Dundalk vs Galway prediction, odds & betting tips – 02/08/2024

Relegation-threatened Dundalk host a dogged Galway side at Oriel Park in the Irish Premier Division on Friday, 2 August. View our betting tips for the clash below.

Dundalk vs Galway prediction: Goals at both ends possible

Key Stats

• Each of Dundalk’s last three matches have featured goals at both ends.
• Galway have scored four times across two meetings with Dundalk this season.
• Dundalk scored once in each of their last two competitive fixtures.
• Galway were ahead at half time in each of their last two meetings with Dundalk.

Correct score prediction: Dundalk 1-2 Galway

Galway have had the upper hand over Dundalk in previous meetings this season, winning two encounters out of two with the Lilywhites while netting twice in each meeting. Dundalk meanwhile, shipped two goals in each of their last two home tussles.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Galway given the edge in the markets

• HOME: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.3%
• DRAW: 11/5 (3.20) – 31.3%
• AWAY: 5/4 (2.25) – 44.4%

*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

Dundalk have won only once in four attempts and they still have work to do to beat the drop this season. The hosts are priced as 2/1 underdogs to beat John Caulfield’s impressive Galway on Friday and the visitors have been equipped with a 44.4% chance of leaving Louth with three points. Read more of our top Irish football predictions on our latest football tips page.

Most recent H2Hs: Galway targeting third win

Galway have already beaten Dundalk twice this season and the Tribesmen also thumped the Lilywhites 4-0 when the sides met in the cup last September.

Republic of Ireland Premier Division 24/05/24

Galway United

2

Dundalk

0

Republic of Ireland Premier Division 23/02/24

Dundalk

0

Galway United

2

Republic of Ireland FAI Cup 15/09/23

Galway United

4

Dundalk

0

Europe Friendlies 02/02/22

Galway United

0

Dundalk

3

Republic of Ireland Premier Division 27/10/17

Galway United

3

Dundalk

4

Dundalk preview: Hosts could be unchanged

Paul Doyle, Andrew Boyle and Dara Keane are all injured for Dundalk and won't be available on Friday. Dundalk are just three points off bottom spot in the standings following last week's 1-1 draw with Bohemians.

Predicted lineup: Goddard (GK), Moutney, Animasahun, Faulkner, Pike, Horgan, McGill, Benson, Dervin, Gullan, O'Kane

Republic of Ireland Premier Division 05/09/24

L

St Patricks

2

Dundalk

1

Republic of Ireland Premier Division 30/08/24

L

Shelbourne

1

Dundalk

0

Republic of Ireland Premier Division 09/08/24

D

Derry City

1

Dundalk

1

Republic of Ireland Premier Division 02/08/24

L

Galway United

2

Dundalk

0

Republic of Ireland Premier Division 26/07/24

D

Bohemians Dublin

1

Dundalk

1

Galway preview: Visitor’s squad looks strong

Galway have close to a clean bill of health which should aid their chances of beating Dundalk for the third time in a row. United slipped to a 2-0 loss at Connacht rivals Sligo in their last assignment.

Predicted lineup: Clarke (GK), Esua, Buckley, Brouder, Burns, McCormack, Hickey, O'Sullivan, Keohane, McCarthy, Walsh

Republic of Ireland Premier Division 30/08/24

W

Derry City

0

Galway United

1

Republic of Ireland Premier Division 25/08/24

D

Shamrock Rovers

1

Galway United

1

Republic of Ireland FAI Cup 16/08/24

L

Shelbourne

1 (5)

Galway United

1 (3)

Republic of Ireland Premier Division 11/08/24

D

St Patricks

1

Galway United

1

Republic of Ireland Premier Division 02/08/24

W

Dundalk

0

Galway United

2

Player to watch – Patrick Hickey

Patrick Hickey has been enjoying a productive time in the final third of late, which is out of character for the defensive-minded midfielder and the 26-year-old should be brimming with confidence after his recent impact.

Hickey could be prominent again

American Hickey managed to rattle the net in two of Galway’s last two fixtures and the versatile form Athlone man will be determined to maintained his lofty performance levels against Dundalk on Friday.