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Galway United

Premier DivisionSeason 2026John CaulfieldNo. 7Data current as of August 30, 2026
Form (recent games)
DDDWD
Unbeaten for 6 matches

Galway United 2026: season in numbers

Galway United in Premier Division

Galway United plays in Premier Division (Ireland) during the 2026 season. Galway United is No. 7 in the standings. Next game: Bohemians.

Form and record

Galway United has 8 wins, 10 draws and 10 losses, averaging 1.21 points per game. Over the last five games, the team has 1 win, 4 draws and 0 losses, worth 1.40 points per game.

Goals and clean sheets

Galway United scores 1.29 goals per game and allows 1.50. The team keeps a clean sheet in 11% of games and fails to score in 29%.

BTTS / Over / Under

Both teams score in 68% of Galway United's games. 50% finish with at least three goals and 32% with at least four. Those games average 2.79 total goals.

Goal patterns

Over 2.5 + BTTS appeared in 46% of games. The team scored in both halves in 25% of games. Last five: BTTS 60%, Over 2.5 20%.

Halves and minutes

Galway United scores 0.46 goals in the first half and 0.82 in the second half. Most goals come in minutes 61-75 (11 goals).

xG and playing style

Galway United averages 1.36 xG and 1.78 xGA per game. The team takes 12.2 shots, puts 3.8 on target and averages 39% possession.

Key statistical indicators

Galway United's xG differential is -0.42 per game. Its points-per-game average over the last five differs from the season mark by 0.19. This is historical team context, not a prediction of the next result.

Season overview

1.21Points per game34 pts
1.29Goals scored / game
1.50Goals allowed / game
50%Over 2.5 goals
68%Both teams scored
11%Clean sheets
29%Games without a goal

Record

Wins, draws and losses overall, at home and away.

Season result split
29% W36% R36% P
-6
Goal difference
1.21
PPG (season)
1.40
PPG (last 5)

Goals

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

How often they score at least...

1 goal71%
2 goals36%
3 goals14%
4 goals7%

How often they concede at least...

1 goal89%
2 goals39%
3 goals18%
4 goals4%

Goal lines (Over/Under)

See how often this team's games clear each goal line, including first-half and second-half results.

Halves

Goal before half-time64%League average: 73%
Min. 2 goals before half-time29%League average: 31%
Min. 3 goals before half-time14%League average: 15%
Goal after half-time82%League average: 78%
Min. 2 goals after half-time57%League average: 45%
Min. 3 goals after half-time21%League average: 20%

Goal patterns

Scoring patterns from this team's games, plus a closer look at the last five.

Combinations (season)

BTTS at half-time14%
BTTS in both halves4%
Scored in both halves25%
Min. 3 goals and BTTS46%
Min. 3 goals without BTTS4%

Game halves

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

Half-time state

29% W43% R29% P
leading / drawing / trailing

Second-half results

18% W54% R29% P
36
Half-time points
1.29
PPG (1st half)
-5
Goal difference
30
Second-half points
1.07
PPG (2nd half)

Goals and clean sheets by half

Scored before half-time0.46
Conceded before half-time0.64
Scored after half-time0.82
Conceded after half-time0.86
Clean sheet before half-time61%
Clean sheet after half-time25%
No goal before half-time61%
No goal after half-time43%
Last 5 games - details
1st half2nd half
PPG (season)1.401.00
Goals scored / game0.40.4
Goals allowed / game0.20.4
Average goals per game0.60.8
Min. 1 goal40%40%
Min. 2 goals20%40%
Min. 3 goals0%0%
Clean sheets80%60%
Games without a goal60%60%
Goal difference+10
1st half (Last 5): 20% leading - 80% drawing - 0% trailing - BTTS HT (last 5) 20%
2nd half (Last 5): 0% won - 100% drawing - 0% lost

Goals by minute

The parts of a game in which this team scores and allows the most goals.

Galway United
ScoredConceded
3
5
0-15
5
8
16-30
5
5
31-45
4
2
46-60
11
4
61-75
8
18
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (11 goals). Allows the most goals in minutes 76-90 (18). Late-goal balance (76-90): -10 - 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
31%
Shot accuracy
shots on target
0.11
Chance quality
xG per shot
0.34
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 patterns from completed games.

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.42
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.21
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-1.6 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.07
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.28
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
93%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
108%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.19
Lead holding
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 29%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
100%
Defense after halftime
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.

Squad

Players with verified appearances in this competition season.

Form across the last 5, 6 and 10 matches

Compare the team's latest matches across all competitions. The 5-match window reacts fastest to change, while 10 matches show the broader trend.

Corners

See how often the team wins corners, concedes them and crosses the main total-corners lines.

Overall

28 matches
4.4
Corners won per match
5.9
Corners conceded per match
10.3
Total corners per match
75.0%
Over 8.5 corners
57.1%
Over 9.5 corners
42.9%
Over 10.5 corners

Home

14 matches
4.4
Corners won per match
5.1
Corners conceded per match
9.5
Total corners per match
64.3%
Over 8.5 corners
42.9%
Over 9.5 corners
35.7%
Over 10.5 corners

Away

14 matches
4.4
Corners won per match
6.8
Corners conceded per match
11.1
Total corners per match
85.7%
Over 8.5 corners
71.4%
Over 9.5 corners
50.0%
Over 10.5 corners

Cards and discipline

Compare the team's cards with its opponents' cards, including how often either side receives a red card.

Overall

28 matches
2.0
Team cards per match
1.9
Opponent cards per match
3.9
Total cards per match
57.1%
Over 3.5
39.3%
Over 4.5
0.0%
Red cards

Home

14 matches
1.9
Team cards per match
2.2
Opponent cards per match
4.1
Total cards per match
64.3%
Over 3.5
35.7%
Over 4.5
0.0%
Red cards

Away

14 matches
2.2
Team cards per match
1.6
Opponent cards per match
3.8
Total cards per match
50.0%
Over 3.5
42.9%
Over 4.5
0.0%
Red cards

Strength of recent opponents

Recent results make more sense when you also know how strong the opponents have been.

1.35
Opponents' average PPG
5.2
Opponents' average position
Average difficulty

Over its last 10 games, Galway United faced opponents averaging 1.35 points per game and an average standings position of No. 5.2 in a 10-team league. Compared with the league average, that was a average difficulty schedule.

Recent games

Upcoming games

Round 31
Galway United
Bohemians
Round 30
Sligo Rovers
Galway United
Round 32
Derry City
Galway United
Round 11
Galway United
Match suspended or postponed
Shelbourne
Round 33
Waterford
Galway United
Round 34
Galway United
Shamrock Rovers
Round 35
Galway United
St Patrick's Athl.
Round 36
Drogheda United
Galway United

FAQ

What is Galway United's recent form?

Galway United has 1 win, 4 draws and 0 losses over the last five games. The team averages 1.21 points per game this season.

Where is Galway United in the Premier Division standings?

Galway United is No. 7 with 34 points.

How many goals does Galway United score per game?

Galway United scores 1.29 goals per game and allows 1.50. These averages show the team's attacking and defensive record this season.

How often do Galway United's games have BTTS or Over 2.5 goals?

Both teams score in 68% of Galway United's games, while 50% finish with at least three goals. Galway United keeps a clean sheet in 11% of games.

Who does Galway United play next?

Galway United's next game is Galway United vs. Bohemians on September 11, 2026. Pre-game stats and the full schedule are further down this page.

Where can I find Galway United stats and betting picks?

This page covers Galway United's form, home and away records, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. Betting picks and full analysis for upcoming games are available in the NoFluffPicks app.