Gent vs Shamrock Rovers Predictions

• Belgian clubs have a 100% record against Irish clubs in UEFA competition fixtures (W7).
• Shamrock haven’t been ahead at the 90-minute mark in any of their last four away games.

Belgians have the edge

Gent kicked off their Europa Conference League campaign with a 0-0 draw against Norwegian side Molde and they will hope to secure their first factory in this edition of the competition when they welcome Shamrock Rovers. They’ve had a mixed start to the domestic season but were unbeaten in the group stages of the ECL last term. They’ll hope their strong form can see them through.

The visitors hope to be the first Irish side to get the better of a Belgian outfit on the European stage. Right now, the Belgians lead the way with seven victories from seven such fixtures and it would be a surprise if the visitors were able to cause a shock considering they have secured just one win across their last five European away outings.

Hosts to cover a handicap

We don’t give the visitors much hope here and think they could be outclassed by Gent. We believe that Gent can cover a -1.5 Asian handicap in this one and win by two clear goals.