This upcoming Republic of Ireland Premier Division match on 01.05.2026 between St Patrick's Athl. and Galway United is set to capture the attention of football enthusiasts. With St Patrick's Athl. being slightly favored to win, the stakes are high. Our analysis covers everything from recent team performances to critical match insights. Make sure to explore our predictions and expert commentary before you place your bet.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Patrick's Athl. | 13 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 24/11 | 26 |
| 2 | Shamrock Rovers | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 19/11 | 25 |
| 3 | Dundalk | 13 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 22/18 | 21 |
| 5 | Derry City | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 17/16 | 17 |
| 6 | Galway United | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 15/17 | 15 |
| 7 | Sligo Rovers | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 10/17 | 14 |
Key Player Statistics: Galway United vs St Patrick's Athl.
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Galway United vs St Patrick's Athl. Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Division | St Patrick's Athl. | Galway United | 02.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| Premier Division | St Patrick's Athl. | Galway United | 19.09.2025 | 1-1 |
| FAI Cup | St Patrick's Athl. | Galway United | 14.09.2025 | 3-1 |
| Premier Division | Galway United | St Patrick's Athl. | 20.06.2025 | 3-1 |
| Premier Division | St Patrick's Athl. | Galway United | 02.05.2025 | 2-0 |
| Premier Division | Galway United | St Patrick's Athl. | 21.02.2025 | 2-1 |
| Premier Division | St Patrick's Athl. | Galway United | 18.10.2024 | 2-1 |
| Premier Division | Galway United | St Patrick's Athl. | 11.08.2024 | 1-1 |
| Premier Division | St Patrick's Athl. | Galway United | 31.05.2024 | 2-1 |
| Premier Division | Galway United | St Patrick's Athl. | 16.02.2024 | 0-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Division | Waterford | Galway United | 24.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| Premier Division | Dundalk | Galway United | 17.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| Premier Division | Drogheda United | Galway United | 06.04.2026 | 2-3 |
| Premier Division | Galway United | Derry City | 03.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| Premier Division | Shamrock Rovers | Galway United | 20.03.2026 | 2-0 |
| Premier Division | Galway United | Waterford | 16.03.2026 | 4-3 |
| Premier Division | Bohemians | Galway United | 13.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| Premier Division | Galway United | Dundalk | 06.03.2026 | 2-2 |
| Premier Division | St Patrick's Athl. | Galway United | 02.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| Premier Division | Galway United | Sligo Rovers | 27.02.2026 | 1-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Division | St Patrick's Athl. | Bohemians | 24.04.2026 | 3-1 |
| Premier Division | Drogheda United | St Patrick's Athl. | 17.04.2026 | 1-3 |
| Premier Division | St Patrick's Athl. | Shamrock Rovers | 10.04.2026 | 0-1 |
| Premier Division | Dundalk | St Patrick's Athl. | 06.04.2026 | 2-0 |
| Premier Division | St Patrick's Athl. | Sligo Rovers | 03.04.2026 | 4-1 |
| Premier Division | Waterford | St Patrick's Athl. | 20.03.2026 | 0-2 |
| Premier Division | St Patrick's Athl. | Derry City | 16.03.2026 | 0-0 |
| Premier Division | St Patrick's Athl. | Drogheda United | 13.03.2026 | 4-1 |
| Premier Division | Shelbourne | St Patrick's Athl. | 06.03.2026 | 2-3 |
| Premier Division | St Patrick's Athl. | Galway United | 02.03.2026 | 1-0 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Galway United VS St Patrick's Athl.
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Galway United vs St Patrick's Athl.
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Galway United vs St Patrick's Athl.
St Patrick's Athletic are sitting top of the Republic of Ireland Premier Division, and they're coming to Galway full of confidence. This is not just any midweek fixture. This is a genuine test of whether Galway United can announce themselves as genuine contenders — or whether the gap between sixth place and first is as wide as the table suggests.
St Pat's are the real deal this season. Twenty-six points from thirteen games, twenty-four goals scored, and a defensive record that would make any manager proud. They've conceded just eleven times all season. That's a team built on structure and clinical finishing in equal measure.
Galway, meanwhile, sit sixth on fifteen points from twelve games. They've been leaking goals too — seventeen conceded already. The hosts can score, no doubt about that. A 4-3 thriller against Waterford and a win over Derry City show they have attacking quality. But their defensive frailties could be ruthlessly exposed tonight.
Here's what you need to watch for — the head-to-head record tells a brutal story for Galway at home. In their last two home Premier Division meetings against St Pat's, Galway lost 0-1 and won 3-1 before that. But when you travel to Inchicore? St Pat's have been relentless there. The visitors know how to win this fixture.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about Galway's recent attacking form. Their 3-1 win away at Drogheda looked impressive, but their two most recent away games ended in defeat — and St Pat's just dismantled Bohemians 3-1 and hammered Dundalk 4-0 in their own recent run. This is a team in ruthless form.
One surprising stat worth noting — K. Twardek and D. Hurley both lead Galway's assist charts jointly with three each, but Hurley has already collected four yellow cards in thirteen appearances. That's a disciplinary timebomb in a physical fixture like this. Watch for him in the midfield battle — and consider the booking market accordingly.
Tactically, St Pat's press with intensity and punish teams that sit too deep. Galway will struggle to set the tempo if St Pat's control the midfield early. I'd back the visitors to do exactly that.
My prediction: Galway United 1-2 St Patrick's Athletic. St Pat's to win and both teams to score looks the standout betting angle here, given how freely Galway have been giving away goals. At odds of 1.73, St Pat's represent genuine value when you consider they're unbeaten in their last four and have the best defensive numbers in the division.
The title race may still have months to run — but tonight in Galway, St Patrick's Athletic have the chance to send a message to every team below them. Don't miss it.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Keohane | Republic of Ireland | 35 | Midfielder | 180 cm | 72 kg |
| K. Twardek | Canada | 29 | Midfielder | 185 cm | 82 kg |
| C. McCormack | Republic of Ireland | 35 | Midfielder | 178 cm | 67 kg |
| K. Brouder | Republic of Ireland | 27 | Defender | 185 cm | 77 kg |
| D. Hurley | Republic of Ireland | 27 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| S. Walsh | Republic of Ireland | 35 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| M. Wolfe | England | 25 | Midfielder | 185 | 74 |
| A. Bolger | Republic of Ireland | 26 | Midfielder | 170 cm | 65 kg |
| Gianfranco Facchineri | Canada | 24 | Defender | 183 cm | 87 kg |
| F. Lomboto | Republic of Ireland | 25 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| E. McCarthy | Republic of Ireland | 25 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Hugo Alberto Pires da Cunha | Portugal | 24 | Goalkeeper | 198 | 91 |
| Connor Barratt | Republic of Ireland | 21 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Arthur Parker | England | 20 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| O. Williams | England | 26 | Midfielder | 185 cm | 78 kg |
| A. Piesold | England | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Evan Watts | Wales | 21 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| N. Fleuriau Chateau | Canada | 23 | Attacker | 178 | n/a |
| Junior Thiam | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| L. Devitt | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Edmondson | England | 24 | Attacker | 188 | 78 |
| B. Baggley | Northern Ireland | 24 | Midfielder | 176 cm | 64 kg |
| A. Keena | Republic of Ireland | 27 | Attacker | 180 cm | 68 kg |
| D. Rogers | Republic of Ireland | 32 | Goalkeeper | 185 cm | 77 kg |
| T. Grivosti | England | 26 | Defender | 185 cm | n/a |
| D. Nugent | Republic of Ireland | 25 | Midfielder | 183 cm | 72 kg |
| C. Forrester | Republic of Ireland | 33 | Midfielder | 175 cm | 69 kg |
| J. Lennon | Republic of Ireland | 27 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Z. Elbouzedi | Republic of Ireland | 28 | Defender | 180 cm | 70 kg |
| J. McClelland | Republic of Ireland | 29 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| A. Breslin | Republic of Ireland | 29 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| J. Redmond | Republic of Ireland | 26 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| R. Boyce | Republic of Ireland | 24 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| L. Turner | Republic of Ireland | 23 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| J. Anang | England | 25 | Goalkeeper | 190 cm | 72 kg |
| R. Palmer | England | 27 | Midfielder | 181 cm | 75 kg |
| K. Leavy | Republic of Ireland | 24 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| G. Nzingo | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| J. O'Connor | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a | |
| S. Rooney | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
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