Galway United vs Drogheda United: match statistics
Galway United vs Drogheda United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Galway United played against Drogheda United in Premier Division (Ireland). The game was played on August 7, 2026. Venue: Eamonn Deacy Park. Final score: 0:0.
Recent form
Galway United has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Drogheda United has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Galway United scores 1.32 goals per game and allows 1.60. Drogheda United scores 1.19 and allows 1.65. Games in this league average 2.72 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 68% of Galway United's games and 62% of Drogheda United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 52% and 54%, compared with league averages of 60% for BTTS and 50% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Galway United has the higher season xG average, 1.35 to 1.19 per game. Galway United takes 12.2 shots per game, while Drogheda United takes 10.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Galway United leads at halftime in 28% of its games and scores 0.84 goals per game after halftime. Drogheda United leads at halftime in 23% and scores 0.73 after halftime.
When the teams score
Galway United's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (11 goals). For Drogheda United, it is minutes 0-15 (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premier Division games average 2.72 goals. Both teams score in 60% of games, and 50% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 6 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 2 draws and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 2.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Galway United have the clearer home advantage: they win 42% of their home matches, while Drogheda United win only 23% of their away games and lose as many as 54%. The hosts create more chances, averaging 15.33 shots and 4.92 shots on target per match, compared with 9.77 shots and 3.08 on target for the visitors. The difference is also reflected in chance quality: Galway’s average home xG is 1.66, while Drogheda’s away xG stands at just 1.08, alongside a higher xG conceded figure of 1.77. Drogheda’s defense away from home allows an average of 2.08 goals per match and keeps a clean sheet in just 8% of appearances, which favors the hosts. Both teams have identical records across their last five matches—2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss—but Galway’s edge in chance creation and home conditions points to a 1 result.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The strongest argument for both teams to score is Drogheda’s very poor seasonal defensive record: they concede an average of 2.08 goals per match and have kept a clean sheet in only 8% of their games. Galway should therefore create chances, especially as they average 3.85 shots on target per match, with an xG of 1.29 compared to Drogheda’s average xG conceded of 1.77. The visitors also have grounds to respond, having scored an average of 1.6 goals in their last five matches, with an xG of 1.66, while Galway allowed opponents an xG of 1.69. Caution is warranted due to the current run, with BTTS landing in only 40% of the teams’ last five matches, as well as Galway’s 46% clean-sheet rate for the season, but Drogheda’s season-long 77% BTTS rate tips the prediction towards the “Yes” option.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Galway should have good opportunities to score, as Drogheda concede an average of 2.08 goals per match and have kept a clean sheet in only 8% of their games. The hosts create an average of 1.29 xG, while the visitors’ defense allows opponents 1.77 xG, supporting a projection of around 1.48 goals for Galway. Drogheda score an average of 1.31 goals, while both teams have averaged 1.6 goals per match over their last five games. The 1.5 line has been surpassed in 62% of Galway’s matches and as many as 92% of Drogheda’s, giving Over 1.5 a clear edge over more demanding lines. The odds for Over 2.5 goals remain close to balanced, as the hosts’ season record at this line stands at just 38%, despite both teams surpassing it in 3 of their last 5 matches.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Galway United have a clear advantage in the first halves: they led at the break in 38% of matches, compared with just 8% for Drogheda United, while the visitors were trailing after 45 minutes in as many as 62% of games. The hosts average 0.69 goals before half-time, whereas Drogheda score only 0.23 and concede 0.92 goals per match during this phase. Galway’s superiority is also reflected in the quality of their chances: their average xG stands at 1.29 versus 1.08 for their opponents, while they register 3.85 shots on target per match compared with Drogheda’s 3.08. The visitors’ defensive record is the main argument for Galway retaining their lead, as Drogheda concede an average of 2.08 goals per game and have kept a clean sheet in only 8% of matches. Although both teams have identical form over their last five league fixtures, averaging 1.6 points per match, the most consistent scenario is for Galway to lead at half-time and secure the win at the final whistle.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Galway United | Drogheda United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.34 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Galway United is 11% better for: goals scored per game.
1.32 goals / game - Galway United · 1.19 goals / game - Drogheda United
Galway United scores in 72% of games (18 of 25 games), while Drogheda United keeps a clean sheet in 27% (7 of 26 games).
Drogheda United scores in 77% of games (20 of 26 games), while Galway United keeps a clean sheet in 8% (2 of 25 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Galway United
Over / Under - Drogheda United
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Galway United is 24% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.24 pts / game - Galway United · 1 pts / game - Drogheda United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Galway United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 28% of games and wins 28%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Drogheda United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 23% of games and wins 23%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -4 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -4 | +1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
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.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (8 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Galway United
Drogheda United
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premier Division).
Teams vs league
| Galway United | Liga | Drogheda United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.92 | 2.72 | ▲ 2.85 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 68% | 60% | ▲ 62% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 52% | 50% | ▲ 54% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 8% | 24% | ▲ 27% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 68% | 74% | • 73% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 84% | 78% | ▲ 81% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Galway United's perspective: 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses against Drogheda United. Games average 2.33 goals, and both teams scored in 67% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Galway United vs Drogheda United?
The Premier Division match finished Galway United 0:0 Drogheda United. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Galway United and Drogheda United?
In the last 6 head-to-head matches Galway United won 2, Drogheda United won 2 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 2.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Galway United vs Drogheda United?
Galway United score 1.32 goals per game on average and Drogheda United 1.19. The Premier Division average is 2.72 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 68% of Galway United's matches and 62% of Drogheda United's.
What form are Galway United and Drogheda United in?
Over the last 5 games Galway United have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Drogheda United 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Galway United vs Drogheda United?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Galway United vs Drogheda United: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.