Shamrock Rovers vs Ararat-Armenia Predictions & Tips - Rovers to Win in the Champions League Qualifier

Alex Waite

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Last updated: Mon 27 Jul 2026 11:16

Alex Waite 27 Jul 2026

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Shamrock Rovers win most games at Tallaght Stadium
Ararat-Armenia lost 3-2 in their most recent away game
The Hoops can win this Champions League Qualifier

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Shamrock Rovers have won 10 of their last 13 home games (Getty)

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Shamrock Rovers win a lot of home games and have to respond to remain in the Champions League. Ararat-Armenia were outplayed in their previous away game and Rovers can win on Tuesday.

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Key Stats - Rovers Strong at Home
H2H
Shamrock Rovers Tough to Beat at Tallaght Stadium
Ararat-Armenia Outplayed in Their Last Away Game
Predicted Starting Lineups & Team News

Key Stats - Rovers Strong at Home

Shamrock Rovers have won 10 of their last 13 home games.

H2H

Ararat-Armenia beat Shamrock Rovers 2-0 in the only previous meeting.

Shamrock Rovers Tough to Beat at Tallaght Stadium

Stephen Bradley’s Shamrock Rovers are in decent long-term form, losing just three of their previous 12 in all competitions.

The Hoops are undefeated in their last six home games, winning four. Rovers were on a three-match winning streak at home, beating Galway 3-1, Hibernian 1-0 and Floriana 5-1 in the Champions League.

The Irish outfit followed that run with a 1-1 FAI Cup home draw with Cork City and eventually won 5-1 after extra time.

Bradley’s side lost 2-0 at Ararat-Armenia in the first leg of their Champions League Qualifier. Rovers had 55% possession and conceded two second-half goals.

Ararat-Armenia Outplayed in Their Last Away Game

Ararat-Armenia are winless in three of their last five matches, drawing twice and losing once.

The Black and Whites have played one away game in the period and lost 3-2 at Riga FC in the Champions League Qualifiers. Ararat-Armenia were outplayed, allowing 58% possession and facing 10 shots on target.

The Armenian side replied with a 2-0 home victory over Shamrock Rovers on Tuesday. Tulipa’s team had just three shots on target and Sandro Lima and Zidane Banjaqui scored.

Predicted Starting Lineups & Team News

Shamrock Rovers (3-5-2): Ed McGinty; Lee Grace, Roberto Lopes, Cory O'Sullivan; Tunmise Sobowale, Dylan Watts, Matthew Healy, Jack Byrne, Adam Brennan; Aaron Greene, Graham Burke

Midfielder Victor Ozhianvuna and attacker Danny Grant are ruled out.

Strikers Daniel Mandroiu and Rory Gaffney are also sidelined due to injury.

Ararat-Armenia (4-3-3): Joao Bravim; Kamo Hovhannisyan, Wilson Valdez, Junior Julio, Bruno Pereira; Tera Alwyn, Karen Muradyan, Hugo Oliveira; Artur Serobyan, Sandro Lima, Zhirayr Shaghoyan

Midfielder Balanta Jr is injured and won’t feature against Shamrock Rovers.

Verdict

Shamrock Rovers v Ararat Armenia

Shamorck Rovers have to go for the win against Ararat-Armenia after losing the first leg. The Hoops can use their home advantage to hit back in this Champions League Qualifier.

Shamrock Rovers Win

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