Europa Conference League qualifying Betting Preview: Santa Clara vs Shamrock Rovers

Portuguese Primeira Liga team Santa Clara host League of Ireland club Shamrock Rovers in the first leg of this Europa Conference League qualifying tie at Estadio do Sao Miguel, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Thursday 21 August 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

Bet on the Underdogs to Cover the Line

We think that Shamrock are a great pick against Santa Clara, with bettors able to back them at +1.25 at odds of -111. Taking this Asian Handicap wager allows us to divide our stake between +1 and +1.5.

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Shamrock Won Big Last Time Out

Santa Clara lost when last in action. At Estadio do Sao Miguel, they were turned over 1-0 at home to Moreirense in the Primeira Liga. The Azores side had the majority of the ball boasting 57% possession and three shots on target.

In their last Europa Conference League qualifying game, Santa Clara played out a 0-0 draw at home to Larne (3-0 on aggregate).

Shamrock Rovers won their previous game which was at home. It was a 4-0 Europa Conference League qualifying triumph at Tallaght Stadium against Ballkani (4-1 on aggregate). Stephen Bradley's team had the lion’s share of the ball enjoying 59% possession and seven shots on goal, with Rory Gaffney on the scoresheet twice, while Joshua Honohan and Graham Burke were both able to net.

Santa Clara – Last 10 League & Europa Conference League qualifying Games

Santa Clara have 4 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws, averaging 0.9 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 10.9 attempts. The Azores team have averaged 44.2% possession, 321.2 passes and 3.4 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.1 goals from 3.4 shots on goal, 9.4 attempts and 4.4 corners.

Top goalscorer Ricardinho has found the net 3 times, Wendel 2, with Gabriel Silva and two other players on 1. Pedro Ferreira, Adriano and Diogo Calila have recorded the most assists with 1 apiece. Meanwhile, goalkeeper Gabriel Batista has kept 2 clean sheets.

Shamrock Rovers – Last 10 League & Europa Conference League qualifying Games

Rovers have won 6, lost 1 and drawn 3, with an average of 1.5 goals from 5.2 shots on goal and 11.7 attempts. There’s been an average of 63.1% possession, 5.3 corners taken and 3.3 corners against, while they’ve conceded 0.8 goals from 3.1 shots on goal and 7.6 attempts.

Rory Gaffney has recorded 4 goals, Michael Noonan 3, with Daniel Cleary and Joshua Honohan both managing 2. Daniel Mandroiu has been the top assist maker with 4 in the last 10 games.

Santa Clara vs Shamrock Rovers Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Santa Clara vs Shamrock Rovers betting preview covers everything you need, including a key match prediction, a corners betting angle, correct score insight, top player prop bets and a value-packed bet builder recommendation.

Match Prediction

Shamrock +1.25 looks like the Asian Handicap bet to place at odds of -111. We’re expecting the outsiders to prosper in this Europa Conference League qualifying match and generate a solid return based on the numbers.

Sportsgambler.com has plenty of Europa Conference League qualifying insights and that includes getting the team news immediately. The recent form will also help deliver our expert football predictions and we ensure that the most relevant stats are used to good effect.

Key Santa Clara vs Shamrock Rovers Europa Conference League qualifying & league stats:

The +1.25 line has been covered by Shamrock in 8 consecutive games.
The +1.25 line has been covered by Shamrock in 19 of their last 20 games.
The +1.25 line has been covered by Shamrock in 9 of their last 10 games.
The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Santa Clara in 18 of their last 20 games at home.
The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Santa Clara in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Santa Clara in 3 consecutive games.

Shamrock +1.25 Probability

The latest odds imply that our pick has a 52.6% prospect of winning. However, our experts think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Match Prediction

Shamrock Asian Hcp +1.25 @ -111 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

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1 - 1 Shamrock logo

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There’s the option to bet on the two teams to play out a 1-1 draw. Odds of +750 are on offer and this is a correct score wager that should provide plenty of entertainment.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Rory Gaffney to Score +550

Rory Gaffney (Shamrock) has managed four goals in his past five matches. Based on the stats, we are happy to back the +550 when it comes to him finding the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

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Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -149

The past five Shamrock matches have averaged 6.20 corners, while the eight of the previous ten Santa Clara games have not seen the 9.5 Total Corners line being covered. The Total Corners line looks to be too high given the stats and -149 is available to wager.

Europa Conference League & League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Santa Clara

Total

8.30 4.80 3.50

Home

8.50 5.10 3.40

Away

8.10 3.10 5.00

Shamrock

Total

7.70 4.50 3.20

Home

8.70 5.30 3.40

Away

9.10 4.50 4.60

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Total Corners

Santa Clara Corners

Shamrock Corners

Most Corners

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Shamrock +1.25 -111

Total Goals Under 2.5 -116

Total Corners Under 9.5 -149

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Santa Clara vs Shamrock Rovers Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Have Santa Clara as Heavy Favourites

The latest betting odds suggest that Santa Clara are convincing -303 favourites to claim a victory and that means a 75% probability of coming out on top in this Europa Conference League qualifying encounter. If you want to back the outsider, Shamrock Rovers are available at +750.

There’s a Half-Time Result market should you wish to predict the outcome at the break. Shamrock are +600 here and the draw is +140, with Santa Clara on offer at -112.

There’s the opportunity to secure -116 when it comes to Over and Under 2.5 Goals. Both Teams to Score No is available at -182 for anyone expecting at least one side to draw a blank.

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Full-Time Result

Half-Time Result

Double Chance

Draw No Bet

Asian Handicap

Total Goals

Both Teams to Score

Vinícius Lopes is the First Goalscorer Favourite

You will find favourite Vinícius Lopes at +410 to be First Goalscorer and there’s also the chance to get +180 that he finds the net any time.

Player Goals

Vinícius Lopes (Santa Clara)

João Pedro Augusto Mourão Costa (Santa Clara)

Henrique Pereira (Santa Clara)

Elias Manoel (Santa Clara)

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Team Stats

Latest Europa Conference League qualifying and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Santa Clara Stats

Shamrock Rovers Stats

Full-Time Result

4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
5 wins, 1 defeat and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
An average of 1.00 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
An average of 1.90 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

An average of 1.50 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

An average of 3.40 corners awarded and 4.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
An average of 4.60 corners awarded and 3.10 corners against in the last 10 home matches
An average of 7.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
An average of 7.70 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

An average of 5.30 corners awarded and 3.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
An average of 4.30 corners awarded and 4.20 corners against in the last 10 away matches
An average of 8.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
An average of 8.50 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

An average of 44.20% possession in the last 10 matches
An average of 49.60% possession in the last 10 home matches
Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
Most possession in 5 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

An average of 63.10% possession in the last 10 matches
An average of 59.40% possession in the last 10 away matches
Most possession in 9 of the last 10 matches
Most possession in 7 of the last 10 away matches

Santa Clara vs Shamrock Rovers Lineups & Team News

Make sure to look over the Santa Clara vs Shamrock team news before betting. We’ll share the confirmed lineups for the Europa Conference League qualifier plus the newest injury information.