Galway United crest

Galway United

Premier DivisionSeason 20267. placeData current as of 16 July 2026
Form (recent matches)
LWLLW

Galway United 2026: season in numbers

Galway United in Premier Division

Galway United plays in Premier Division (Ireland) in the 2026 season. League position: 7. Next known match: Waterford.

Form and record

Galway United: 7-6-10, 1.17 pts/match. Last five: LWLLW (1.20 pts/match).

Goals and clean sheets

Galway United scores 1.39 and concedes 1.70 goals per match. Clean sheets: 4%. Failed to score: 26%.

BTTS / Over / Under

BTTS: 70%. Over 2.5: 57%. Over 3.5: 39%. Average goals in this team's matches: 3.09.

Goal patterns

Over 2.5 + BTTS appeared in 52% of matches. This team scored in both halves in 26% of matches. Last five: BTTS 60%, Over 2.5 80%.

Halves and minutes

Galway United scores 0.48 goals in the first half and 0.91 in the second half. Highest scoring minute bucket: 61-75 (11 goals).

xG and playing style

Galway United produces 1.37 xG and allows 1.76 xGA per match. Shots: 12.3 total, 4.0 on target. Possession: 39%.

Key statistical indicators

Galway United has net xG -0.39 per match. Last-five PPG minus season PPG is 0.03 pts/match. This is historical team context, not a prediction of the next result.

Season overview

1.17Points per match27 pts
1.39Goals for / match
1.70Goals against / match
57%Over 2.5 goals
70%Both teams scored
4%Clean sheets
26%Matches without scoring

Record

Wins, draws and losses overall and split by home and away matches.

Season result split
30% W26% R43% P
-7
Goal difference
1.17
PPG (season)
1.20
PPG (last 5)

Goals

Team goal production compared with league averages and goal-count distribution.

How often they score at least...

1 goal74%
2 goals39%
3 goals17%
4 goals9%

How often they concede at least...

1 goal96%
2 goals48%
3 goals22%
4 goals4%

Goal lines (Over/Under)

How often this team's matches clear goal thresholds, including halves and league context.

Halves

Goal before half-time70%League average: 75%
Min. 2 goals before half-time30%League average: 31%
Min. 3 goals before half-time17%League average: 13%
Goal after half-time91%League average: 79%
Min. 2 goals after half-time61%League average: 46%
Min. 3 goals after half-time26%League average: 23%

Goal patterns

Goal-event combinations in this team's matches plus detailed averages from the last five.

Combinations (season)

BTTS at half-time13%
BTTS in both halves4%
Scored in both halves26%
Min. 3 goals and BTTS52%
Min. 3 goals without BTTS4%

Match halves

First and second half points, goals, clean sheets, half-time state and last-five split.

Half-time state

30% W35% R35% P
leading / drawing / trailing

Second-half results

22% W43% R35% P
29
Half-time points
1.26
PPG (1st half)
-6
Goal difference
25
Second-half points
1.09
PPG (2nd half)

Goals and clean sheets by half

Scored before half-time0.48
Conceded before half-time0.74
Scored after half-time0.91
Conceded after half-time0.96
Clean sheet before half-time57%
Clean sheet after half-time17%
No goal before half-time61%
No goal after half-time39%
Last 5 matches - details
1st half2nd half
PPG (season)1.400.80
Goals for / match0.40.8
Goals against / match1.01.0
Average goals in match1.41.8
Min. 1 goal80%80%
Min. 2 goals40%60%
Min. 3 goals20%20%
Clean sheets60%20%
Matches without scoring60%40%
Goal difference-3-1
1st half (Last 5): 40% leading - 20% drawing - 40% trailing - BTTS HT (last 5) 0%
2nd half (Last 5): 0% won - 80% drawing - 20% lost

Goals by minute

Match phases where this team most often scores and concedes.

Galway United
ScoredConceded
2
5
0-15
5
7
16-30
4
5
31-45
3
2
46-60
11
4
61-75
7
16
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (11 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (16). Late-goal balance (76-90): -9 - late phases are a weakness.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Advanced stats

Shots, finishing, possession and expected goals (xG).

Attacking profile

Style: Balanced
32%
Shot accuracy
shots on target
0.11
Chance quality
xG per shot
0.35
Finishing
goals per shot on target

xG per shot around 0.08 means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances.

Key statistical indicators

A combined view of xG, efficiency, form and match patterns from completed games.

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.39
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.08
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-0.8 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.02
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
+0.06
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
100%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
122%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
+0.03
Lead holding
Leads at half-time in 30% of matches and wins 30%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
100%
Defence after half-time
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.2
Late goals
22% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
22%

* All indicators are calculated only from season statistics. They are not NoFluffPicks model predictions.

Recent matches

Upcoming matches

Round 25
Galway United
Waterford
Round 26
Bohemians
Galway United
Round 27
Galway United
Drogheda United
Round 28
Dundalk
Galway United
Round 29
Galway United
Shelbourne
Round 30
Sligo Rovers
Galway United
Round 31
Galway United
Bohemians
Round 32
Derry City
Galway United
Round 11
Galway United
Shelbourne
Round 33
Waterford
Galway United

FAQ

What form is Galway United in?

Galway United's recent form reads LWLLW (most recent first). The side averages 1.17 points per game this season.

What position is Galway United in the table?

Galway United occupy position 7 in the Premier Division table with 27 points.

How many goals does Galway United score per game?

Galway United score 1.39 goals per game on average and concede 1.70. They're the starting point for judging the side's attack and defensive solidity this season.

How often do Galway United's matches see BTTS and Over 2.5?

In Galway United's matches both teams score in 70% and Over 2.5 lands in 57%. The team keeps a clean sheet in 4% of games.

Who do Galway United play next?

Galway United's next match is Galway United - Waterford (25 July 2026). Pre-match stats and the full schedule are further down this page.

Where can I check Galway United's stats and betting tips?

We gather Galway United's statistics here — from form to Over/Under. For tips and full match analysis, head to the NoFluffPicks app.