Chelsea vs Shamrock Rovers Prediction & Betting Tips (19 December)

Considered the big favorite of this competition, Chelsea are largely assuming their responsibilities having already won their first 5 matches in this phase of the league. The English have in fact got the better of La Gantoise 4-2, Panathinaikos 1-4, FC Noah 8-0, Heidenheim 0-2 and Astana last week 1-3, which allows them to occupy quite easily the top of the ranking. Also excellent in the Premier League where they are in 2nd place in the standings, the Blues have enjoyed 4 wins in a row, the latest against Southampton 1-5 and Tottenham 3-4. They will aim for a 5th success on Sunday against Brentford. Opposite, Shamrock Rovers are perhaps one of the big surprises of this Conference League where they were not really expected to play the leading roles.

And yet, before this last day, the Irish are in 6th position in the standings, with 11 points on the clock. Still undefeated, they have even won 3 of their last 4 matches in the competition, against Larne 1-4, The New Saints 2-1, Rapid Vienne 1-1 and Borac Baja Luka 3-0. Note that last month, the Dubliners took 2nd place in their championship, only 2 points behind the champion, Shelbourne. 

Suspended last week, Italian U21 international Casadei, who only plays in the Conference League this year, will be back this week. On the other hand, Cole Palmer and Lavia are not qualified to play in this competition while Reece James, Kellyman, rookie Neto and Wesley Fofana are all missing with injuries. Joao Félix (4 goals in C4) and Mudryk (3 goals, 3 PD in C4) could return to the group after missing the trip to Astana last week. Nkunku (5 goals in C4) should also be part of the group. On the Rovers side, the long-term injured Gaffney and the important Greene (8 goals, 2 assists dice in the league), Hoare (2 goals in the league), and Burke (4 pawns, 3 assists) did not play against SK Rapid will probably not make the trip to Stamford Bridhe.

The important Burns (5 achievements, 4 offerings) set sail at the end of the championship. Among the players to follow, we should find Johnny Kenny (21 years old), author of 13 goals and 2 assists in the championship. The interesting Watts (4 achievements, 7 offerings), Ferrugia (2 achievements, 3 cakes) or even Byrne (4 die passes) could also be present.