Galway United vs Sligo Rovers Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 22 Sep 2025
League of Ireland Betting Preview: Galway United vs Sligo Rovers
Galway United host Sligo Rovers in this League of Ireland game at Eamonn Deacy Park, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Monday 22 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.
We’ll take Galway at attractive betting odds of -149 considering that they could be dominant against Sligo. The Full-Time Result market provides plenty of value and a nice potential return.
Galway United faced St Patrick's Athletic away when last in action. It was a 1-1 draw at Richmond Park. John Caulfield's team recorded just 35% possession and had two shots on target, while David Hurley scored the goal.
Sligo Rovers drew 1-1 in their previous game. This was at home against Drogheda United at Showgrounds. The Bit O'Reds recorded 62% possession and had six shots on goal, with Ryan O'Kane on the scoresheet.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Sligo have triumphed in the last two clashes against Galway. On home soil at Showgrounds, the scoreline was 2-1 following a 1-0 away win at Eamonn Deacy Park. The previous 7 H2H matches have included three wins for Sligo, one victory for Galway along with three draws.
| League of Ireland | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Galway United |
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 1:2 | 1 |
| 10 | Sligo Rovers |
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | -5 | 1:6 | 1 |
United have 7 losses and 3 draws, averaging 0.6 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 11.4 attempts. The Tribesmen have averaged 40.1% possession and 4.9 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.6 goals from 4.0 shots on goal, 9.8 attempts and 5.0 corners.
David Hurley and five of his team-mates all top the scoring with 1 goals apiece. Bobby Burns and Cian Byrne are tied for the most assists on 1.
Rovers have 4 victories, 2 defeats and 4 draws, with an average of 1.3 goals from 10.1 attempts and 4.4 shots on goal. John Russell's men average 46.0% possession, 5.3 corners awarded and 6.1 corners against them, while conceding 1.3 goals from 13.3 attempts and 6.0 shots on goal.
Jad Hakiki has recorded 4 goals, Owen Elding 3, with Ryan O'Kane and Patrick McClean both managing 2. Owen Elding and Jake Doyle-Hayes have clocked up 2 assists each in the last 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Galway United confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Brendan Clarke (GK), Garry Buckley, Killian Brouder, Robert Slevin, Jeannot Esua, Aaron Bolger, Edward McCarthy, Bobby Burns, Patrick Hickey, Jimmy Keohane, Dara McGuinness.
Sligo Rovers confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Sam Sargeant (GK), Edwin Agbaje, Gareth McElroy, Patrick McClean, Sean Stewart, James McManus, Sebastian Quirk, Ryan O'Kane, Jad Hakiki, William Fitzgerald, Owen Elding.
Galway United vs Sligo Rovers Prediction & Betting Tips
Unlock a complete betting breakdown for Galway United vs Sligo Rovers, featuring our expert match prediction, expected final score, corners insight and a ready-to-play bet builder.
Match Prediction
Galway look like an attractive bet at -149 and we think they can win this League of Ireland clash. We’ll place this wager with confidence and there’s plenty of juice in the available price.
It’s always a case of checking out the latest League of Ireland team news to make expert football predictions. Then we get to work when it comes to unearthing the stats that are the most valuable.
Key Galway United vs Sligo Rovers league stats:
Based on the odds from the best betting apps, our pick carries a 59.9% chance of winning. Based on our tipsters research, we calculate the actual probability to be 65-70%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.
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Correct Score Prediction
We’re going for Galway at +500 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
In their past seven matches, Sligo have covered the 3.5 corners line, while the last five Galway games have involved them conceding over 3.5 corners. If you agree with our verdict that the Sligo Team Corners line can be covered, then you can secure odds of -141 that this happens.
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Bet Builder Tips
A same-game multi can provide entertainment and we’ve got Galway on the Full-Time Result, less than three goals to be registered and Sligo to finish with over 3.5 corners.
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Galway United vs Sligo Rovers 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 56% probability based on their -127 betting odds with the bookies. Sligo Rovers are the +290 outsiders, with the draw being a different option which could yield dividends.
The Asian Handicap -0.5 bet means you need your selection to simply win. Galway are -132, although Sligo are +0.5 at -103 and you win with the latter if things end in a draw.
The odds suggest that Over 2.5 Goals is a strong probability in this exciting contest. Punters anticipating that both teams will find the net are able to land -132 for the BTTS Yes option.
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Galway are winless in the last four games at Eamonn Deacy Park. John Caulfield's team have five defeats, three wins and two draws in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 1.60.
Sligo have finished with five defeats, four wins and one draw in the past 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.60.
Sligo beat Galway 1-0 when they last met at Eamonn Deacy Park. The past 3 H2H games at Eamonn Deacy Park have involved two draws and one Sligo win.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Galway United Home Stats |
3-3-4 | 2.40 | 1.20 | 1.20 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 | |
Sligo Rovers Away Stats |
4-2-4 | 2.50 | 1.10 | 1.40 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 4 | |
- 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
- League of Ireland: 22/09 2025 Galway 0 Sligo 1
- League of Ireland: 23/06 2025 Sligo 2 Galway 1
- League of Ireland: 16/05 2025 Galway 0 Sligo 1
- League of Ireland: 12/04 2025 Sligo 1 Galway 2
- League of Ireland: 25/10 2024 Galway 2 Sligo 2
- League of Ireland: 27/07 2024 Sligo 2 Galway 0
- League of Ireland: 10/05 2024 Galway 0 Sligo 0
- League of Ireland: 22/04 2024 Sligo 0 Galway 0
Galway United League Stats
Sligo Rovers League Stats
- 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 0.80 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 1 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 0.80 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.60 corners awarded and 4.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.00 corners awarded and 5.20 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.20 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 3.70 corners awarded and 7.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.60 corners awarded and 7.80 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 12.40 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 37.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 40.20% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 1 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 1 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 48.10% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 44.10% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Galway United this season are Kristopher Twardek (1)
- Top Assistors for Galway United this season are David Hurley (1)
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Galway United vs Sligo Rovers Lineups & Team News
Get the latest team news for Galway vs Sligo before you bet. We’ll keep you posted with predicted and confirmed lineups for the League of Ireland and all current injury news.
Galway United Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Sligo Rovers Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Galway United Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Sligo Rovers Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Galway United Substitutes
- 6Axel Piesold
- 7Stephen Walsh
- 11Malcolm Shaw
- 14Jeremy Sivi
- 16Evan Watts
- 17V. Russell Borden
- 21Colm Horgan
- 22C. James McCormack
- 39Billy Regan
Sligo Rovers Substitutes
- 6Matty Wolfe
- 9Wilson Waweru
- 10Ciaron Harkin
- 11Cian Kavanagh
- 12Ronan Manning
- 21John Mahon
- 23Kyle McDonagh
- 31Conor Walsh
- 46Conor Reynolds
Previous Galway United Lineups
Previous Sligo Rovers Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Galway United Player Stats & Squad
Manager: John Caulfield
Sligo Rovers Player Stats & Squad
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bohemians | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:0 | 7 |
| 2 | Drogheda United | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4:1 | 7 |
| 3 | Shamrock Rovers | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:1 | 4 |
| 4 | Derry City | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:4 | 4 |
| 5 | Dundalk | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4:4 | 3 |
| 6 | Shelbourne | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2:2 | 2 |
| 7 | Waterford | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1:3 | 2 |
| 8 | Galway United | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1:2 | 1 |
| 9 | St Patrick's | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0:2 | 1 |
| 10 | Sligo Rovers | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1:6 | 1 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shamrock Rovers | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:1 | 4 |
| 2 | Derry City | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:4 | 4 |
| 3 | Drogheda United | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 4 | Waterford | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1:1 | 2 |
| 5 | Dundalk | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 6 | Shelbourne | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 7 | Bohemians | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
| 8 | St Patrick's | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 9 | Galway United | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
| 10 | Sligo Rovers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:4 | 0 |
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