St Patricks vs Galway United Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 Oct 2024
We’re Predicting Saints to Cover the Line
There’s a strong case for backing St Patrick's against Galway and we’ll back them at -0.25 at -103 on the Asian Handicap. This means a return if the home team win and half our stake back if they draw.
1-1 Draw When Teams Last Met
St Patrick's Athletic have triumphed in their last six games. The latest of these was on their travels where Bohemians were turned over 3-1 at Dalymount Park. They had most of the ball boasting 57% possession and six shots on target, while Aidan Keena, Jake Mulraney and Joe Redmond got among the goals.
Galway United drew their previous game which was at home. The action at Terryland Park ended 1-1 against Dundalk. They had 43% possession and recorded three shots on goal, while Patrick Hickey was the only player to find the net.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The last encounter between Galway and St Patrick's ended all square. This head-to-head was a 1-1 draw at Terryland Park. In the previous 3 meetings between these teams, there has been one draw. St Patrick's have won two games and Galway zero.
League of Ireland | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
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4 | ![]() |
29 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 35 | 29 | 6 | 35:29 | 42 |
8 | ![]() |
28 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 30 | 37 | -7 | 30:37 | 30 |
St Patrick's have 7 wins, 1 loss and 2 draws, averaging 2.2 goals from 5.1 shots on goal and 15.4 attempts. They have averaged 53.9% possession and 5.8 corners per match, with their opponents getting 0.9 goals from 4.0 shots on goal, 12.9 attempts and 4.5 corners.
Top goalscorer Jake Mulraney has found the net 5 times, with Aidan Keena, Joe Redmond, Brandon Kavanagh and Mason Melia scoring 3 each. Zack Elbouzedi and Brandon Kavanagh have racked up the most assists with 4 each.
Galway United – Last 10 League GamesGalway have won 4, lost 2 and drawn 4, with an average of 1.0 goals from 13.3 attempts and 3.7 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 40.2% possession, 5.3 corners in their favour and 3.4 corners against, while they’ve conceded 0.8 goals from 12.0 attempts and 3.6 shots on goal.
Patrick Hickey and Stephen Walsh have 3 and they’re top of the team’s scoring charts, with Killian Brouder on 1. Karl O'Sullivan and Stephen Walsh have managed 2 assists in the last 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
St Patrick's confirmed lineup (4-5-1): Joseph Anang (GK), Anthony Breslin, Tom Grivosti, Ryan McLaughlin, Joe Redmond, Jamie Lennon, Zack Elbouzedi, Chris Forrester, Jake Mulraney, Brandon Kavanagh, Aidan Keena.
Galway United confirmed lineup (3-2-4-1): Brendan Clarke (GK), Garry Buckley, Conor James McCormack, Colm Horgan, Killian Brouder, Patrick Hickey, Karl O'Sullivan, Francely Lomboto, Jimmy Keohane, Vincent Russell Borden, Bobby Burns.
St Patricks vs Galway United Prediction & Betting Tips
There’s some insurance when it comes to wagering St Patrick's -0.25 for this League of Ireland match. At odds of -103, we also get a nice payout if they win and there’s every chance that this happens.
Injuries and suspensions can affect the overall outcome and we use this information as well as the latest form guide. The same applies to the stats so that we can get the best understanding of how things might pan out.
Key St Patrick's vs Galway United league stats:
Pats -0.25 Probability
The latest odds imply that our pick has a 50.6% prospect of winning. However, we have this number between 55-60% based on our in-depth research. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
One bet that has caught our eye is St Patrick's to claim a 1-0 correct score win. This selection is available at +600 meaning that a winning selection will yield a nice return.
St Patricks vs Galway United Odds
St Patrick's Athletic are the shortest price to win this Premier Division game according to the bookies, with the gambling operators giving them a 52% probability due to their -109 betting odds. Galway United are regarded as the least likely winner at +290.
A low-scoring game will be anticipated by many and Under 2.5 Goals currently has the shortest odds.
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- 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 7 wins and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 1 defeat and 6 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.10 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.50 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 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.80 corners awarded and 3.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.80 corners awarded and 3.70 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.50 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.00 corners awarded and 5.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.30 corners awarded and 5.60 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.90 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 3 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 away matches
- An average of 53.40% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 55.60% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 41.20% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 42.10% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for St Patrick's this season are Aidan Keena (5), Chris Forrester (4), Brandon Kavanagh (2)
- Top Assistors for St Patrick's this season are Brandon Kavanagh (2), Jake Mulraney (2), Anthony Breslin (1)
St Patricks vs Galway United Lineups & Team News
It’s good to know about any injuries and this is reflected in our Pats vs Galway team news, with this leading to predicted and confirmed lineups.
We’ve got details of the League of Ireland squads so that you know every player on the roster.
St Patrick's Confirmed Lineup 4-5-1
Galway United Confirmed Lineup 3-2-4-1
St Patrick's Confirmed Lineup 4-5-1
Galway United Confirmed Lineup 3-2-4-1
St Patrick's Substitutes
- 1Daniel Rogers
- 10Kian Leavy
- 11Jason McClelland
- 12Cian Kavanagh
- 16Aaron Bolger
- 17Romal Palmer
- 21Axel Sjoeberg
- 24Luke Turner
- 30Al-Amin Kazeem
Galway United Substitutes
- 2Conor O'Keeffe
- 3Regan Donelon
- 4Robert Slevin
- 7Stephen Walsh
- 10David Hurley
- 16Jack Brady
- 24Edward McCarthy
- 29Cillian Tollett
- 33Jeannot Esua
Previous St Patrick's Lineups
Previous Galway United Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
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1 | Shamrock Rovers | 28 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 48:24 | 56 |
2 | Bohemians | 29 | 14 | 5 | 10 | 36:26 | 47 |
3 | Derry City | 29 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 40:32 | 46 |
4 | St Patrick's | 29 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 35:29 | 42 |
5 | Drogheda United | 29 | 10 | 12 | 7 | 31:28 | 42 |
6 | Shelbourne | 27 | 9 | 12 | 6 | 34:29 | 39 |
7 | Waterford | 29 | 10 | 4 | 15 | 33:50 | 34 |
8 | Galway United | 28 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 30:37 | 30 |
9 | Sligo Rovers | 29 | 8 | 6 | 15 | 35:47 | 30 |
10 | Cork City | 29 | 4 | 10 | 15 | 29:49 | 22 |
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Shamrock Rovers | 14 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 29:8 | 33 |
2 | Bohemians | 14 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 20:10 | 28 |
3 | Derry City | 15 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 27:15 | 26 |
4 | St Patrick's | 14 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 21:11 | 24 |
5 | Drogheda United | 14 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 17:11 | 23 |
6 | Shelbourne | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 19:16 | 20 |
7 | Cork City | 15 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 17:18 | 19 |
8 | Galway United | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 18:19 | 18 |
9 | Waterford | 14 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 16:24 | 17 |
10 | Sligo Rovers | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 16:19 | 16 |














