Shamrock Rovers FC
Football League of Ireland Tallaght Stadium Wed 29 Oct 16:00
Galway United FC
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  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

League of Ireland Betting Preview: Shamrock Rovers vs Galway United

Shamrock Rovers host Galway United in this League of Ireland clash at Tallaght Stadium, with kick-off set for 16:00 on Wednesday 29 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Hoops Good Value against Tribesmen

Shamrock look like the bet to place on the Full-Time Result market, especially as odds of -133 are available. Back our value selection with confidence when they clash with Galway.

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Goalless Draw in Previous H2H Encounter

Shamrock Rovers have lost their last three games. On their travels, they recently suffered a 2-1 defeat against Derry City at Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. The South Dublin outfit enjoyed 58% possession and had four shots on target, with Rory Gaffney getting the goal.

Galway United hosted Drogheda United in their previous game, ending in a 1-1 draw at Eamonn Deacy Park. John Caulfield's side had 49% of possession and four shots on goal, with Stephen Walsh finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Shamrock have not lost to Galway in the past seven meetings, with their last encounter ending in a 0-0 draw at Eamonn Deacy Park. The previous 7 H2H games have gone the way of Shamrock three times along with four draws.

League of Ireland G W D L GF GA GD GD P
1 Shamrock Rovers logo Shamrock Rovers 34 18 9 7 54 31 23 54:31 63
7 Galway United logo Galway United 34 9 11 14 36 42 -6 36:42 38
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Shamrock Rovers – Last 10 League Games

Rovers have 4 wins, 3 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 12.4 attempts. Stephen Bradley's team have averaged 62.6% possession and 3.8 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.0 goals from 3.5 shots on goal, 9.3 attempts and 3.7 corners.

Top scorers Rory Gaffney and Joshua Honohan have found the net 3 times, with Matthew Healy getting 2. Joshua Honohan has recorded the most assists with 2.

Galway United – Last 10 League Games

United have 2 victories, 5 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 0.9 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 13.3 attempts. The Tribesmen have averaged 39.6% possession, 5.7 corners awarded and 4.8 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.2 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 10.3 attempts.

Stephen Walsh is the leading scorer with 4 goals, followed by David Hurley on 2, with Patrick Hickey and two others bagging 1. Bobby Burns has managed 2 assists in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Shamrock Rovers predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Edward McGinty (GK), Daniel Cleary, Roberto Lopes, Cory O'Sullivan, Adam Matthews, Aaron McEneff, Matthew Healy, Michael Noonan, Graham Burke, Dylan Watts, Rory Gaffney.

Galway United predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Evan Watts (GK), Rob Slevin, Killian Brouder, Bobby Burns, Jeannot Esua, Garry Buckley, David Hurley, Aaron Bolger, Patrick Hickey, Jimmy Keohane, Dara McGuinness.

Shamrock Rovers vs Galway United Prediction & Betting Tips

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Match Prediction

Shamrock can’t be ignored when they play this League of Ireland clash, especially as odds of -133 are available for this prediction. Head to the betting sites to back this value selection.

Our panel of football writers survey the latest injuries and suspensions. When combined with the form guide, this helps us secure the best odds. Our stats-led approach backed up by key League of Ireland data is helpful.

Key Shamrock Rovers vs Galway United league stats:

  • Shamrock have won 8 of their last 10 games at home.
  • Shamrock have won 4 of their last 5 games at home.
  • Galway have lost 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
  • Galway have lost 7 of their last 10 games on the road.

Shamrock to Win Probability

When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 57.1% chance of winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 60-65%. This is why we can recommend this wager.

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Bet Builder Tips

Full-Time Result Shamrock -133
Both Team To Score No -110
Total Goals Under 2.5 -118

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Shamrock Rovers vs Galway 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.

Bookies Giving Shamrock Plenty of Respect

The Full-Time Result odds of -133 suggest that Shamrock Rovers are likely victors and there’s a 57% probability that the favourites win this League of Ireland clash. If you want to get against the market leader, then you’re able to secure +320 for Galway United.

The Asian Handicap -0.5 bet means you need your selection to simply win. Shamrock are -129, although Galway are +0.5 at +102.5 and you win with the latter if things end in a draw.

Under and Over 2.5 Goals bettors are able to get odds which are similar for the Total Goals market. The probability for BTTS Yes and BTTS No is the same, with -110 available for each pick.

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Past Three Shamrock vs Galway H2H Clashes Have Ended Level

Shamrock have secured six wins, two draws and two defeats in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.50 goals per game and conceding 0.60.

Galway have not won in the past ten away matches. John Caulfield's side have finished with seven defeats and three draws in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 0.30 goals per game and conceding 1.30.

The most recent Tallaght Stadium meeting saw Shamrock draw 0-0 with Galway. The previous 3 H2H games at Tallaght Stadium have seen a draw as the final result.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Shamrock Rovers logo Shamrock Rovers Home Stats 6-2-2 2.10 1.50 0.60 4 6 3 7
Galway United logo Galway United Away Stats 0-3-7 1.60 0.30 1.30 2 8 3 7
  • 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
Team Stats
Shamrock Rovers logo Shamrock Rovers League Stats
Galway United logo Galway United League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 8 wins, 1 defeat and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 7 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Shamrock Rovers vs Galway United Lineups & Team News

Know who’s in and who’s out for Shamrock vs Galway before making your bets. We’ll keep you posted with predicted and confirmed lineups for the League of Ireland and all current injury news.

Shamrock Rovers Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

Galway United Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1

Shamrock Rovers Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

1 Edward McGinty
6 Daniel Cleary 4 Roberto Lopes 27 Cory O'Sullivan 3 Adam Matthews
8 Aaron McEneff 17 Matthew Healy
31 Michael Noonan 10 Graham Burke 7 Dylan Watts
20 Rory Gaffney
16 Evan Watts
4 Rob Slevin 5 Killian Brouder 18 Bobby Burns
33 Jeannot Esua 26 Garry Buckley 10 David Hurley 34 Aaron Bolger
15 Patrick Hickey 20 Jimmy Keohane
27 Dara McGuinness

Galway United Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1

Previous Shamrock Rovers Lineups

26 Oct League of Ireland
Derry City 2-1 Shamrock Rovers
23 Oct Europa Conference League
Shamrock Rovers 0-2 NK Celje
17 Oct League of Ireland
St Patrick's 1-0 Shamrock Rovers
10 Oct League of Ireland
Shamrock Rovers 0-1 Shelbourne
02 Oct Europa Conference League
Sparta Prague 4-1 Shamrock Rovers
26 Sep League of Ireland
Shamrock Rovers 2-1 Bohemians

Previous Galway United Lineups

24 Oct League of Ireland
Galway United 1-1 Drogheda United
17 Oct League of Ireland
Galway United 2-0 Bohemians
26 Sep League of Ireland
Galway United 2-1 Cork City
22 Sep League of Ireland
Galway United 0-1 Sligo Rovers
19 Sep League of Ireland
St Patrick's 1-1 Galway United
07 Sep League of Ireland
Shelbourne 1-0 Galway United

Injuries & Suspensions

Shamrock Rovers Injury Table
Type Name Info
No players are currently reported injured or suspended.
Galway United Injury Table
Type Name Info
No players are currently reported injured or suspended.
Ireland FlagLeague of Ireland Table
2025 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Shamrock Rovers 34 18 9 7 54:31 63
2 Derry City 35 17 9 9 51:39 60
3 Shelbourne 35 15 13 7 48:37 58
4 St Patrick's 35 13 12 10 42:32 51
5 Bohemians 35 15 6 14 44:38 51
6 Drogheda United 35 12 15 8 37:34 51
7 Galway United 34 9 11 14 36:42 38
8 Sligo Rovers 35 10 8 17 40:53 38
9 Waterford 35 11 5 19 40:59 38
10 Cork City 35 4 12 19 33:60 24
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Shamrock Rovers 16 11 3 2 31:10 36
2 Derry City 18 9 6 3 31:17 33
3 St Patrick's 18 8 8 2 28:13 32
4 Bohemians 18 10 2 6 27:18 32
5 Drogheda United 17 8 6 3 21:13 30
6 Shelbourne 17 8 5 4 25:18 29
7 Galway United 18 7 4 7 23:22 25
8 Sligo Rovers 18 5 6 7 19:21 21
9 Cork City 17 4 8 5 19:21 20
10 Waterford 17 6 2 9 20:28 20