GALWAY v MAYO

AWAY RTE

Tomorrow (4pm): Pearse Stadium, D Gough (Meath) MAYO have won four of Rob Finnerty hit 1-5 the last five Championship against Sligo, including 1-4 meetings between the sides from play, but will be tagged and nine of the last 13. more closely here. They really

The more telling statistic need him to step up as though is that Galway a forward leader. haven’t knocked Mayo out Damien Comer came on of the Championship since after 42 minutes against 1998. The back door came Sligo and scored twice as in three years later. well as setting up the late

Mayo, on the other hand, winning goal. Shane Walsh have knocked Galway out hit one point. There was no of the Championship in four sign of Cillian McDaid or of the last five years, with Matthew Tierney. the only other side to send Galway may be down them packing being Kerry in too many of their top stars. the 2022 All-Ireland final. They also need Walsh to hit

It suggests Mayo have form. He’s generally tracked more nerve and fight in by Patrick Durcan. them. Galway will love to Mayo have plenty of hear that. weaknesses though. Their

This is not a knockout shot selection continues to game though, but a Connacht be desperate at times. title is on the line. Maybe they want to pull the trigger before facing a mass defence, which suggests they don’t fancy trying to break it down.

And they’re overly reliant on Ryan O’Donoghue for scores. O’Donoghue versus Johnny McGrath will be a huge battle.

Mayo will be fully aware of Sean Kelly’s goal threat from deep and may man mark him.

Galway will test Mayo’s patience and option taking, but unless Comer is fully fit and terrorises them, you’d fancy Mayo.

It doesn’t get much better in provincial finals for Galway, with Mayo winning the last four Connacht deciders between the sides.

2008 was the last time the Tribe beat Mayo in a Connacht final.

Galway disposed of London easily, but struggled with Sligo, whereas Mayo put Roscommon away quite impressively.

Much will depend on who starts for Galway and who doesn’t.

HOME Four

6/5

DRAW

13/2

10/11

VERDICT:

Mayo