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
Key match information
St Patrick's Athl. played Galway United in Premier Division (Ireland). The match was played on 2 March 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
St Patrick's Athl.: 1-1-1, 1.33 points/match. Galway United: 1-1-1, 1.33 points/match.
Goal statistics
St Patrick's Athl. scores 1.33 and concedes 0.67 goals per match. Galway United scores 0.67 and concedes 0.67. League average: 2.44 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: St Patrick's Athl. 0%, Galway United 33%. Over 2.5: St Patrick's Athl. 33%, Galway United 0%. League level: BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 39%.
xG, shots and style
Galway United has higher xG: 1.45 vs 1.37. St Patrick's Athl.: 13.0 shots per match, Galway United: 13.0.
Match halves
St Patrick's Athl.: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 0.67. Galway United: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 0.33.
Goals by minute
St Patrick's Athl.: 16-30 (2 goals). Galway United: 16-30 (1 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Premier Division: 2.44 goals per match, BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 39%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 4 previous H2H matches were available: 1-1-2. Average goals 2.75, BTTS 75%.
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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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
| 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 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.
St Patrick's Athl. is 99% better for: goals scored per match.
1.33 goals / match - St Patrick's Athl. · 0.67 goals / match - Galway United
St Patrick's Athl. scores in 33% of matches (1 of 3 matches), while Galway United keeps a clean sheet in 33% (1 of 3 matches).
Galway United scores in 67% of matches (2 of 3 matches), while St Patrick's Athl. keeps a clean sheet in 67% (2 of 3 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 - St Patrick's Athl.
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
St Patrick's Athl. - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 33%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.7 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Galway United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 33%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.7 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.67 | 1.33 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.7 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.67 | 0.67 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.7 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
St Patrick's Athl.
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
| St Patrick's Athl. | Liga | Galway United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 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
Recent meetings (4): St Patrick's Athl. 1 - 1 - 2 Galway United. Average goals 2.75, both teams scored in 75% matches.
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.