Shamrock Rovers vs Ferencvaros
25th August 2000hrs
Football – Europe – UEFA Europa League
Pick Away Win to Nil
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 12/5 odds taken 1505 GMT, Wednesday 24 August
Stephen Bradley’s Shamrock Rovers welcome Stanislav Cherchesov’s Ferencvaros to Tallaght Stadium this Thursday in a UEFA Europa League play-off. The Hungarian champions have a firm foot in the group stage after an easy home win in leg one. Still, can the League of Ireland Premier Division champions restore some pride in front of their home supporters? Read the latest odds and top tips in our in-depth betting preview.
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Shamrock Rovers Preview – Irish side looking to restore some pride
Shamrock Rovers are once again miles clear at the top of the League of Ireland Premier Division table, racking up an incredible 56 points from 26 games. Overall, Stephen Bradley’s boys have won 17, drew five and lost four.
Rovers have had an eventful time in Europe this season. It all started with a win over Hibernians in the UEFA Champions League in early July, and they were knocked out of that competition by Ludogorets Razgrad. The Irish side then beat Shkupi in the third round of Europa League qualifying.
Shamrock are all but out after their heavy defeat in Hungary last week. Still, Bradley will want his players to take the game to Ferencvaros and try to win this second leg. The home victory is available at 12/5.
Ferencvaros Preview – Will the Hungarians complete the job in style?
Ferencvaros are the champions of Hungary after winning the league at a canter last season. The Green Eagles racked up 71 points from 33 games, winning 22, drawing five and losing six.
Ferencvaros have played two domestic games this season, winning both without conceding. Overall, they have featured nine times including European matches, losing only two of those.
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Ferencvaros still have a little bit of work to do, but Stanislav Cherchesov’s troops will want to complete the job by winning at Tallaght Stadium on Thursday. The visitors are the favourites at evens.
Shamrock Rovers vs Ferencvaros Betting Advice
Ferencvaros were far too good for Shamrock when the duo locked horns in Budapest last Thursday. They raced into a two-goal lead at half time and added two more in the second period to pick up a resounding 4-0 win.
Key Facts – Shamrock Rovers vs Ferencvaros Betting Tip
- Ferencvaros won the first leg 4-0
- Shamrock are flying high at the top of their domestic division
- Both clubs won league titles last season
Shamrock will have a go and try to put on a strong performance for their home crowd, but we can see the Hungarians getting the win in Dublin on Thursday. Back the visitors to win to nil at 12/5.
Ferencvaros were 2-0 up at the break in their first-leg triumph – take a punt on the away team to be winning at half time and full time again at 9/4.
The best betting odds for Shamrock Rovers vs Ferencvaros
Shamrock Rovers to win: 12/5 at Bet365
Draw: 5/2 at Bet365
Ferencvaros to win: Evens at Bet365
