Tournament: Europa League Qualification
Venue: Tallaght Stadium (Dublin)
Date & Kick-off Time: August 29, 2024, 15:00
Shamrock Rovers will host PAOK in the second leg of the final round of UEFA Europa League qualification on August 29, 2024. After suffering a heavy defeat in the first leg, the Irish side will aim to restore some pride in front of their home crowd.
Key Statistics and Trends
- Shamrock Rovers have won only twice in their last seven matches.
- PAOK is unbeaten in their last five games.
- Shamrock Rovers have conceded in each of their last 10 matches.
- PAOK has scored at least once in their last 10 matches.
- Shamrock Rovers win the first half in 27% of their matches, while PAOK wins in 50% of theirs.
Our Prediction for the Match: Shamrock Rovers vs PAOK
Shamrock Rovers, who have been dominant in Irish football in recent years, are facing a challenging season both domestically and in Europe. They are struggling to keep pace with the leaders in the Irish Premiership and have shown vulnerability in their defense, as evidenced by their recent matches.
PAOK, on the other hand, are on a strong run and are determined to continue their good form. They comfortably won the first leg 4-0 in Greece, leaving the Irish side with little hope of overturning the deficit.
Given the form of both teams and the result from the first leg, PAOK are likely to approach this match with confidence, focusing on maintaining their advantage. Shamrock Rovers will want to put in a better performance at home, but it’s unlikely they will be able to turn the tie around.
Possible Starting Lineups
Shamrock Rovers (probable lineup):
- Goalkeeper: Pym
- Defenders: Grace, Lopes, Hoare
- Midfielders: Clark, O’Neill, Watts, Farrugia, Hoare
- Forwards: Nugent, Green
PAOK (probable lineup):
- Goalkeeper: Kotarski
- Defenders: Baba, Koulierakis, Kedziora, Sastre
- Midfielders: Ozdoev, Camara, Konstantelias, Taison, Zivkovic
- Forward: Brandon
Head-to-Head Matches: Shamrock Rovers vs PAOK
The teams have a history of meeting in the Europa League, with PAOK winning both encounters back in 2011. The Greek side also dominated the first leg of this tie.
Free Prediction Today for the Match: Shamrock Rovers vs PAOK
While Shamrock Rovers will be motivated to perform better at home, PAOK’s quality and experience should see them through. We predict a victory for PAOK with odds of 1.61.
Prediction: PAOK to win
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