- St Patrick's Athletic are unbeaten in their last four competitive away games (W4, D0).
- Galway United's record at home across all competitions is W2, D2 and L2 in six matches.
- St Patrick's Athletic are averaging 2.25 goals per game scored and 0.25 per game conceded in their away games across all competitions.
Side with St Pat’s in Galway
Galway United responded in style to their 2-0 FAI Cup 2026 defeat to Derry City with a 2-0 win over Shamrock Rovers FC at Eamonn Deacy Park and now face another tough test in the form of St Patrick's Athletic. Paul Doolin has been at the helm of the Tribesmen since 18 August 2021, making him one of the longest-serving managers in the Irish top-flight.
Friday's hosts will attempt to press high, win the ball back quickly and play their wide men and forward through tight gaps in this game and their recent form reads a solid but unspectacular, W2, D1 and L2 in the last five games. However, across all competitions, they've played 10, won five, drawn two and lost three, which isn't a bad return from such a long campaign.
Stephen Kenny's St Patrick's Athletic are in a similarly mixed-to-strong vein of form, winning three and losing two of their last five matches. They're possession-based and structured in their build-up, while they have control and flexibility at the top-end. They edged a 1-0 win over a resilient Sligo Rovers FC in the Premier Division 2026 last time out, but following a 1-2 defeat to Shelbourne FC at home in the league this week, they may not be in the most consistent vein of results.
Galway can cause St Pats problems
The Saints are a shade favourites at 21/25, which leaves Galway United at 289/100 and the draw at 53/20, all of which are not attractive. We'll take the visitors to grind out a result, but Galway United are a decent team with a strong home record and they should make this tough.
Across all competitions, St Pats are playing at an elite level on the road, scoring 2.25 per-game and conceding just 0.25, so they should be able to squeeze out a victory. However, the Tribesmen have scored eight times in their last six at Eamonn Deacy Park across all competitions, suggesting they can nick a goal.
Kristopher Twardek is the main goal threat for the home side with eight Premier Division 2026 goals in 25 appearances. Jimmy Keohane has scored 3 of Galway's last 4 goals across the last 5 games. A St Pats win or draw is our play here, while Galway United may have just enough in the tank to keep this tight.
