Galway United – St Patrick's Athl.

Match analysis

Galway United will host second‑placed St Patrick’s Athletic in what promises to be a stark contrast in form, with the home side sitting seventh on 34 points after eight wins, ten draws and eleven defeats, and a goal deficit of 38‑45. The visitors sit comfortably in the top‑two, having amassed 53 points from fifteen victories, eight draws and seven losses, while boasting a healthy +22 goal difference (47‑25). Galway will need to tighten up at the back, having conceded the most in the league, if they hope to dent the Athletico side that has been prolific in front of goal. The fixture also offers a chance for the Canaries to close the gap on the leaders, while St Patrick’s will look to extend their cushion at the summit with a vital three points on the road.