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Larne host Shamrock at Windsor Park in the UEFA Conference League on Thursday. The two sides have had slow starts to their campaigns.
Larne suffered a 3-0 defeat in their opener with Molde, leaving the Irish side 33rd out of 35 teams in the league phase, with the top-24 having the chance to progress.
The Irish Premiership representatives are seventh in the top flight ahead of matchday 13 but have five games in hand. After two heavy defeats where they conceded six unanswered goals, Larne have had a 4-0 win and a 1-1 draw in their last two matches across competitions.
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Shamrock, meanwhile, were held at home to a 1-1 draw by APOEL in their opening Conference League game, which leaves the visitors in 20th spot with one point.
Hoops are in a great shape, with just one loss in their last eight matches across competitions. With two matchdays left in the League of Ireland Premier Division, Shamrock are scrambling in their push to defend their title. They are third in the standings, trailing leaders Shelbourne (57) by two points.
Larne vs Shamrock Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Larne have won thrice and lost once in their last five home matches.
- The hosts have won six times and lost twice in their last 10 matches across competitions.
- Larne have scored seven goals and conceded eight in their last five games across competitions.
- Shamrock have won twice and lost once in their last five road outings.
- Larne have won twice and lost twice in their last five matches, while Shamrock have won thrice and lost once in the same period.
- Form Guide: Larne – D-W-L-L-W; Shamrock – W-W-D-L-W
Larne vs Shamrock Prediction
Larne will look to make the most of their home advantage as they push to revive their campaign ahead of matchday three.
Shamrock, meanwhile, will look improve their position in the standings and hit the top-16 if they snatch maximum points at Windsor Park. Larne, though, are expected to come out on top based on their home advantage.
Prediction: Larne 2-1 Shamrock
Larne vs Shamrock Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Larne
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Larne to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Shamrock to score - Yes
