St. Patricks Athletic vs Galway United: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 October

St. Patricks Athletic

W W W W W

3rd place in Ireland Premier Division

2-1

18/10/2024 14:45

Galway United

D W D L D

5th place in Ireland Premier Division

Ireland Premier Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for St. Patricks Athletic vs Galway United on 18 October 2024 (kick-off: 14:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full St. Patricks Athletic vs Galway United preview before placing your bet.

St. Patricks Athletic are currently 3rd with 59 points after 36 matches.
Galway United sit 5th with 52 points from 36 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: St. Patricks Athletic to win with probability 39%.
Head-to-head history favors St. Patricks Athletic, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Galway United have one win, while 2 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

2024-10-18

St. Patricks Athletic vs Galway United - Prediction & Odds

St. Patricks Athletic

Galway United

2024-10-18 14:45

STANDINGS UP TO 18/10/2024

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

11/08/2024 10:00

Galway United

1 - 1

St. Patricks Athletic

IRE PR

31/05/2024 14:45

St. Patricks Athletic

2 - 1

Galway United

IRE PR

16/02/2024 15:45

Galway United

0 - 1

St. Patricks Athletic

IRE PR

20/01/2023 13:00

Galway United

1 - 1

St. Patricks Athletic

INT CF

28/01/2022 08:00

Galway United

2 - 0

St. Patricks Athletic

INT CF

04/02/2020 15:00

Galway United

1 - 2

St. Patricks Athletic

INT CF

St. Patricks Athletic

50%

Draw

33%

Galway United

17%

St. Patricks Athletic Last 6 matches

14/10/2024 14:45

Bohemians 1 - 3 St. Patricks Athletic IRE PR

08/10/2024 15:10

St. Patricks Athletic 2 - 1 St. Mochtas INT CF

30/09/2024 14:15

Shelbourne 2 - 3 St. Patricks Athletic IRE PR

27/09/2024 15:00

Shamrock Rovers 0 - 3 St. Patricks Athletic IRE PR

20/09/2024 14:45

St. Patricks Athletic 3 - 0 Waterford United IRE PR

17/09/2024 14:45

St. Patricks Athletic 3 - 1 Maynooth University Town FC INT CF

Win

100%

Draw

Lost

Last 6 matches Galway United

04/10/2024 14:45

Galway United 1 - 1 Dundalk IRE PR

27/09/2024 14:45

Waterford United 1 - 2 Galway United IRE PR

23/09/2024 14:45

Drogheda United 0 - 0 Galway United IRE PR

20/09/2024 14:45

Galway United 1 - 0 Shelbourne IRE PR

16/09/2024 14:45

Galway United 1 - 2 Shamrock Rovers IRE PR

30/08/2024 14:45

Galway United 1 - 0 Derry City IRE PR

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Ireland Premier Divisi...

Played games

St. Patricks Athletic

284

Galway United

241

Goals

Scored

449

Avg. per game

1.58

Conceded

294

Avg. per game

1.04

Scored

379

Avg. per game

1.57

Conceded

236

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 284 matches

YesNo

218 (77%)66 (23%)

In last 284 matches

NoYes

181 (75%)60 (25%)

St. Patricks Athletic

Recent matches

Galway United

Under /Over

(73%)33 12(27%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(73%)33 12(27%)

Under /Over

(31%)14 31(69%)

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

(40%)18 27(60%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(53%)24 21(47%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

St. Patricks Athletic

Galway United

Shots

St. Patricks Athletic

Total shots

12.38 avg / game

Blocked

364 total

Avg. 4.28

Galway United

Total shots

12.23 avg / game

Blocked

254 total

Avg. 3.85

St. Patricks Athletic Pass Galway United

Total passes

46177

Avg. 402 / game

Accurate

79%

Ball possession

53%

Total passes

26166

Avg. 281 / game

Accurate

62%

Ball possession

46%

TOTAL ATTACKS

St. Patricks Athletic

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

St. Patricks Athletic

OTHERS

St. Patricks Athletic

284

Played games

Galway United

241

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.38

108

Clean sheets

0.38

4.99

1417

Corners

1261

5.23

5.41

1536

Throw-ins

1549

6.43

1.00

284

Offsides

186

0.77

2.11

600

GK saves

277

1.15

St. Patricks Athletic

DISCIPLINARY

Galway United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.74

495

431

1.79

0.08

0.06

6.13

1740

Fouls

1198

4.97

4.71

1339

Tackles

1007

4.18

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How We Build the St. Patricks Athletic vs Galway United Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for St. Patricks Athletic vs Galway United on 18 October 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.

St. Patricks Athletic vs Galway United Form Analysis

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

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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