Galway United vs Dundalk: match statistics
Statistical analysis indicates a balanced clash favoring a draw. Galway United presents stable home form with 50% wins at home, a good goal difference (0) and high xG (1.77), evidencing chance creation. Dundalk has not won an away match yet, but 67% of their games end in a draw, confirming their defensive organization on the road. The form of both teams in the last 5 matches is similar (PPG: 1.0 vs 1.2), and Dundalk concedes an average of 2.33 goals away, which could be problematic against hosts generating high xG. Considering Dundalk's tendency for away draws and Galway's slight advantage on their own turf, the most likely scenario is a share of the points, though the hosts have a chance to exploit the visitors' defensive weaknesses.
Galway United vs Dundalk: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Galway United played against Dundalk in Premier Division (Ireland). The game was played on March 6, 2026. Final score: 2:2.
Recent form
Galway United has 1 win, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Dundalk has 0 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss, with 0.75 points per game.
Scoring records
Galway United scores 0.50 goals per game and allows 0.75. Dundalk scores 1.00 and allows 2.00. Games in this league average 2.37 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 25% of Galway United's games and 75% of Dundalk's. The Over 2.5 rates are 0% and 50%, compared with league averages of 47% for BTTS and 37% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Dundalk has the higher season xG average, 1.45 to 1.31 per game. Galway United takes 11.5 shots per game, while Dundalk takes 13.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Galway United leads at halftime in 25% of its games and scores 0.25 goals per game after halftime. Dundalk leads at halftime in 25% and scores 0.75 after halftime.
When the teams score
Galway United's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (1 goals). For Dundalk, it is minutes 16-30 (1 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premier Division games average 2.37 goals. Both teams score in 47% of games, and 37% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
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
Statistical analysis indicates a balanced clash favoring a draw. Galway United presents stable home form with 50% wins at home, a good goal difference (0) and high xG (1.77), evidencing chance creation. Dundalk has not won an away match yet, but 67% of their games end in a draw, confirming their defensive organization on the road. The form of both teams in the last 5 matches is similar (PPG: 1.0 vs 1.2), and Dundalk concedes an average of 2.33 goals away, which could be problematic against hosts generating high xG. Considering Dundalk's tendency for away draws and Galway's slight advantage on their own turf, the most likely scenario is a share of the points, though the hosts have a chance to exploit the visitors' defensive weaknesses.
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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 | Dundalk | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 28% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.15 | 0.21 |
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.
Galway United is 33% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Galway United · 0.75 pts / game - Dundalk
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.
Dundalk is 100% better for: goals scored per game.
0.5 goals / game - Galway United · 1 goals / game - Dundalk
Galway United is 167% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.75 goals / game - Galway United · 2 goals / game - Dundalk
Galway United scores in 50% of games (2 of 4 meczów), while Dundalk keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 4 meczów).
Dundalk scores in 75% of games (3 of 4 meczów), while Galway United keeps a clean sheet in 25% (1 of 4 meczów).
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 - Dundalk
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 50% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.5 pts / game - Galway United · 1 pts / game - Dundalk
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Galway United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 25%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.8 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Dundalk - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 0%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.50 | 0.50 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.3 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 25% | 75% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 25% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 25% |
| No goal | 75% | 75% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.3 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.3 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 75% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 25% | 75% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 25% |
| Clean sheet | 50% | 25% |
| No goal | 75% | 25% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -2 |
* 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 16-30 (1 goal). Concedes most in 76-90 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (1 goal). Concedes most in 16-30 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Dundalk
* 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 | Dundalk | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.25 | 2.37 | ▲ 3.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 25% | 47% | ▲ 75% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 0% | 37% | ▲ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 25% | 32% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 25% | 58% | ▲ 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 75% | 79% | ▲ 100% |
^ 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
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
FAQ
What was the result of Galway United vs Dundalk?
The Premier Division match finished Galway United 2:2 Dundalk. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Galway United vs Dundalk?
Galway United score 0.50 goals per game on average and Dundalk 1.00. The Premier Division average is 2.37 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 37% of games. Both teams score in 25% of Galway United's matches and 75% of Dundalk's.
What form are Galway United and Dundalk in?
Over the last 5 games Galway United have a 1-1-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Dundalk 0-3-1 (0.75 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Galway United vs Dundalk?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Galway United vs Dundalk: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.