Chelsea vs Shamrock Rovers prediction, odds & betting tips – 19/12/2024

Chelsea welcome Irish minnows Shamrock Rovers to Stamford Bridge in a Europa Conference League Group Stage fixture on Thursday, 19 December. Read our Europa Conference League predictions for the contest below.

Chelsea vs Shamrock Rovers prediction: Big win for Blues likely

Key Stats

• Chelsea have won five games out of five in the Conference League Group Stage so far.
• Chelsea have scored a mammoth 21 goals in the Conference League Group Phase this term.
• Chelsea have been averaging 4.20 goals per game in the Conference League this season.
• Christopher Nkunku has scored five times in the Conference League for Chelsea this term.

Correct score prediction: Chelsea 5-0 Shamrock Rovers

Chelsea have been in cruise control in the Conference League this season and the Blues have been scoring 4.20 goals per game in the tournament’s Group Stage so far. Expect the Premier League giants to hammer Shamrock Rovers here.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Shamrock Rovers given little chance

• HOME: 1/16 (1.06) – 94.1%
• DRAW: 14/1 (15.00) – 6.7%
• AWAY: 22/1 (23.00) – 4.3%

*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

Chelsea have won seven games in the row in all competitions and the Blues are as short as 1/16 to maintain their streak at Shamrock Rovers’ expense on Thursday evening.

Shamrock Rovers are unbeaten in the Conference League so far, however, they haven’t faced a team anywhere near as formidable as Chelsea and the Irish outfit have just a 4.3% chance of winning at Stamford Bridge. Make sure to view our free football tips page for more European predictions.

Most recent H2Hs: Teams braced of first meeting

Chelsea and Shamrock Rovers have never met in a competitive fixture before and Thursday’s game will be the teams’ first encounter.

Chelsea preview: Sweeping changes likely

Reece James and Wesley Fofana are out injured for Chelsea. Pedro Neto is suspended domestically but can play here. Blues boss Enzo Maresca is expected to make sweeping changes to his starting XI. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Renato Veiga and Carney Chukwuemeka could all start.

Predicted lineup: Jorgensen (GK), Acheampong, Adarabioyo, Disasi, Dewsbury-Hall, Rak-Sakyi, Veiga, Chukwuemeka, Neto, George, Guiu

England Premier League 11/05/25

L

Newcastle

2

Chelsea

0

UEFA Conference League 08/05/25

W

Djurgarden

0

Chelsea

1

England Premier League 04/05/25

W

Liverpool

1

Chelsea

3

UEFA Conference League 01/05/25

W

Djurgarden

1

Chelsea

4

England Premier League 26/04/25

W

Everton

0

Chelsea

1

Shamrock Rovers preview: Hoops’ unbeaten record under threat

Shamrock Rovers are flying high in 7th place in the Conference League standings, though their unbeaten record is under major threat on Thursday. The Hoops beat Borac Banja Luka 3-0 in Dublin in their last assignment in the competition, aided by a brace from Johnny Kenny.

Predicted lineup: Pohls (GK), Cleary, Lopes, Grace, Burns, Watts, O'Neill, Poom, Honohan, Kenny, Farrugia

Republic of Ireland Premier Division 09/05/25

W

Drogheda United

0

Shamrock Rovers

3

Republic of Ireland Premier Division 05/05/25

W

Sligo Rovers

0

Shamrock Rovers

2

Republic of Ireland Premier Division 02/05/25

D

Cork City

1

Shamrock Rovers

1

Republic of Ireland Premier Division 25/04/25

D

Shelbourne

2

Shamrock Rovers

2

Republic of Ireland Premier Division 21/04/25

L

Bohemians Dublin

3

Shamrock Rovers

2

Player to watch – Marc Guiu

Marc Guiu has been a peripheral figure in the Premier League this season, though the young Spanish striker has been given chances to shine in the Conference League and the 18-year-old could play again on Thursday.

Guiu aiming to add to his tally

Guiu scored twice for Chelsea in their last Conference League fixture against Astana, taking his tally up to three in the competition overall this term. The teenager will be determined to impress again for the Blues on the continent on Thursday.