Shamrock Rovers vs KuPS Prediction, Odds & Analysis – 20 Aug 2026

Quick tips for this match

ResultDraw ✓54% · @3.50

Double chanceShamrock Rovers or draw ✓84% · @1.28

Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓58% · @1.73

GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓74% · @1.28

Correct scoreCorrect score 1–1 ✓12% · fair 8.16

Shamrock Rovers vs KuPS preview and prediction

The match

The UEFA Europa Conference League sees Shamrock Rovers take on KuPS on Thursday 20 August, kicking off at 20:00 (WAT) at Tallaght Stadium.

Form guide

Shamrock Rovers's last 5: DLWWD Most recently they drew with St Patrick's Athl. 2–2 away. At home they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.8 scored and 1.8 conceded.

KuPS's last 5: WLDDW Most recently they beat Lahti 2–1 away. On the road they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.0 scored and 1.2 conceded.

Shamrock Rovers arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.8 points a game against 1.3.

Goals outlook

Our model expects about 2.6 goals: 1.5 for Shamrock Rovers and 1.2 for KuPS. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 49%, both teams to score at 58%.

Betting angles

Win chances: Shamrock Rovers 30%, draw 54%, KuPS 16%.
Safer route: Shamrock Rovers or draw (84%) at 1.28.
Both teams to score: yes (58%) at 1.73.
Value angle: Draw at 3.50 – 54% on our numbers against 29% implied by the price.

Our prediction

Our pre-match pick was Shamrock Rovers or draw – a 84% chance at odds of 1.28, above our fair price of 1.19, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Shamrock Rovers 1–1 KuPS. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.

Win chances

Shamrock Rovers30%fair 3.36 · @1.97

Draw54%fair 1.85 · @3.50

KuPS16%fair 6.23 · @3.60

2.65Expected goals

1.47Shamrock Rovers xG

1.18KuPS xG

58%Both score

49%Over 2.5

Most likely scores

1–112%

1–010%

2–19%

0–18%

2–08%

1–27%

From our goals model: Shamrock Rovers 1.5 – 1.2 KuPS expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

Every market, with fair odds

Market	Most likely	Chance	Fair odds	Bookmaker
Match result	Draw ✓	54%	1.85	3.50 ▲
Double chance	Shamrock Rovers or draw ✓	84%	1.19	1.28 ▲
Both teams to score	Both teams to score ✓	58%	1.73	1.73
Over/under 1.5 goals	Over 1.5 goals ✓	74%	1.36	1.28
Over/under 2.5 goals	Under 2.5 goals ✓	51%	1.97	1.85
Over/under 3.5 goals	Under 3.5 goals ✓	72%	1.39	1.33
Half-time result	Level at half-time ✓	43%	2.35	–
Half-time / full-time	HT Shamrock Rovers / FT Shamrock Rovers ✗	26%	3.85	–
Correct score	Correct score 1–1 ✓	12%	8.16	–

Form

Shamrock Rovers – last 6

DLWWDW

16 Aug	@ St Patrick's Athl.	2–2	D
13 Aug	@ Egnatia Rrogozhinë	1–5	L
7 Aug	vs Dundalk	3–2	W
4 Aug	vs Egnatia Rrogozhinë	3–1	W
31 Jul	@ Drogheda United	0–0	D
28 Jul	vs Ararat-Armenia	2–1	W

1.8Scored / game

1.8Conceded / game

83%Both scored

83%Over 2.5

KuPS – last 6

WLDDWL

16 Aug	@ Lahti	2–1	W
13 Aug	@ Universitatea Craiova	1–2	L
9 Aug	vs Turku PS	1–1	D
6 Aug	vs Universitatea Craiova	1–1	D
1 Aug	@ Gnistan	1–0	W
28 Jul	vs Sabah FA	0–2	L

1.0Scored / game

1.2Conceded / game

67%Both scored

33%Over 2.5

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	FC Lugano	3	3	0	0	+7	9
2	Panathinaikos	3	3	0	0	+6	9
3	Twente	3	3	0	0	+6	9
4	Monaco	3	3	0	0	+6	9
5	Brighton	3	2	1	0	+5	7
6	Brann	3	2	1	0	+4	7
7	FC Copenhagen	3	2	1	0	+4	7
8	Universitatea Craiova	3	2	1	0	+4	7
9	Mjallby AIF	3	2	1	0	+4	7
10	St. Truiden	3	2	1	0	+3	7
11	Ajax	3	2	0	1	+6	6
12	Trabzonspor	3	2	0	1	+3	6
13	HNK Hajduk Split	3	2	0	1	+1	6
14	SC Freiburg	3	2	0	1	-1	6
15	FK Crvena Zvezda	3	1	1	1	0	4
16	Atalanta	3	1	1	1	0	4
17	SC Braga	3	1	1	1	-1	4
18	Gent	3	1	1	1	-1	4
19	Riga	3	0	3	0	0	3
20	FC Thun	3	1	0	2	0	3
21	Borac Banja Luka	3	1	0	2	-1	3
22	Lincoln Red Imps FC	3	1	0	2	-3	3
23	FK Jablonec	3	0	2	1	-1	2
24	Aarhus	3	0	2	1	-1	2
25	FC Nordsjaelland	3	0	2	1	-2	2
26	Egnatia Rrogozhinë	3	0	2	1	-2	2
27	Kairat Almaty	3	0	2	1	-4	2
28	CSKA Sofia	3	0	1	2	-2	1
29	FC Iberia 1999	3	0	1	2	-3	1
30	Pafos	3	0	1	2	-4	1
31	Getafe	3	0	1	2	-4	1
32	Heart Of Midlothian	3	0	1	2	-4	1
33	KuPS	3	0	1	2	-4	1
34	FC Midtjylland	3	0	1	2	-6	1
35	Inter Club d'Escaldes	3	0	0	3	-5	0
36	Kauno Žalgiris	3	0	0	3	-10	0

Team

Pts

Universitatea Craiova

-1

-1

-1

-1

-3

-1

-1

-2

-2

-4

-2

-3

-4

-4

-4

-4

-6

Inter Club d'Escaldes

-5

Kauno Žalgiris

-10

Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Shamrock Rovers vs KuPS?

Our pick is Shamrock Rovers or draw with a 84% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.

Who will win Shamrock Rovers vs KuPS?

On our numbers Shamrock Rovers have a 30% chance of winning, the draw 54% and KuPS 16%.

How many goals will there be in Shamrock Rovers vs KuPS?

We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 49% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Shamrock Rovers vs KuPS?

Our predicted score is Shamrock Rovers 1–1 KuPS, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.

When is Shamrock Rovers vs KuPS?

Shamrock Rovers vs KuPS (UEFA Europa Conference League) kicks off on Thursday 20 August 2026 at 20:00 (West Africa Time) at Tallaght Stadium.

Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.

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Exact outcomes

Shamrock Rovers