Our prediction for this Europa Conference League match:
Shamrock Rovers will be looking to extend their winning run to four games in all competitions as they welcome Santa Clara to their Tallaght Stadium in the Conference League playoffs return leg. Against all odds, the Hoops defeated Santa Clara 2-1 in Portugal and they now aim to defend their slim lead on home soil. The good news for the hosts is that Trevor Clarke has overcome his injury, but the 27-year-old is likely to start from the bench.
Os Acorianos, on the other hand, failed to impress in the first leg, with the team struggling at the back, but they are still seen as favourites to win Thursday’s clash. Anyhow, we are tempted to place our bets on under 2.5 goals as Shamrock are likely to adopt a defence-minded approach this time out. Defender Pedro Jose Pacheco remains in the treatment room, but there are no fresh injury worries in the away team.