Shamrock Rovers vs APOEL: Conference League Match Prediction
In the opening round of the Conference League, Irish champions Shamrock Rovers will host Cypriot champions APOEL at home. Both teams entered this tournament after disappointing performances in the Europa League. Who will prevail on October 3rd? Find out in our prediction.
Match announcement
Shamrock Rovers
IrelandCurrent Form
Shemrock Rovers began their European campaign in the Champions League qualifiers. In the first round, the team narrowly overcame Vikingur from Reykjavik, but they could not break the resistance of Prague's Sparta and moved on to the Europa League. In the semifinals, the club eliminated Slovenian side Celje after a thrilling extra time victory. However, they struggled against PAOK, suffering two defeats (0-4 and 0-2).
Injuries and Suspensions
The team does not face any issues with player availability.
Notable Betting Trends
- Shemrock Rovers has suffered just one defeat in their last five matches
- The team failed to score in their last two European matches
Expected Lineup: Pols, Hor, Cleary, Grace, Honohan, Watts, O’Neill, Newgent, Clarke, Farrugia, Green.
APOEL Nicosia
CyprusCurrent Form
APOEL has kicked off their season in the Champions League qualification, successfully progressing through the first round, decisively defeating Petrokub. However, in their matchup against Slovan from Bratislava, David Gallego's squad surprisingly struggled, losing 0-2 at home and settling for a goalless draw away. They also faced elimination in the Europa League, as the Cypriot champions were shockingly knocked out by Latvian club RFS during the penalty shootout.
Disciplinary Issues and Injuries
The club currently has no issues with their roster.
Interesting Betting Trends
- In their last five matches, APOEL remains undefeated
- Over five games, APOEL has conceded only one goal
Projected Lineup: Belete – Susic, Kostadinov, Dvali, Quintilla – Chebake, Tejera, Marquinhos – Mayer, El-Arabi, Donis.
Trends
Bet Exact Score 0:1
The visitors claimed their last victory with this score
6.00Bet At least one team fails to score
This bet was successful in four out of the last five matches for APOEL
1.68Bet Number 1 in the final score
This trend has emerged in three out of the last four matches for the Irish club
1.65Tip and bets
Both teams have been strong defensively lately, particularly the visitors who have kept clean sheets in four of their last five matches. In the opening round of the Conference League, it's likely that both clubs will emphasize their defense. We recommend betting on the total goals being less than.
Our prediction is a total under 2.5 goals at 1.65
Match Outcome Bet
APOEL is in great form with an impressive five-match unbeaten streak. The Cypriots are eager to carry this momentum into the Conference League, and their opponent is quite favorable. Currently, the hosts sit in third place in their league, which suggests their main focus will be on domestic competition. It is unlikely that the Irish team will secure points in their opening match of the Conference League.
Bet – APOEL to win. This wager is offered at 1.90
Corner Bet
As the favorite, APOEL will likely play aggressively, leading to a predicted victory for the visitors in corner kicks.
Bet – APOEL to win in corner kicks. This wager is available at 1.75
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