Breidablik take on the visitors Shamrock Rovers in the second leg of UEFA Champions League 1/8-finals qualification. First leg result: 1-0. The match will be played on Tuesday, July 18th at Kópavogsvöllur (Kópavogur).
Breidablik are in good shape at this stage of the season, and their 1-0 victory in the first match in Ireland is fully deserved. Moreover, the Icelanders could have won by a larger margin if they had converted their chances better. After that, under Torvaldsson's guidance, they secured an important 1-0 victory against Fram in the domestic league and closed in on the league leaders. It is clear that the second leg is crucial for the hosts, and they have every chance of advancing against Shamrock Rovers.
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In the first game, the Irish team disappointed by completely surrendering possession and initiative to the Icelandic champions in the first half, for which they were punished. In the second half, the leaders of the current Irish league made some efforts to change the game, but Breidablik held on to their winning scoreline. In the return leg, we can expect an active approach from the visitors, who will be forced to open up, which may create opportunities for the opponent, as Shamrock Rovers can exploit the space. The national federation allocated a week for preparation for this match, but we'll see how they make use of it.
It should be noted that the Irish team will face an unfamiliar artificial turf in Iceland, to which Breidablik is more accustomed, giving them an advantage in the first half of the game, at least. Additionally, Shamrock Rovers, after their 0-1 deficit, will be forced to attack, leading to open spaces for the Irish team and dangerous counterattacks from their opponents. In the first game, Breidablik looked strong, dominating in corners, so why not repeat that at home? The only difference is that the game is likely to be more goal-oriented than the first leg since the fate of the confrontation is at stake. However, the Icelanders currently appear stronger than the Irish team, and our combination bet will be based on them.
Prediction for the match: Breidablik to win.
