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KuPS vs Shamrock Rovers prediction

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Kickoff
Thu, Aug 27, 03:00 PM
Round
Playoff round
Venue
Vare Areena, Kuopio
Referee
P. Kolaric

Recent form

KuPS
44Poor

Last 5 matches · 2W-1D-2L · -1 goal difference

Shamrock Rovers
35Poor

Last 4 matches · 1W-1D-2L · -4 goal difference

Our verdict

Solid
Market
Double Chance
Pick
KuPS or Draw
Confidence70%

BetGenius backs KuPS or Draw (Double Chance) at 70% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.

Match preview

KuPS host Shamrock Rovers in the decisive second leg of their UEFA Europa Conference League playoff tie following a 1-1 draw in Dublin on August 20. The Finnish side managed to secure an away goal and will look to capitalize on home advantage to progress into the group stage.

Both teams enter this encounter showing persistent defensive vulnerabilities alongside reliable scoring output. KuPS have seen both teams score in each of their last five matches across all competitions, including a 4-2 defeat to Mariehamn and a 2-1 victory over Lahti. Shamrock Rovers have similarly struggled to keep clean sheets, conceding five at Egnatia Rrogozhinë and three against St Patrick's Athletic in recent outings, while continuing to score consistently.

Key factors

  • The first leg between the two sides finished in a 1-1 stalemate on August 20.
  • KuPS have seen both teams score in 100% of their last five matches across all competitions.
  • Shamrock Rovers have conceded nine goals across their last two away matches (5 at Egnatia Rrogozhinë, 3 at St Patrick's Athletic).
  • Neither team has kept a clean sheet in their recent recorded fixtures.

Statistical comparison

KuPS at home vs Shamrock Rovers away
11
Played
6-4-1
W-D-L
1.9
Scored /game
1.3
Conceded /game
27%
Clean sheets
9%
Failed to score
60%
BTTS (last 5)
40%
Over 2.5 (last 5)

Head-to-head

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KuPS
0
Draws
1
Shamrock Rovers
0

all 1 of the last meeting between these two ended level.

  • 2026-08-20Shamrock Rovers 1-1 KuPS

Our record in UEFA Europa Conference League

75%24 won from 32 settled predictions

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Based on at least 20 settled predictions.

2 published markets

Combo BetWON
Market
Double Chance
Pick
KuPS or Draw
Confidence70%

KuPS earned a balanced 1-1 result in Dublin and now return home, where they should hold the upper hand in controlling tempo. Shamrock Rovers have had significant defensive lapses on recent travels, conceding five goals away at Egnatia Rrogozhinë and three away at St Patrick's Athletic, making KuPS to avoid defeat the sturdiest outcome call.

Combo BetLOST
Market
Both Teams to Score
Pick
Yes
Confidence74%

Both teams have consistently demonstrated offensive potency paired with defensive fragility. Every recorded completed fixture in KuPS's last five outings has seen both teams score (2-4, 1-1, 2-1, 1-2, 1-1), and Shamrock Rovers have similarly seen both teams find the net in each of their last four recorded matches (1-1, 2-3, 1-5, 3-2), including their 1-1 draw in the first leg.

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Published August 26, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.