LiontipsShamrock Rovers vs The New Saints. Conference League match prediction and betting tips
Command Analysis
Current form
Shamrock Rovers recently finished their performance in the Irish Championship, where they nevertheless lost first place to Shelbourne. The hosts fell behind by two points and were forced to be content with silver medals. However, they managed to start off well in the Conference League. In the first round, the team managed to hold on to a draw in the confrontation with APOEL (1:1), despite Farrugia being sent off in the 50th minute. The Irish vice-champion equalized the score in the second minute of stoppage time, giving the spectators an impressive ending. In the second round, they managed to win against Northern Irish Larne (4:1). The opponent was significantly inferior in class, so this result was not a surprise.
Disqualifications and injuries
Midfielder Rory Gaffney may miss the match due to injury.
Interesting trends for betting
- The team has won five games in a row, conceding only one goal during this period.
- The team has not lost for six matches in a row
Prospective lineup : Pauls - Cleary, Lopez, Grace - Honohan, Watts, O'Neill, Mandroiu - Kenny, Farrugia, Byrne
Current form
The New Saints are based in England, but play in the Welsh Championship, where they are the most decorated club. Despite numerous championship titles, the team managed to get through to the main stage of the European Cup for the first time only this season. In the Champions League qualifiers, they managed to get through one round, beating Montenegrin Dečić (3:0, 1:1). Having lost to Hungarian Ferencvaros (0:5, 1:2), the team flew out to the Europa League, where they lost to Moldovan Petrocub with a minimal score (0:1, 0:0). In the final qualifying round of the Conference League, the Welsh champions were stronger than Lithuanian Panevezys (3:0 and 0:0) and finally made it to the group stage of the European Cup. After losing in the first round to Fiorentina (0:2), the team unexpectedly managed to beat Astana (2:0).
Disqualifications and injuries
Ryan Astles and Matthew Olosunde will miss the upcoming match due to injuries.
Interesting trends for betting
- The team has won seven games in a row
- The team has suffered only one defeat in its last five away matches.
Probable line-up : Roberts - Redmond, Bodenham, Davies, Daniels - Holden, Williams, Smith - Brobbel, McManus, Williams
Trends
Bet Exact score 1:0
The hosts have won two of their last four games by that score.
6.50Bet At least one team will not score
This bet has played in three of the hosts' last five matches
1.78Bet Number 1 in the final score
This pattern has worked in the hosts' last four matches
1.70Tip and bets
The hosts have made a great start to the Conference League and are not going to stop there. Shamrock Rovers have a class advantage over today opponents and must win to increase their chances of reaching the playoffs. The Irish team is in great shape and will be playing at home, so the chances of winning are quite high.
Our prediction is Shamrock Rovers to win in 1.75
Bet on total
Both teams have been playing well in defense lately. The visitors conceded only two goals against Fiorentina, and then kept a clean sheet against Astana. The hosts have conceded one goal in each of their matches, so they will probably not fail in defense today. We think that the match will be tough, but without many dangerous moments.
Forecast - total under 2.5 goals with odds of 1.83
Bet on corners
Shamrock Rovers have a stronger squad and will probably attack from the very beginning of the match. The visitors will count on defense and rare counterattacks, so the advantage in corners will probably be on the side of the Irish team.
Forecast - Asian handicap (-1.5) for Shamrock Rovers with odds of 1.80
