Match Analysis: Shamrock Rovers vs PAOK FC
Date and Time: 29 August 2024 at 19:00 UTC
Stadium: Tallaght Stadium
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Referee: Donatas Rumsas
Recent Performance
Shamrock Rovers:
1. Shamrock Rovers 1-1 Galway United FC (25 Aug 2024, Ireland)
2. PAOK FC 4-0 Shamrock Rovers (22 Aug 2024, Europa League)
3. Shamrock Rovers 3-1 NK Celje (15 Aug 2024, Europa League)
4. Shamrock Rovers 1-1 Drogheda United (11 Aug 2024, Ireland)
5. NK Celje 1-0 Shamrock Rovers (8 Aug 2024, Europa League)
PAOK FC:
1. PAOK FC 2-0 Panetolikos (25 Aug 2024, Greece)
2. PAOK FC 4-0 Shamrock Rovers (22 Aug 2024, Europa League)
3. PAOK FC 3-2 Panserraikos FC (17 Aug 2024, Greece)
4. PAOK FC 3-4 Malmo FF (13 Aug 2024, Champions League)
5. Malmo FF 2-2 PAOK FC (6 Aug 2024, Champions League)
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Head to Head:
1. PAOK FC 4-0 Shamrock Rovers (22 Aug 2024, Europa League)
2. Shamrock Rovers 1-3 PAOK FC (3 Nov 2011, Europa League)
3. PAOK FC 2-1 Shamrock Rovers (20 Oct 2011, Europa League)
Predicted Lineups:
Shamrock Rovers (4-4-2 Formation):
– Goalkeeper: Leon Pohls (No. 1)
– Defenders: Sean Hoare (No. 3), Dan Cleary (No. 6), Lee Grace (No. 5)
– Midfielders: Roberto Carlos Lopes (No. 4), Dylan Watts (No. 7), Gary O’Neill (No. 16), Neil Farrugia (No. 23), Trevor Clarke (No. 18)
– Forwards: Darragh Nugent (No. 15), Aaron Greene (No. 9)
PAOK FC (4-2-3-1 Formation):
– Goalkeeper: Dominik Kotarski (No. 42)
– Defenders: Joan Sastre (No. 23), Tomasz Kedziora (No. 16), Giannis Michailidis (No. 5), Rafa Soares (No. 55)
– Midfielders: Mady Camara (No. 2), Stefan Schwab (No. 22), Kiril Despodov (No. 77), Thomas Murg (No. 10), Giannis Konstantelias (No. 7)
– Forward: Fedor Chalov (No. 9)
Match Evaluation:
Shamrock Rovers’ Strengths & Weaknesses:
– Strengths:
– Playing at home where fan support can boost performance.
– Capable midfield with players like Dylan Watts and Gary O’Neill providing control.
– Weaknesses:
– Heavy defeat in the first leg (4-0) indicates significant defensive vulnerabilities.
– Recent inconsistent performances in both domestic and European matches.
PAOK FC’s Strengths & Weaknesses:
– Strengths:
– Recent strong form with multiple wins in both domestic and European competitions.
– Solid defensive performance evidenced by a clean sheet in the first leg.
– Strong attacking presence with players like Fedor Chalov and Kiril Despodov.
– Weaknesses:
– Away matches can always present some challenges, although they performed well in previous away games.
Prediction:
Result: Given PAOK’s dominant performance in the first leg and their recent consistent form, they are likely to maintain their advantage. Shamrock Rovers, despite playing at home, will face a steep challenge to overturn the significant deficit.
Predicted Final Score:
Shamrock Rovers 1-2 PAOK FC
Potential Goalscorers:
– Shamrock Rovers: Aaron Greene
– PAOK FC: Fedor Chalov, Kiril Despodov
This prediction considers recent performances, individual player form, home advantage, and historical head-to-head outcomes.
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