Shamrock Rovers 4/11 to beat Hibernians in Tuesday’s Champions League qualifying showdown

Competition: Champions League qualifying

Market: Shamrock Rovers win

Odds: 4/11 @ 888sport

Hoping to land what could be a crucial first-leg advantage on Tuesday night, Irish champions Shamrock Rovers will host Malta-based outfit Hibernians.

Starting with the hosts, only continuing on what has been a stellar run of form throughout the 2022 campaign, Shamrock Rovers will be desperate to build off of that momentum here. In their 23 Premier Division matchups so far this season, they have recorded 16 wins, three draws and four defeats, scoring 37 and conceding 14 in return. Managing to muster a points tally of 51 and currently sat holding a commanding 10-point buffer at the top of the table, it should also be noted that the Irish champions hold the best-defensive tally in the division. As for their recent run of results, last seen landing a 1-0 win against the Finn Harps, Shamrock Rovers have now won each of their last four matchups across all formats. Likewise, it should also be highlighted, Tuesday’s hosts are unbeaten in each of their previous 19 straight home fixtures.

As for the visitors, while Hibernians might have claimed yet another domestic crown in Malta’s top-flight last season, they have shown some extended issues on either side of their break. In fact, including a 2-1 loss against Florina in their Cup semi-final last month, they have now failed to win any of their last four matchups across all formats. Likewise, along with losing three of those four outings, Hibernians have also suffered back-to-back defeats on the road. On a similar note, Tuesday’s guests have also lost five of their previous six Champions League contests on foreign soil, shipping over 1.5 goals in each of those European losses. Given the recent gulf in class between the two sides, it is hard to see anything other than Shamrock picking up a first-leg advantage here.

Bet: Shamrock Rovers 4/11 to beat Hibernians in Tuesday’s Champions League qualifying showdown @ 888sport