Shamrock Rovers welcome Molde to the Tallaght Stadium in the Conference League playoffs on Thursday, 20 February. Read our Conference League predictions for the clash below.
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Shamrock Rovers vs Molde prediction: Rovers can upset the odds
Key Stats
- Shamrock Rovers earned an unexpected 1-0 win over Molde when the teams met in Norway last week.
- The Irish outfit are unbeaten at home in the Conference League so far this season.
- Seven players were carded in the first leg between Shamrock Rovers and Molde last week.
- Under 2.5 goals landed in each of Shamrock Rovers’ last two fixtures.
Correct score prediction: Shamrock Rovers 1-0 Molde
Shamrock Rovers impressed against the odds in Norway last week and dug out a narrow 1-0 first-leg advantage at Molde. The Irish side could harness home advantage to secure a similar result in Thursday’s rematch.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Rovers offer excellent value
- HOME: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- AWAY: 21/20 (2.05) – 48.8%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Despite earning an impressive 1-0 victory in the first leg, Shamrock Rovers have been priced as 5/2 underdogs ahead of the return fixture and have just a 28.6% chance of success according to the latest probability figures.
Molde have a one-goal deficit to overturn in Dublin this week, though they have been short on games and with rustiness a factor, they offer little value at 21/20 to win here. Check out our football tips page for more Conference League predictions.
Most recent H2Hs: Teams have been familiar foes
Shamrock Rovers and Molde have met three times since October 2022. Molde won the clubs’ first two encounters before Rovers secured a victory last week.
UEFA Conference League 13/02/25
Molde
Shamrock Rovers
UEFA Conference League 13/10/22
Shamrock Rovers
Molde
UEFA Conference League 06/10/22
Molde
Shamrock Rovers
Shamrock Rovers preview: Hosts could go defensive
Shamrock Rovers went defensive in the first leg and were deployed in a 5-3-2 formation. Head Coach Stephen Bradley could settle on a similar shape for the second leg following his team's impressive showing in Norway last week.
Predicted lineup: McGinty (GK), Honohan, Cleary, Lopes, Grace, Grant, Watts, Healy, McEneff, Noonan, Mandroiu
Republic of Ireland Premier Division 14/04/25
W
Cork City
1
Shamrock Rovers
4
Republic of Ireland Premier Division 11/04/25
W
Waterford FC
0
Shamrock Rovers
2
Republic of Ireland Premier Division 04/04/25
W
Galway United
0
Shamrock Rovers
1
Republic of Ireland Premier Division 28/03/25
D
Derry City
0
Shamrock Rovers
0
Republic of Ireland Premier Division 14/03/25
W
Drogheda United
1
Shamrock Rovers
2
Molde preview: Lund is suspended
Molde were reduced to ten men after 42 minutes of last week's first leg after Valdemar Lund was given his marching orders and the defender is suspended for Thursday's return fixture. Molde have played just one competitive match since mid-December.
Predicted lineup: Karlstrom (GK), Stenevik, Amundsen, Linnes, Haugen, Moller Daehli, Breivik, Eriksen, Eikrem, Kaasa, Gulbrandsen
Norway Cup 13/04/25
W
Elnesvaagen
0
Molde
7
Norway Eliteserien 06/04/25
L
Sandefjord
3
Molde
0
Norway Eliteserien 30/03/25
L
Sarpsborg
2
Molde
0
Europe Friendlies 22/03/25
L
Bodo/Glimt
2
Molde
1
Europe Friendlies 15/03/25
L
Kristiansund BK
4
Molde
0
Player to watch – Michael Noonan
Shamrock Rovers teenager Michael Noonan made history when he notched the first leg’s only goal last week. Aged just 16 years and 197 days, Noonan broke the record held by Romelu Lukaku as the youngest goalscorer in the history of the group phase of the European club competitions.
Noonan on a high
Noonan has been juggling training and school work this week, though the talented teen should be buzzing, full of confidence and ready for action having inspired numerous headlines over the past week. Noonan could be a threat in the final third again.