Dundalk vs Galway United Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 21 Aug 2026

Dundalk vs Galway United Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Dundalk To Win @ -125

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Dundalk look like an attractive bet at -125 and we think they can beat Galway. We’ll place this Full-Time Result wager with confidence and there’s plenty of juice in the available price.

This Dundalk vs Galway betting analysis delivers a full overview of our main match prediction, alongside our correct score pick, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

Dundalk vs Galway United Preview

Dundalk welcome Galway United to Oriel Park, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Friday 21 August.

Dundalk suffered a defeat in their last game. A 3-2 scoreline occurred on the road at Tallaght Stadium against Shamrock Rovers. The Lilywhites enjoyed 47% possession and five shots on target, while Robert Cornwall and Daryl Horgan scored one goal apiece.

Galway United drew 0-0 against Drogheda United in their previous game. This was on home soil at Eamonn Deacy Park. John Caulfield's team managed four shots on goal and enjoyed 60% possession.

Teams’ Last Battle Saw 1-0 Dundalk Victory

Dundalk have claimed back-to-back victories over Galway. A 1-0 victory at Turner's Cross Stadium followed a 2-1 win at Oriel Park. The past 7 H2H matches have resulted in three Galway wins, two draws and two Dundalk victories.

League of Ireland		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	Dundalk	27	9	10	8	42	41	1	42:41	37
7	Galway United	26	7	9	10	33	40	-7	33:40	30

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3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 4.9 shots on goal and 16.3 attempts. Dundalk have had 52.6% possession and 6.2 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.5 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 12.8 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 4.1 corners.

Daryl Horgan leads the way with 4 goals, while Gbemi Arubi and Eoin Kenny have scored 3 and 2 respectively. Daryl Horgan is the leading assists maker on 4.

United have won 2, lost 4 and drawn 4, averaging 3.5 shots on goal, 12.7 attempts and 1.0 goals. The Tribesmen average 40.8% possession, 4.4 corners awarded and 5.0 corners against, while 1.6 goals have been conceded from 17.6 attempts and 5.6 shots on goal.

Frantz Pierrot has scored 3, followed by Matty Wolfe, Stephen Walsh and Edward McCarthy with 2 goals apiece. David Hurley has been top assists provider with 3 in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Dundalk predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Enda Minogue (GK), Mayowa Animasahun, Tom Grivosti, Rob Cornwall, Bobby Burns, Keith Buckley, Aodh Dervin, Trevor Clarke, Ronan Teahan, Daryl Horgan, Cian Dillon.

Galway United predicted lineup (3-5-2): Hugo Cunha (GK), Connor Barratt, Wasiri Williams, Gianfranco Facchineri, Jimmy Keohane, David Hurley, Ed McCarthy, Aaron Bolger, Leigh Kavanagh, Stephen Walsh, Frantz Pierrot.

Main Match Prediction

It could be beneficial to back Dundalk for this League of Ireland clash. There’s loads of value in the -125 that the home team get the job done and we think a victory could be on the cards.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):

• Dundalk have won the last 2 games between these teams.

The latest League of Ireland injuries and suspensions can affect the overall outcome and we use this information as well as the form guide. The same applies to the stats so that we can get the best understanding of how things might pan out.

According to the best betting sites, our pick has a 55.6% chance of landing a return. However, our experts think that the probability sits between 60-65% taking all factors into consideration. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

If you think that Dundalk can make a relatively fast start, then we recommend considering the Double Result market. You can back them to lead at half-time and full-time.

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Correct Score Prediction

Dundalk 1 - 0 Galway

An exciting bet could be a 1-0 victory in favor of Dundalk at odds of +600. A correct score wager provides a fun alternative and a nice potential return on the cards.

Corners Prediction

Galway Under 4.5 Corners -159

Galway have failed to cover the 4.5 corners line in two straight away games, while Dundalk have let the opposition have an average of 3.20 corners in their last 5 matches. There is value when it comes to going under the Galway Team Corners line and this is available at -159.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Dundalk

Total

10.30 6.20 4.10

Home

10.10 5.70 4.40

Away

11.20 6.70 4.50

Galway

Total

9.40 4.40 5.00

Home

9.40 4.40 5.00

Away

11.20 5.20 6.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-135

Under 10.5

-106

Dundalk Corners

Over 6.5

-105

Under 6.5

-137

Galway Corners

Over 4.5

+110

Under 4.5

-159

Most Corners

1

-238

X

+650

2

+195

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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.

Dundalk are forecasted to be the most likely winner in this League of Ireland encounter. The -125 for them coming out on top suggests a 56% probability based on their latest betting odds. Galway United are trading at a bigger price than their opponents and the outsiders can be backed at +275.

You can choose between Dundalk -0.5 at -130 or Galway +0.5 at -111 if you’re looking to bet on the Asian Handicap. The former is the same as the 1x2 market, while the latter means you also get a payout if it’s a draw.

The Total Goals odds suggest that Over 2.5 is a strong probability in this contest. An alternative angle is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been chalked up at -200.

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Full-Time Result

1

-125

X

+265

2

+275

Half-Time Result

1

+120

X

+133

2

+285

Double Chance

1X

-476

12

-455

X2

-116

Draw No Bet

1

-294

2

+180

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-130

2 Hcp +0.5

-111

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+123

Over 2.5

-182

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-200

No

+133

Stats: League of Ireland matches only
Dundalk haven’t tasted victory in three consecutive matches at Oriel Park. The Lilywhites have racked up four wins, four defeats and two draws in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.50 goals per game and conceding 1.50.

Galway haven’t tasted victory in four consecutive matches on the road. John Caulfield's team have four draws, four losses and two victories in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.70.

Dundalk were 2-1 victors against Galway last time out at Oriel Park. In the past 3 H2H games at Oriel Park, we’ve seen two Galway wins and one Dundalk triumph.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Dundalk Home Stats		4-2-4	3.00	1.50	1.50	7	3	8	2
Galway United Away Stats		2-4-4	3.00	1.30	1.70	5	5	8	2

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

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Dundalk vs Galway United Lineups & Team News

Check the Dundalk vs Galway team news before you place your bets. We’ll bring you both the expected and confirmed lineups for the League of Ireland, along with current injury news.

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