Galway United 1-1 Bohemians – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates Galway United at 35% — current form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Galway United vs Bohemians encounter.
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Match Analysis
Galway United host Bohemians at Eamonn Deacy Park in Premier Division, Regular Season - 23. Kick-off is scheduled for Thursday 4 July 2024 at 19:45 UTC.
Form Analysis
Looking at all fixtures this season, Galway United stand at 4W 3D 3L from 10 Premier Division matches — 1.50 PPG. Last five: W L L W L. They are averaging 1.10 goals per game and conceding 0.90 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 5 clean sheets from 10 games (50%) is a standout defensive return — they are keeping their net clean in more than half their matches. Both teams have scored in just 30% of their matches, indicating a tendency toward clean sheets or low-scoring outcomes. This season is still relatively young for Galway United, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Galway United's form when playing at home: 4W 3D 3L across 10 games at Eamonn Deacy Park this term (1.50 PPG). At home they are averaging 0.80 goals scored and 0.50 conceded per game. 6 clean sheets from 10 home games (60%) — they are an exceptionally hard side to score against at Eamonn Deacy Park. At home, both teams have scored in only 10% of games — reinforcing BTTS No as the home-venue-backed angle.
Bohemians — All Games: 2W 3D 5L from 10 Premier Division fixtures this season — 0.90 PPG. Last five: W D L L D. Their scoring rate of 0.90 per game is modest, conceding 1.10 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. This season is still relatively young for Bohemians, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Bohemians's form when playing away from home: 4W 1D 5L across 10 road games this term (1.30 PPG). Away from home they average 1.10 goals scored and 1.10 conceded per game. 4 clean sheets from 10 away games (40%) shows they are capable of shutting up shop on the road.
Galway United are in the better shape of the two on current Premier Division data — 0.60 PPG ahead (1.50 vs 0.90). That form margin is the baseline of a sensible selection even before other signals are layered in.
H2H
The H2H landscape is flat: 1 previous encounters have yielded 1 wins for Galway United, 0 for Bohemians and 0 draws. A neutral reading in isolation.
The last 1 meetings have been tight affairs, averaging just 1.0 goals per game. That low-scoring pattern is a meaningful historical input for the Under 2.5 market. The most recent clash, on 6 May 2024, ended 1–0 with Galway United winning.
With a balanced win record and just 1.0 goals per game historically, the H2H points toward a tight, low-scoring contest. Under 2.5 goals has the strongest statistical grounding from the fixture history regardless of which side wins.
In-Play Data
Galway United trading profile (21 games, 10 at home): they score before half-time in 60% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 44% of the time; BTTS occurs in 10% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 20% of games (home games); they keep a clean sheet 52% of the time; they fail to score in 52% of games.
Bohemians trading profile (21 games, 10 at away): they score before half-time in 60% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 83% of the time; BTTS occurs in 40% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 50% of games (away games).
The in-play data supports BTTS No — both teams show low combined scoring rates (Galway United 19% | Bohemians 43%). Under 2.5 goals has backing from the in-play data — both teams register low Over 2.5 rates (Galway United 19% | Bohemians 48%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Galway United 0.87 xG and Bohemians 0.77 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Galway United attack 0.784 / defence 0.797 | Bohemians attack 1.017 / defence 0.884. League average goals — home 1.251 / away 0.952. Galway United's attack strength of 0.784 is below the league average — the 0.87 xG projection reflects a team that scores at a discount to the division norm. Galway United's defence rating of 0.797 is below average — the home backline is amplifying the visitor's projected output. Data: 21 Galway United games / 56 Bohemians games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Galway United 35% | Draw 35% | Bohemians 30%. Fair-value odds: Galway United 2.86 | Draw 2.86 | Bohemians 3.33. The draw (35%) is the Poisson-preferred outcome — neither side is more likely to win than to draw, making draw-inclusive markets the most model-aligned approach.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 23% | BTTS probability 31% | Total xG 1.64. Under 2.5 is the strongly backed market at 77% probability — total xG of 1.64 sits well below the 2.5 threshold. The model is projecting a tight, low-scoring match based on both sides' defensive quality. BTTS No has firm model support at 69% — Bohemians's lower xG of 0.77 creates a meaningful probability of a scoring blank, which suppresses the BTTS Yes probability to 31%.
Our Verdict
The Poisson model's preferred outcome is the draw at 35% — neither side is more likely to win than to draw. Draw-inclusive markets are the most model-aligned approach. Home win at 35% and away win at 30% are close enough that backing either outright carries significant draw exposure.
On the goals line, Poisson's 1.64 combined xG gives a 23% probability to Under 2.5 — reasonable, supported by form averaging 1.8 goals per game.
Poisson assigns a 31% probability to BTTS No based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates corroborate: Galway United 10% | Bohemians 40% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Galway United vs Bohemians | Competition: Premier Division, Regular Season - 23 | Venue: Eamonn Deacy Park • Kick-off: Thursday 4 Jul 2024, 19:45 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Galway United 35% | Draw 35% | Bohemians 30% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 23% | BTTS 31% | xG Galway United 0.87 / Bohemians 0.77 • Poisson strength factors: Galway United attack 0.784 / def 0.797 | Bohemians attack 1.017 / def 0.884 | league avg home 1.251 / away 0.952 • Poisson stance: Draw (35%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
0.87
Galway United xG
Expected Goals
0.77
Bohemians xG
31%
BTTS
49%
Over 1.5
23%
Over 2.5
8%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Galway United vs Bohemians kick off?
Galway United vs Bohemians kicked off at 19:45 on Thursday 4 July 2024 at Eamonn Deacy Park.
What was the final score in Galway United vs Bohemians?
Galway United 1 - 1 Bohemians.
Where is Galway United vs Bohemians being played?
The match is being played at Eamonn Deacy Park.
What competition is Galway United vs Bohemians part of?
Galway United vs Bohemians is a Regular Season - 23 fixture in the Premier Division (Ireland).
Who is favourite to win Galway United vs Bohemians?
Our statistical model gives Galway United a 35% chance of winning, Bohemians a 30% chance, and a 35% chance of a draw, making this a very evenly-matched fixture.
Will both teams score in Galway United vs Bohemians?
Our model estimates a 31% probability that both Galway United and Bohemians will score (BTTS).
Will Galway United vs Bohemians have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 23%.
What is the head-to-head record between Galway United and Bohemians?
Record (1 meetings): Galway United 1W | Draws 0 | Bohemians 0W.
What form are Galway United and Bohemians in?
Galway United (all comps): 4W-3D-3L in 10 | 1.50 PPG | GF 1.10 / GA 0.90 | L5 W-L-L-W-L. Bohemians (all comps): 2W-3D-5L in 10 | 0.90 PPG | GF 0.90 / GA 1.10 | L5 W-D-L-L-D.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
The model rates Galway United's attack at 0.78x the league average against Bohemians's defence at 0.88x — combine the two and it projects 0.87 expected goals for the hosts. The same calculation in reverse, Bohemians's attack versus Galway United's defence, projects 0.77 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 21/56 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 0-0 carries the highest individual probability at 21.1% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 1-0 (15.2%), 1-1 (14.7%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 51% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Galway United Win
35%
2.83
35%
2.88
30%
3.34
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
0 – 0
19.4%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 0
16.9%
Home win
0 – 1
15.0%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
0.87
Galway United xG
Total xG
1.64
0.77
Bohemians xG
2.83
35%
Home win
2.88
35%
Draw
3.34
30%
Away win
Goals Markets
49%
Over 1.5
2.04
51%
Under 1.5
1.96
23%
Over 2.5
4.35
77%
Under 2.5
1.30
8%
Over 3.5
12.50
92%
Under 3.5
1.09
3%
Over 4.5
33.33
97%
Under 4.5
1.03
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
31%
BTTS Yes
3.21
69%
BTTS No
1.45
Clean Sheet
46%
2.16
42%
2.38
Win to Nil
16%
6.12
13%
7.96
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 19.4 | 15.0 | 5.8 | 1.5 | 0.3 | – |
| 1 | 16.9 | 13.0 | 5.0 | 1.3 | 0.2 | – |
| 2 | 7.3 | 5.6 | 2.2 | 0.6 | 0.1 | – |
| 3 | 2.1 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.2 | – | – |
| 4 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – | – | – |
| 5 | 0.1 | 0.1 | – | – | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Galway United vs Bohemians?
Our Poisson model rates 0-0 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 21.1%.
How many goals are Galway United and Bohemians expected to score?
The model projects 0.87 expected goals for Galway United and 0.77 for Bohemians, a combined total of 1.64.
How confident is the prediction model for Galway United vs Bohemians?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 35%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Across their last 21 outings, Galway United have picked up 1.43 PPG on a 8W 6D 7L record — W-L-L-W-L across the most recent five. The sample for Galway United is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Bohemians's form line: 8W 4D 9L from 21 games, 1.33 PPG, last five W-D-L-L-D. The sample for Bohemians is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Form-wise this is close to level: Galway United on 1.43 PPG, Bohemians on 1.33. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Home Ground vs the Road
On home soil, Galway United have posted 1.50 PPG from 10 outings (4W 3D 3L).
On the road, Bohemians have gone 4W 1D 5L from 10 away games — 1.30 PPG when travelling.
The Goals Picture
Galway United are averaging 0.81 goals scored and 0.71 conceded per game recently; Bohemians are on 1.19 scored and 1.10 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Galway United have seen both teams score in 19% of their recent games.
Defensively: Galway United have kept a clean sheet in 52% of their games — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 21 Results — Premier Division
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Galway United
Blended
Bohemians
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Galway United and Bohemians in coming into this match?
Galway United have gone 8W 6D 7L in their last 21 games (1.43 PPG), while Bohemians have gone 8W 4D 9L in their last 21 (1.33 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Galway United at home or Bohemians away?
Galway United's home record (1.50 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Galway United at home: 1.50 PPG; Bohemians away: 1.30 PPG.
Have Galway United or Bohemians been keeping clean sheets recently?
Galway United have kept a clean sheet in 52% of their recent games, Bohemians in 33%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between Galway United and Bohemians runs to 10 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to May 2024. Every recorded meeting has come in Premier Division. The two were last together as recently as 2 August 2026, so this form is fresh in the memory.
Digging Into the Numbers
The biggest gap between the sides came on 11 Jul 2025, when Bohemians won 3-0 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.
Galway United's record when hosting Bohemians specifically: 1W 1D 2L from 4 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 10 Meetings
3
Galway United
3
Draws
4
Bohemians
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Galway United and Bohemians?
From 10 meetings on record, Galway United have won 3, Bohemians have won 4, and 3 have been drawn.
When did Galway United and Bohemians last play each other?
They last met on 2 August 2026, when Bohemians 1-1 Galway United.
Who has won more matches between Galway United and Bohemians?
Bohemians have the better head-to-head record, with 4 wins from 10 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Galway United are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 60% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 30% of the time.
Bohemians are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 60% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 30% of the time.
The Numbers That Matter
Clean sheets have been more common than shared scoring for these two — Galway United 10% BTTS, Bohemians 40%. That points toward BTTS No as the trading lean.
Low-scoring games have been more typical here — Over 2.5 sits at just 20% for Galway United and 50% for Bohemians.
On the defensive side: Galway United keep a clean sheet in 60% of their matches; Bohemians in 40%; Galway United have failed to score in 60% of games; Bohemians in 30%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Galway United home games / Bohemians away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Galway United play Bohemians?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 10% of Galway United's recent matches and 40% of Bohemians's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Galway United vs Bohemians usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 20% of Galway United's recent games and 50% of Bohemians's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Galway United and Bohemians tend to score early?
Galway United have had a goal before half-time in 60% of their recent matches, Bohemians in 60% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Galway United and Bohemians share the spoils in a 1-1 draw.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
The points were shared at Eamonn Deacy Park, Regular Season - 23, as Galway United and Bohemians drew 1-1 in the Premier Division. That is the final score; the rest of this report grades it against what the data forecast beforehand.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Galway United 0.87 xG and Bohemians 0.77 xG, a combined 1.64. The scoreboard read 1-1 for 2 actual goals. Both sides finished within a goal of their individual projections, so the scoreline sat close to the model's expected shape. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Galway United attack 0.78 / defence 0.80 against Bohemians attack 1.02 / defence 0.88, drawn from 21/56 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Galway United 35% | Draw 35% | Bohemians 30%, with Galway United to win its most likely call at 35%. The actual draw had been the model's second-ranked read at 35%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 23%. The game delivered 2, so it stayed under — the model's lean was correct. Over 1.5 had been 49% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 31% and the match saw both sides score — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 33% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Galway United 19%, Bohemians 48%), a base rate that agreed with today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 31%, which did not match the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Galway United's trading profile (21 games, 10 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 19% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 52% of the time, and conceded here.
Bohemians's trading profile (21 games, 10 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 43% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 33% of the time, and conceded here.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Galway United 1.43 PPG, Bohemians 1.33 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the draw fit that even billing.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (miss). A poor return for the projections: the match defied the majority of what the numbers expected.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.