DUBLIN (Interstat) — A crucial UEFA Europa Conference League group-stage match awaits on Thursday as Ireland’s Shamrock Rovers host Slovenian side Celje at Tallaght Stadium.

The visiting Celje enter the contest in formidable European form, boasting a 6-1 record in the competition this season. Their success is part of a broader run of results, with the club 9-2-2 across all competitions. Celje arrives fresh from a 1-0 domestic win over Tabor Sežana on Oct. 4 and has demonstrated a potent attack, including a 6-0 victory over NK Žalec and a 3-1 win against AEK in recent weeks.

Shamrock Rovers, meanwhile, looks to rebound from a 1-0 domestic loss to St. Patrick’s Athletic last Friday. The Irish side holds a 4-2-1 record in the Conference League and is 5-3-1 overall this season. Their European campaign has featured strong results, including a 4-0 win over Ballkani and advancing past Santa Clara in the qualifying rounds.

According to the Interstat game simulator, the match is projected to end in a 1-1 draw. The result could be pivotal for both clubs in a tightly-contested group stage.

The match is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, with kickoff at 8 p.m. local time.