Shamrock Rovers vs Molde Preview: Team News & Prediction
by Alex Lawes ·
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16-year-old Michael Noonan has given Shamrock Rovers a massive chance of Round of 16 UEFA Europa Conference League football as they welcome Molde to Dublin this week.
Kick-off date/time: Thursday 20th February 2025: UK – 8:00pm / US ET – 3:00pm / US PT – 12:00pm
How to watch on TV: UK – TNT Sports / US – Not televised
How to watch online: UK – Discovery+ / US – Paramount+
Shamrock Rovers vs Molde Prediction
In a dramatic first-leg in Norway last week, Shamrock Rovers pulled off a famous victory. After keeping things tight, Shamrock were then given the boost of Valdemar Lund being sent off for Molde before the aforementioned Noonan notched early on in the second-half.
Shamrock Rovers finished second in the 2024 League of Ireland campaign. No Irish team has ever won a European knockout tie. However, after an impressive league phase campaign in which they nearly finished in the top eight, they now have a magnificent chance to secure a knockout round tie against Cercle Brugge or Legia Warsaw.
Molde endured a very difficult 2024 Eliteserien season as they finished fifth and outside of the European spots in Norway. They only just squeezed into the knockout playoff round, too, finishing 23rd in the league phase in mid-December. Therefore, their defeat at home, whilst a stock, may not have been that much of a surprise.
Shamrock Rovers have already surpassed all expectations by even qualifying for the league phase. Things will be tense and nervy in Ireland this weekend with a low-scoring game likely.
Shamrock Rovers vs Molde Tip: Under 2.5 goals
