Shamrock Rovers vs NK Celje Match Prediction
Match Information
Date and time: 15 Aug 2024 at 19:00 UTC
Stadium: Tallaght Stadium
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Referee: Ovidiu Alin Hategan (Romania)
Recent Form and Performance
Shamrock Rovers:
Shamrock Rovers have shown mixed form in recent games:
– Draw against Drogheda United (1-1)
– Loss to NK Celje (0-1)
– Win against Waterford FC (2-1)
– Loss to Sparta Prague (2-4 and 0-2)
– Loss to Bohemian FC (0-1)
Key players include Darragh Nugent and Aaron Greene, who have been key contributors to the team.
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Likely Formation: 3-5-2
– Goalkeeper: Leon Pohls
– Defenders: Sean Hoare, Roberto Carlos Lopes, Dan Cleary
– Midfielders: Joshua Honohan, Neil Farrugia, Gary O’Neill, Dylan Watts, Trevor Clarke
– Forwards: Darragh Nugent, Aaron Greene
NK Celje:
NK Celje has shown a blend of results recently:
– Win against Radomlje (4-2)
– Win against Shamrock Rovers (1-0)
– Loss to Mura (0-1)
– Loss to Slovan Bratislava (0-5 and 1-1)
– Win against NK Bravo (2-1)
Important players include Luka Menalo and Aljoša Matko, who have been crucial in their offensive strengths.
Likely Formation: 4-3-3
– Goalkeeper: Lovro Stubljar
– Defenders: Klemen Nemanic, David Zec, Marco Dulca
– Midfielders: Luka Menalo, Luka Bobicanec, Mario Kvesic, Ivan Brnic
– Forwards: Jost Pisek, Armandas Kucys, Aljoša Matko
Match Analysis & Prediction
Shamrock Rovers will look to leverage their home advantage, but their recent form has been inconsistent. NK Celje, coming off a victory in the first leg and a strong domestic win, will likely maintain their composure and defensive solidity.
Prediction: NK Celje is likely to secure a draw or a narrow win.
Predicted Score: Shamrock Rovers 1-1 NK Celje or 1-2
Potential Goal Scorers:
– Shamrock Rovers: Aaron Greene, Darragh Nugent
– NK Celje: Aljoša Matko, Luka Menalo
Conclusion
NK Celje’s solid form and recent victory against Shamrock Rovers should give them confidence. However, Shamrock Rovers will be keen to exploit their home advantage and address their inconsistencies to push for a positive result.
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