Sligo Rovers vs Galway United

📍 Premier Division, Republic of Ireland
🕒 Saturday 16th May, 19:45 BST

Prediction, Stats & Betting Tips

Our Prediction

Under 2.5 Goals

Sligo Rovers average 0.9 goals scored and 1 conceded per home match this season. Galway United average 0.8 scored and 1.3 conceded in away fixtures. Sligo Rovers have won 4/10 home games (40%) this season; Galway United have won 1/10 on the road (10%). There's no dominant edge either way.

Both sides have been involved in low-scoring matches this season. Sligo Rovers have seen 3+ goals in only 20% of home fixtures; Galway United in 20% away. Sligo Rovers average 0.9 scored and 1 conceded at home, Galway United 0.8 and 1.3 on the road — the numbers point toward a tight game.

Galway United regularly see both teams score in away fixtures (60%, 6/10). Sligo Rovers are lower at home (30%, 3/10) — they've conceded in 60% of home games, which keeps BTTS in play.

Corner counts have been moderate to high for both sides this season — Sligo Rovers see 8+ in 80% of home games, Galway United in 80% away. Over 8.5 Corners is worth considering.

Our Prediction: Under 2.5 Goals — Sligo Rovers have stayed under 3 goals in 80% of home games, Galway United in 80% of away games. Both sides point toward a tight, low-scoring match.

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League Table

The full Premier Division table for the 2026 season, with Sligo Rovers (th) and Galway United (th) highlighted. League position gives useful context alongside current home and away form when assessing this fixture.

Premier Division 2026

# Team P W D L Goals GD Pts
1 Shamrock Rovers 14 8 4 2 20:11 +9 28
2 St Patrick's 14 8 3 3 26:13 +13 27
3 Bohemians 14 5 6 3 16:12 +4 21
4 Dundalk 14 5 6 3 23:20 +3 21
5 Derry City 14 4 6 4 18:17 +1 18
6 Galway United A 13 4 4 5 17:19 -2 16
7 Shelbourne 13 4 4 5 21:22 -1 16
8 Drogheda United 13 4 4 5 17:20 -3 16
9 Sligo Rovers H 14 4 2 8 10:18 -8 14
10 Waterford United 13 0 5 8 9:25 -16 5

Team Form

Galway United have lost 50% of their away matches this season, while Sligo Rovers have been more solid at home (30% losses). The home side may find it easier to impose themselves.

Sligo Rovers (Home Form) Galway United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 4 (40%) 1 (10%)
Drawn 3 (30%) 4 (40%)
Lost 3 (30%) 5 (50%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Galway United regularly see both teams score in away matches (60%), while Sligo Rovers are lower at home (30%). The visitors are likely to score, but a home reply is less guaranteed.

Sligo Rovers (Home Form) Galway United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 3 (30%) 6 (60%)

Match Goals

Sligo Rovers (20% Over 2.5 at home) and Galway United (20% away) have both featured predominantly in low-scoring matches this season. Under 2.5 Goals looks the stronger play.

Over Goals

Sligo Rovers (Home Form) Galway United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 9 (90%) 10 (100%)
Over 1.5 Goals 7 (70%) 7 (70%)
Over 2.5 Goals 2 (20%) 2 (20%)
Over 3.5 Goals 1 (10%) 1 (10%)

Under Goals

Sligo Rovers (Home Form) Galway United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 1 (10%) 0 (0%)
Under 1.5 Goals 3 (30%) 3 (30%)
Under 2.5 Goals 8 (80%) 8 (80%)
Under 3.5 Goals 9 (90%) 9 (90%)

Team Goals

Sligo Rovers have scored 2+ goals in 0% of home games this season, Galway United in 10% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

Sligo Rovers (Home Form) Galway United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 6 (60%) 6 (60%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 3 (30%) 1 (10%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 0 (0%) 1 (10%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 0 (0%) 0 (0%)

Goals Conceded

Sligo Rovers (Home Form) Galway United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 6 (60%) 10 (100%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 2 (20%) 3 (30%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 1 (10%) 0 (0%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 1 (10%) 0 (0%)

Goal Totals

Sligo Rovers (Home Form) Galway United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 9 (0.9 avg) 8 (0.8 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 10 (1 avg) 13 (1.3 avg)

Match Corners

Galway United frequently reach high corner counts away from home (80%), while Sligo Rovers are lower at home (60%). The visitors may create the majority of set-piece opportunities.

Sligo Rovers (Home Form) Galway United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 8 (80%) 8 (80%)
Over 8.5 Corners 6 (60%) 8 (80%)
Over 9.5 Corners 6 (60%) 6 (60%)
Over 10.5 Corners 4 (40%) 5 (50%)
Over 11.5 Corners 4 (40%) 4 (40%)
Over 12.5 Corners 3 (30%) 3 (30%)

Team Corners

Sligo Rovers have moderate corner counts at home (6+ corners in 10% of games), and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 50% of home matches.

Galway United have moderate corner counts away (6+ corners in 30% of games), and are generally solid defensively away from home, conceding 6+ corners in only 40% of away matches.

Corners Won

Sligo Rovers (Home Form) Galway United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 4 (40%) 3 (30%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 2 (20%) 3 (30%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 1 (10%) 3 (30%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 0 (0%) 2 (20%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 0 (0%) 1 (10%)

Corners Conceded

Sligo Rovers (Home Form) Galway United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 7 (70%) 7 (70%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 6 (60%) 6 (60%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 5 (50%) 4 (40%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 3 (30%) 2 (20%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 3 (30%) 1 (10%)

Today's Football Acca

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    75% combined
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    74% combined
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    72% combined
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    70% combined

Sligo Rovers vs Galway United Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for Sligo Rovers vs Galway United?

Under 2.5 Goals — Sligo Rovers have stayed under 3 goals in 80% of home games, Galway United in 80% of away games. Both sides point toward a tight, low-scoring match.

Which team is likely to win, Sligo Rovers or Galway United?

Sligo Rovers have a slight form edge at home (40% wins) over Galway United on the road (10% wins) in Premier Division. Home advantage could be the deciding factor.

Will both teams score in the match between Sligo Rovers and Galway United?

Mixed — Sligo Rovers have seen BTTS in 30% of home games, Galway United in 60% of away games. The stats don't strongly point either way for this Premier Division fixture.

Will there be Over 2.5 goals in the match between Sligo Rovers and Galway United?

Unlikely — Sligo Rovers (20% Over 2.5 at home) and Galway United (20% away) have both featured predominantly in low-scoring matches in Premier Division. Under 2.5 Goals looks the stronger play.

Which team is more likely to score multiple goals: Sligo Rovers or Galway United?

Galway United have the stronger away scoring record — 2+ goals in 10% of away games compared to Sligo Rovers's 0% at home. The visitors may be the more productive side.

Will there be many corners in the match between Sligo Rovers and Galway United?

Possibly — Galway United frequently reach high corner counts away (80%), while Sligo Rovers are lower at home (60%). The visitors may create the majority of set-piece opportunities.

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