Shelbourne kick start their first ever Conference League campaign tonight as they face BK Häcken Tallaght Stadium.
Previous Games:
Shels come into this game off the back of a 2-1 win against Waterford, with Alistair Coote and a Harry Wood penalty enough to keep shels in contention for a European spot.
They made it to the league stages thanks to 5-1 thrashing against Linfield, who they faced in the Champions League 1st round qualifying also, and won 2-1.
Häcken come into this off the back of a 2-0 win versus Norrköping with a Max Walton (og) and Isak Brusberg getting on the scoresheet.
They see themselves in the league phase thanks to a 7-3 thrashing of CFR Cluj in the playoff.
Key Players:
Shelbourne: In goalscoring form, Harry Wood is the one to watch for Häcken. The tricky Englishman has netted 5 goals in his last 6 appearances
Häcken: The young striker John Paul Dembe is one to look out for as when he gets going, theres not much stopping as he scored a hat trick in Häckens recent 8-0 win Nässjö FF.
Prediction:
Shelbourne 3-1 Häcken
Overall, Joey O’Briens men on paper have the stronger squad and I can see them dominating the game.
Key Information:
Where to watch: Premier Sports 1
Kick Off: 20:00
Referee: Paweł Raczkowski
Match Odds:
Shels: 3/1
Draw: 13/5
Häcken: 17/20