Shamrock v Breidablik Kopavogur

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This week brings us the 1st legs of the 1st qualifying round of this season's Champions League and Tuesday night features this clash between Irish Premier Division hosts, Shamrock Rovers, and their Icelandic visitors, Breidablik, at Tallaght Stadium with the home side no doubt relieved to be returning to home soil for this tie.

A 2-0 defeat away from home at Dundalk was followed by a 0-0 draw at Drogheda United, both of which were in the Irish domestic top flight and both away from home, but results on home turf at their Tallaght Stadium will give Shamrock Rovers plenty of confidence ahead of this important 1st leg tie.

Overall results have been impressive for Shamrock Rovers in their own backyard as the hosts have suffered just one defeat in their last 11 matches in all competitions which includes seven victories in the process and they are expected to be tough to beat at home on Tuesday night as well.

In addition, Shamrock Rovers have lost just once in their previous six home ties in the Champions League overall, picking up four wins.

Breidablik's season is also in full swing as the Icelandic visitors currently occupy third place in their domestic Urvalsdeild top flight table and overall results have also been encouraging for the visitors ahead of this 1st leg as they have lost just twice in their previous 16 matches in all competitions.

Although both losses were incurred away from home with defeats inflicted upon them at HK and KA in the Urvalsdeild the visitors have also collected 11 wins along the way which also makes them a threat to Irish hosts, Shamrock Rovers, for this 1st leg tie on Tuesday night.

However, Breidablik's recent results away from home have been a little susceptible as the Icelandic visitors have managed to win just two of their previous six outings in all competitions which were gained at San Marino side, Tre Penne, with a crushing 7-1 win in the 1st preliminary round which was followed up with a resounding 5-0 win at Montenegro outfit, Buducnost.

Shamrock Rovers v Breidablik Verdict

Shamrock Rovers possess slightly more experience at Champions League level than Breidablik as Rovers have played six home ties in this competition compared to Breidablik's three away ties, and with home advantage behind them here on Tuesday night, Shamrock Rovers look like they may hold a slight advantage here for this 1st leg tie.

In addition, Shamrock Rovers have scored two goals or more in nine of their last 11 home games in all competitions.

Therefore, our main bet will be Shamrock Rovers win @ 1.72

Other side bets worth considering:

Under 2.5 goals @ 1.95

Correct score: Shamrock Rovers 1-0 @ 7.00