The Matchday 4 encounter in the 2024/25 UEFA Europa Conference League between Rapid Vienna (Austria) and Shamrock Rovers (Ireland) will take place on November 28 at the Gerhard Hanappi Stadium in Vienna. Rapid Vienna vs. Shamrock Rovers: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Predicted lineups for Rapid Vienna vs. Shamrock Rovers
Rapid Vienna (4-3-3): Niklas Hedl – Filip Stojkovic, Kevin Wimmer, Maximilian Hofmann, Jonas Auer – Srdjan Grahovac, Dejan Petrovic, Robert Ljubicic – Thorsten Schick, Taxiarchis Fountas, Marco Grull.
Shamrock Rovers (3-5-2): Alan Mannus – Roberto Lopes, Lee Grace, Sean Hoare – Ronan Finn, Chris McCann, Gary O'Neill, Dylan Watts, Neil Farrugia – Rory Gaffney, Graham Burke.
Rapid Vienna
In their last match, Rapid Vienna secured a 2-1 victory against Dundalk, maintaining their unbeaten streak in the group stage with two wins and a draw. The Austrian side has been solid at home, showcasing strong defensive performances. With seven points from three matches, Rapid Vienna is well-positioned to advance to the knockout stages of the competition.
- Rapid Vienna has won 3 of their last 4 home matches in the Conference League.
- They have kept a clean sheet in 2 of their last 3 home games in this tournament.
- The team has scored at least two goals in 3 of their last 4 home matches in the Conference League.
Shamrock Rovers
Shamrock Rovers, on the other hand, suffered a 0-2 defeat to Molde in their previous outing. With just one point from their first three matches, the Irish side faces an uphill battle to progress from the group. Shamrock Rovers have struggled away from home, failing to score in their last two away fixtures in the competition.
- Shamrock Rovers have not won in their last 3 away matches in the Conference League.
- They have failed to score in 2 of their last 3 away games in this tournament.
- The team has conceded at least two goals in 3 of their last 4 away matches in the Conference League.
Rapid Vienna vs. Shamrock Rovers: Match Prediction
Rapid Vienna enters this match as favorites, given their strong home form and Shamrock Rovers' struggles on the road. The Austrian side is expected to control the game and capitalize on their attacking prowess to secure a positive result. Meanwhile, Shamrock Rovers will need a disciplined defensive display to stand a chance of earning a point.
Considering the current form and statistics, my prediction: Total under 3.5 goals
