Galway United vs Dundalk: Match Prediction for Irish Championship
In the 33rd round of the Irish Premier League, Galway United will face Dundalk. The hosts currently sit in fourth place, closing in on the top three, while the visitors remain the league's main underdog. Should we expect an upset on October 4th? Find out in our prediction.

Command Analysis

Galway United FC

Current Form
In the recent championship Galway United claimed the top spot in the first division and earned promotion. Upon returning to the elite of Irish football the team continues to deliver impressive performances and is vying for a spot in European competitions. After 33 rounds they sit in fourth place just behind third place Shamrock Rovers on tiebreakers. In their last matches the hosts defeated Shelbourne 1-0 and Waterford United 2-1 while also drawing against Drogheda United.
Disciplinary Issues and Injuries
The hosts do not have any squad issues to report
Interesting Betting Trends
- In their last three matches the hosts have conceded just one goal
- At home the team has suffered only one defeat in their last 12 matches

Dundalk

Current Form
Dundalk appears unlikely to avoid relegation to the First Division. While there are still theoretical chances for a playoff spot, achieving this with their current performance seems improbable. The club trails ninth-place Drogheda United by eight points with just four matches remaining. In their last five games, the team has failed to secure any points, and they have not won an away match in nine outings.
Injuries and Suspensions
All players on the visiting team are available and ready to compete.
Notable Betting Trends
- The visitors have lost five consecutive matches
- They have gone seven games without an away win
Trends
Bet Exact Score 2:0
The last three head-to-head matches ended with this score
6.00Bet At least one team will fail to score
This bet has won in the last five encounters between the teams
1.60Tip and bets
The guests have nearly given up, realizing that their chances of staying in the Premier League are slim. Meanwhile, the hosts are fighting for a spot in the top three and are unlikely to let this opportunity slip away for another three points. We believe that Galway United will secure an easy victory.
Our prediction is an Asian handicap of (-1.5) on Galway United at 2.05
Total Goals Bet
The home team has been adopting a pragmatic approach in recent matches. The primary focus will likely be on securing three points rather than scoring a high number of goals. We anticipate a low-scoring affair in this match.
Our prediction is under 2.5 total goals with odds of 1.95.
Corners Bet
Attacks along the flanks have been infrequent, so it's unlikely that we will see a high number of corner kicks in this matchup.
Our prediction is under 9.5 corners with odds of 1.83.