Match context

The upcoming match between Dundalk and Galway United is scheduled for 21.08.2026 18:45 in Premier Division. The listed venue is Oriel Park, Dundalk. The analysis uses only stored statistics, form, head-to-head records, trend percentages and active Premium market signals. It does not guarantee a particular result.

Standings and season form
Dundalk are in position 4 with 37 points after 27 matches. The season record is 9 wins, 10 draws and 8 losses. The goals record is 42 scored and 41 conceded. The stored form sequence is LDDLL. Galway United are in position 7 with 30 points after 25 matches. The season record is 7 wins, 8 draws and 10 losses. The goals record is 33 scored and 40 conceded. The stored form sequence is DDDWL.

Recent results

Dundalk recorded 4 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses across the last 10 completed matches. The newest-to-oldest result sequence is WLDDWLLLWW. The averages are 2.20 goals scored and 1.40 goals conceded per match. Both teams scored in 80% of those matches, while 70% finished with over 2.5 goals. Galway United recorded 3 wins, 4 draws and 3 losses across the last 10 completed matches. The newest-to-oldest result sequence is DDDDWWLLWL. The averages are 1.20 goals scored and 1.20 goals conceded per match. Both teams scored in 50% of those matches, while 50% finished with over 2.5 goals.

Head-to-head

Across the last 8 head-to-head matches, Dundalk recorded 2 wins, there were 2 draws, and Galway United recorded 4 wins. The average total was 2.50 goals per match. Both teams scored in 37.5% of those matches, while 37.5% finished with over 2.5 goals.

Trend indicators

The highest stored values are: Over 1.5 goals — 80%; Both teams to score — 70%; Over 0.5 first-half goals — 70%; Under 3.5 goals — 60%; Over 2.5 goals — 50%. The stored corner indicators are: average total corners — 10.70; over 7.5 corners — 100%; over 8.5 corners — 100%; over 9.5 corners — 100%. They are statistical indicators and are not automatically converted into a prediction.

Premium market signals

1 active football Premium signals are stored for this fixture. Odd/Even — Odd (odds 2).

Discipline profile

The discipline profile for Dundalk at home is based on 13 matches. The team averages 2.31 yellow cards, 0.31 red cards and 2.62 total cards per match. At least 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 cards were recorded in 92.3%, 69.2%, 46.2%, 30.8% and 23.1% of those matches respectively, while a red card occurred in 30.8%. Season card data is available for 27 of 27 completed matches (100.0% coverage). The discipline profile for Galway United away from home is based on 13 matches. The team averages 2.31 yellow cards, 0.00 red cards and 2.31 total cards per match. At least 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 cards were recorded in 92.3%, 76.9%, 38.5%, 15.4% and 7.7% of those matches respectively, while a red card occurred in 0.0%. Season card data is available for 26 of 26 completed matches (100.0% coverage).

What happened in the match

The match between Dundalk and Galway United ended 1-2. The game produced 3 goals in total. The first half contained 1 goal. The verified final statistics recorded 10 corners in total. The following review compares the final result only with historical data, the discipline profile, trend values and Premium signals locked before kickoff.

Comparison with the head-to-head history

The historical profile from 8 head-to-head meetings averaged 2.5 goals, while this match produced 3. The result remained within one goal of the historical average. Across the previous 8 head-to-head meetings, the leading historical direction was No BTTS at 62.5%. The actual outcome for this indicator was BTTS. The final result did not align with that historical profile. Across the previous 8 head-to-head meetings, the leading historical direction was Under 2.5 at 62.5%. The actual outcome for this indicator was Over 2.5. The final result did not align with that historical profile.

Which pre-match trends were confirmed and which were not

Before kickoff, the stored trend indicated BTTS at 70%. The actual outcome was BTTS. The stored trend was confirmed by the result. Before kickoff, the stored trend indicated Over 1.5 at 80%. The actual outcome was Over 1.5. The stored trend was confirmed by the result. Before kickoff, the stored trend indicated Under 3.5 at 60%. The actual outcome was Under 3.5. The stored trend was confirmed by the result. The stored pre-match average was 10.7 total corners. The match recorded 10 corners in total. The result remained within one corner of the stored average. Before kickoff, the stored trend indicated Over 7.5 corners at 100%. The actual outcome was Over 7.5 corners. The stored trend was confirmed by the result. Before kickoff, the stored trend indicated Over 8.5 corners at 100%. The actual outcome was Over 8.5 corners. The stored trend was confirmed by the result. Before kickoff, the stored trend indicated Over 9.5 corners at 100%. The actual outcome was Over 9.5 corners. The stored trend was confirmed by the result. Before kickoff, the stored trend indicated Over 0.5 HT at 70%. The actual outcome was Over 0.5 HT. The stored trend was confirmed by the result. Before kickoff, the stored trend indicated Under 1.5 HT at 60%. The actual outcome was Under 1.5 HT. The stored trend was confirmed by the result.

Discipline profile review

Before kickoff, the discipline profile for Dundalk at home was based on 13 matches, with averages of 2.31 yellow cards, 0.31 red cards and 2.62 total cards per match. In this game, Dundalk received 3 yellow cards and 0 red cards, 3 in total. That was 0.38 cards above the stored average. In the pre-match sample, 3+ cards occurred in 46.2% of matches, 5+ in 23.1%, and a red card in 30.8%. Before kickoff, the discipline profile for Galway United away from home was based on 13 matches, with averages of 2.31 yellow cards, 0 red cards and 2.31 total cards per match. In this game, Galway United received 2 yellow cards and 0 red cards, 2 in total. That was 0.31 cards below the stored average. In the pre-match sample, 3+ cards occurred in 38.5% of matches, 5+ in 7.7%, and a red card in 0%.

Premium market review

The stored Premium market was Odd at odds of 2. The actual market outcome was Odd. The Premium signal was confirmed.

Summary

Of 13 verifiable pre-match indicators, 11 aligned with the final result and 2 were not confirmed. This is a post-match verification of data stored before kickoff, not a revision of the analysis after the match ended.