Chelsea vs Shamrock Rovers Preview
- Tournament: Conference League
- Date: Thursday, Dec 19
- Kick-off Time: 08:00 pm GMT
- Venue: Stamford Bridge, England
English giants Chelsea will host Shamrock Rovers for their sixth game of the 2024/25 Conference League season at their home ground Stamford Bridge. Chelsea are looking to maintain their 100% record in the competition.
Hosts Chelsea will lock horns with in-form Shamrock Rovers in a highly-anticipated fixture who have been ruthless in the Conference League this season. Enzo Maresca’s men have maintained an uptick in form in their last few games and are coming off a 2-1 win over Brentford in the Premier League. They have been sitting at the top of the Conference League table with 15 points and will be looking to make another statement in this game.
Meanwhile, Shamrock Rovers have made spectacular form in the Conference League and are unbeaten in each of their first five group stage showdowns. Despite settling for a silver medal finish in the domestic league, Shamrock’s away form in the competition has been solid.
Chelsea Team News
The hosts enter this game without Wesley Fofana and Reece James who are out with their hamstring injuries. Benoit Badiashile is also sidelined with an unspecified issue whereas Omari Kellyman is out with his hamstring issue. The likes of Cole Palmer, Jadon Sancho, Marc Cucurella, Levi Colwill and Nicolas Jackson are omitted from the Conference League squad and will not feature in this tie.
Shamrock Rovers Team News
As for Shamrock Rovers, they will be boosted with the return of Sean Kavanagh from his minor knock but would settle for a spot on the bench. Shamrock Rovers striker Rory Gaffney is sidelined with his long-term injury and is the only absentee for the away squad.
Chelsea vs Shamrock Rovers Predicted Lineups
Chelsea predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Jörgensen
Defenders: Disasi, Adarabioyo, Badiashile, Veiga
Midfielders: Casadei, Dewsbury-Hall
Forwards: Neto, Félix, Mudryk; Nkunku
Shamrock Rovers predicted lineup (3-4-1-2):
Goalkeeper: Pohls
Defenders: Cleary, Lopes, Grace
Midfielders: Burns, McEneff, Poom, Honohan
Forwards: Nugent; Burke, Kenny
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Head-to-Head Record
The two sides have never faced off each other in the past and Shamrock Rovers will play their first game against the English giants.
Key Players to Watch in Chelsea vs Shamrock Rovers
Christopher Nkunku (Chelsea)
After struggling to make his mark in his debut Premier League campaign, Nknunku made a fine start to his second year at Chelsea as the Frenchman has bagged 12 goals in 23 appearances across all competitions. He is one of the five-goal leading scores in the Conference League after five games.
Johnny Kenny (Shamrock Rovers)
Shamrock Rovers youngster Johnny Kenny has made a standout performance in the Conference League and shares the top-scorer honour in the Conference League with five goals to his name. He is expected to go back to his parent club Celtic in January after spending the last two seasons with Shamrock.
Chelsea vs Shamrock Rovers Prediction
The hosts started their 2024/25 campaign on a spectacular note and are coming off a 2-1 win over Brentford in their latest domestic tie. They are the only club in the Conference League with a 100% record and have secured their spot in the top eight. Chelsea head into this game as heavy favourites and will draft in young players in this tie.
As for Shamrock Rovers, they had a decent start to their European campaign despite as they are undefeated in their five games of the competition. They are languishing in the top half of the Conference League table and could easily punch in the knockout rounds. We anticipate a thrilling encounter at Stamford Bridge on Thursday night.
Predicted Score: Chelsea 2-0 Shamrock Rovers
Where to Watch Chelsea vs Shamrock Rovers Live?
| Country | Where to watch |
| USA | CBS and TUDN |
| UK | TNT Sports |
| India | Sony |
FAQs
Q. When is Chelsea vs Shamrock Rovers?
The Chelsea vs Shamrock Rovers game will be played on 19th December at Stamford Bridge.
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Q. What is the predicted score in Chelsea vs Shamrock Rovers?
The predicted score for Chelsea vs Shamrock Rovers is 2-0.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for Chelsea vs Shamrock Rovers?
Both sides will play their first game on the European stage on 19th December at the Stamford Bridge.