-112

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-119

Over 2.5

-119

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-139

No

-106

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Dundalk vs Galway United Lineups & Team News

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