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
Key match information
Galway United play Dundalk in Premier Division (Ireland). The match date is 6 March 2026 at 20:45. Final score: 2:2.
Current form
Galway United: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match. Dundalk: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Galway United scores 1.39 and concedes 1.70 goals per match. Dundalk scores 1.58 and concedes 1.50. League average: 2.79 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Galway United 70%, Dundalk 71%. Over 2.5: Galway United 57%, Dundalk 63%. League level: BTTS 60%, Over 2.5 53%.
xG, shots and style
Dundalk has higher xG: 1.80 vs 1.37. Galway United: 12.3 shots per match, Dundalk: 16.0.
Match halves
Galway United: half-time lead 30%, second-half goals 0.91. Dundalk: half-time lead 46%, second-half goals 0.79.
Goals by minute
Galway United: 61-75 (11 goals). Dundalk: 76-90+ (15 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Premier Division: 2.79 goals per match, BTTS 60%, Over 2.5 53%.
Head-to-head
2 H2H matches: 0-0-2. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 50%.
Match description
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.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Galway United | Dundalk | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
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 14% better for: goals scored per match.
1.39 goals / match - Galway United · 1.58 goals / match - Dundalk
Dundalk is 13% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.7 goals / match - Galway United · 1.5 goals / match - Dundalk
Galway United scores in 74% of matches (17 of 23 matches), while Dundalk keeps a clean sheet in 21% (5 of 24 matches).
Dundalk scores in 92% of matches (22 of 24 matches), while Galway United keeps a clean sheet in 4% (1 of 23 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Galway United
Over / Under — Dundalk
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Dundalk is 29% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.26 pts / match - Galway United · 1.63 pts / match - Dundalk
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Galway United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 30% of matches and wins 30%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Dundalk - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 46% of matches and wins 38%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -2 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (11 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (16). Late-goal balance (76-90): -9 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (15 goli). Concedes most in 46-60 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Galway United
Dundalk
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▲ 3.09 | 2.79 | ▲ 3.08 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 70% | 60% | ▲ 71% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 57% | 53% | ▲ 63% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 4% | 24% | ▼ 21% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 70% | 75% | ▲ 79% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 91% | 79% | ▲ 92% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (2): Galway United 0 - 0 - 2 Dundalk. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 50% matches.
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 is the head-to-head record between Galway United and Dundalk?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Galway United won 0, Dundalk won 2 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 Dundalk?
Galway United score 1.39 goals per game on average and Dundalk 1.58. The Premier Division average is 2.79 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 70% of Galway United's matches and 71% of Dundalk's.
What form are Galway United and Dundalk in?
Over the last 5 games Galway United have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Dundalk 2-0-3 (1.20 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.