20 August 2026, 19:00 UTC

Shamrock Rovers vs KuPS UEFA Europa Conference League prediction & result

Tallaght Stadium, Dublin
Full time1 – 1

Final score: Shamrock Rovers 1-1 KuPS.

Before kick-off the model made it 17% Shamrock Rovers, 19% draw, 64% KuPS — fair odds of 5.88, 5.26 and 1.56.

Most likely scoreline: 1-2.

The model got this one wrong.

Published · updated

The tie

First leg of the UEFA Europa Conference League Playoff round tie. Second leg: KuPS v Shamrock Rovers, 27 Aug →

KuPS went through 2–1 on aggregate.

Has the model earned this number?

KuPS at 64%: of 1,648 settled 50–65% forecasts, 58.6% came in (average 55.4%). It can be read literally. The full record.

How the model saw it, minute by minute

Shamrock Rovers3%Draw90%KuPS7%

Rebuilt after the match from the model's pre-match expected goals, frozen in the log before kick-off, plus the score and cards as they stood at each minute — never anything later. A ball marks each of the 2 goals. The same replay scores the in-play model on the track record.

Match analysis

Match timeline

⚽E. Stevens
49'
58'
🔁P. Pennanenout: P. Parzyszek
58'
🔁J. J. Moreno Ciorciariout: J. Luyeye-Lutumba
🔁J. Byrneout: D. Mandroiu
68'
🔁G. Burkeout: M. Noonan
68'
69'
Saikou Touray
🔁J. Afolabiout: A. Greene
69'
77'
🔁S. Tourayout: G. Engvall
🔁T. Sobowaleout: A. Brennan
80'
85'
⚽P. Parzyszekassist: C. Antwi
87'
🔁B. Armahout: N. Kujasalo
90+3'
Tommi Jyry

Match stats — Shamrock Rovers vs KuPS

50%Possession50%
8On target2
2Corners3

Line-ups

Shamrock Rovers 3-5-2
  • 1E. McGintyG
  • 5L. GraceD
  • 4R. LopesD
  • 3E. StevensD
  • 22T. SobowaleD
  • 7D. WattsM
  • 8M. HealyM
  • 29J. ByrneM
  • 24W. FitzgeraldM
  • 18J. AfolabiF
  • 10G. BurkeF
Substitutes
  • 25L. SteacyG
  • 41A. NoonanG
  • 9A. GreeneF
  • 11J. MulraneyM
  • 14D. MandroiuM
  • 15M. AsamoahF
  • 17L. O'Regan
  • 19A. BrennanM
  • 26J. O'Sullivan
Coach: Stephen Bradley
KuPS 4-2-3-1
  • 1J. KreidlG
  • 6S. SavolainenD
  • 28B. MagassaD
  • 4K. Adams
  • 25C. AntwiD
  • 10V. R. GascM
  • 22S. TourayM
  • 16T. JyryM
  • 8P. PennanenM
  • 24B. ArmahD
  • 11J. J. Moreno CiorciariF
Substitutes
  • 12H. RiihimakiG
  • 37K. SilenG
  • 9G. EngvallF
  • 13N. KujasaloM
  • 14S. PasanenM
  • 17A. HeinonenM
  • 20P. ParzyszekF
  • 21J. Luyeye-LutumbaM
  • 23A. LotjonenD
Coach: Miika Nuutinen

Form going into Shamrock Rovers vs KuPS

Shamrock Rovers

All competitions we cover

  • L1-5away to Egnatia Rrogozhinë13 August 2026
  • W3-1Egnatia Rrogozhinë4 August 2026
  • W2-1Ararat-Armenia28 July 2026
  • L0-2away to Ararat-Armenia21 July 2026

KuPS

All competitions we cover

  • W2-1away to Lahti16 August 2026
  • L1-2away to Universitatea Craiova13 August 2026
  • D1-1Turku PS9 August 2026
  • D1-1Universitatea Craiova6 August 2026
  • L0-2Sabah FA28 July 2026

What these results say

Up to 5 matches before kick-off, most recent first; context, not the model's input. How to read this.

Shamrock Rovers and KuPS in their domestic leagues

#TeamLeaguePWDLGFGAGDPts
1Shamrock RoversPremier Division3620885938+2168
33KuPSUEFA Europa Conference League301226-41

Each side's position in its own domestic league today, not on the day of this match — they meet here from different competitions. Full tables: Premier Division · UEFA Europa Conference League

Leading scorers: Shamrock Rovers and KuPS

Shamrock Rovers

GoalsAssists

  • J. McGovern107
  • G. Burke84

KuPS

No player in UEFA Europa Conference League's leading scorers — 2 league goals as a side.

Top 3 by league goals this season; player availability is not in the model. How to read this.

The result against the call

Shamrock Rovers and KuPS drew 1–1. The model had leaned towards a win for KuPS at 64% and given a draw 19%. At that figure it expects the outcome about once in every 5 matches like this one. The goals: E. Stevens 49' for Shamrock Rovers, P. Parzyszek 85' for KuPS.

Statistical estimate, not betting advice This prediction is generated from a statistical model for entertainment and informational purposes only. It does not guarantee any outcome and should not be used as the basis for placing a bet.