27 August 2026, 15:00 UTC

KuPS vs Shamrock Rovers UEFA Europa Conference League prediction & result

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Final score: KuPS 1-0 Shamrock Rovers.

Before kick-off the model made it 61% KuPS, 18% draw, 21% Shamrock Rovers — fair odds of 1.64, 5.56 and 4.76. Fair odds are simply 100 ÷ the probability; they are the model's own number, not a bookmaker's price.

Most likely scoreline: 2-1.

The model called the result correctly.

Published · updated

Has the model earned this number?

It puts KuPS at 61% here. Across 2,959 settled matches (as of 3 October 2026), 691 forecasts have landed in the 50–65% band; those outcomes actually happened 53.5% of the time, against an average forecast of 55.4%. In this range the two line up, so the figure above can be read literally.

Every settled prediction on this site is scored against an uninformed baseline, band by band, and published whether or not it flatters the model — see the full record.

Match analysis

Match timeline

29'
John O'Sullivan
🔁J. Luyeye-Lutumbaout: G. Engvall
59'
63'
🔁J. Afolabiout: G. Burke
63'
🔁J. O'Sullivanout: J. Byrne
65'
Matthew Healy
🔁V. R. Gascout: S. Touray
69'
🔁S. Savolainenout: A. Puukko
69'
74'
Pico
⚽G. Burke (OG)
75'
82'
🔁D. Wattsout: A. Brennan
82'
🔁A. Greeneout: M. Noonan
Brahima Magassa
87'
🔁P. Parzyszekout: J. J. Moreno Ciorciari
88'
90+3'
Ed McGinty

Match stats — KuPS vs Shamrock Rovers

61%Possession39%
4On target2
3Corners2

Line-ups

KuPS 4-2-3-1
  • 1J. KreidlG
  • 6S. SavolainenD
  • 28B. MagassaD
  • 4K. Adams
  • 25C. AntwiD
  • 10V. R. GascM
  • 8P. PennanenM
  • 21J. Luyeye-LutumbaM
  • 16T. JyryM
  • 24B. ArmahD
  • 20P. ParzyszekF
Substitutes
  • 12H. RiihimakiG
  • 37K. SilenG
  • 9G. EngvallF
  • 11J. J. Moreno CiorciariF
  • 13N. KujasaloM
  • 14S. PasanenM
  • 17A. HeinonenM
  • 22S. TourayM
  • 23A. LotjonenD
Coach: Miika Nuutinen
Shamrock Rovers 3-5-2
  • 1E. McGintyG
  • 5L. GraceD
  • 4R. LopesD
  • 3E. StevensD
  • 22T. SobowaleD
  • 7D. WattsM
  • 8M. HealyM
  • 26J. O'Sullivan
  • 24W. FitzgeraldM
  • 18J. AfolabiF
  • 9A. GreeneF
Substitutes
  • 25L. SteacyG
  • 41A. NoonanG
  • 10G. BurkeF
  • 11J. MulraneyM
  • 15M. AsamoahF
  • 17L. O'Regan
  • 19A. BrennanM
  • 27C. O'SullivanD
  • 29J. ByrneM
Coach: Stephen Bradley

Form going into KuPS vs Shamrock Rovers

KuPS

  • L2-4Mariehamn23 August 2026

Shamrock Rovers

  • W3-2Dundalk7 August 2026

Up to 5 matches before kick-off, most recent first. The model rates each side on its goals over this season and last, adjusted for the opposition, rather than on these results alone, so read them as context — how the ratings are built.

KuPS and Shamrock Rovers in their domestic leagues

#TeamLeaguePWDLGFGAGDPts
1KuPSVeikkausliiga2513934124+1748
3Shamrock RoversPremier Division3117864931+1859

Each side's position in its own domestic league today, not on the day of this match — they meet here from different competitions. Full tables: Veikkausliiga · Premier Division

Head-to-head: KuPS vs Shamrock Rovers

  • 20 August 2026Shamrock Rovers 1–1 KuPSUEFA Europa Conference League

Previous meetings on this site's own match record, which begins in July 2026 — any earlier meeting between these clubs is not listed here.

Leading scorers: KuPS and Shamrock Rovers

KuPS

  • J. Moreno5 goals
  • J. Luyeye-Lutumba3 goals1 assist
  • B. Armah3 goals

Shamrock Rovers

  • J. McGovern7 goals5 assists
  • G. Burke7 goals2 assists
  • M. Noonan6 goals

Top 3 by league goals this season. Player availability is not part of the model — injuries and suspensions are a planned improvement.

Statistical estimate, not betting advice This prediction is generated from a statistical model for entertainment and informational purposes only. It does not guarantee any outcome and should not be used as the basis for placing a bet.