Shamrock Rovers vs Galway United Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 29 Oct 2025

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 15:00 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.

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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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	36	19	9	8	56	33	23	56:33	66
8	Galway United	36	9	12	15	37	44	-7	37:44	39

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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.

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.

Confirmed Lineups

Shamrock Rovers confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Edward McGinty (GK), Daniel Cleary, Roberto Lopes, Cory O'Sullivan, Cian Barrett, Connor Malley, Aaron McEneff, Joshua Honohan, Max Kovalevskis, John McGovern, Rory Gaffney.

Galway United confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Brendan Clarke (GK), Jeannot Esua, Killian Brouder, Garry Buckley, Bobby Burns, Aaron Bolger, David Hurley, Robert Slevin, Patrick Hickey, Jimmy Keohane, Stephen Walsh.

Shamrock Rovers vs Galway United Prediction & Betting Tips

Be fully equipped for Shamrock Rovers vs Galway United with our betting guide, offering a key match prediction, a correct score recommendation, the best corners play and a bet builder tailored for value.

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.

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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.

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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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Shamrock 2 - 0 Galway

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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.

The Full-Time Result odds of +102 suggest that Shamrock Rovers are likely victors and there’s a 50% 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 +260 for Galway United.

The Asian Handicap -0.5 bet means you need your selection to simply win. Shamrock are -102, although Galway are +0.5 at -133 and you win with the latter if things end in a draw.

The Total Goals market always provides an interesting angle and Under 2.5 Goals is the shortest-priced option. If you’re anticipating that one team or more will draw a blank, then the No option on the Both Teams to Score market is chalked up at -156.

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Full-Time Result

1

+102

X

+220

2

+260

Half-Time Result

1

+175

X

+106

2

+325

Double Chance

1X

-435

12

-345

X2

-147

Draw No Bet

1

-227

2

+155

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-102

2 Hcp +0.5

-133

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-189

Over 2.5

+130

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+110

No

-156

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 Home Stats		6-2-2	2.10	1.50	0.60	4	6	3	7
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

Shamrock Rovers vs Galway United Lineups & Team News

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