Overview
- Met Éireann has issued a yellow alert for strong, gusty winds that could affect conditions and sea travel for supporters.
- Tolka Park’s 5,700-capacity crowd is confirmed sold out, and the stadium’s open layout could be exposed to blustery gales.
- Crystal Palace are expected to rotate given a congested schedule, with reports indicating Oliver Glasner will spread minutes across his squad.
- Shelbourne enter the match winless and goalless through four Conference League group games in their debut league-phase campaign.
- Bookmakers heavily favor Palace, with prices reported around 1-7 for the visitors and up to 18-1 on a Shelbourne upset.