Galway United vs Shamrock Rovers Prediction

Premier Division · Fri 8 May 2026
Ireland flag Ireland : Premier Division
1 - 3
Full time · HT 0 - 2
Kick-offFri 8 May, 19:45
Our tip2 @ 1.96 ✓
GoalsOver 2.5
Confidence60%

Full-time report

Our tip2 ✓
Double chance12 ✓
BTTSNo ✗
Over/Under 2.5Over 2.5 ✓

Recent form

Last 5 matches, home and away

Head to head

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Our prediction

Shamrock Rovers to win

@ 1.96
Double chance
12  •  Galway United or Shamrock Rovers
@ 1.25
Both teams to score
No – at least one team fails to score
@ 1.83
Confidence
60%

Our record

Our tips in Premier Divisionlast 30 days
6/1833%

Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.

Who will win?

Voting closed at kick-off.

Goals outlook

Over/Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Confidence
75%
Over 2.5: 47%Under 2.5: 53%
Expected goals
1.28Galway United
2.55Total
1.27Shamrock Rovers

Possible correct scores

1 – 1 Draw 12% @ 5.50
0 – 1 Shamrock Rovers win 11% @ 5.75
1 – 2 Shamrock Rovers win 9% @ 7.00
0 – 2 Shamrock Rovers win 9% @ 7.50
1 – 0 Galway United win 8% @ 8.50
0 – 3 Shamrock Rovers win 5% @ 13.00 Our pick

Final score: 1 – 3 – not in our list. Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.

Win probability

Galway United28%
Draw18%
Shamrock Rovers54%

Odds (1X2)

13.80
X3.35
21.96

Galway United vs Shamrock Rovers preview and result

Galway United and Shamrock Rovers met in the Premier Division on Friday 8 May 2026 at 19:45 (Nigerian time). The match finished 1 - 3, 0 - 2 at half time.

Our model gives Galway United a 28% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Shamrock Rovers 54%. Our pick was Shamrock Rovers to win with 60% confidence at odds of 1.96. The pick came in ✓. For a safer option, the double chance 12 (Galway United or Shamrock Rovers) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.25.

Goals: we expect about 2.6 goals (1.3 for Galway United, 1.3 for Shamrock Rovers). The chance of three or more goals is 47%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (75% confidence). 4 goals were scored.

Frequently asked questions

What was the prediction for Galway United vs Shamrock Rovers?

Our pre-match prediction is Shamrock Rovers to win (60% confidence) at odds of 1.96. Win chances: Galway United 28%, draw 18%, Shamrock Rovers 54%.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Galway United vs Shamrock Rovers?

We expect about 2.6 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 75% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 47%).

What time is Galway United vs Shamrock Rovers?

Galway United vs Shamrock Rovers (Premier Division) was played on Friday 8 May 2026 at 19:45 Nigerian time (WAT).

What is a safe bet for Galway United vs Shamrock Rovers?

The double chance 12 (Galway United or Shamrock Rovers) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.25. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.

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