Galway United vs Drogheda United Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 24 Oct 2025

League of Ireland Betting Preview: Galway United vs Drogheda United

Galway United host Drogheda United in this League of Ireland clash at Eamonn Deacy Park, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Friday 24 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Our research tells us that odds of -137 about Under 2.5 Goals looks like a solid wager for the Galway v Drogheda contest. This Total Goals market bet has a strong chance of landing a return.

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Galway United have enjoyed back-to-back League of Ireland victories, most recently beating Bohemians 2-0. It was a home win at Eamonn Deacy Park. The Tribesmen ended up with just 29% possession and had four shots on target, while Patrick Hickey and David Hurley scored one goal apiece.

Drogheda United secured a 1-0 home win over Cork City at Sullivan and Lambe Park in their previous game. Kevin Doherty's side enjoyed 56% possession and recorded four shots on goal, with Joshua Thomas on target late in the first half.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 1-0 home win for Drogheda at Sullivan and Lambe Park when they last played Galway. The past 7 H2H games have featured three triumphs for Galway, one for Drogheda along with three draws.

League of Ireland		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
6	Drogheda United	36	12	15	9	38	38	0	38:38	51
8	Galway United	36	9	12	15	37	44	-7	37:44	39

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2 wins, 6 losses and 2 draws, averaging 0.8 goals from 13.6 attempts and 3.9 shots on goal. Galway have had 38.1% possession and 4.8 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.4 goals from 11.1 attempts and 3.6 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 5.2 corners.

Top goalscorer Stephen Walsh has found the net 3 times, David Hurley 2, with Patrick Hickey and two other players on 1. Bobby Burns has recorded the most assists with 2.

Drogheda have 4 victories, 3 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 0.8 goals from 10.4 attempts and 3.5 shots on goal. The Drogs average 39.1% possession, 4.8 corners awarded and 5.7 corners against them, while conceding 0.8 goals from 14.1 attempts and 4.6 shots on goal.

Dare Kareem is the leading goalscorer with 3, Joshua Thomas has 2, with Paul Doyle and Conor Keeley getting 1. Conor Keeley has had 3 assists in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Galway United confirmed lineup (4-1-4-1): Brendan Clarke (GK), Jeannot Esua, Garry Buckley, Killian Brouder, Bobby Burns, David Hurley, Dara McGuinness, Aaron Bolger, Patrick Hickey, Jimmy Keohane, Stephen Walsh.

Drogheda United confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Luke Dennison (GK), James Bolger, Conor Keeley, Andrew Quinn, Owen Lambe, Conor Kane, Luke Heeney, Darragh Markey, Shane Farrell, Dare Kareem, Joshua Thomas.

Galway United vs Drogheda United Prediction & Betting Tips

From our main match prediction to correct score advice, corners insight and a custom bet builder — this Galway United vs Drogheda United betting preview covers it all.

Match Prediction

We’re not expecting the teams to combine to reach the three-goal mark and that leads us to wager Under 2.5 Goals. We’ll happily take the -137 when it comes to a low-scoring League of Ireland clash.

The football betting tips stem from knowing the team news and the latest form for each side. We work hard to unearth the most pertinent League of Ireland stats which can also act as a guide.

Key Galway United vs Drogheda United league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Galway games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Galway games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Drogheda games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Drogheda games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Drogheda games.

The best betting apps make it a 57.8% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be somewhere between 60-65%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Galway 1 - 0 Drogheda

We’re taking a chance on Galway to achieve a 1-0 winning scoreline. Odds of +420 means we can place a smaller stake and still achieve a nice return.

Corners Prediction

Drogheda Over 3.5 Corners -159

Drogheda have averaged 7.40 corners in the past 5 matches, with the corner count against Galway going over 3.5 in their previous eight games. We’re anticipating that there will be plenty of Drogheda corners and that the Team Corners line will be covered, with odds of -159 on offer.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Galway

Total

10.00 4.80 5.20

Home

10.60 5.70 4.90

Away

9.20 3.90 5.30

Drogheda

Total

10.50 4.80 5.70

Home

10.80 5.60 5.20

Away

9.70 3.70 6.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-102

Under 10.5

-141

Galway Corners

Over 6.5

+102

Under 6.5

-147

Drogheda Corners

Over 3.5

-132

Under 3.5

-109

Most Corners

1

-270

X

+700

2

+260

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Galway United vs Drogheda United Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Galway United are forecasted to have a 57% chance of triumphing in this League of Ireland encounter according to the bookmakers. It leads to their latest betting odds being -135. At +320, Drogheda United are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

If you wager Galway -0.75 on the Asian Handicap at -108, your stake is split between -0.5 and -1.0. A 2+ goal victory over Drogheda achieves a full payout, with a one goal win meaning half the stake is a winner and the other half refunded.

If you want to bet on the number of goals, you can get a similar price on Over or Under 2.5 Goals. If you’re betting on Both Teams to Score, you can back Yes at -118 and No at -120.

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Full-Time Result

1

-135

X

+260

2

+320

Half-Time Result

1

+138

X

+123

2

+360

Double Chance

1X

-556

12

-435

X2

-105

Draw No Bet

1

-333

2

+205

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-108

2 Hcp +0.75

-125

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-123

Over 2.5

-114

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-118

No

-120

Galway have managed four victories, four losses and two draws in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.20.

Drogheda haven’t won any of their past three away games. Kevin Doherty's side have five draws, four losses and one victory in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 0.60 goals per game and conceding 1.40.

In the last meeting at Eamonn Deacy Park, Galway defeated Drogheda by a 2-1 scoreline. Aside from one draw, Galway have dominated the previous 3 H2H matches at Eamonn Deacy Park with two wins.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Galway United Home Stats		4-2-4	2.50	1.30	1.20	5	5	6	4
Drogheda United Away Stats		1-5-4	2.00	0.60	1.40	4	6	4	6

• 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

Galway United vs Drogheda United Lineups & Team News

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