KuPS VS Shamrock Rovers

2026/2027 Europa Conference League, Europe

Savon Sanomat Areena Thu, 27 Aug - 3:00 PM

Europa Conference League

KuPS KUPS

Shamrock Rovers SHA

KICKOFF : Thu, 27 Aug - 3:00 PM

Play-offs Leg 2 of 2 Aggregate : 1 - 1

CONTEXT

In the Europa Conference League play-offs KuPS prepares to face Shamrock Rovers at Savon Sanomat Areena during the 2026/2027 season. Metrics indicate that Shamrock Rovers possesses greater overall strength with a power score exceeding that of the hosts. Form levels appear matched between the two participants. Details on squad composition and efficiency remain sparse. Transition play and other variables lack specific data points. Set pieces evaluation uses proxy methods given unavailable xG information. This fixture occurs in the 2026/2027 season as part of an international cup event. Preparation focuses on home advantage for KuPS against the stronger rated opponents.

TL;DR

Structural: Shamrock Rovers holds a power advantage of 13.3 points over KuPS.
Form: Both teams share an identical form score of 16.67.
Squad: Squad information is not available for this fixture.
Efficiency: Efficiency data is unavailable for both KuPS and Shamrock Rovers.
Transition: Transition metrics are not provided in the current dataset.
Set pieces: Set piece analysis has low confidence and relies on proxy data for both teams.
xVariable: Power scores highlight Shamrock Rovers as the stronger team in this matchup.

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

M. Nuutinen

S. Bradley

Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)

Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)

Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)

0 - 1 - 0

No sidelined player data available.

Team Power Ranking

16.24

29.52

0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)

Metric

KuPS

Shamrock Rovers

Power Score

16.24

29.52

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.

KuPS — Opponent-weighted form score

Shamrock Rovers — Opponent-weighted form score

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

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 1 match between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

KuPS KUPS Home

1 matches

Shamrock Rovers SHA Away

Match Record

Wins

Draws

Losses

Goals

Goals Scored

Goals Conceded

Goal Difference

Expected Goals

xGA

Data last updated: 2026-08-21T01:36:43+00:00

General Information

Date & Time

Aug 27, 2026, 03:00 PM

Competition

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

Stadium

Savon Sanomat Areena

Capacity

5300

Pitch Surface

Artificial turf

Weather

☀️ 12°C, Fair

Referees

Patrik Kolarić

Luka Pajić

Ivan Starčević

Dario Bel

Squad

Referee : Patrik Kolarić

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

Referee : Patrik Kolarić

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

CONCLUSION

Anticipation builds for the clash at Savon Sanomat Areena where KuPS aims to leverage home conditions against Shamrock Rovers. The away side enters with superior power ratings that could influence proceedings. Equal form scores suggest a balanced approach from both managers. Absence of detailed squad and efficiency insights adds an element of unpredictability to the encounter. Focus may shift toward set piece situations despite the low confidence in those figures. Overall the play-off nature in the Europa Conference League promises a competitive atmosphere. Teams will seek to exploit any available advantages in this international cup setting during the specified season.

KuPS vs Shamrock Rovers preview

STANDINGS

CONTEXT

TL;DR

Quality vs Volume

Open Play vs Set Play

Expected Points

Team Power Ranking

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

General Information

Squad

Manager ▼

Squad ▼

Manager ▼

Squad ▼

CONCLUSION