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.

Why Tribesmen Can Claim the Win

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.

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Sligo Won Previous H2H Clash

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	30	7	10	13	31	39	-8	31:39	31
9	Sligo Rovers	30	8	7	15	36	48	-12	36:48	31

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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.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Galway United predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Brendan Clarke (GK), Killian Brouder, Bobby Burns, Rob Slevin, Jeannot Esua, Garry Buckley, Jeremy Sivi, Aaron Bolger, Patrick Hickey, Vincent Borden, Dara McGuinness.

Sligo Rovers predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Sam Sargeant (GK), Edwin Agbaje, Oliver Denham, Patrick McClean, Sean Stewart, Sebastian Quirk, James McManus, Ryan O'Kane, Jad Hakiki, William Fitzgerald, Owen Elding.

Galway United vs Sligo Rovers Prediction & Betting Tips

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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:

• Sligo have lost 10 of their last 19 games on the road.

Galway to Win Probability

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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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Galway 2 - 0 Sligo

We’re going for Galway at +475 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

Sligo Over 3.5 Corners -141

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.

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 4.90 5.00

Home

11.20 5.40 5.80

Away

9.20 3.90 5.30

Sligo

Total

11.40 5.30 6.10

Home

9.60 4.00 5.60

Away

13.60 5.60 8.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-105

Under 10.5

-139

Galway Corners

Over 6.5

+102

Under 6.5

-147

Sligo Corners

Over 3.5

-141

Under 3.5

-102

Most Corners

1

-278

X

+700

2

+260

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Galway United vs Sligo Rovers 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.

Bookies Make Galway Most Likely Winners

Galway United are the skinniest price to succeed in this League of Ireland clash, with the favourites afforded a 60% probability based on their -149 betting odds with the bookies. Sligo Rovers are the +340 outsiders, with the draw being a different option which could yield dividends.

If Galway at -0.75 beat Sligo by one goal, then you get a win with half your stake and the other half refunded. A victory by 2+ goals means a full payout at Asian Handicap odds of -123.

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 -143 for the BTTS Yes option.

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Full-Time Result

1

-149

X

+300

2

+340

Half-Time Result

1

+125

X

+138

2

+350

Double Chance

1X

-625

12

-500

X2

+106

Draw No Bet

1

-357

2

+230

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-123

2 Hcp +0.75

-108

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+110

Over 2.5

-156

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-143

No

-100

Can Galway Avoid Yet Another Winless Home Game?

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		3-2-5	3.00	1.40	1.60	7	3	8	2
Sligo Rovers Away Stats		4-1-5	2.90	1.30	1.60	6	4	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 Sligo Rovers Lineups & Team News

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