Shamrock Rovers v Galway United Prediction and Betting Tip - Odds, H2H and Preview Predictions

Shamrock Rovers v Galway United Prediction:

The League of Ireland Premier Division continues this weekend with the second game of the weekend seeing Galway travel to Shamrock in what is set to be a thrilling clash. Shamrock currently sit at the top of the table, six points clear of second place, and are in a strong position to reclaim their title after Shelbourne snatched what would have been their 22nd title last year. They are on 35 points from 18 games and have won their last five games in a row, extending their lead at the top.

Galway come into this match in 7th place, having drifted away from the top three this season. They are currently on 23 points, and after a win last week, they broke a four-game run of consecutive losses. Despite this, they are still 11 points clear of the bottom two and are closer to third-place Derry City, sitting just four points behind them, even after a difficult run of form.

Where to Watch

This match is being broadcast on League of Ireland TV with a kick-off time of 20:00 on Friday 30th May.

Key Stats:

• Shamrock have lost just one game at home this season
• Galway have lost their last two away fixtures
• Shamrock have scored 20 goals at home this season, the most in the division

Shamrock Rovers v Galway United Previews, Form and Players to Watch:

Shamrock Rovers Preview:

As already mentioned, Shamrock are on an impressive run of form that has seen them climb back to the top of the table, remaining unbeaten in their last seven games. Friday’s clash should pose no significant obstacles for the hosts as they aim to regain their League of Ireland title, which was snatched away from them last year. Their formidable run has seen them score 14 goals in their last five outings, highlighting their attacking prowess ahead of the weekend. Last Friday, they turned around a 1-0 deficit late on against Derry, with goals in the 70th and 85th minutes securing a 2-1 victory away from home.

Predicted Line Up (5-3-2): McGinty; Grant, Cleary, Lopez, O'Sullivan, Matthews; Byrne, Healy, Nugent; Greene, Burke

Graham Burke has been the standout player for Shamrock recently, with the 31-year-old managing 3 goals in his last three appearances. Coupled with 10 goal contributions for the season, Burke has been a real threat in attack, especially considering he only managed four goals throughout the whole of last season.

Galway United Preview:

Galway come into this match on the complete opposite end of the spectrum to the hosts, having won just once in their last five games. That said, they did manage to pick up a crucial victory last week at home to Cork City, thanks to a late 84th-minute winner from Conor McCormack. However, in that poor run of form, Galway have only managed to score three times, which suggests that their problems lie at the top end of the pitch, struggling to create and finish chances.

Predicted Line Up (3-5-2): Watts; Byrne, Slevin, Buckley; Esua, McCarthy, Hurley, Borden, Cunningham; Hickey, Dyer

Head-to-Head Stats - Shamrock Rovers v Galway United

The last five meetings between Shamrock and Galway suggest that Friday’s clash could be relatively low-scoring, with only once in that period has a side scored more than once in a game. Shamrock have had the better of Galway in those encounters, remaining undefeated with three wins and two draws in that run which gives Shamrock the upper hand heading into Friday’s match, though Galway will be looking to break that streak.

• Galway 0 - 1 Shamrock, April 2025
• Galway 1 - 2 Shamrock, September 2024
• Shamrock 1 - 1 Waterford United, August 2024
• Shamrock 1 - 1 Drogheda Utd, April 2024
• Galway 0 - 1 Shamrock, March 2024

Betting Tips for Shamrock Rovers v Galway United

With that said, our team of betting experts recommend that the best tip for this game is Shamrock to Win. With the odds currently at 1.50 on Highbet, a £10 stake could see a potential return of up to £15.

(odds subject to change)

Final Prediction:

We think Shamrock will continue their impressive run of form and extend their lead at the top even further on Friday night, with the score possibly being:

Shamrock Rovers 2-0 Galway United