Shamrock Rovers VS KuPS

2026/2027 Europa Conference League, Europe

Tallaght Stadium Today - 7:00 PM

Europa Conference League

Shamrock Rovers SHA

KuPS KUPS

KICKOFF : Today - 7:00 PM

Play-offs Leg 1 of 2

CONTEXT

Shamrock Rovers host KuPS at Tallaght Stadium in the first leg of their Europa Conference League play-off tie during the 2026/2027 season. Rovers enter as the stronger side with a clear power score edge of 11.4 points. The home side will aim to build momentum on familiar ground against the Finnish visitors in this international cup fixture. Limited recent form details are available for either team ahead of the encounter. Both sides face a test of their structural setups and tactical discipline over the two legs. The match offers Rovers a platform to leverage their overall advantage while KuPS seek to remain competitive away from home. Preparation will centre on key areas such as defensive organisation and attacking transitions.

TL;DR

Structural: Shamrock Rovers hold an 11.4 point power score advantage over KuPS.
Form: Both teams have no recent form records available for this fixture.
Squad: Detailed squad information remains unavailable ahead of the match.
Efficiency: Efficiency metrics are not provided in the current data set.
Transition: Transition statistics are not specified for either side.
Set pieces: Set piece analysis shows low confidence with proxy data used.
xVariable: Shamrock Rovers are identified as the stronger team overall.
Market: Shamrock Rovers 42.7% (Δ+0%) | Draw 28.1% (Δ+0%) | KuPS 29.2% (Δ+0%).

No standings statistics available.

No head-to-head records found.

0.5+ goals: 85%

1.5+ goals: 70%

2.5+ goals: 50%

3.5+ goals: 25%

Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15

Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%

Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

Team	xPts
Home	1.8
Away	1.2

Jan 25 vs Team A

Feb 1 vs Team B

Feb 8 vs Team C

S. Bradley

M. Nuutinen

Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)

Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)

Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)

0 - 0 - 0

No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)

Shamrock Rovers

42.71%

Draw

28.1%

KuPS

29.19%

Team Power Ranking

28.89

17.51

0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)

Metric

Shamrock Rovers

KuPS

Power Score

28.89

17.51

League Position

Global Rank

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

Shamrock Rovers — Opponent-weighted form score

KuPS — Opponent-weighted form score

Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Shamrock Rovers KuPS

General Information

Date & Time

Aug 20, 2026, 07:00 PM

Competition

2026/2027 Europa Conference League, Europe · Play-offs · Leg 1 of 2

Stadium

Tallaght Stadium

Capacity

10300

Pitch Surface

Grass

Weather

☀️ 12°C, Fair

Referees

Morten Krogh

Victor Skytte

Steffen Beck Bramsen

Jacob Karlsen

Squad

Referee : Morten Krogh

Manager ▼

S. Bradley Coach

Squad ▼

Lee Steacy Goalkeeper

Edward McGinty Goalkeeper

Alex Noonan Goalkeeper

Adam Matthews Defender

Enda Stevens Defender

Roberto Lopes Defender

Lee Grace Defender

Tummise Sobowale Defender

Cory O'Sullivan Defender

Cian Barrett Defender

Luke O'Regan Defender

Jack Byrne Midfielder

Dylan Watts Midfielder

Daniel Mandroiu Midfielder

Connor Malley Midfielder

Matt Healy Midfielder

John O'Sullivan Midfielder

Najemedine Razi Midfielder

Adam Brennan Midfielder

Graham Burke Attacker

Jake Mulraney Attacker

Aaron Greene Attacker

Jonathan Afolabi Attacker

William Fitzgerald Attacker

John McGovern Attacker

Maleace Asamoah Attacker

Michael Noonan Attacker

Max Kovalevskis Attacker

Ben Mahon Attacker

Referee : Morten Krogh

Manager ▼

M. Nuutinen Coach

Squad ▼

Johannes Kreidl Goalkeeper

Hemmo Riihimäki Goalkeeper

Kasperi Silen Goalkeeper

Saku Savolainen Defender

Kasim Adams Nuhu Defender

Saku Heiskanen Defender

Ricardo Jorge Silva Araujo Defender

Taneli Hämäläinen Defender

Clinton Antwi Defender

Arttu Lötjönen Defender

Brahima Magassa Defender

Akseli Puukko Defender

Rasmus Tikkanen Defender

Petteri Pennanen Midfielder

Jerry Voutilainen Midfielder

Tommi Jyry Midfielder

Arttu Heinonen Midfielder

Torai Sihao Midfielder

Valentín Román Gasc Midfielder

Aaro Toivonen Midfielder

Niilo Kujasalo Midfielder

Samuel Pasanen Midfielder

Eemil Tanninen Midfielder

Piotr Parzyszek Attacker

Gustav Engvall Attacker

Jaime José Moreno Ciorciari Attacker

Joslyn Luyeye-Lutumba Attacker

Calvin Kabuye Attacker

Bob Nii Armah Attacker

CONCLUSION

Rovers will enter the contest with expectations of controlling proceedings at home in the opening leg. Their power advantage suggests a platform for positive results across the tie if they can convert opportunities effectively. KuPS must focus on resilience and counter opportunities to challenge the hosts. With both teams lacking recent form indicators the emphasis falls on preparation and in-game adjustments. The two-legged format allows room for tactical evolution between matches. Rovers hold the initiative but will need discipline to secure a favourable position before travelling. KuPS remain capable of causing problems if they exploit any lapses in concentration.

STANDINGS

CONTEXT