Sligo Rovers vs Galway United Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – May 16

Sligo Rovers

L D L L D

10th place in Ireland Premier Division

1-4

16/05/2026 14:45

Galway United

W L L W D

7th place in Ireland Premier Division

Ireland Premier Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Sligo Rovers vs Galway United on May 16, 2026 (kick-off: 14:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Sligo Rovers vs Galway United preview before placing for you.

Sligo Rovers are currently 10th with 22 points after 26 matches.
Galway United sit 7th with 29 points from 25 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Galway United to win with probability 36%.
Head-to-head history favors Sligo Rovers, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Galway United have 2 wins, while 0 matches ended in draws.

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

14:45

2026-05-16

Sligo Rovers vs Galway United - Prediction & Odds

Sligo Rovers

Galway United

2026-05-16 14:45

STANDINGS UP TO 16/05/2026

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

01 Shamrock Rovers	51	26	15	6	5	40	22	18
02 St. Patricks Athletic	44	26	12	8	6	41	22	19
03 Bohemians	44	26	12	8	6	41	28	13
04 Dundalk	37	26	9	10	7	40	38	2
05 Shelbourne	34	25	8	10	7	35	36	-1
06 Derry City	30	26	6	12	8	33	32	1
07 Galway United	29	25	7	8	10	33	40	-7
08 Drogheda United	27	26	6	9	11	31	43	-12
09 Waterford United	25	26	5	10	11	34	47	-13
10 Sligo Rovers	22	26	5	7	14	23	43	-20

Head To Head

27/02/2026 15:45

Galway United

1 - 0

Sligo Rovers

IRE PR

24/01/2026 10:00

Sligo Rovers

6 - 0

Galway United

INT CF

22/09/2025 14:45

Galway United

0 - 1

Sligo Rovers

IRE PR

23/06/2025 14:45

Sligo Rovers

2 - 1

Galway United

IRE PR

16/05/2025 14:45

Galway United

0 - 1

Sligo Rovers

IRE PR

12/04/2025 14:45

Sligo Rovers

1 - 2

Galway United

IRE PR

Sligo Rovers

67%

Draw

Galway United

33%

Sligo Rovers Last 6 matches

08/05/2026 14:45

Shelbourne 0 - 0 Sligo Rovers IRE PR

04/05/2026 12:00

Sligo Rovers 1 - 1 St. Patricks Athletic IRE PR

01/05/2026 14:45

Drogheda United 1 - 0 Sligo Rovers IRE PR

25/04/2026 14:45

Sligo Rovers 2 - 0 Dundalk IRE PR

18/04/2026 14:45

Sligo Rovers 2 - 0 Waterford United IRE PR

10/04/2026 14:45

Bohemians 1 - 2 Sligo Rovers IRE PR

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Galway United

08/05/2026 14:45

Galway United 1 - 3 Shamrock Rovers IRE PR

04/05/2026 12:00

Derry City 1 - 1 Galway United IRE PR

01/05/2026 14:45

Galway United 2 - 2 St. Patricks Athletic IRE PR

24/04/2026 14:45

Waterford United 1 - 1 Galway United IRE PR

17/04/2026 14:45

Dundalk 2 - 1 Galway United IRE PR

06/04/2026 12:00

Drogheda United 2 - 3 Galway United IRE PR

Win

17%

Draw

50%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Ireland Premier Divisi...

Played games

Goals

Scored

322

Avg. per game

1.24

Conceded

345

Avg. per game

1.33

Scored

380

Avg. per game

1.57

Conceded

237

Avg. per game

0.98

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 260 matches

YesNo

182 (70%)78 (30%)

In last 260 matches

NoYes

182 (75%)60 (25%)

Sligo Rovers

Recent matches

Galway United

Under /Over

(67%)30 15(33%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(76%)34 11(24%)

Under /Over

(24%)11 34(76%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(29%)13 32(71%)

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(51%)23 22(49%)

/Yes

(49%)22 23(51%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(56%)25 20(44%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Sligo Rovers

Galway United

Shots

Sligo Rovers

Total shots

10.00 avg / game

Blocked

216 total

Avg. 2.70

Galway United

Total shots

12.20 avg / game

Blocked

256 total

Avg. 3.82

Sligo Rovers Pass Galway United

Total passes

41575

Avg. 365 / game

Accurate

71%

Ball possession

49%

Total passes

26379

Avg. 281 / game

Accurate

62%

Ball possession

46%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Sligo Rovers

260

Played games

Galway United

242

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.28

Clean sheets

0.38

4.28

1112

Corners

1264

5.22

6.03

1569

Throw-ins

1561

6.45

0.93

241

Offsides

187

0.77

2.72

706

GK saves

281

1.16

Sligo Rovers

DISCIPLINARY

Galway United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.08

540

434

1.79

0.10

0.06

6.90

1793

Fouls

1217

5.03

5.53

1438

Tackles

1019

4.21

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How We Build the Sligo Rovers vs Galway United Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Sligo Rovers vs Galway United on 16 May 2026 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.

Sligo Rovers vs Galway United Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Sligo Rovers'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 Sligo Rovers and Galway United sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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