Ace Football previews the Conference League Qualification game between Santa Clara and Shamrock Rovers who meet up on Thursday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
When Shamrock Rovers come to Estadio do Sao Miguel for the Conference League Qualification match this coming Thursday, Santa Clara will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.
Form: Santa Clara vs Shamrock Rovers
Santa Clara Form
A draw is the best Santa Clara can show from their last three games, where they came up short in a 3-0 defeat against Famalicao. A0-0 draw with Larne followed before they were defeated 0-1 by Moreirense. Santa Clara managed a strong return of four wins from their previous six matches on home soil in the Conference League Qualification, where they also drew twice and lost none. They scored eight goals and conceded one times.
Shamrock Rovers Form
Shamrock Rovers claimed a single victory in their last three matches. They started with a 0-0 draw against St Joseph’s. Afterwards, a 1-0 defeat against Ballkani followed, before beating Ballkani 4-0. Shamrock Rovers claimed two wins against zero draws and three defeats in their last six away matches in the Conference League Qualification. The scoreline from these matches reads nine goals conceded and eight scored.
Betting facts for Santa Clara and Shamrock Rovers
Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Santa Clara and Shamrock Rovers. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.
- In 41 of the last 43 Santa Clara matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 37 of the last 39 Santa Clara home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 10 Santa Clara matches in the Conference League Qualification, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 7 of the last 8 Santa Clara home matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- Santa Clara have won 4 of the last 5 home matches in the Conference League Qualification while scoring less than 2.5 goals
- In 4 of the last 5 Shamrock Rovers matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 6 of the last 8 Shamrock Rovers away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 3 of the last 4 Shamrock Rovers away matches in the Conference League Qualification, the sum of goals was over 3.5
- In 4 of the last 5 Shamrock Rovers matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 3 of the last 4 Shamrock Rovers away matches in the Conference League Qualification, the sum of goals was over 2.5
In-form players: Santa Clara vs Shamrock Rovers
Gabriel Silva has three strikes in six Conference League Qualification matches for Santa Clara, who will be relying on his services, when clashing with Shamrock Rovers. The visitors are looking to Rory Gaffney, who has provided his team with three Conference League Qualification goals.
Betting markets: Santa Clara vs Shamrock Rovers
Full-time result
Santa Clara won five of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at Estadio do Sao Miguel. They drew two and lost three as well, while Shamrock Rovers won five of their last 10 games away. They drew three and lost two.
Both teams to score
Santa Clara scored the first goal of the match in five games from a possible ten. Curiously, Shamrock Rovers only scored the opening goal of the match in three of the last ten away games. Santa Clara have failed to score in 3 consecutive games. Shamrock Rovers have kept their opponents from scoring seven times in their previous 10 matches. Meanwhile, Santa Clara have been able to keep a clean sheet in three of their last 10 games.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals happened in five of Santa Clara’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.2 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for Shamrock Rovers, who managed to score 1.9 times in those matches.
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