Our Shamrock Rovers vs Galway United Prediction: 1-0
Shamrock Rovers vs Galway United in the Republic of Ireland Premier Division is scheduled for an 20:00 GMT kick-off on Friday March 20, 2026. Our forecast favors a 1-0 Shamrock Rovers victory, with their defensive discipline proving too strong for Galway United to break down.
This Shamrock Rovers vs Galway United prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Shamrock Rovers's Last Match – Drogheda United vs Shamrock Rovers
Shamrock Rovers will look to build on their last result following a 0-0 Republic of Ireland Premier Division stalemate against Drogheda United on March 16. In that match, Shamrock Rovers controlled 66% of possession and managed 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Drogheda United | 34% | 0 (3) | 0.6 | 44 |
 Shamrock Rovers | 66% | 0 (2) | 0.63 | 35 |
Galway United's Last Match – Galway United vs Waterford FC
Galway United will hope to extend their good run following a 4-3 Republic of Ireland Premier Division win against Waterford FC on March 16. In that match, Galway United saw 43% of the ball and 8 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Galway United | 43% | 0 (8) | 2.28 | 36 |
 Waterford FC | 57% | 0 (4) | 1.92 | 54 |
Shamrock Rovers vs Galway United Stats
Key Stats
| Shamrock Rovers | Galway United | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.94 | Attacking Strength | 0.29 |
| 0.58 | Defence Strength | 0.87 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 0.9 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Shamrock Rovers are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Galway United average 1.0 scored and 1.9 conceded per game.
Shamrock Rovers 16-9
Galway United 10-19
What are the odds for this match?
Shamrock Rovers to win: @1.5
Draw: @3.7
Galway United to win: @6.5
Over 2.5 Goals: @2.025
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