St Patricks vs Galway United Predictions

• 13 of Galway’s last 14 games have gone under 2.5 goals
• Galway have drawn six of their 17 league games
• Both teams have scored in three of St Patrick’s last four matches

Galway in impressive form

Galway were runaway winners of the second tier last season and have been eye-catching on their return to the Irish top flight for the first time in seven years. They currently sit fourth, ten points behind leaders Shelbourne with two games in hand on Damien Duff’s men.

The visitors have by far the best defensive record in the division, conceding just nine times in 17 games, and they have won three of their last four outings. That solidity at the back has made them tough to beat, they have not lost any of their last nine games.

By contrast, St Patrick’s are having a poor season by their standards and have lost three of their last five games.  No side has been defeated more than the hosts’ record of nine times and they look unlikely to win this.

The safest play may be under 2.5 goals however, something that has landed in 13 of Galway’s last 14 games.

Pats struggling

St Patrick’s struggles mean that they are hard to fancy to win this clash despite home advantage and a draw may well be the likeliest outcome. Galway have suffered three stalemates in their last six and may have to settle for another, take a 1-1 draw correct score.