Prediction for match Shamrock Rovers — Shakhtar Donetsk, 27.11.2025

Odds and Match Outcome Probabilities

In the UEFA Conference League match between Shamrock Rovers and Shakhtar Donetsk, the odds reflect a significant advantage for the Ukrainian team. Shakhtar Donetsk's victory is priced at 1.47, a draw at 4.78, and a win for Shamrock Rovers at 7.12. Probability estimates give Shakhtar Donetsk a 66.05% chance of winning, a draw at 20.31%, and success for the Irish team at just 13.64%. These figures confirm Shakhtar's status as the favorite. The main odds for total goals also suggest an expectation for a high-scoring match: over 2.5 goals is priced at 1.70, both teams to score - yes at 1.82, no at 1.88. Shakhtar Donetsk's individual total over 1.5 is at 1.51, indicating a high likelihood of at least two goals from the Ukrainian side.

Team Recent Match Analysis

Shamrock Rovers have an average possession of 52% over their last five matches, with 1.8 yellow cards, 9 fouls, and 2.2 offsides per game. In their last three fixtures, the Irish club drew 1-1 with AEK Athens (06.11.2025), lost 1-2 to Sligo Rovers (01.11.2025), and beat Galway United 1-0 (29.10.2025). Shakhtar Donetsk, on the other hand, boasts a superior possession rate of 72.4%, with 1 yellow card, 8.2 fouls, and 2 offsides on average. In their last three matches, Shakhtar thrashed Obolon 6-0 (22.11.2025), comfortably defeated SK Poltava 7-1 (09.11.2025), and overcame Breidablik 2-0 (06.11.2025). There have been no recent head-to-head encounters between these teams. Additional statistics show that Shakhtar Donetsk demonstrates a much higher attacking potential and defensive reliability compared to Shamrock Rovers. Moreover, in their last five matches, Shamrock Rovers averaged 3.2 corners per game, while Shakhtar Donetsk averaged 6.2.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In the last 5 matches, Shamrock Rovers had over 2.5 goals in 2 out of 5, while Shakhtar Donetsk had 4 out of 5. In the first half, both teams had over 1.5 goals only once out of 5 matches, while in the second half, Shamrock Rovers had it 2 out of 5 times and Shakhtar Donetsk 4 out of 5. Shamrock Rovers' average goals per match is 2.2, with 0.8 scored by the club and 1.4 conceded. Shakhtar Donetsk averages 4.8 total goals, with 3.4 scored and 1.4 conceded. This highlights a significant imbalance in attacking potential. In terms of goal timing, Shamrock Rovers most frequently score between the 61-75 and 76-90 minute marks (40% each), while they concede most often between 31-45 minutes (50%). Shakhtar Donetsk's most prolific period is 76-90 minutes (36% of goals), and they also mostly concede toward the end - 76-90 minutes (31%). Given Shakhtar Donetsk's high average scoring rate, strong over 2.5 goals statistics, and clear edge in goal-scoring activity, a bet on over 2.5 goals at 1.70 seems logical.

Corner Totals Analysis

Shamrock Rovers average 3.2 corners per match, while Shakhtar Donetsk average 6.2. Over the last 5 matches, over 9.5 corners occurred once for Shamrock Rovers and 3 times for Shakhtar Donetsk. The odds for corners highlight over 7.75 at 1.52 and under 7.75 at 2.46, as well as over 8.5 at 1.83 and under 8.5 at 1.91. Based on the average activity of both teams, a bet on over 7.75 corners seems justified. The line also offers a market for corners: Shakhtar Donetsk to win corners at 1.55. Given the statistics on corner kicks, Shakhtar Donetsk has a clear advantage in this aspect as well.