UEFA Conference League· Kick-off : Thursday, August 27, 2026, 16:00 (UK time)
KuPS vs Shamrock Rovers: 1-0 result and AI prediction review
Review: prediction vs result
Final score: KuPS 1-0 Shamrock Rovers. The AI called the outcome correctly: it rated victory for KuPS at 63%. The exact score 1-0 was the most likely scoreline in our grid (11.8%). On goals, the model did not expect both teams to score (49%): correct; it pointed to over 2.5 goals (53%): missed.
Match analysis
KuPS and Shamrock Rovers met on Thursday, August 27, 2026, a UEFA Conference League fixture. Venue: Vare Areena, Kuopio. Before kick-off, our model gave KuPS a 63% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Shamrock Rovers 16%. On the correct score, 1-0 comes out on top (11.8%), followed by 2-0 (11.6%) and 1-1 (10.0%).
KuPS have not won any of their last 5 matches (2 draws, 3 defeats), scoring 3 and conceding 7. Over their last 5 matches, Shamrock Rovers have 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats, scoring 7 and conceding 10. Shamrock Rovers therefore arrive in far better shape than KuPS. On average KuPS score 0.60 and concede 1.40 goals per game; Shamrock Rovers score 1.40 and concede 2.00. In the table, KuPS sit 21st with 7 points from 6 games, Shamrock Rovers 31st with 4 points from 6. 10 places separate the two sides.
In the last 1 meeting between the two sides, the record reads 0 wins for KuPS, 0 for Shamrock Rovers and 1 draw. The most recent ended Shamrock Rovers 1-1 KuPS (Aug 20, 2026). In double chance terms, "KuPS or draw" stands at 84%, "Shamrock Rovers or draw" at 37% and "no draw" at 79%.
Outcome probabilities (1X2)
Double chance
Most likely correct scores
Scores shown as KuPS – Shamrock Rovers. 1-0 is the single most likely scoreline (11.8%); the 5 scores below add up to 51% of all outcomes, which is why an exact score remains hard to call.
| Score | Probability |
|---|---|
| KuPS 1-0 Shamrock Rovers | 11.8% |
| KuPS 2-0 Shamrock Rovers | 11.6% |
| KuPS 1-1 Shamrock Rovers | 10.0% |
| KuPS 2-1 Shamrock Rovers | 9.8% |
| KuPS 3-0 Shamrock Rovers | 7.6% |
Goals: both teams to score, over/under
With 1.96 expected goals for KuPS and 0.85 for Shamrock Rovers, "over 2.5 goals" is rated at 53% and "both teams to score" at 49%. KuPS keep a clean sheet in 43% of scenarios, Shamrock Rovers in 14%.
| Probability | |
|---|---|
| KuPS expected goals | 1.96 |
| Shamrock Rovers expected goals | 0.85 |
| Both teams to score | 49% |
| Over 1.5 goals | 77% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 53% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 31% |
| KuPS clean sheet | 43% |
| Shamrock Rovers clean sheet | 14% |
Recent form
Latest matches played before this game in the competitions Elofoot covers.
KuPS
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | Shamrock Rovers · UEFA Conference League | 1-1 | D |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Universitatea Craiova · UEFA Europa League | 1-2 | L |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Universitatea Craiova · UEFA Europa League | 1-1 | D |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Sabah FA · UEFA Champions League | 0-2 | L |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Sabah FA · UEFA Champions League | 0-1 | L |
Shamrock Rovers
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | KuPS · UEFA Conference League | 1-1 | D |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Egnatia Rrogozhinë · UEFA Europa League | 1-5 | L |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Egnatia Rrogozhinë · UEFA Europa League | 3-1 | W |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Ararat-Armenia · UEFA Champions League | 2-1 | W |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Ararat-Armenia · UEFA Champions League | 0-2 | L |
Standings before the match
| Pos. | Points | Played | |
|---|---|---|---|
| KuPS | 21 | 7 | 6 |
| Shamrock Rovers | 31 | 4 | 6 |
Head-to-head
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | Shamrock Rovers 1-1 KuPS | UEFA Conference League |
Out and doubtful
KuPS
No absences reported.
Shamrock Rovers
No absences reported.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the KuPS vs Shamrock Rovers prediction?
Before the match, our AI gave KuPS a 63% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Shamrock Rovers 16%. KuPS are therefore favourites. Final score: 1-0.
What is the most likely correct score for KuPS vs Shamrock Rovers?
1-0 (11.8%), followed by 2-0 (11.6%), 1-1 (10.0%), 2-1 (9.8%) and 3-0 (7.6%).
Will both teams score in KuPS vs Shamrock Rovers?
The probability that both KuPS and Shamrock Rovers score is 49%. KuPS have a 43% chance of keeping a clean sheet, Shamrock Rovers 14%.
How many goals should we expect in KuPS vs Shamrock Rovers?
The model expects 2.81 goals (1.96 for KuPS, 0.85 for Shamrock Rovers). Probabilities: over 1.5 goals 77%, over 2.5 goals 53%, over 3.5 goals 31%.
When and where is KuPS vs Shamrock Rovers played?
Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 16:00 (UK time), UEFA Conference League. Venue: Vare Areena, Kuopio.
What form are KuPS and Shamrock Rovers in?
KuPS: 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches (3 scored, 7 conceded). Shamrock Rovers: 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (7 scored, 10 conceded).
What is the head-to-head record between KuPS and Shamrock Rovers?
In the last 1 meeting between the two sides, the record reads 0 wins for KuPS, 0 for Shamrock Rovers and 1 draw. The most recent ended Shamrock Rovers 1-1 KuPS (Aug 20, 2026).
What was the KuPS vs Shamrock Rovers result, and was the prediction right?
Final score: KuPS 1-0 Shamrock Rovers. The AI called the outcome correctly: it rated victory for KuPS at 63%. The exact score 1-0 was the most likely scoreline in our grid (11.8%). On goals, the model did not expect both teams to score (49%): correct; it pointed to over 2.5 goals (53%): missed.
How is the KuPS vs Shamrock Rovers prediction calculated?
The model estimates each team's expected goals (1.96 for KuPS, 0.85 for Shamrock Rovers) from recent form, xG and standings, then applies a Poisson distribution: every possible score gets a probability, from which the 1X2, correct score, both teams to score and total goals are derived. Every figure is calculated, none is made up.
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