Bohemians vs Galway United Match Preview – 2026 League of Ireland Premier Division

Galway United travel to the capital to take on table topping Bohemians.

Alan Reynolds side made it four wins on the bounce last time out. Sam Todd’s early goal was enough to pick up the three points at the RSC.

Meanwhile, Galway United were undone by their former player. Bobby Burns scored a late equalsier for Dundalk, as the sides shared the points.

Key Information

Kick Off: 19:45, Friday March 13th

Where to Watch: LOITV

Betting Odds: Bohemians @6/10, Draw @14,5, Galway United @4/1

Referee: Daniel Murphy

 

Team News

Douglas James-Taylor will remain unavailable for selection as he recovers from a leg injury.

Al-Amin Kazeem returned to the match-day squad last time out. Dara McGuinness remains absent, the former Finn Harps man has not featured for Galway United in the 2026 campaign.

Standings provided by Sofascore

Key Statistics

Seven of the last nine meetings between these sides have had less than 2.5 goals.

Both sides have been well disciplined. Bohemians have been shown less than 4.5 cards in nine of their last ten, while Galway it’s less than 4.5 in seven of their last nine.

Bohemians have been first to score in every game this season bar the scoreless draw with St Pats on the opening weekend.

Key Players

It was revealed on Sunday that Dawson Devoy had been named in Heimir Hallgrímsson’s provisional squad for the upcoming international break. For many, Devoy has been the best player in the league this season, being standout in a Bohs team fighting for a first league title since 2009.

Frantz Pierrot made his Galway United last time out and will be expected to make his first start at Dalymount Park. Moses Dyer annoced himself to the league in this fixture last season and Pierrot will have a similar oppurtunity, as The Tribesmen aim to end Bohemians unbeaten start.

Previous Meetings

17/10/25 – Galway United 2-0 Bohemians

11/07/25 – Bohemians 3-0 Galway United

05/05/25 – Galway United 1-2 Bohemians

28/03/25 – Bohemians 0-2 Galway United

 

Jamie Daly

Jamie Daly is our Editor in Chief as well as a co-host for our podcast. He is currently studying Journalism and Politics at the University of Galway.