TIPS - Shelbourne F.C. VS NK Rijeka

[(Shelbourne F.C.) Strength]:
1. John Martin scored 5 goals for Shelbourne F.C. in the Ireland Premier League this season, the top scorer of the team.
2. This season, Evan Caffrey notched 6 assists for Shelbourne F.C. in the Ireland Premier League, the top assist of the team.
3. In the first leg of the Europa League qualifier on August 7th, Shelbourne F.C. secured an against-the-odds 2-1 win over NK Rijeka after a 1-goal deficit on the road.
4. Shelbourne F.C. were unbeaten with 2 wins and 1 draw in the last 3 competitive games, showing outstanding form.
5. Shelbourne F.C. won 2-1 over NK Rijeka on the road in their first leg of the Europa League qualifier on August 7th, giving them a better mentality.
6. Shelbourne F.C. lost only one of the last 10 competitive games in AH, showing performances in line with expectations.

[(Shelbourne F.C.) Weakness]:
1. Shelbourne F.C. failed to win with 1 draw and 1 loss in the last 2 competitive games at home, revealing a decline in home performance.

[(NK Rijeka) Strength]:
1. NK Rijeka were undefeated with 1 win and 1 draw in two Croatian Football League games in the new season, conceding no goals.

[(NK Rijeka) Weakness]:
1. In the first leg of the Europa League qualifier on August 7th, NK Rijeka suffered a 2-1 loss to Shelbourne F.C. Niko Jankovic opened the scoring for the team, but his side failed to secure a win.
2. NK Rijeka received 1 win, 3 draws, and 1 loss in the last 5 competitive games, demonstrating average winning strength.
3. NK Rijeka were winless with 3 draws and 1 loss in the last 4 competitive games on the road, performing underwhelmingly.
4. NK Rijeka lost the last two competitive games in AH, performing under expectations.

[Tips]:
NK Rijeka were the double winners of the Croatian Football League and the Cup last season, with a squad valued at about 42 million euros, several times that of Shelbourne F.C.

The team boast considerable depth, a well-developed tactical system, and emphasize possession-based and organized play.

The AH line is -0.75 for this game, which shows great support for NK Rijeka, despite the team's loss in the first leg.

Thus, NK Rijeka are expected to take 3 points on this trip.

[Recommended]:
NK Rijeka (-0.5/1)