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Shamrock Rovers vs Floriana Betting Tips - Rovers to Hit Back in the Champions League Qualifier

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Last updated: Mon 13 Jul 2026 14:26
Shamrock Rovers need to score goals to progress in their Champions League Qualifier against Floriana. An open, attacking game is expected, with strong predictions favoring a Rovers' home victory alongside over 2.5 goals scored. Both teams are likely to find the net, and there’s even potential for over 3.5 total goals, showing the match may be a high-scoring affair. The recommendation: back Shamrock Rovers to win and expect plenty of goals.
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  • Shamrock Rovers win at home and score goals
  • Floriana have scored 4 goals in 2 games
  • The Hoops can win in a high-scoring Champions League clash
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Shamrock Rovers have to push for the win here to stay in the Champions League Qualifiers. The Hoops are in good home form and can beat Floriana in a likely high-scorer at Tallaght Stadium. 

Back-to-Back Shamrock Rovers Home Wins


  • Shamrock Rovers have won 2 consecutive home games.
  • Shamrock Rovers have seen BTTS in 4 of their last 6 home matches.
  • Floriana have seen BTTS in 4 of their last 8 away games. 

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

Shamrock Rovers Are a Strong Home Team


Stephen Bradley’s Shamrock Rovers have lost just two of their last nine games and have won six. 

Rovers have secured three of those victories at home against St Patrick's 1-0, Galway 3-1 and Hibernian 1-0. 

The Irish team followed the Hibernian victory with a 2-1 Irish Premier Division triumph against Sligo Rovers. Shamrock Rovers had 1.62 XG and 24 shots. 

The Hoops fell to a 2-0 defeat against Floriana in the Champions League Qualifier first leg. Bradley's side had 10 shots, 54% possession and conceded once in each half without reply. 

Floriana Score in Most Matches


Floriana ended the 2025/26 season in inconsistent form and were winless in two of their final four fixtures. 

The Maltese outfit lost 4-1 against Hamrun and beat Gzira 1-0. They finished the campaign with a 0-0 draw against Valetta and a 2-1 victory over Marsaxlokk.

The Greens beat Shamrock Rovers 2-0 in the Champions League on Tuesday. Floriana had 12 shots and Robert Muric and Mustapha Jah scored.

Predicted Starting Lineups & Team News


Shamrock Rovers (3-5-2): Ed McGinty; Lee Grace, Enda Stevens, Cory O'Sullivan; Connor Mulraney, Dylan Watts, Naj Razi, Jack Byrne, Adam Brennan; Michael Noonan, Graham Burke

Midfielder Matt Healy is suspended following his sending off in the first-leg at Floriana. 

Winger Daniel Grant and Victor Ozhianvuna are unavailable due to injury.  

Floriana (4-2-3-1): Guilherme Cioletti; Carlo Zammit Lonardelli, Owen Spiteri, Kauan, Myles Beerman; Alen Kurtalic, Dunstan Vella; Robert Muric, Federico Varela, Kenan Dervisagic; Mustapha Jah

Floriana have no injuries or suspensions. 

Verdict

Shamrock Rovers need goals to claw back into this Champions League Qualifier. An open game is anticipated and Rovers can seal a home win with over 2.5 goals against Floriana.

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