Shelbourne are in sixth place in the table, demonstrating a stable game: only 6 defeats in 27 rounds and a positive goal difference (+5). The team is 7 points behind the European Cup zone, while Shelbourne has 2 games in hand.
Galway United are in terrible form, located in the relegation zone, having earned 1 point in 5 rounds. The team demonstrates a weak game in defense (37 goals conceded) and attack, and their away results are especially depressing (4 defeats in a row).
Given Shelbourne's motivation to strengthen their position at the top of the table and the catastrophic form of the visitors, the hosts must win. Their organization and home advantage will be decisive factors.
