Shamrock Rovers FC vs Breidablik UBK, Champions League Q 2023 ROUND 1
Overview
Match Preview
Shamrock Rovers FC vs Breidablik UBK — Champions League Q at Tallaght Stadium.
- Shamrock Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- Breidablik UBK 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Chrysovalantis Theouli
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 04 Aug | FK Shkupi Skopje | H | 3–1 | W |
| 26 Jul | PFK Ludogorets 1945 Razgrad | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jul | Shamrock Rovers FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 30 Jun | FK Buducnost Podgorica | A | 5–0 | W |
| 27 Jun | SP Tre Penne | A | 7–1 | W |
| 27 Aug | Rosenborg BK | A | 2–4 | L |
| 18 Jul | FC Vaduz | A | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Jul | FC Vaduz | H | 0–0 | D |
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
Shamrock Rovers FC this season
Shamrock Rovers FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Shamrock Rovers FC
0-15
2/1
16-30
1/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
2/1
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Shamrock Rovers FC launch into their encounter with Breidablik UBK.
- 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 10' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 15' The 38-year-old Ronan Finn has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 20' With 0 assists to his name this season, Arnor Adalsteinsson is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Shamrock Rovers FC.
- 25' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 30' Breidablik UBK are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 35' A quiet spell here at Tallaght Stadium. Breidablik UBK seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 39' Damir Muminovic puts Breidablik UBK on the lead.
- 44' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Shamrock Rovers FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 49' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Shamrock Rovers FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 54' Roberto Lopes has been relatively quiet despite scoring 4 goals in his last 25 appearances.
- 59' Supporters expect more eagerness from Oliver Sigurjonsson, as he is very good at scoring at Tallaght Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 60' Another substitution for Shamrock Rovers FC to replace Dylan Watts by Graham Burke on 60 minute.
- 65' It looks surprising Breidablik UBK does not make any changes. Sean Kavanagh has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 66' Time for substitution for Breidablik UBK. Jason Dadi Svanthorsson is replaced by Agust Hlynsson.
- 71' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 72' The Shamrock Rovers FC bench stirs into life. Ronan Finn is withdrawn and Richie Towell gets his opportunity.
- 73' Arnor Adalsteinsson is replacing Damir Muminovic for the Breidablik UBK side.
- 78' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 83' It’s high time made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 87' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Markus Poom.
- 87' A tactical swap from Shamrock Rovers FC — Johnny Kenny on, Rory Gaffney off on 87 minutes.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Gary O'Neill. He receives a card.
- The final score is 0-1.
Lineups
Shamrock Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 29
- 19
- 3
- 4
-
8
Ronan Finn ↓ Richie Towell 72'
- 11
-
7
Dylan Watts ↓ Graham Burke 60'
-
20
Rory Gaffney ↓ Johnny Kenny 87'
- 25
- 16
- 6
Bench
-
10
Graham Burke ↑ 60'
-
17
Richie Towell ↑ 72'
- 1
- 52
- 9
- 14
- 34
-
24
Johnny Kenny ↑ 87'
- 39
- 31
Breidablik UBK Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 20
- 4
- 7
- 30
- 11
- 3
- 14
- 8
- 1
- 21
Bench
-
25
David Ingvarsson ↑ 87'
-
6
Alexander Sigurdarson ↑ 73'
-
5
Arnor Adalsteinsson ↑ 73'
- 28
- 12
- 13
-
22
Agust Hlynsson ↑ 66'
- 26
- 19
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Damir Muminovic | 1 |
| Graham Burke | 1 |
| Hoskuldur Gunnlaugsson | 1 |
| Jason Dadi Svanthorsson | 1 |
Head to Head
Shamrock Rovers FC Form
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
2022-08-04
Shamrock Rovers FC
3–1
FK Shkupi Skopje
W
2022-07-26
Shamrock Rovers FC
2–1
PFK Ludogorets 1945 Razgrad
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.03
Shamrock Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.36
Breidablik UBK xG
I would bet for:
Breidablik UBK or Draw 71% + Under 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Breidablik UBK win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.39
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Shamrock Rovers FC or Draw
60%
Draw or Breidablik UBK
71%
Shamrock Rovers FC or Breidablik UBK
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Breidablik UBK win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.8%
0 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
11.4%
1 – 2
8.4%
1 – 0
8.3%
0 – 2
8.3%
2 – 1
6.3%
2 – 0
4.7%
2 – 2
4.4%
1 – 3
3.9%
0 – 3
3.7%
3 – 1
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Shamrock Rovers FC
| Handicap | Shamrock Rovers FC covers | Push | Breidablik UBK covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 16% | 73% |
| -0.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| +0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +1 | 57% | 22% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 13% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Shamrock Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Breidablik UBK keeps clean sheet
36%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

