MATCH OVERVIEW
The upcoming League of Ireland match between Shamrock Rovers and St. Patrick's Ath is poised to be a thrilling encounter. With Shamrock Rovers playing at home, they will look to leverage their strong form and home advantage to secure a win. This match is significant as both teams are in the hunt for top positions in the league, making every point crucial.
ODDS ANALYSIS
The average odds for the match suggest a favorable outcome for Shamrock Rovers, with odds of 1.79 for a home win, 3.41 for a draw, and 4.36 for an away win. This translates to a probability of approximately 55.9% for Shamrock Rovers to win, 29.3% for a draw, and 22.9% for St. Patrick's Ath to win. The odds indicate that Shamrock Rovers are expected to dominate, but St. Patrick's Ath could pose a challenge.
TEAM ANALYSIS
Shamrock Rovers
- Current Form: Shamrock Rovers have been consistent, with an average of 1.6 goals per match and a possession rate of 57.93%.
- Strengths: High possession and successful passing rate (444.93 successful passes per match).
- Weaknesses: Vulnerable to dangerous own half losses (4.87 per match).
St. Patrick's Ath
- Current Form: Averaging 1.33 goals per match, with a possession rate of 55.67%.
- Strengths: Strong in duels, with 100.6 successful duels per match.
- Weaknesses: Higher expected goals against (1.12 per match).
Head-to-Head
Historically, Shamrock Rovers have had the upper hand in this fixture, often capitalizing on their home advantage.
KEY PLAYERS SPOTLIGHT
Shamrock Rovers
- Roberto Lopes: A key defensive player with 62.73 points this season.
- Aaron Greene: Top scorer with 4 goals.
St. Patrick's Ath
- Aidan Keena: Leading scorer with 5 goals.
- J. Anang: High performer with 65.96 points.
STATISTICAL DEEP DIVE
- Offensive Metrics: Shamrock Rovers average 14.33 shots per match, while St. Patrick's Ath average 12.47.
- Defensive Metrics: Both teams concede an average of 0.93 goals per match.
- Passing Efficiency: Shamrock Rovers have a higher successful pass rate, which could be crucial in controlling the game.
PREDICTION AND CONCLUSION
Based on the data, Shamrock Rovers are likely to win, given their superior possession and passing statistics. Key factors will include their ability to convert possession into goals and maintain defensive solidity. The final score prediction is 2-1 in favor of Shamrock Rovers, with a half-time score of 1-0. Both teams are likely to score, with a probability of 53.33%, and the match could see over 2.5 goals, with a probability of 46.67%.