Shamrock Rovers vs PAOK prediction and betting tips on August 29, 2024
Game Prediction
In the final round of UEFA Europa League qualification on August 29, 2024, the second leg will be played between Shamrock Rovers and PAOK. After a humiliating defeat on the road, the Irish side's only hope is to bid farewell to the tournament with dignity.
Shamrock Rovers vs PAOK: 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
The "Hoops" dominated Irish football from 2020 onwards. However, it is now clear that their reign at the top of the local Premiership is over. They trail league leaders Shelbourne by ten points, a gap that seems insurmountable, especially with so many competitors. On the other hand, the "Two-Headed Eagles of the North" have returned to the top of Greek football after a five-year hiatus.
Both clubs began the summer in Champions League qualification but have since exited. The Irish side fulfilled their "mandatory program" by eliminating Víkingur Reykjavik (0-0 in Iceland, 2-1 at home) before losing twice to Sparta Prague. However, they managed to pleasantly surprise in the Europa League, bouncing back from a narrow loss to Celje in Slovenia by winning 2-1 at home in regular time and scoring the decisive goal in extra time. The Greeks were less fortunate. After defeating Borac Banja Luka in both legs, they drew 2-2 with Malmö in Sweden and were leading at home. But they conceded a goal in the final attack to make it 3-3, and their opponent then scored the winner in extra time.
In Thessaloniki, there was little competition. The visitors held on until Cleary's own goal right before halftime. In the end, Taison and his team extended the score to 4-0.
Shamrock Rovers vs PAOK: Possible Starting Lineups
Shamrock Rovers (possible lineup): Pym – Grace, Lopes, Hoare – Clark, O’Neill, Watts, Farrugia, Hoare – Nugent, Green
PAOK (possible lineup): Kotarski – Baba, Koulierakis, Kedziora, Sastre – Ozdoev, Camara, Konstantelias, Taison, Zivkovic – Brandon
Head to Head matches: Shamrock Rovers vs PAOK
The clubs have met before in the Europa League, back in 2011, when the Greeks won both encounters.
Free prediction today for the match Shamrock Rovers vs PAOK
While another thrashing might not be on the cards, the Greeks have enough potential to secure another victory (odds – 1.61).