KuPS vs Shamrock Rovers Preview
KuPS and Shamrock Rovers are BTTS specialists and drew 1-1 in the first-leg. These sides are very leaky and more goals are expected in the Conference League Qualifier.
Key Stats - Plenty of Goals
- KuPS have seen BTTS in 6 consecutive matches.
- Shamrock Rovers have seen over 3.5 goals in 4 of their last 5 games.
- Shamrock Rovers have seen BTTS in their last 5 matches.
H2H
KuPS and Shamrock Rovers drew 1-1 in the only previous meeting.
KuPS Are BTTS Specialists
Finnish outfit KuPS have seen a lot of high-scoring results recently. The Yellow-Black have scored eight and conceded 10 in their last six fixtures in all competitions.
KuPS were eliminated from the Europa League after a 1-1 draw and a 2-1 defeat against Universitatea Craiova.
Miika Nuutinen’s side dropped into the Conference League play-offs and drew 1-1 in the first leg at Shamrock Rovers. KuPS faced 18 shots, conceded first and Piotr Parzyszek scored a late equaliser.
The Yellow-Black then lost 4-2 at home against Mariehamn in the Veikkausliiga. Gustav Engvall and Piotr Parzyszek scored and KuPS had 19 shots and 1.36 XG.
Shamrock Rovers Conceding Goals at an Alarming Rate
Stephen Bradley’s Shamrock Rovers score and concede a lot of goals. They have seen 22 total goals across their last five games.
The Hoops failed to progress to Europa League play-offs and were relegated to the Conference League. Rovers beat Egnatia 3-1 in the first leg and lost 5-1 in the return fixture.
The Irish team drew 2-2 in their following game against St Patrick’s in the Irish Cup. Shamrock faced 17 shots, with nine on target.
Bradley’s side gave up a 1-0 lead and drew 1-1 against KuPS on Thursday. Enda Stevens struck just after half time and Rovers let in an 85th-minute leveller.
Predicted Starting Lineups & Team News
KuPS (4-2-3-1): Johannes Kreidl; Saku Savolainen, Brahima Magassa, Kasim Adams, Clinton Antwi; Valentin Gasc, Saikou Touray; Tommi Jyry, Petteri Pennanen, Bob Armah; Jamie Moreno
KuPS have no injuries or suspensions.
Striker Jaime Moreno is expected to lead the line after scoring 11 goals in all competitions this season.
Shamrock Rovers (3-5-2): Ed McGinty; Lee Grace, Roberto Lopes, Enda Stevens; Tunmise Sobowale, Dylan Watts, Matthew Healy, Jack Byrne, Will Fitzgerald; Jonathan Afolabi, Graham Burke
Attackers Naj Razi, Victor Ozhianvunam, Daniel Grant and John McGovern are ruled out due to injury.
Defender Dan Cleary is also unavailable with a muscle issue.