Chelsea vs Shamrock Rovers Preview, Prediction, Odds, Betting Tips 19.12.2024

• Date and Time: Thursday, December 19, 2024. 20:00 GMT+1
• Venue: Stamford Bridge, London, England

Chelsea vs Shamrock Rovers Preview

Chelsea

Chelsea have won seven matches in a row and are expected to extend their impressive streak in the next game against Shamrock Rovers.

Enzo Maresca’s team have shown great attacking play against their previous five opponents in the Conference League, scoring 21 goals. However, it’s essential to note that Chelsea met with teams outside the top 8 in the standings. 

This good luck made securing passage to the next round much easier because even Chelsea’s second team played at a much higher level than their previous opponents.

Only in the match against Heidenheim did the Blues face some defensive problems, but they created significantly more dangerous chances than their opponents. In addition, Filip Jörgensen played superbly in goal, making several crucial saves against the German club’s players.

Chelsea have secured their place in the Conference League playoffs, but the team’s primary motivation is to showcase their talents and impress their head coach. Mykhaylo Mudryk has performed exceptionally well in the Conference League and may earn a spot in the Blues’ main squad.

Christopher Nkunku has also played well in previous matches and will show his worth in the upcoming game. His skill level puts him among the top players in the tournament.

Shamrock Rovers

Shamrock Rovers unexpectedly ranked sixth in the Conference League standings, having not lost a single game in the tournament. For this modest Irish club, reaching the main stage of the European Cup is already an outstanding achievement. Securing a spot in the top eight would be a tremendous result.

The Hoops drew with APOEL Nicosia and Rapid Wien, which are big contenders for a top-8 spot in the tournament. They also defeated Larne FC (4-1), The New Saints (2-1), and Borac Banja Luka (3-0).

With the Irish league season now finished, Stephen Bradley’s side have time to prepare for their next Conference League matches. 

In the home game against FK Borac, the Shamrock players dominated the match, defending intelligently and regularly, creating big chances in quick attacks, and converting their chances perfectly.

In the away match against Rapid Wien, Bradley’s team played defensively, possessing the ball only 26% of the game time. However, they secured a draw against the Austrian club through a few rare but highly effective counterattacks.

At 21, Johnny Kenny is Rovers’ best player, having scored five goals in the previous four games. The success of the Irish club’s attack heavily relies on him.

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Chelsea vs Shamrock Rovers Prediction

• Pick: Chelsea to win and Total Over 2.5
• Odds: 1.24 (22Bet)
• Score prediction: Chelsea 3-0 Shamrock Rovers

Chelsea’s players are clearly at a much higher level than Shamrock Rovers’, so the hosts are the obvious favourites in this match. 

The visitors will undoubtedly try to defend with a low block in a 5-4-1 formation, aiming to absorb pressure and create counter-attacking opportunities. They’ll look to Johnny Kenny to capitalise on any opportunities. 

However, this is unlikely to help the Irish club, as all of Chelsea’s players are in top condition and are maximally motivated to fight for a place in the main squad just by playing well in the Conference League.

A Chelsea victory by more than two goals seems to be the most logical prediction for this match.

Chelsea vs Shamrock Rovers Prediction, Betting Tip

• Pick: Half Time / Full Time. W1 /W 1 And Total Over 2.5
• Odds: 1.48 (22Bet)

Chelsea have won both halves of their previous two home games in the Conference League, averaging more than two goals per game. They can expect a similar result in their next match against Shamrock Rovers.

While the visitors are capable of putting up a solid defence, they’ll likely struggle to avoid individual mistakes under the hosts’ pressure.

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