Galway United vs Drogheda United Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 07 Aug 2026

Galway United vs Drogheda United Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Over 2.5 Goals @ -147

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The odds of -147 look too big to resist when it comes to wagering Over 2.5 Goals. We are confident of a return when Galway clash with Drogheda and the Total Goals market gives us a nice betting angle.

Continue below for our full Galway vs Drogheda betting breakdown, where you can read the complete analysis of our main match prediction, as well as our correct score pick, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

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Galway United host Drogheda United at Eamonn Deacy Park, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Friday 7 August.

Galway United faced Bohemians away when last in action. It was a 1-1 draw at Dalymount Park. John Caulfield's team ended up with just 28% possession and one shot on target, while Aaron Bolger scored the goal.

Drogheda United played Shamrock Rovers at home in their previous game. It was a 0-0 draw at Sullivan and Lambe Park. The Drogs finished with just 28% possession and had four shots on goal.

3-2 Win for Galway in Last H2H Clash

Galway had the edge in the most recent encounter between these teams. At Sullivan and Lambe Park, they recorded a 3-2 away win over Drogheda. Galway have won four of the previous 10 H2H meetings, with Drogheda getting two victories along with four draws.

League of Ireland		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
7	Galway United	26	7	9	10	33	40	-7	33:40	30
8	Drogheda United	27	6	10	11	31	43	-12	31:43	28

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3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 12.2 attempts. Galway have had 38.1% possession and 4.3 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.7 goals from 5.9 shots on goal and 18.4 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 5.6 corners.

Top scorer Frantz Pierrot has found the net 3 times, with Matty Wolfe, Stephen Walsh and Edward McCarthy getting 2 each. David Hurley is the top assists maker on 3.

Drogheda have won 1, lost 4 and drawn 5, with an average of 1.1 goals from 10.8 attempts and 2.9 shots on goal. Kevin Doherty's men average 37.8% possession, 4.1 corners in their favour and 5.1 corners against, while conceding 1.7 goals from 13.2 attempts and 4.2 shots on goal.

The top scorers have been Shane Farrell with 4, Mark Doyle on 3 and Thomas Oluwa 2. Brandon Kavanagh is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 3.

Confirmed Lineups

Galway United confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Hugo Cunha (GK), Jimmy Keohane, Wasiri Williams, Leigh Kavanagh, Gianfranco Facchineri, David Hurley, Edward McCarthy, Aaron Bolger, Connor Barratt, Stephen Walsh, Frantz Pierrot.

Drogheda United confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Luke Dennison (GK), Edwin Agbaje, Conor Keeley, James Bolger, Jason Bucknor, Shane Farrell, Ryan Brennan, Alfie Bates, Conor Kane, Thomas Oluwa, Mark Doyle.

Main Match Prediction

The two League of Ireland teams can yield at least three goals between them. On this basis, we’re playing Over 2.5 Goals at -147 which will give us a nice potential return if this outcome happens.

Our team of experts monitor the current League of Ireland injuries and suspensions. When integrated with the latest form, this helps us secure the value odds. Our data-led approach backed up by key stats always proves useful.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Galway games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 12 of the last 20 Galway games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Drogheda games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Drogheda games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Drogheda games on the road.

The best betting sites make it a 59.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, we think that the probability sits between 65-70% taking all factors into consideration. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

Galway 2 - 1 Drogheda

We’re predicting Galway to land a 2-1 victory and this is available at +550. The correct score betting option provides plenty of fun and entertainment.

Corners Prediction

Galway Under 5.5 Corners -116

In their past six games, Galway have not covered the 5.5 corners line. We think that Galway will come up short and this Team Corners bet can be backed at -116.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Galway

Total

9.90 4.30 5.60

Home

9.80 4.10 5.70

Away

11.20 5.20 6.00

Drogheda

Total

9.20 4.10 5.10

Home

8.60 4.20 4.40

Away

10.70 3.90 6.80

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-139

Under 9.5

-105

Galway Corners

Over 5.5

-109

Under 5.5

-132

Drogheda Corners

Over 4.5

+110

Under 4.5

-161

Most Corners

1

-172

X

+575

2

+155

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Galway United vs Drogheda 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.

Galway United are the skinniest price to succeed in this League of Ireland clash, with the favourites afforded a 50% probability based on their -100 betting odds with the bookies. Drogheda United are the outsiders at +250 which suggests a lower likelihood of winning.

Asian Handicap betting is popular and you can wager Galway -0.5 at -108 should you want to go for the favourites, with Drogheda +0.5 available at -133 and you will also win with the latter if it’s a draw.

You’re able to bet on Under 2.5 Goals or Over 2.5 Goals at similar odds right now. If you think that both sides will end up scoring, then the Both Teams to Score Yes option can be backed at -147.

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Full-Time Result

1

-100

X

+240

2

+250

Half-Time Result

1

+155

X

+118

2

+280

Double Chance

1X

-400

12

-385

X2

-143

Draw No Bet

1

-233

2

+148

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-108

2 Hcp +0.5

-133

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-119

Over 2.5

-120

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-147

No

-100

Stats: League of Ireland matches only
Galway haven’t triumphed in three straight games at Eamonn Deacy Park. John Caulfield's team have collected four wins, three draws and three defeats in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.70 goals per match and conceding 1.70.

Drogheda have clocked up six losses, two wins and two draws in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 2.40.

Drogheda beat Galway 1-0 when the teams last met at Eamonn Deacy Park. We’ve seen the past 5 H2H meetings at Eamonn Deacy Park feature two Galway wins, two draws and one Drogheda triumph.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Galway United Home Stats		4-3-3	3.40	1.70	1.70	6	4	7	3
Drogheda United Away Stats		2-2-6	3.80	1.40	2.40	8	2	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

Galway United vs Drogheda United Lineups & Team News

Make sure you're up to date on the Galway vs Drogheda team news before betting. We’ll deliver the predicted and confirmed League of Ireland lineups as well as the most recent injury news.

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