Result
1:0
27/02/2026 at 14:45 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
- Premier Division - Round 4
- Referee: Hennessey R. (Irl)
- Where to Watch on TV:
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 Ireland | LOI TV |
Match Stats
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| Expected goals (xG) |
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| 1.38 | 0.71 |
| Ball possession |
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| 41% | 59% |
| Total shots |
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| 16 | 8 |
| Shots on target |
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| 6 | 3 |
| Big chances |
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| 1 | 0 |
| Corner kicks |
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| 4 | 2 |
| Passes |
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| 49% (128/259) | 65% (258/394) |
| Yellow cards |
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| 1 | 2 |
| Red cards |
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| 0 | 1 |
| Expected goals (xG) |
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| 1.38 | 0.71 |
| xG on target (xGOT) |
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| 1.85 | 0.39 |
| Total shots |
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| 16 | 8 |
| Shots on target |
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| 6 | 3 |
| Shots off target |
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| 6 | 1 |
| Blocked shots |
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| 4 | 4 |
| Shots inside the box |
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| 11 | 5 |
| Shots outside the box |
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| 5 | 3 |
| Hit the woodwork |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Big chances |
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| 1 | 0 |
| Corner kicks |
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| 4 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box |
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| 31 | 12 |
| Accurate through passes |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Offsides |
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| 1 | 3 |
| Free kicks |
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| 11 | 10 |
| Passes |
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| 49% (128/259) | 65% (258/394) |
| Long passes |
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| 29% (19/66) | 37% (32/86) |
| Passes in final third |
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| 43% (64/149) | 52% (65/126) |
| Crosses |
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| 26% (6/23) | 7% (1/15) |
| Expected assists (xA) |
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| 1.33 | 0.42 |
| Throw ins |
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| 28 | 25 |
| Fouls |
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| 10 | 11 |
| Tackles |
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| 59% (10/17) | 76% (13/17) |
| Duels won |
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| 59 | 50 |
| Clearances |
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| 28 | 39 |
| Interceptions |
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| 13 | 4 |
| Errors leading to shot |
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| 0 | 1 |
| Errors leading to goal |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Goalkeeper saves |
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| 3 | 5 |
| xGOT faced |
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| 0.39 | 1.85 |
| Goals prevented |
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| 0.39 | 0.85 |
Key Moments
Here there are
- 1st Half (1 - 0)
- 19', 1 - 0, Keohane J. ⚽, Walsh S. (A),
- 28', Quirk S. 🟨,
- 28', Bolger A. 🟨,
- 43', Esua J. 🟨,
- 2nd Half (0 - 0)
- 46', Meekison A. ↓, Hakiki J. ↑,
- 59', Stewart S. ↓, Nolan A. ↑,
- 61', McCarthy E. ↓, Twardek K. ↑,
- 70', Hakiki J. ↓, Patton D. ↑,
- 76', Bolger A. ↓, Wolfe M. ↑,
- 80', McManus J. ↓, Kavanagh C. ↑,
- 90', Hurley D. ↓, Piesold A. ↑,
- 90', Parker A. ↓, Williams W. ↑,
- 90+6', McHugh C. 🟥,
Chances of winning
Galway United
52.4% | Draw
27.1% | Sligo Rovers
20.5% |
Initial Probability
(when we started the analysis)
Our Initial ML Estimation
Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:
Galway United has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-2.9%)Sligo Rovers has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+1.2%)ML Model estimates a higher probability for Galway United than the current prediction. (+4.1%)ML Model estimates a lower probability for Sligo Rovers than the current prediction. (-1.6%)
Galway United - Sligo Rovers Odds
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X |
2 |
Marga |
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Avarage Now
(Initially) |
1.78 ↑
(1.68) |
3.46 ↓
(3.67) |
4.53 ↓
(4.81) |
7.3%
(7.5%) | |
- The most likely Over/Under: 2.25
What is the prediction for Galway United - Sligo Rovers?
Users Predictions:
7 users predict this event. Galway United will win (votes: 3 - 42.9%). Sligo Rovers will win (votes: 2 - 28.6%). It will Tie (votes: 2 - 28.6%). Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by High ROI users:- DC - Sligo Rovers (1.99) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
Overall votes from High ROI Users Predictions (including all markets): 1 high ROI users predict this event. Sligo Rovers (votes: 1 - 100%). The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:0.
Preview Facts
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Galway United won 1.
- Recent form of Galway United has been disappointing (last 5 games: 1 wins).
- Sligo Rovers has been unpredictable lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
- Galway United may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
- In this match, Galway United is considered a favorite.
- There will not play in Galway United: McGuinness D.
(Injury)
- There will not play in Sligo Rovers: Reynolds C.
(Muscle Injury)
- There are questionable in Sligo Rovers: Kavanagh C.
(Inactive)
- In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Galway United won 3 matches, drew 7 matches, lost 10 matches, and goals 19:34. (average 1:1.7).
- Including home matches between the teams, Galway United won 1 match, drew 3 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 7:14. (average 0.7:1.4).
How many head-to-head matches has Galway United won against Sligo Rovers?
Galway United has won 1 of their last 9 head-to-head matches.
How many head-to-head matches has Sligo Rovers won against Galway United?
Sligo Rovers has won 5 of their last 9 head-to-head matches.
What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
The latest head-to-head matches between Galway United - Sligo Rovers were as follows:
24.01.2026
Sligo Rovers
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Galway United
6:0
22.09.2025
Galway United
-
Sligo Rovers
0:1
23.06.2025
Sligo Rovers
-
Galway United
2:1
16.05.2025
Galway United
-
Sligo Rovers
0:1
12.04.2025
Sligo Rovers
-
Galway United
1:2
Latest results of Galway United
Latest results of Sligo Rovers
Irish Premier Division Table
2026 | | Pl | W | D | L | | Diff | Pts |
| 1 | Bohemians | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 10:2 | 8 | 17 |
| 2 | St. Patricks | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 12:5 | 7 | 14 |
| 3 | Shamrock Rovers | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 10:6 | 4 | 12 |
| 4 | Dundalk | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 12:10 | 2 | 10 |
| 5 | Shelbourne | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 10:9 | 1 | 10 |
| 6 | Derry City | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9:9 | 0 | 8 |
| 7 | Galway | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8:9 | -1 | 8 |
| 8 | Drogheda | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7:9 | -2 | 8 |
| 9 | Sligo Rovers | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3:11 | -8 | 4 |
| 10 | Waterford | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6:17 | -11 | 2 |
Promotion ~ Champions League (Qualification: )
Promotion ~ Conference League (Qualification: )
Premier Division (Relegation)
Relegation ~ Division 1
