Shamrock Rovers vs Floriana Preview
Shamrock Rovers have to push for the win here to stay in the Champions League Qualifiers. The Hoops are in good home form and can beat Floriana in a likely high-scorer at Tallaght Stadium.
Back-to-Back Shamrock Rovers Home Wins
- Shamrock Rovers have won 2 consecutive home games.
- Shamrock Rovers have seen BTTS in 4 of their last 6 home matches.
- Floriana have seen BTTS in 4 of their last 8 away games.
H2H
Floriana beat Shamrock Rovers 2-0 in the only previous meeting.
Shamrock Rovers Are a Strong Home Team
Stephen Bradley’s Shamrock Rovers have lost just two of their last nine games and have won six.
Rovers have secured three of those victories at home against St Patrick's 1-0, Galway 3-1 and Hibernian 1-0.
The Irish team followed the Hibernian victory with a 2-1 Irish Premier Division triumph against Sligo Rovers. Shamrock Rovers had 1.62 XG and 24 shots.
The Hoops fell to a 2-0 defeat against Floriana in the Champions League Qualifier first leg. Bradley's side had 10 shots, 54% possession and conceded once in each half without reply.
Floriana Score in Most Matches
Floriana ended the 2025/26 season in inconsistent form and were winless in two of their final four fixtures.
The Maltese outfit lost 4-1 against Hamrun and beat Gzira 1-0. They finished the campaign with a 0-0 draw against Valetta and a 2-1 victory over Marsaxlokk.
The Greens beat Shamrock Rovers 2-0 in the Champions League on Tuesday. Floriana had 12 shots and Robert Muric and Mustapha Jah scored.
Predicted Starting Lineups & Team News
Shamrock Rovers (3-5-2): Ed McGinty; Lee Grace, Enda Stevens, Cory O'Sullivan; Connor Mulraney, Dylan Watts, Naj Razi, Jack Byrne, Adam Brennan; Michael Noonan, Graham Burke
Midfielder Matt Healy is suspended following his sending off in the first-leg at Floriana.
Winger Daniel Grant and Victor Ozhianvuna are unavailable due to injury.
Floriana (4-2-3-1): Guilherme Cioletti; Carlo Zammit Lonardelli, Owen Spiteri, Kauan, Myles Beerman; Alen Kurtalic, Dunstan Vella; Robert Muric, Federico Varela, Kenan Dervisagic; Mustapha Jah
Floriana have no injuries or suspensions.