Shamrock Rovers vs Galway United: match statistics
Shamrock Rovers hold a decisive advantage as the home side, winning 67% of home matches with just 33% draws and without a single defeat. The team boasts an impressive goal record at their own stadium (10 scored, 6 conceded), averaging 1.33 goals per game, and dominating possession (63%). Galway United, on the other hand, have not won any away match this season (0% wins), losing a staggering 67% of games, with very poor offensive efficiency (0.33 goals per away match on average) and a high rate of matches without scoring (67% FTS). The difference in expected goals (xG) also favors the hosts: 1.6 xG for Shamrock in home matches compared to just 0.86 xG for Galway away. The recent form of both teams (Shamrock: WDW in home matches, Galway: DLL away) further confirms the clear dominance of the home side.
Shamrock Rovers vs Galway United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Shamrock Rovers played against Galway United in Premier Division (Ireland). The game was played on March 20, 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Recent form
Shamrock Rovers has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Galway United has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Shamrock Rovers scores 1.43 goals per game and allows 0.86. Galway United scores 1.14 and allows 1.29. Games in this league average 2.51 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 43% of Shamrock Rovers's games and 43% of Galway United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 29% and 29%, compared with league averages of 46% for BTTS and 43% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Shamrock Rovers has the higher season xG average, 1.44 to 1.35 per game. Shamrock Rovers takes 11.9 shots per game, while Galway United takes 11.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Shamrock Rovers leads at halftime in 29% of its games and scores 0.71 goals per game after halftime. Galway United leads at halftime in 14% and scores 0.71 after halftime.
When the teams score
Shamrock Rovers's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (4 goals). For Galway United, it is minutes 61-75 (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premier Division games average 2.51 goals. Both teams score in 46% of games, and 43% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 4 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 2 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 0.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% 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
Shamrock Rovers hold a decisive advantage as the home side, winning 67% of home matches with just 33% draws and without a single defeat. The team boasts an impressive goal record at their own stadium (10 scored, 6 conceded), averaging 1.33 goals per game, and dominating possession (63%). Galway United, on the other hand, have not won any away match this season (0% wins), losing a staggering 67% of games, with very poor offensive efficiency (0.33 goals per away match on average) and a high rate of matches without scoring (67% FTS). The difference in expected goals (xG) also favors the hosts: 1.6 xG for Shamrock in home matches compared to just 0.86 xG for Galway away. The recent form of both teams (Shamrock: WDW in home matches, Galway: DLL away) further confirms the clear dominance of the home side.
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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
| Shamrock Rovers | Galway United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.28 |
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 14% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - Shamrock Rovers · 1.4 pts / game - Galway United
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.
1.43 goals / game - Shamrock Rovers · 1.14 goals / game - Galway United
Shamrock Rovers is 50% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.86 goals / game - Shamrock Rovers · 1.29 goals / game - Galway United
Shamrock Rovers scores in 86% of games (6 of 7 meczów), while Galway United keeps a clean sheet in 14% (1 of 7 meczów).
Galway United scores in 57% of games (4 of 7 meczów), while Shamrock Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 57% (4 of 7 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 - Shamrock Rovers
Over / Under - Galway 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.
Shamrock Rovers is 25% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.43 pts / game - Shamrock Rovers · 1.14 pts / game - Galway United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Shamrock Rovers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 43%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Galway United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 14% of games and wins 29%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
* 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 76-90 (4 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (3 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - 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
Shamrock Rovers
Galway 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
| Shamrock Rovers | Liga | Galway United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.29 | 2.51 | • 2.43 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 43% | 46% | ▼ 43% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 29% | 43% | ▼ 29% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 57% | 34% | ▼ 14% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 57% | 59% | ▼ 43% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 57% | 70% | ▲ 86% |
^ 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 Shamrock Rovers's perspective: 2 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses against Galway United. Games average 0.50 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Shamrock Rovers vs Galway United?
The Premier Division match finished Shamrock Rovers 2:0 Galway 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 Shamrock Rovers and Galway United?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches Shamrock Rovers won 2, Galway United won 0 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 0.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Shamrock Rovers vs Galway United?
Shamrock Rovers score 1.43 goals per game on average and Galway United 1.14. The Premier Division average is 2.51 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 43% of games. Both teams score in 43% of Shamrock Rovers's matches and 43% of Galway United's.
What form are Shamrock Rovers and Galway United in?
Over the last 5 games Shamrock Rovers have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Galway United 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Shamrock Rovers vs Galway United?
The statistical background for Shamrock Rovers vs Galway United — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.