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
Key match information
Shamrock Rovers played Galway United in Premier Division (Ireland). The match was played on 20 March 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Current form
Shamrock Rovers: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match. Galway United: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Shamrock Rovers scores 1.43 and concedes 0.86 goals per match. Galway United scores 1.14 and concedes 1.29. League average: 2.51 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Shamrock Rovers 43%, Galway United 43%. Over 2.5: Shamrock Rovers 29%, Galway United 29%. League level: BTTS 46%, Over 2.5 43%.
xG, shots and style
Shamrock Rovers has higher xG: 1.44 vs 1.35. Shamrock Rovers: 11.9 shots per match, Galway United: 11.9.
Match halves
Shamrock Rovers: half-time lead 29%, second-half goals 0.71. Galway United: half-time lead 14%, second-half goals 0.71.
Goals by minute
Shamrock Rovers: 76-90+ (4 goals). Galway United: 61-75 (3 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Premier Division: 2.51 goals per match, BTTS 46%, Over 2.5 43%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 4 previous H2H matches were available: 2-2-0. Average goals 0.50, BTTS 0%.
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.
View the statistical overviewHalf-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
| 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Shamrock Rovers is 14% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / match - Shamrock Rovers · 1.4 pts / match - 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 match.
1.43 goals / match - Shamrock Rovers · 1.14 goals / match - Galway United
Shamrock Rovers is 50% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.86 goals / match - Shamrock Rovers · 1.29 goals / match - Galway United
Shamrock Rovers scores in 86% of matches (6 of 7 matches), while Galway United keeps a clean sheet in 14% (1 of 7 matches).
Galway United scores in 57% of matches (4 of 7 matches), while Shamrock Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 57% (4 of 7 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 - Shamrock Rovers
Over / Under - Galway United
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.
Shamrock Rovers is 25% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.43 pts / match - Shamrock Rovers · 1.14 pts / match - Galway United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Shamrock Rovers - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 29% of matches and wins 43%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Galway United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 14% of matches and wins 29%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Shamrock Rovers
Galway United
* 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
| Shamrock Rovers | Liga | Galway United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 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
Recent meetings (4): Shamrock Rovers 2 - 2 - 0 Galway United. Average goals 0.50, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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.