The Premier Division heats up as Sligo Rovers face Galway United on 23 June 2025. Our detailed breakdown delves into team form, player stats, head-to-heads, and betting markets to help UK bettors make informed choices.
- Galway United has been unbeaten in their last 3 games.
- 5 of Sligo Rovers's last 6 and 4 of Galway United's last 5 games have had under 2.5 goals.
- 4 of Sligo Rovers's last 5 and 6 of Galway United's last 7 games have had over 4.5 cards.
Sligo Rovers, currently 9th with 15 points from 69 matches, are coming off a 0-1 defeat against Drogheda Utd on 20 June 2025. Douglas James-Taylor’s strike was not enough for a draw. Their defence struggles at home, with only 12 clean sheets in 35 home games this season, leaving them vulnerable to conceding. Leading the attack is Owen Elding, who has bagged 7 goals in 19 appearances. Having scored 74 goals and conceded 105 in 69 matches this season, Sligo Rovers play a more open style, with games often featuring higher-scoring outcomes.
Galway United, sitting 7th with 28 points, are in superb form, unbeaten in their last 4 matches. Their latest result was a 3-1 victory against St. Patrick’s on 20 June 2025, with Robert Slevin, David Hurley and Edward McCarthy scoring the goals. Galway United boast a strong away defence, with 19 clean sheets in 28 away games this season, having conceded only 52 goals. Commanding the frontline is Moses Dyer, who has bagged 9 goals in 19 appearances. Galway United have mixed form, with 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss in their last 5 games, making their performance a bit unpredictable.
Head-to-Head Record
- In last 5 head-to-head games, Galway United has failed to keep a clean sheet.
- 4 of the last 5 head-to-head games between Sligo Rovers and Galway United have had over 4.5 cards.
Sligo Rovers Team News and Key Players
| Player Name | Appearances | Goals | Assists | Total Shots | Shots on Target | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cian Kavanagh | 18 | 0.17 | 0.06 | 1.56 | 0.61 | 0.39 |
| Connor Malley | 12 | 0 | 0.08 | 1.00 | 0.25 | 1.17 |
| Conor Reynolds | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0.06 | 0.06 | 3.00 |
| Gareth McElroy | 18 | 0.11 | 0 | 0.89 | 0.39 | 1.22 |
| Jad Hakiki | 22 | 0.18 | 0 | 2.09 | 0.77 | 1.05 |
| Jake Doyle Hayes | 17 | 0 | 0.06 | 0.41 | 0.18 | 2.18 |
| John Mahon | 19 | 0.05 | 0 | 0.42 | 0.11 | 1.26 |
| Oliver Denham | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0.10 | 0 | 1.90 |
| Owen Elding | 22 | 0.36 | 0.14 | 2.18 | 0.86 | 0.73 |
| Patrick McClean | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.00 |
| Reece Hutchinson | 22 | 0.14 | 0.09 | 0.50 | 0.14 | 1.59 |
| Seb Quirk | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.00 |
| William Fitzgerald | 23 | 0 | 0.26 | 0.65 | 0.26 | 1.04 |
- #29 - Sam Sargeant (Goalkeeper)
- #23 - Kyle McDonagh (Defender)
- #46 - Conor Reynolds (Defender)
- #21 - John Mahon (C) (Defender)
- #3 - Reece Hutchinson (Defender)
- #6 - Matthew Wolfe (Midfielder)
- #49 - Jake Doyle Hayes (Midfielder)
- #47 - Owen Elding (Midfielder)
- #8 - Jad Hakiki (Midfielder)
- #7 - William Fitzgerald (Midfielder)
- #9 - Wilson Waweru (Forward)
Galway United Team News and Key Players
| Player Name | Appearances | Goals | Assists | Total Shots | Shots on Target | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Burns | 20 | 0.05 | 0.20 | 1.50 | 0.15 | 1.20 |
| Cian Byrne | 18 | 0.11 | 0.06 | 0.94 | 0.28 | 1.17 |
| David Hurley | 22 | 0.09 | 0.09 | 1.23 | 0.41 | 1.23 |
| Edward McCarthy | 11 | 0.09 | 0 | 1.73 | 0.73 | 1.18 |
| Garry Buckley | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0.60 | 0 | 1.40 |
| Greg Cunningham | 18 | 0 | 0.06 | 0.50 | 0.06 | 1.33 |
| Jimmy Keohane | 11 | 0 | 0.09 | 0.55 | 0.18 | 1.55 |
| Killian Brouder | 21 | 0.05 | 0 | 0.19 | 0.10 | 1.00 |
| Malcolm Isaiah Shaw | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1.50 | 0.50 | 0.25 |
| Moses Dyer | 20 | 0.50 | 0 | 2.65 | 1.05 | 0.45 |
| Patrick Hickey | 21 | 0.19 | 0.05 | 2.14 | 0.90 | 0.95 |
| Robert Slevin | 22 | 0.05 | 0.09 | 0.73 | 0.23 | 1.55 |
| Vincent Borden | 18 | 0.17 | 0.06 | 1.28 | 0.39 | 1.33 |
- #16 - Evan Watts (Goalkeeper)
- #33 - Jeannot Esua (Defender)
- #26 - Garry Buckley (Defender)
- #4 - Robert Slevin (Defender)
- #8 - Greg Cunningham (C) (Defender)
- #17 - Vincent Borden (Midfielder)
- #2 - Cian Byrne (Midfielder)
- #24 - Edward McCarthy (Midfielder)
- #15 - Patrick Hickey (Midfielder)
- #10 - David Hurley (Midfielder)
- #9 - Moses Dyer (Forward)
Sligo Rovers vs Galway United Betting Tips
I’ll support the visiting team in the impending fixture. Historical data, recent form, and league performance suggest Galway United is the favourite to claim the points. This match offers excellent opportunities for UK bettors. The website bet365 offers the best odds for this punt. You can find our best prediction for the match below.
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Sligo Rovers v Galway United Odds
Full Time Result:- Sligo Rovers to win: 7/4
- Draw: 12/5
- Galway United to win: 23/20
- Sligo Rovers to win or Draw: 8/13
- Draw or Galway United to win: 4/11
- Sligo Rovers to win or Galway United to win: 2/7
- Sligo Rovers to win: 13/5
- Draw: 11/10
- Galway United to win: 2/1
- Both Teams to Score - Yes: 4/5
- Both Teams to Score - No: 4/5
- Over 2.5 Goals: 11/10
- Under 2.5 Goals: 7/10
- Over 3.5 Goals: 11/4
- Under 3.5 Goals: 1/4
Sligo Rovers Previous 10 Matches
- 20.06, Drogheda United (a) 0 - 1
- 14.06, Waterford FC (h) 1 - 0
- 30.05, St. Patrick's Athletic (h) 0 - 1
- 23.05, Shelbourne (a) 2 - 3
- 16.05, Galway United (a) 1 - 0
- 10.05, Bohemian FC (h) 0 - 1
- 05.05, Shamrock Rovers (a) 0 - 2
- 02.05, Drogheda United (h) 2 - 2
- 26.04, Cork City (h) 1 - 1
- 22.04, Derry City (a) 0 - 3
- 18.04, Waterford FC (a) 4 - 0
Galway United Previous 10 Matches
- 20.06, St. Patrick's Athletic (h) 3 - 1
- 13.06, Derry City (a) 1 - 1
- 30.05, Shamrock Rovers (a) 0 - 0
- 23.05, Cork City (h) 2 - 1
- 16.05, Sligo Rovers (h) 0 - 1
- 09.05, Waterford FC (a) 0 - 1
- 05.05, Bohemian FC (h) 1 - 2
- 02.05, St. Patrick's Athletic (a) 0 - 2
- 25.04, Drogheda United (h) 2 - 1
- 21.04, Shelbourne (a) 2 - 2
- 18.04, Derry City (h) 2 - 3
Premier Division Table
| Sligo Rovers | Opponent | Galway United | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | 0-2 | Shamrock Rovers | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| 0-1 | 2-4 | Bohemian FC | 1-2 | 2-0 |
| 0-1 | 0-3 | Derry City | 2-3 | 1-1 |
| 2-2 | 0-1 | Drogheda United | 2-1 | 1-1 |
| 1-2 | 2-3 | Shelbourne | 1-1 | 2-2 |
| 0-1 | 3-4 | St. Patrick's Athletic | 3-1 | 0-2 |
| 1-0 | 4-0 | Waterford FC | 1-0 | 0-1 |
| 1-2 | 1-0 | Galway United | - | - |
| - | - | Sligo Rovers | 0-1 | 2-1 |
| 1-1 | 1-1 | Cork City | 2-1 | 2-2 |
| # | Team Name | М | P | Wins | Draws | Losses | GD | SG | CG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shamrock Rovers | 25 | 49 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 21 | 1.76 | 0.92 |
| 2 | Bohemian FC | 24 | 41 | 13 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 1.25 | 0.92 |
| 3 | Derry City | 23 | 40 | 12 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 1.52 | 1.04 |
| 4 | Drogheda Utd | 25 | 38 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 1.16 | 1.00 |
| 5 | Shelbourne | 25 | 35 | 8 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 1.20 | 1.08 |
| 6 | St. Patrick’s | 25 | 32 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 0 | 1.08 | 1.08 |
| 7 | Waterford | 24 | 30 | 9 | 3 | 12 | -14 | 1.17 | 1.75 |
| 8 | Galway United | 24 | 29 | 7 | 8 | 9 | -3 | 1.13 | 1.25 |
| 9 | Sligo Rovers | 23 | 20 | 5 | 5 | 13 | -11 | 1.22 | 1.70 |
| 10 | Cork City | 24 | 15 | 2 | 9 | 13 | -19 | 1.00 | 1.79 |
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