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Last 5 matches · 2W-0D-3L · 0 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 1W-2D-2L · -2 goal difference
BetGenius backs KuPS or Draw (Double Chance) at 70% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.
KuPS host Shamrock Rovers in the decisive second leg of their UEFA Europa Conference League playoff tie following a 1-1 draw in Dublin on August 20. The Finnish side managed to secure an away goal and will look to capitalize on home advantage to progress into the group stage.
Both teams enter this encounter showing persistent defensive vulnerabilities alongside reliable scoring output. KuPS have seen both teams score in each of their last five matches across all competitions, including a 4-2 defeat to Mariehamn and a 2-1 victory over Lahti. Shamrock Rovers have similarly struggled to keep clean sheets, conceding five at Egnatia Rrogozhinë and three against St Patrick's Athletic in recent outings, while continuing to score consistently.
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Kairat Almaty | 2 | -4 | 1 |
| 32 | FC Thun | 2 | -2 | 0 |
| 33 | Lincoln Red Imps FC | 2 | -4 | 0 |
| 34 | KuPS | 2 | -4 | 0 |
| 35 | Inter Club d'Escaldes | 2 | -4 | 0 |
| 36 | Kauno Žalgiris | 2 | -7 | 0 |
all 1 of the last meeting between these two ended level.
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Based on at least 20 settled predictions.KuPS earned a balanced 1-1 result in Dublin and now return home, where they should hold the upper hand in controlling tempo. Shamrock Rovers have had significant defensive lapses on recent travels, conceding five goals away at Egnatia Rrogozhinë and three away at St Patrick's Athletic, making KuPS to avoid defeat the sturdiest outcome call.
Both teams have consistently demonstrated offensive potency paired with defensive fragility. Every recorded completed fixture in KuPS's last five outings has seen both teams score (2-4, 1-1, 2-1, 1-2, 1-1), and Shamrock Rovers have similarly seen both teams find the net in each of their last four recorded matches (1-1, 2-3, 1-5, 3-2), including their 1-1 draw in the first leg.
Published August 26, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.
