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' And we are off! Shamrock Rovers FC vs Breidablik UBK — let the football do the talking.
- 5' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 15' Shamrock Rovers FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Breidablik UBK backline.
- 20' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 25' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Shamrock Rovers FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 30' A quiet spell here at Tallaght Stadium. Breidablik UBK seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 35' Shamrock Rovers FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Breidablik UBK's shape.
- 39' A stunning finish from Damir Muminovic — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 44' Shamrock Rovers FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 49' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Viktor Orn Margeirsson suffering a number of foals already.
- 54' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 59' It looks surprising Breidablik UBK does not make any changes. Markus Poom has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 60' The Shamrock Rovers FC manager makes a substitution. Dylan Watts departs to be replaced by Graham Burke.
- 65' Shamrock Rovers FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 66' Breidablik UBK manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Agust Hlynsson is hanging Jason Dadi Svanthorsson on the field on 66 minute.
- 71' The 30-year-old Alexander Sigurdarson has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 72' The Shamrock Rovers FC manager makes a substitution. Ronan Finn departs to be replaced by Richie Towell.
- 73' A change in the Breidablik UBK ranks — Damir Muminovic exits the field as Arnor Adalsteinsson enters on 73.
- 78' Breidablik UBK come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 83' Breidablik UBK fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 87' It’s a booking for Shamrock Rovers FC player. Markus Poom gets a card.
- 87' Johnny Kenny gets the nod from Shamrock Rovers FC. He replaces Rory Gaffney and will look to change the dynamic.
- 90' Gary O'Neill catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 90.
- Breidablik UBK celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
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 |
|---|---|
| Hoskuldur Gunnlaugsson | 1 |
| Jason Dadi Svanthorsson | 1 |
| Damir Muminovic | 1 |
| Graham Burke | 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.

