St Patricks v Galway Utd

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St Patrick's Athletic's winless run in the Irish Premier Division was extended to five games last Friday when the hosts drew 2-2 away from home at Bohemians which has resulted with Stephen Kenny's side remaining in fourth from bottom position in the domestic top flight, while Galway United moved up into fourth spot in the division thanks to a solid 2-0 home win against Dundalk in last week's action.

St Patrick's Athletic have managed to pick up just the one win from their previous 10 league matches which was achieved with a 1-0 home win against Drogheda United but the hosts have also slipped to five defeats within this period following recent losses to the likes of Derry City (home and away), Shelbourne (home and away) and Sligo Rovers respectively.

The bigger picture shows St Patrick's Athletic have registered just four wins from their previous 18 games overall in the Irish Premier Division which have been victories over Dundalk, Sligo Rovers, Shamrock Rovers and Drogheda United but Kenny's side have also been dealt nine defeats within this period as well, so the hosts are by no means guaranteed all three points on Friday night despite holding home advantage at their Richmond Park.

Galway United recorded back-to-back wins in the domestic top flight last Friday when they registered a solid 2-0 home win against Dundalk which followed their recent 3-2 win away from home at Drogheda United, while the bigger picture shows the visitors are now unbeaten in each of their last nine games overall.

Four wins and five draws have helped elevate John Caulfield's side up into fourth place in the Irish Premier Division standings having collected wins against Shelbourne, Bohemians, as well as the aforementioned victories over Drogheda United and Dundalk along with picking up points in five stalemates.

In addition, Galway United have also recorded seven clean sheets within these last nine games overall which should stand the visitors in good stead for this upcoming trip to Richmond Park especially as Galway have produced a string of encouraging results on their travels as well in recent times.

Galway United have suffered just the single defeat in their eight away games so far this season which was a 1-0 loss away at the league leaders Shelbourne but John Caulfield's side have also picked up four wins on the road as well, making them strong candidates for all three points here on Friday night.

St Patrick's Athletic v Galway United Verdict

St Patrick's Athletic have struggled to produce positive results in recent weeks in the Irish Premier Division and current form suggest the hosts look set to endure another tough fixture when an in-form Galway United visit on Friday night.

Therefore, our main bet will be Under 2.5 goals @ 1.61

Other side bets worth considering:

Galway United win @ 3.10

Correct Score: Galway United 1-0 @ 8.50