UCD expected to fight losing battle when facing Shamrock Rovers

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Competition: Republic of Ireland Premier Division
Date: Sun 21.July
Match begins: 15:00 (UTC)
Venue: Tallaght Stadium (8600 seats)

Only a win will satisfy the home supporters in this Tallaght Stadium clash with UCD, having a healthy lead on the opposition in the Premier Division table.

It's no vacation for neither Shamrock Rovers nor UCD as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.

These teams are so close in distance that this match is special, a derby with local pride the main prize.

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Shamrock Rovers form and stats

Shamrock Rovers have performed well here at Tallaght Stadium so far this season with 8 wins from 13 matches. Some points have also been lost, as they have drawn 3 games and lost 2. Hopes of three in a row are alive for Shamrock Rovers after consecutive victories at their own ground.

The Shamrock Rovers supporters enjoyed the previous match, watching their team host UCD in Premier Division and win 7-0. Previous to that game, a Europa League home match hosting Brann in a game that was won 2-1.

Shamrock Rovers are huge favourites in this match and it would be a big surprise if they fail to leave Tallaght Stadium with maximum points. The home side has been in this situation before, with huge expectations of a win. 20 earlier games are comparable to this one, and Shamrock Rovers has won 12 times, drawn 4 and lost 4. Sports bettors who like handicap betting will like to know that Shamrock Rovers has won by at least two goals 10 times when in this position.

The Shamrock Rovers fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 25 goals in 13 matches. Defensively Shamrock Rovers have been outstanding, conceding less than half a goal on average per home game (6 in 13 games). For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.

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UCD form and stats

UCD, who have the fewest scored goals (16) in Premier Division, have only collected 1 point from their away games after 0-1-11 (12 played).

It might be tough going out on the road again for UCD, facing their second straight away game. Especially as the previous game, ended with a defeat 0-7 versus Shamrock Rovers. That result followed a home victory 1-0 versus Bohemians.

Nobody expects UCD to collect points from a game like this. The team has been David versus Goliath 26 times before, with the overall statistics of won 10, draw 8 and lost 8. When defeated, 4 matches have been lost by two or more goals.

There's been a serious shortage of goals from UCD's away games this season with only 3 goals from 12 matches. The opposition has been scoring high and low on UCD's goalkeeper in away games this season, as they have let in 32 goals in 12 travels.

Head 2 Head

This is the result when the teams met earlier this season; Shamrock Rovers - UCD 7-0. Head-to-head totals (for the last ten meetings): Shamrock Rovers won 8 games, 1 match ended with a draw and UCD has 1 win. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: 5 / 5

Top Goalscorers

A. Greene
7 goals / 1 assists
A. McEneff
7 goals
J. Byrne
5 goals

Shamrock Rovers missing players

UCD missing players

Shamrock Rovers UCD
Total Home Home vs low Statistic Away vs top Away Total
25 13 3 Played 2 12 25
16 8 3 Won 0 0 5
3 3 0 Drew 0 1 2
6 2 0 Lost 2 11 18
42 25 7 Scored 1 3 16
15 6 1 Conceded 5 32 47
92% 85% 100% Over 0.5 100% 92% 96%
60% 62% 100% Over 1.5 100% 75% 68%
48% 46% 67% Over 2.5 100% 58% 44%
16% 23% 0% Over 3.5 0% 25% 20%
4% 8% 0% Over 4.5 0% 17% 12%
32% 23% 33% BTTS 50% 25% 28%
56% 62% 67% Clean Sheets 0% 8% 16%
20% 31% 0% Failed To Score 50% 75% 60%
 
6.4 6.4 5.3 Corners For (avg) 4.5 3.7 3.7
2.9 2.4 1 Corners Against (avg) 5.5 5.6 5.7
1.5 1.5 0.7 Yellow Cards (avg) 3 1.1 1.2
3 2 0 Red Cards 0 0 0
Key stats this season:
  • Shamrock Rovers have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
  • Shamrock Rovers have scored more than double the goals of UCD.
  • Shamrock Rovers have won at least twice as many corners as they have conceded.
  • UCD have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored.
  • UCD have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
  • UCD have yet to win a game away.

Shamrock Rovers
All Premier Division Europa League League Cup Club Friendlies FAI Cup Atlantic Cup
All Home Away
01-07-19 PD St Patrick's 0 - 2 Shamrock Rovers
05-07-19 PD Shamrock Rovers 0 - 0 Sligo Rovers
11-07-19 EL Brann 2 - 2 Shamrock Rovers
18-07-19 EL Shamrock Rovers 2 - 1 Brann
21-07-19 PD Shamrock Rovers 7 - 0 UCD
25-07-19 EL Shamrock Rovers 19:00 Apollon
26-07-19 PD Cork City 19:00 Shamrock Rovers
01-08-19 EL Apollon 17:00 Shamrock Rovers
02-08-19 PD Shamrock Rovers 19:00 Waterford United
11-08-19 FAI Shamrock Rovers - Finn Harps
UCD
All Premier Division League Cup First Division Club Friendlies FAI Cup
All Home Away
05-07-19 PD UCD 1 - 0 Finn Harps
10-07-19 CF UCD 0 - 11 Portsmouth
12-07-19 PD Derry City 0 - 0 UCD
15-07-19 PD UCD 1 - 0 Bohemians
21-07-19 PD Shamrock Rovers 7 - 0 UCD
26-07-19 PD UCD 18:45 Waterford United
02-08-19 PD UCD 18:45 Derry City
11-08-19 FAI UCD - Letterkenny Rovers
16-08-19 PD Bohemians 18:45 UCD
30-08-19 PD UCD 18:45 Dundalk

  Total Home Away  
# Team MP W D L F A MP W D L F A MP W D L F A D P
1 Dundalk 24 17 5 2 46 13 12 10 2 0 26 6 12 7 3 2 20 7 33 56
2 Shamrock Rovers 25 16 3 6 42 15 13 8 3 2 25 6 12 8 0 4 17 9 27 51
3 Bohemians 26 13 6 7 30 18 13 7 3 3 18 10 13 6 3 4 12 8 12 45
4 Derry City 25 10 10 5 39 24 12 6 3 3 20 10 13 4 7 2 19 14 15 40
5 St Patrick's 26 10 7 9 21 25 13 6 3 4 11 12 13 4 4 5 10 13 -4 37
6 Sligo Rovers 26 7 10 9 25 33 13 4 6 3 14 11 13 3 4 6 11 22 -8 31
7 Cork City 24 6 8 10 19 29 11 2 5 4 8 13 13 4 3 6 11 16 -10 26
8 Waterford United 23 6 6 11 28 34 12 4 3 5 17 15 11 2 3 6 11 19 -6 24
9 Finn Harps 26 4 5 17 21 49 13 3 2 8 15 22 13 1 3 9 6 27 -28 17
10 UCD 25 5 2 18 16 47 13 5 1 7 13 15 12 0 1 11 3 32 -31 17

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