KuPS Kuopio vs Shamrock Rovers Predictions

• KuPS have won only one of their last six matches
• KuPS have kept only one clean sheet in their last ten games
• Shamrock Rovers have lost just one of their last seven contests

Shamrock Rovers can have rivals jumping through hoops

Shamrock Rovers conceded a late equaliser to KuPS in the first leg of the Conference League qualification playoff last week, and while the Irish side will have been disappointed not to have an advantage in Finland, they are certainly not out of the tie.

The Hoops limited KuPS to only two shots on target and three corners at Tallaght last Thursday and another solid defensive display is anticipated in Kuopio.

Stephen Bradley’s men were beaten 3-2 at St Patrick’s in the FAI Cup at the weekend and an extra-time battle was not ideal preparation for their Conference League contest, but Shamrock Rovers were 2-0 up in that Dublin contest and conceded a 94th-minute penalty.

KuPS were beaten 4-2 at home by IFK Mariehamn on Sunday and that was a concerning result.

It’s now only one win in six matches for the Yellow and Blacks, who failed in their attempts to qualify for the Champions League and Conference League this season.

Of course, a clash with Shamrock Rovers in Europe’s third competition is a step down in grade, but KuPS are not good things to take advantage and offers of 10-11 about a home win look far too short.

Take Shamrock Rovers and the draw on the double chance in this spot.