Galway United vs Shamrock Rovers: match statistics
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Galway United vs Shamrock Rovers: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Galway United plays Shamrock Rovers in Premier Division (Ireland). The game is scheduled for October 16, 2026. Venue: Eamonn Deacy Park.
Recent form
Galway United has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Shamrock Rovers has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Galway United scores 1.31 goals per game and allows 1.50. Shamrock Rovers scores 1.64 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.80 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 69% of Galway United's games and 58% of Shamrock Rovers's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 48%, compared with league averages of 61% for BTTS and 52% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Shamrock Rovers has the higher season xG average, 1.56 to 1.35 per game. Galway United takes 12.2 shots per game, while Shamrock Rovers takes 13.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Galway United leads at halftime in 34% of its games and scores 0.78 goals per game after halftime. Shamrock Rovers leads at halftime in 48% and scores 0.76 after halftime.
When the teams score
Galway United's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (11 goals). For Shamrock Rovers, it is minutes 31-45+ (14 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premier Division games average 2.80 goals. Both teams score in 61% of games, and 52% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 7 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 2 draws and 5 away wins. Those games averaged 1.71 goals, with both teams scoring in 29% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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 | Shamrock Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.33 |
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.
Shamrock Rovers is 100% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Galway United · 2 pts / game - Shamrock Rovers
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.
Shamrock Rovers is 25% better for: goals scored per game.
1.31 goals / game - Galway United · 1.64 goals / game - Shamrock Rovers
Shamrock Rovers is 50% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.5 goals / game - Galway United · 1 goals / game - Shamrock Rovers
Galway United scores in 72% of games (23 of 32 games), while Shamrock Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 33% (11 of 33 games).
Shamrock Rovers scores in 82% of games (27 of 33 games), while Galway United keeps a clean sheet in 9% (3 of 32 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 - Shamrock Rovers
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.
Shamrock Rovers is 21% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.41 pts / game - Galway United · 1.7 pts / game - Shamrock Rovers
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Galway United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 34% of games and wins 28%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Shamrock Rovers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 48% of games and wins 58%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +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 (20). Late-goal balance (76-90): -11 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (14 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
* 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
Shamrock Rovers
* 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 | Shamrock Rovers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.81 | 2.80 | ▼ 2.64 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 69% | 61% | ▼ 58% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 50% | 52% | ▼ 48% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 9% | 24% | ▲ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 69% | 74% | ▲ 79% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 81% | 77% | ▼ 67% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Galway United's perspective: 0 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses against Shamrock Rovers. Games average 1.71 goals, and both teams scored in 29% of them.
FAQ
When do Galway United and Shamrock Rovers play?
Galway United face Shamrock Rovers on October 16, 2026 in Premier Division at Eamonn Deacy Park. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Galway United and Shamrock Rovers?
In the last 7 head-to-head matches Galway United won 0, Shamrock Rovers won 5 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 1.71 goals, with both teams scoring in 29% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Galway United vs Shamrock Rovers?
Galway United score 1.31 goals per game on average and Shamrock Rovers 1.64. The Premier Division average is 2.80 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 69% of Galway United's matches and 58% of Shamrock Rovers's.
What form are Galway United and Shamrock Rovers in?
Over the last 5 games Galway United have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Shamrock Rovers 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Galway United vs Shamrock Rovers?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.