Galway United vs Sligo Rovers: match statistics
Galway United appears to have the edge in this encounter despite the poor form of both teams. The hosts possess significantly better offensive indicators, averaging 16 shots per home match and a high xG of 1.65, indicating the creation of real scoring chances. Sligo Rovers display very poor away form, having not won a single away match this season and recording just 0.5 goals per game with an xG of 0.85. Additionally, the visitors hold only 43% average possession away from home and concede an average of 2.2 xG against, suggesting serious defensive problems. Although Galway has not yet won a home match this season, their offensive stats and possession advantage (52%) give them a real chance to break this streak against a weak opponent.
Galway United vs Sligo Rovers: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Galway United played against Sligo Rovers in Premier Division (Ireland). The game was played on February 27, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Galway United has 0 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 0.50 points per game. Sligo Rovers has 0 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 0.33 points per game.
Scoring records
Galway United scores 0.50 goals per game and allows 1.00. Sligo Rovers scores 0.33 and allows 2.00. Games in this league average 1.92 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Galway United's games and 33% of Sligo Rovers's. The Over 2.5 rates are 0% and 67%, compared with league averages of 46% for BTTS and 23% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Galway United has the higher season xG average, 1.23 to 0.73 per game. Galway United takes 11.5 shots per game, while Sligo Rovers takes 6.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Galway United leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 0.50 goals per game after halftime. Sligo Rovers leads at halftime in 33% and scores 0.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Galway United's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (1 goals). For Sligo Rovers, it is minutes 16-30 (1 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premier Division games average 1.92 goals. Both teams score in 46% of games, and 23% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 4 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 3 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% 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 appears to have the edge in this encounter despite the poor form of both teams. The hosts possess significantly better offensive indicators, averaging 16 shots per home match and a high xG of 1.65, indicating the creation of real scoring chances. Sligo Rovers display very poor away form, having not won a single away match this season and recording just 0.5 goals per game with an xG of 0.85. Additionally, the visitors hold only 43% average possession away from home and concede an average of 2.2 xG against, suggesting serious defensive problems. Although Galway has not yet won a home match this season, their offensive stats and possession advantage (52%) give them a real chance to break this streak against a weak opponent.
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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 | Sligo Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 22% | 20% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.20 | 0.25 |
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 52% better for: last-5 form.
0.5 pts / game - Galway United · 0.33 pts / game - Sligo 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.
Galway United is 52% better for: goals scored per game.
0.5 goals / game - Galway United · 0.33 goals / game - Sligo Rovers
Galway United is 100% better for: goals allowed per game.
1 goals / game - Galway United · 2 goals / game - Sligo Rovers
Galway United scores in 50% of games (1 of 2 meczów), while Sligo Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 33% (1 of 3 meczów).
Sligo Rovers scores in 33% of games (1 of 3 meczów), while Galway United keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 2 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 - Sligo 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.
Sligo Rovers is 33% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / game - Galway United · 1.33 pts / game - Sligo Rovers
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Galway United - second-half results
Allows 1.0 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Sligo Rovers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 0%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 1.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.50 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.0 | 1.5 |
| 1 goal | 0% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 50% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 0% |
| No goal | 100% | 50% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.33 | 0.33 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.3 | 1.7 |
| Average goals per game | 0.7 | 1.7 |
| 1 goal | 67% | 67% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 67% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 33% |
| Clean sheet | 67% | 33% |
| No goal | 67% | 100% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -5 |
* 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 (1 goal). Concedes most in 61-75 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (1 goal). Concedes most in 61-75 (2). 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
Sligo 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 | Sligo Rovers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.50 | 1.92 | ▲ 2.33 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 50% | 46% | ▼ 33% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 0% | 23% | ▲ 67% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 35% | ▼ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 0% | 46% | ▲ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 77% | ▼ 67% |
^ 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.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Galway United's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 3 losses against Sligo Rovers. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Galway United vs Sligo Rovers?
The Premier Division match finished Galway United 1:0 Sligo Rovers. 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 Sligo Rovers?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches Galway United won 1, Sligo Rovers won 3 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Galway United vs Sligo Rovers?
Galway United score 0.50 goals per game on average and Sligo Rovers 0.33. The Premier Division average is 1.92 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 23% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Galway United's matches and 33% of Sligo Rovers's.
What form are Galway United and Sligo Rovers in?
Over the last 5 games Galway United have a 0-1-1 record (0.50 points per game) and Sligo Rovers 0-1-2 (0.33 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Galway United vs Sligo 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.