FAI Cup (Ireland)

Both teams have demonstrated consistent scoring form and defensive openness in recent weeks. Derry City have found the net in each of their last five matches, scoring nine goals across their last three fixtures while conceding nine in their last two. Dundalk have also scored in each of their past five matches across all competitions, including an 8-0 cup win over Castlebar Celtic and a 3-2 away win over Drogheda United. Across the last ten head-to-head encounters between these clubs, both teams have scored in 70 percent of matches, including all three clashes in 2026 which ended 2-2, 2-2, and 2-1.

St Patrick's Athletic hold a solid record on home turf against Bohemians, winning two and drawing two of their last four home head-to-head encounters. While Bohemians have scored freely at home recently, they have lost both of their last two away fixtures, conceding six goals across those trips. With five of the last ten meetings between these rivals finishing level and an average of 2.0 goals per match across that sample, backing the hosts to win or draw covers the most probable knockout scenarios.

Galway United are unbeaten in their last five competitive matches, picking up one win and four draws while showing strong defensive organisation. Drogheda United have lost their last two home games, conceding five goals in the process. Galway have also avoided defeat in eight of the last ten head-to-head clashes between the sides, making the double chance in their favour a well-supported selection.

Waterford or Draw — 75% confidence

Waterford enter this quarter-final in excellent form, winning four of their last five matches in all competitions and remaining unbeaten across that stretch. Their last home meeting with Sligo Rovers resulted in a 4-0 victory in June 2026. Sligo Rovers have found away fixtures difficult, suffering recent shutouts at Bohemians (3-0) and Derry City (2-0). Backing Waterford to win or draw covers the most likely outcomes in regular time.

No — 67% confidence

Both teams to score has landed in only 30 percent of the last ten head-to-head meetings between these clubs. Their most recent clash on 21 August 2026 ended in a scoreless 0-0 draw, following another 0-0 draw earlier in the year. Furthermore, Sligo Rovers have failed to find the net in three of their last four matches, pointing toward at least one side being kept off the scoresheet.

These two calls are about different parts of the match (double chance and both teams to score), so neither one determines the other. The figure shown is the lower of the two — a combo can never be more likely than its weaker leg.

Across the last ten meetings between Drogheda United and Galway United, 60 percent of matches have finished with under 2.5 goals, producing a modest average of 2.2 goals per game. Their most recent encounter in August produced a 0-0 draw, reflecting how well the sides neutralise each other. Galway have seen four of their last five matches finish with two or fewer goals, while Drogheda kept clean sheets in both cup rounds leading up to this quarter-final.

Waterford enter this quarter-final in excellent form, winning four of their last five matches in all competitions and remaining unbeaten across that stretch. Their last home meeting with Sligo Rovers resulted in a 4-0 victory in June 2026. Sligo Rovers have found away fixtures difficult, suffering recent shutouts at Bohemians (3-0) and Derry City (2-0). Backing Waterford to win or draw covers the most likely outcomes in regular time.

Both teams to score has landed in only 30 percent of the last ten head-to-head meetings between these clubs. Their most recent clash on 21 August 2026 ended in a scoreless 0-0 draw, following another 0-0 draw earlier in the year. Furthermore, Sligo Rovers have failed to find the net in three of their last four matches, pointing toward at least one side being kept off the scoresheet.