Our Shamrock Rovers vs Hamrun Spartans Prediction: 1-0
Shamrock Rovers vs Hamrun Spartans in the UEFA Conference League is scheduled for an 20:00 GMT kick-off on Thursday December 18, 2025. We predict a narrow 1-0 victory for Shamrock Rovers, as their solid defense should be enough to keep Hamrun Spartans at bay.
This Shamrock Rovers vs Hamrun Spartans prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Shamrock Rovers's Last Match – Breidablik vs Shamrock Rovers
Shamrock Rovers must win to recover from their recent 1-3 UEFA Conference League defeat against Breidablik on December 11 and regain momentum. In that match, Shamrock Rovers saw 60% of the ball and created 6 goal attempts, with 1 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Breidablik | 40% | 5 (4) | 1.49 | 20 |
 Shamrock Rovers | 60% | 6 (1) | 0.34 | 19 |
Hamrun Spartans's Last Match – Hamrun Spartans vs Marsaxlokk FC
After suffering a 1-3 Malta Premier League loss to Marsaxlokk FC, Hamrun Spartans must win to get back on track. In that match, Hamrun Spartans had 61% possession and 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hamrun Spartans | 61% | 0 (2) | - | 65 |
 Marsaxlokk FC | 39% | 0 (7) | - | 50 |
Shamrock Rovers vs Hamrun Spartans Stats
Key Stats
| Shamrock Rovers | Hamrun Spartans | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.53 | Attacking Strength | 0 |
| 0.85 | Defence Strength | 1.22 |
| 1 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Shamrock Rovers are averaging 0.8 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Hamrun Spartans average 1.1 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
Shamrock Rovers 8-14
Hamrun Spartans 11-14
Lineups
Shamrock Rovers (3-5-2) : Edward McGinty, Dan Cleary, Cory O'Sullivan, Roberto Lopes, Daniel Grant, Victor Ozhianvuna, Matthew Healy, Dylan Watts, Adam Matthews, Graham Burke, Rory Gaffney
Hamrun Spartans (4-5-1) : Henry Bonello, Rafael Petrilio Compri, Marcelina Emerson, Vincenzo Polito, Nikolai Micallef, Joseph Essien Mbong, N'Dri Philippe Koffi, Ognjen Bjelicic, Mouad El Fanis, Matias Nicolas Garcia, Serigne Saliou Thioune