Sligo Rovers vs Galway prediction, odds & betting tips – 27/07/2024

In-form Sligo Rovers meet Connacht rivals Galway at The Showgrounds in the Irish Premier Division on Saturday, 27 July. View our betting tips for the game below.

Sligo Rovers vs Galway prediction: Red-hot Rovers to avoid defeat

Key Stats

• Sligo Rovers have won each of their last four games in league and cup.
• Sligo and Galway have already drawn 0-0 twice this season.
• Galway have gone three away assignments in the Premier Division without a win.
• Sligo have lost only two of their last ten home games in the league.

Correct score prediction: Sligo Rovers 0-0 Galway

Connacht neighbours Sligo Rovers and Galway have already locked horns this season and the teams shared the spoils after a 0-0 draw on each occasion.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Sligo installed as underdogs

• HOME: 11/5 (3.20) – 31.3%
• DRAW: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.3%
• AWAY: 23/20 (2.15) – 46.5%

*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

Sligo Rovers have been climbing the Premier Division standings in recent weeks and despite currently being level on points with Galway, they are priced as long as 11/5 to win on Saturday. United meanwhile, have lost three times on the spin on the road, though they have still been equipped with a 46.5% chance of claiming all three points at The Showgrounds. For more of our latest Irish football predictions, had over to our football tips page.

Most recent H2Hs: History of low-scoring encounters

Sligo and Galway have already drawn 0-0 twice this season and, though Rovers dug out a 1-0 win over the Tribesmen when the sides met to contest a friendly fixture in January.

Republic of Ireland Premier Division 10/05/24

Galway United

0

Sligo Rovers

0

Republic of Ireland Premier Division 22/04/24

Sligo Rovers

0

Galway United

0

Republic of Ireland Premier Division 06/04/24

Sligo Rovers

0

Galway United

0

Europe Friendlies 18/01/20

Galway United

3

Sligo Rovers

3

World Club Friendlies 26/01/19

Galway United

0

Sligo Rovers

3

Sligo Rovers preview: Two suspended for Rovers

Conor Reynolds and John Mahon are both out of action through injury while John Ross Wilson and Stephen Mallon are both suspended and will miss this week's clash.

Predicted lineup: McGinty (GK), Wiggett, Denham, Pijnaker, Hutchinson, Morohan, Malley, McDonagh, Chapman, Fitzgerald, Waweru

Republic of Ireland Premier Division 10/05/25

L

Bohemians Dublin

1

Sligo Rovers

0

Republic of Ireland Premier Division 05/05/25

L

Shamrock Rovers

2

Sligo Rovers

0

Republic of Ireland Premier Division 02/05/25

D

Drogheda United

2

Sligo Rovers

2

Republic of Ireland Premier Division 26/04/25

D

Cork City

1

Sligo Rovers

1

Republic of Ireland Premier Division 22/04/25

L

Derry City

3

Sligo Rovers

0

Galway preview: Visitor’s squad looks strong

Galway have few personnel issues ahead of Saturday's game. United eased to a 6-0 win over Longford Town in the FAI cup in their last assignment, though their task at Sligo should be much tougher.

Predicted lineup: Clarke (GK), Horgan, Buckley, Brouder, Burns, Nugent, Hickey, Keohane, McCormack, Ogedi-Uzokwe, Lomboto

Republic of Ireland Premier Division 09/05/25

L

Waterford FC

1

Galway United

0

Republic of Ireland Premier Division 05/05/25

L

Bohemians Dublin

2

Galway United

1

Republic of Ireland Premier Division 02/05/25

L

St Patricks

2

Galway United

0

Republic of Ireland Premier Division 25/04/25

W

Drogheda United

1

Galway United

2

Republic of Ireland Premier Division 21/04/25

D

Shelbourne

2

Galway United

2

Player to watch – Wilson Waweru

Wilson Waweru enjoyed a hugely productive outing for Sligo last week when he notched a hattrick against Cobh Wanderers in the FAI Cup and the 23-year-old should be brimming with confidence on Saturday as a result.

Waweru could be a threat again

Kenyan attacker Waweru has scored four times in two appearances for Sligo and the in-form forward will be eager to maintain his purple patch when he lines up against Galway at The Showgrounds.