Drogheda United vs Galway United: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 May

Drogheda United

D W D L L

9th place in Ireland Premier Division

2-3

17/05/2024 18:45

Galway United

D W D L D

5th place in Ireland Premier Division

Ireland Premier Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Drogheda United vs Galway United on 17 May 2024 (kick-off: 18:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Drogheda United vs Galway United preview before placing your bet.

Drogheda United are currently 9th with 34 points after 36 matches.
Galway United sit 5th with 52 points from 36 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Galway United to win with probability 38%.
Head-to-head history favors Drogheda United, who have won 5 of the last 6 meetings. Galway United have no wins, while one match ended in a draw.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

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Weather

18:45

2024-05-17

Drogheda United vs Galway United - Prediction & Odds

Drogheda United

Galway United

2024-05-17 18:45

STANDINGS UP TO 17/05/2024

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Shelbourne	63	36	17	12	7	40	27	13
02 Shamrock Rovers	61	36	17	10	9	50	35	15
03 St. Patricks Athletic	59	36	17	8	11	51	37	14
04 Derry City	55	36	14	13	9	48	31	17
05 Galway United	52	36	13	13	10	33	29	4
06 Sligo Rovers	49	36	13	10	13	40	51	-11
07 Waterford United	45	36	13	6	17	43	47	-4
08 Bohemians	42	36	10	12	14	39	43	-4
09 Drogheda United	34	36	7	13	16	41	58	-17
10 Dundalk	26	36	5	11	20	23	50	-27

Head To Head

08/03/2024 19:45

Galway United

0 - 0

Drogheda United

IRE PR

20/10/2020 18:45

Galway United

1 - 3

Drogheda United

IRE D1

17/08/2020 18:45

Drogheda United

1 - 0

Galway United

IRE D1

02/08/2019 18:45

Galway United

1 - 3

Drogheda United

IRE D1

24/05/2019 18:45

Drogheda United

3 - 0

Galway United

IRE D1

22/03/2019 19:45

Galway United

0 - 1

Drogheda United

IRE D1

Drogheda United

83%

Draw

17%

Galway United

Drogheda United Last 6 matches

10/05/2024 18:45

Shelbourne 1 - 1 Drogheda United IRE PR

06/05/2024 12:00

Drogheda United 2 - 1 Dundalk IRE PR

03/05/2024 18:45

St. Patricks Athletic 1 - 0 Drogheda United IRE PR

29/04/2024 19:00

Shamrock Rovers 4 - 0 Drogheda United IRE PR

26/04/2024 18:45

Drogheda United 3 - 1 Sligo Rovers IRE PR

19/04/2024 18:45

Bohemians 1 - 0 Drogheda United IRE PR

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Galway United

10/05/2024 18:45

Galway United 0 - 0 Sligo Rovers IRE PR

06/05/2024 15:59

Bohemians 0 - 1 Galway United IRE PR

03/05/2024 18:45

Galway United 0 - 0 Derry City IRE PR

26/04/2024 19:00

Shamrock Rovers 1 - 1 Galway United IRE PR

22/04/2024 18:45

Sligo Rovers 0 - 0 Galway United IRE PR

19/04/2024 18:45

Galway United 1 - 0 Shelbourne IRE PR

Win

33%

Draw

67%

Lost

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Ireland Premier Divisi...

Played games

Goals

Scored

332

Avg. per game

1.30

Conceded

347

Avg. per game

1.36

Scored

379

Avg. per game

1.57

Conceded

236

Avg. per game

0.98

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 255 matches

YesNo

184 (72%)71 (28%)

In last 255 matches

NoYes

181 (75%)60 (25%)

Drogheda United

Recent matches

Galway United

Under /Over

(82%)37 8(18%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(73%)33 12(27%)

Under /Over

(27%)12 33(73%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(27%)12 33(73%)

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(51%)23 22(49%)

/Yes

(64%)29 16(36%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(53%)24 21(47%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Drogheda United

Galway United

Shots

Drogheda United

Total shots

10.35 avg / game

Blocked

230 total

Avg. 2.99

Galway United

Total shots

12.23 avg / game

Blocked

254 total

Avg. 3.85

Drogheda United Pass Galway United

Total passes

31767

Avg. 279 / game

Accurate

58%

Ball possession

43%

Total passes

26166

Avg. 281 / game

Accurate

62%

Ball possession

46%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Drogheda United

255

Played games

Galway United

241

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.27

Clean sheets

0.38

4.24

1080

Corners

1261

5.23

6.03

1537

Throw-ins

1549

6.43

0.87

223

Offsides

186

0.77

2.38

606

GK saves

277

1.15

Drogheda United

DISCIPLINARY

Galway United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.91

487

431

1.79

0.10

0.06

6.12

1560

Fouls

1198

4.97

5.56

1419

Tackles

1007

4.18

NEXT MATCHES

St. Patricks Athletic

NEXT MATCHES

How We Build the Drogheda United vs Galway United Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Drogheda United vs Galway United on 17 May 2024 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Ireland Premier Division fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Drogheda United vs Galway United Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Drogheda United's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Galway United's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Ireland Premier Division Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Ireland Premier Division standings and the Ireland Premier Division form table to understand exactly where Drogheda United and Galway United sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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