Shamrock Rovers v Víkingur Reykjavík Prediction, Betting Tips & Preview

We have a Shamrock Rovers v Víkingur prediction for you plus a breakdown of Tuesday’s Champions League qualifier in Dublin!

Shamrock Rovers might not be in the best of form in the league, but following their first-leg draw in Iceland a win here would qualify them for the second stage of Champions League qualifying.

Icelandic Champions Víkingur dominated their home first leg with 71% of possession but were very wasteful with not a single one of their ten shots and 17 corners creating a single shot on target (like their opponents).

How To Watch Shamrock Rovers v Víkingur

When is Shamrock Rovers v Víkingur?

Shamrock Rovers v Víkingur will take Tuesday at 8.00 pm

TV Channel

LOI TV

Where is Shamrock Rovers v Víkingur Being Played?

Tallaght Stadium.

Shamrock Rovers v Víkingur Odds

Shamrock Rovers are slight underdogs at 9/5 to win, Víkingur are favourites at 7/5 and the draw is priced at 9/4.

Handicap Betting

Shamrock Rovers: +1 @ 8/15

Víkingur: -1 @ 4/1

Handicap Draw: +1 @ 16/5

Shamrock Rovers v Víkingur Preview

Shamrock Rovers’ Form

Shamrock Rovers have dominated Irish Football since their 2020 Premier Division victory winning 4 titles in a row. However, despite their domestic domination, they have arguably underachieved when it comes to their European exploits and there is plenty of pressure on them to finally improve that record this season.

Ahead of their first leg tie last week, Rovers came into the game following a disappointing start to their league season with their 34-point total from 23 matches putting them currently 4th and in serious jeopardy of not retaining their Premier Division title in the coming months due to the form of Shelbourne under Duff, Derry’s consistency and Waterford continuing to shock people with their performances.

Given their poor league form, it was unclear how they’d fare in the first leg in Iceland but to their credit, they earned a credible 0-0 draw which keeps them alive in the title. Despite only having 29% of possession and 3 shots they nullified the Viking threat well even if a more exciting attacking performance will be needed in Dublin on Tuesday Night if they’re to cause a minor shock win.

Shamrock Rovers’ Last Five Results

Víkingur’ 0-0 Shamrock Rovers| July 9th| Draw

Shamrock Rovers 1-0 Dundalk | July 4th | Win

Sligo Rovers 2-0 Shamrock Rovers | June 28th | Loss

St Patrick’s Athletic 2-1 Shamrock Rovers | June 13th | Loss

Drogheda 0-2 Shamrock Rovers | May 31st | Win

2 Wins, 2 Losses and 1 Draw

Víkingur’s Form

Víkingur qualified for the Champions League qualifying rounds having won the 2023 Icelandic League coming 14 points ahead of closest challenger Valur who had 45 points. This was their seventh top-tier victory and their second in three seasons having won it in 2021 which was their first win since 1991.

Ahead of their first leg tie last week, the Icelanders have been in strong form with a tally of 33 points from their opening 14 matches which puts them 5 points ahead of closest challengers Valur. Manager Arnar Gunnlaugsson (formerly of Leicester City) has been in charge of the team since 2018 and has transformed the team's fortunes following a 30-year barren period.

Víkingur dominated possession in the first leg with 71% of the ball, but despite having 10 shots in total and 17 corners failed to create a chance of proper consequence and so ended up with 0 shots on target. This was unlike them as they have the second most goals in their league with 34 from 14 games, they will be tough to break down though having only conceded 14 in the same period.

Víkingur’s Last Five Results

Víkingur’ 0-0 Shamrock Rovers| July 9th| Draw

Víkingur 1-1 Stjarnan (5-4 Penalties) | July 3rd | Draw

Víkingur 2-1 Fram | June 30th | Win

Stjarnan 0-4 Víkingur | June 27th | Win

Víkingur 1-1 KR Reykjavik | June 22nd| Draw

2 Wins and 3 Draws

Shamrock Rovers v Víkingur Weather Forecast

The temperature is expected to be 18 degrees with a 5% chance of rain.

Shamrock Rovers v Víkingur Predicted Lineups

Shamrock Rovers’ Predicted Starting XI (3-4-2-1)

GK: Pohls

CB: Cleary, CB: Hoare, CB: Lopes

RM: Farrugia, CM: Watts, CM: O’Neill, LM: Clarke

AM: Noonan, AM: Byrne

CF: Kenny

Víkingur’s Predicted Starting XI (4-4-2)

GK: Jónsson

RB: Gunnarsson, CB: Vatnhamar, CB: Ekroth, LB: Fjóluson

RM: Agnarsson, CM: Punyed, CM: Gudjonsson, LM: Ingimundarson

CF: Hansen, CF: Djuric

Shamrock Rovers v Víkingur Head-To-Head Results & Stats

All-Time Head-To-Head Record

Shamrock Rovers wins: 0

Víkingur wins: 0

Draws: 1

Head-To-Head Results

Víkingur 1-0 Shamrock Rovers | Champions League Qualifying | July 9th, 2024

Key Players To Watch

Neil Farrugia – Shamrock Rovers

It’ll be interesting to see how Stephen Bradley decides to tactically approach this game at Tallaght on Tuesday Night. He started from the bench in the first leg and was brought on in the 73rd minute but I think he is a must-start for the second leg.

When watching Farrugia run down the wing (whether the left or the right) he is arguably the most exciting footballer who plays his trade in Ireland when in full flight. Technically brilliant, fast and with brilliant dribbling ability he could hold the key to providing Rovers with a real threat.

Danijel Djuric – Víkingur

While they failed to threaten in the first leg, one player who could still do considerable damage on Tuesday is Icelandic international Danijel Djuric (21) who has 8 goals and 4 assists from 18 games in all competitions this season. He will be their most likely threat for the second leg.

Shamrock Rovers v Víkingur Prediction & Best Bet

Prediction: Shamrock Rovers 1-0 Víkingur

Shamrock Rovers will feel they have the first step in the job complete following their first leg draw but will need to step up their performance at home especially going forward if they’re to get through.

Víkingur remain a slight favourite following their dominance in the first leg, failure to create chances of considerable quality was their undoing but it will be interesting to whether they replicate the same possession numbers for this game.

This is a tough tie to call, as shown by the betting market so I can see a sole goal deciding this and I think Rovers will do it by the skin of their teeth.

Best Bet: Shamrock Rovers Win + Under 2.5 Goals @ 4/1

*Prices are subject to fluctuation.

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