KF Víkingur vs Shamrock Rovers FC, Champions League Q 2024 ROUND 1
Overview
Match Preview
KF Vikingur vs Shamrock Rovers FC — Champions League Q at Vikingsvollur.
- KF Vikingur 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- Shamrock Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Sigurd Kringstad
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Jul | Shamrock Rovers FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 27 Aug | NK Olimpija Ljubljana | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Jul | KF Víkingur | A | 0–0 | D |
| 18 Jul | Breidablik UBK | A | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Jul | Breidablik UBK | H | 0–1 | L |
| 25 Aug | Ferencvárosi TC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 18 Aug | Ferencvárosi TC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 09 Aug | FK Shkupi Skopje | A | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
KF Víkingur this season
KF Víkingur this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Shamrock Rovers FC this season
Shamrock Rovers FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
KF Víkingur
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/2
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/1
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Shamrock Rovers FC
0-15
2/1
16-30
1/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
2/1
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
KF Víkingur
| Daniel Hafsteinsson | 2 G |
| Nikolaj Hansen | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Vikingsvollur as KF Víkingur face off against Shamrock Rovers FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 10' Shamrock Rovers FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 15' KF Víkingur have won 4 goals from 5 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 20' Danijel Djuric has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 25' The home supporters are growing impatient. KF Víkingur must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 30' KF Víkingur seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 35' Ingvar Jonsson, a Iceland , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 40' It looks like no one’s ball. Shamrock Rovers FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 45' The 30-year-old Jack Byrne has been sensational this season — 1 goals and 2 assists is a remarkable return.
- 50' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 51' Controversy at the stadium! Darragh Nugent argues furiously but the card stands.
- 55' A moment of madness from Karl Gunnarsson on 55 minutes earns him a card. KF Vikingur will be frustrated.
- 60' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 65' Shamrock Rovers FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 65.
- 66' Shamrock Rovers FC ring the changes. Aaron Greene has done his job and it is now time for Johnny Kenny to step up.
- 71' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both KF Víkingur and Shamrock Rovers FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 74' A change in the Shamrock Rovers FC ranks — Jack Byrne exits the field as Darragh Burns enters on 74.
- 79' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 79 minutes.
- 80' Darragh Nugent catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 80.
- 82' KF Vikingur make a change. Valdimar Ingimundarson trudges off to be replaced by Viktor Orlygur Andrason on 82 minutes.
- 85' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Leon Pohls on 85 minutes.
- 90' Poor challenge from Sean Hoare. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 90' Richie Towell has so much to prove this time. He replaces Dylan Watts on 90 minute.
- Game over. The scoreline of 0-0 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
KF Vikingur Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 22
- 7
- 9
- 10
- 19
- 25
- 23
Bench
- 16
- 80
- 2
- 12
- 27
- 11
- 21
- 24
- 8
- 17
- 30
Shamrock Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
29
Jack Byrne ↓ Darragh Burns 74'
- 3
- 4
-
18
Trevor Clarke ↓ Neil Farrugia 74'
-
7
Dylan Watts ↓ Richie Towell 90'
-
9
Aaron Greene ↓ Johnny Kenny 66'
- 1
- 15
- 16
- 6
- 2
Bench
-
17
Richie Towell ↑ 90'
- 11
-
23
Neil Farrugia ↑ 74'
- 34
-
24
Johnny Kenny ↑ 66'
-
21
Darragh Burns ↑ 74'
- 25
- 30
- 37
- 14
- 26
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Johnny Kenny | 2 |
| Nikolaj Hansen | 1 |
Head to Head
KF Vikingur Form
Shamrock Rovers FC Form
2024-07-09
KF Víkingur
0–0
Shamrock Rovers FC
D
2023-07-18
Breidablik UBK
2–1
Shamrock Rovers FC
L
2023-07-11
Shamrock Rovers FC
0–1
Breidablik UBK
L
2022-08-25
Shamrock Rovers FC
1–0
Ferencvárosi TC
W
2022-08-18
Ferencvárosi TC
4–0
Shamrock Rovers FC
L
2022-08-09
FK Shkupi Skopje
1–2
Shamrock Rovers FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.89
KF Vikingur xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.63
Shamrock Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 80% + KF Vikingur or Draw 76%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.52
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 1.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 2.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 3.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
| ± 4.5 | 2% |
|
98% |
Double Chance
KF Vikingur or Draw
76%
Draw or Shamrock Rovers FC
60%
KF Vikingur or Shamrock Rovers FC
64%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
18%
1 – 1
13.2%
0 – 1
12.1%
2 – 0
8.1%
2 – 1
5.5%
0 – 2
3.9%
1 – 2
3.8%
3 – 0
2.4%
2 – 2
1.9%
3 – 1
1.7%
1 – 3
0.8%
Asian Handicap — KF Vikingur
| Handicap | KF Vikingur covers | Push | Shamrock Rovers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 10% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 24% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 16% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 5% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
KF Vikingur keeps clean sheet
54%
✓
Shamrock Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
42%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

