St Patrick's Athl. vs Galway United: match statistics
St Patrick's Athletic displays significantly better home form with a 100% win rate at home this season, having not conceded a single goal in home matches. The hosts dominate in offensive aspects, averaging 4 goals per match at home with 22 shots and 8 on target, indicating high efficiency. Galway United has poor away statistics with just 2 shots on target on average per match and 31% possession, failing to win any match on the road. The difference in expected goals (xG) is distinct: St Patrick's generates 2.18 xG in home matches, while Galway only 0.82 xG away, confirming the hosts' advantage. Considering all parameters, especially St Patrick's excellent home run and Galway's weak away form, a decisive home victory is the most probable scenario.
St Patrick's Athl. vs Galway United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
St Patrick's Athl. played against Galway United in Premier Division (Ireland). The game was played on March 2, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
St Patrick's Athl. has 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.33 points per game. Galway United has 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 1.33 points per game.
Scoring records
St Patrick's Athl. scores 1.33 goals per game and allows 0.67. Galway United scores 0.67 and allows 0.67. Games in this league average 2.44 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 0% of St Patrick's Athl.'s games and 33% of Galway United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 33% and 0%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 39% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Galway United has the higher season xG average, 1.45 to 1.37 per game. St Patrick's Athl. takes 13.0 shots per game, while Galway United takes 13.0.
First-half and second-half trends
St Patrick's Athl. leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 0.67 goals per game after halftime. Galway United leads at halftime in 33% and scores 0.33 after halftime.
When the teams score
St Patrick's Athl.'s most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (2 goals). For Galway United, it is minutes 16-30 (1 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premier Division games average 2.44 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 39% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 4 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 1 draw and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 2.75 goals, with both teams scoring in 75% 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
St Patrick's Athletic displays significantly better home form with a 100% win rate at home this season, having not conceded a single goal in home matches. The hosts dominate in offensive aspects, averaging 4 goals per match at home with 22 shots and 8 on target, indicating high efficiency. Galway United has poor away statistics with just 2 shots on target on average per match and 31% possession, failing to win any match on the road. The difference in expected goals (xG) is distinct: St Patrick's generates 2.18 xG in home matches, while Galway only 0.82 xG away, confirming the hosts' advantage. Considering all parameters, especially St Patrick's excellent home run and Galway's weak away form, a decisive home victory is the most probable scenario.
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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
| St Patrick's Athl. | Galway United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 28% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.18 |
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.
St Patrick's Athl. is 99% better for: goals scored per game.
1.33 goals / game - St Patrick's Athl. · 0.67 goals / game - Galway United
St Patrick's Athl. scores in 33% of games (1 of 3 meczów), while Galway United keeps a clean sheet in 33% (1 of 3 meczów).
Galway United scores in 67% of games (2 of 3 meczów), while St Patrick's Athl. keeps a clean sheet in 67% (2 of 3 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 - St Patrick's Athl.
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
St Patrick's Athl. - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.7 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Galway United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.7 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.67 | 1.33 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.7 |
| Average goals per game | 0.7 | 1.3 |
| 1 goal | 33% | 67% |
| 2 goals | 33% | 67% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 67% |
| No goal | 67% | 67% |
| Goal difference | +2 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.67 | 0.67 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.7 |
| Average goals per game | 0.3 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 33% | 67% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 33% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 33% |
| No goal | 67% | 67% |
| 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 16-30 (2 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (1 goal). Concedes most in 61-75 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - 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
St Patrick's Athl.
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
| St Patrick's Athl. | Liga | Galway United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.00 | 2.44 | ▼ 1.33 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 0% | 50% | ▼ 33% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 33% | 39% | ▼ 0% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 67% | 31% | ▲ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 33% | 61% | ▼ 33% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 67% | 78% | ▼ 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 St Patrick's Athl.'s perspective: 1 win, 1 draw and 2 losses against Galway United. Games average 2.75 goals, and both teams scored in 75% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of St Patrick's Athl. vs Galway United?
The Premier Division match finished St Patrick's Athl. 1:0 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 St Patrick's Athl. and Galway United?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches St Patrick's Athl. won 1, Galway United won 2 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.75 goals, with both teams scoring in 75% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before St Patrick's Athl. vs Galway United?
St Patrick's Athl. score 1.33 goals per game on average and Galway United 0.67. The Premier Division average is 2.44 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 39% of games. Both teams score in 0% of St Patrick's Athl.'s matches and 33% of Galway United's.
What form are St Patrick's Athl. and Galway United in?
Over the last 5 games St Patrick's Athl. have a 1-1-1 record (1.33 points per game) and Galway United 1-1-1 (1.33 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for St Patrick's Athl. vs Galway United?
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.