📊 Form Guide

Shamrock Rovers

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Shamrock Rovers fans will want a repeat of their previous result, being the 1-2 Premier Division victory over Derry City.

In that game, Shamrock Rovers had 60% possession and 12 shots at goal with 6 on target. For Shamrock Rovers, goals were scored by Michael Noonan (70') and Aaron McEneff (89'). Derry City had 10 attempts at goal with 4 of them on target. Danny Mullen (65') was the scorer for Derry City.

Their most recent results highlight the fact that much solidity has been shown by the Shamrock Rovers rearguard. Shamrock Rovers have been mean at the back, with the tally of goals that have flown into the back of their net during their previous 6 clashes standing at 3. Nevertheless, time will tell if the trend shall be sustained in this match.

Galway United

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Galway United will go into the clash after a 2-1 Premier Division win to beat Cork City in their previous fixture.

In that game, Galway United had 44% possession and 14 attempts on goal with 3 of them on target. For Galway United, goals were scored by Moses Dyer (48') and Conor McCormack (84'). At the other end, Cork City had 9 shots on goal with 1 on target. Djenairo Daniels (52') scored for Cork City.

The numbers tell their own story, and Galway United have been scored against in 6 of their last 6 matches, conceding 8 goals in total. Defensively, Galway United have some weaknesses to address.

Looking at the pre-match facts, Galway United:

• have not been beaten by Shamrock Rovers in games played away from home for the previous 2 matches in the league.
• are without an away win for the past 3 matches in the league.

🤜🤛 Head to head

A review of their past head to head meetings going back to 23/07/2021 shows that these encounters have not been kind to Galway United. They have not managed to get any wins at all whereas Shamrock Rovers have dominated them, running out winners in 67% of those matches.

A combined total of 11 goals were produced between them in this period, with 8 of them from The Hoops and 3 created by Tribesman. That’s an average goals per game figure of 1.83.

The previous league meeting featuring these clubs was Premier Division match day 8 on 04/04/2025 when it ended Galway United 0-1 Shamrock Rovers.

That day, Galway United managed 43% possession and 9 attempts on goal with 2 of them on target.

Shamrock Rovers got 9 shots at goal with 2 on target. Rory Gaffney (48') was the scorer.

The match was refereed by Kevin O'Sullivan.

🗞️ Team News: Shamrock Rovers

Daniel Mandroiu (Hamstring injury) and Aaron McEneff (unknown injury) won’t be available for Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley.

In all likelihood, The Hoops may well employ a 5-3-2 formation for this one featuring Edward McGinty, Adam Matthews, Jack Byrne, Roberto Lopes, Cory O'Sullivan, Josh Honohan, Graham Burke, Darragh Nugent, Matthew Healy, Aaron Greene and Danny Grant.

🗞️ Team News: Galway United

We reckon that Tribesman seem likely to begin the game with a 3-5-2 lineup by sending out Evan Watts, Cian Byrne, Rob Slevin, Killian Brouder, Jeannot Esua, Ed McCarthy, David Hurley, Vincent Borden, Greg Cunningham, Patrick Hickey and Moses Dyer.

🔮 Prediction

Our thinking is that Shamrock Rovers are likely to convert a lot of goal-scoring opportunities.

In contrast, Galway United could well find it tough getting goals although we do think that they will probably end up seeing enough of the ball to score, too.

We’re therefore expecting to see a pretty comfortable 3-1 win for Shamrock Rovers at full-time.

Lucas Pereira, 18:02 30/05/2025