Cork City vs Shamrock Rovers Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 02 May 2025

Hoops Look Capable of Landing Victory

We have plenty of cause to back Shamrock on the Full-Time Result market, especially at an attractive price of -167. It’s entirely possible that they’ll prove too strong for Cork in this encounter.

4-1 Triumph for Shamrock in Last H2H

Cork City played out a 1-1 draw in their last game. This was on the road at Showgrounds against Sligo Rovers. Tim Clancy's team managed one shot on target and had 48% possession, with Kitt Nelson bagging the goal.

Shamrock Rovers drew their previous game which was at home. The action at Tallaght Stadium ended 2-2 against Shelbourne. The Hoops were 53% in the possession stakes and recorded six shots on goal, with Matthew Healy and Daniel Cleary both on target.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Shamrock are unbeaten when it comes to the past three meetings against Cork. Their last encounter saw Shamrock make home advantage count at Tallaght Stadium, winning 4-1. The previous 10 H2H games have featured six Shamrock wins, three draws and one Cork victory.

League of Ireland		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Shamrock Rovers	28	16	8	4	48	24	24	48:24	56
10	Cork City	29	4	10	15	29	49	-20	29:49	22

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1 win, 5 losses and 4 draws, averaging 0.9 goals from 3.1 shots on goal and 7.3 attempts. City have had 48.4% possession and 7.4 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.6 goals from 5.0 shots on goal and 9.9 attempts, while being awarded 6.7 corners.

Top goalscorer Kitt Nelson has found the net 4 times, Ruairi Keating 2, with Evan McLaughlin and two other players on 1. Djenairo Daniels, Cathal O'Sullivan and Milan Mbeng are the leading assists makers with 1.

Rovers have won 5, lost 2 and drawn 3, with an average of 1.7 goals from 11.4 attempts and 4.8 shots on goal. Stephen Bradley's side average 57.5% possession, 5.3 corners in their favour and 3.1 corners against, while conceding 1.1 goals from 6.0 attempts and 2.4 shots on goal.

We’ve seen Joshua Honohan, Jack Byrne, Lee Grace, Aaron Greene and Graham Burke score 2 goals each. Look no further than Jack Byrne for the top assist maker (5) in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Cork City confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Tein Troost (GK), Darragh Crowley, Freddie Anderson, Charlie Lyons, Matthew Kiernan, Sean Murray, Rio Shipston, Evan McLaughlin, Cathal O'Sullivan, Djenairo Daniels, Kitt Nelson.

Shamrock Rovers confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Edward McGinty (GK), Cory O'Sullivan, Roberto Lopes, Lee Grace, Daniel Grant, Joshua Honohan, Jack Byrne, Matthew Healy, John O'Sullivan, Rory Gaffney, Aaron Greene.

Cork City vs Shamrock Rovers Prediction & Betting Tips

We think that Shamrock can claim a League of Ireland win and there’s the opportunity to get odds of -167 that this prediction is proved correct. The price holds enough appeal for us to place a wager.

We take note of any injuries or suspensions affecting each side before going ahead with our football picks. The form guide and stats also help the team at Sportsgambler.com crunch the numbers ahead of the action.

Key Cork City vs Shamrock Rovers league stats:

• Shamrock have won 11 of their last 20 games.
• Cork have lost 3 of their last 5 games.
• Cork have lost 6 of their last 10 games against Shamrock.

Shamrock to Win Probability

According to the bookies, our pick has a 62.5% chance of landing a return. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 65-70%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Cork 0 - 2 Shamrock

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Corners Prediction

Over 10.5 Corners +110

We’ve seen the 10.5 Total Corners line covered in seven consecutive Cork games. The Total Corners line looks attractive and we’re going to take the +110 that it’s covered.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Cork

Total

14.10 7.40 6.70

Home

12.67 8.17 4.50

Away

14.67 5.83 8.83

Shamrock

Total

8.40 5.30 3.10

Home

8.20 5.30 2.90

Away

9.80 4.50 5.30

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-147

Under 9.5

+102

Cork Corners

Over 4.5

+107

Under 4.5

-149

Shamrock Corners

Over 5.5

-108

Under 5.5

-130

Most Corners

1

+148

X

+550

2

-154

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Cork City vs Shamrock Rovers Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Odds Suggest Shamrock Win

With the bookies giving them a 65% probability of winning, Shamrock Rovers might become a popular accumulator pick at their current betting odds. That is reflected in their -182 price of winning this Premier Division clash. Cork City are regarded as the least likely winner at +460.

A tight game could be on the cards and that is reflected in the short odds about Under 2.5 Goals being scored.

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Full-Time Result

1

+460

X

+295

2

-182

Half-Time Result

1

+460

X

+118

2

+115

Double Chance

1X

+132

12

-417

X2

-714

Draw No Bet

1

+290

2

-476

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.75

+102

2 Hcp -0.75

-135

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-152

Over 2.5

+106

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+108

No

-156

Cork City vs Shamrock Rovers Lineups & Team News

It’s good to know about any injuries and this is reflected in our Cork vs Shamrock team news, with this leading to predicted and confirmed lineups.

We’ve got details of the League of Ireland squads so that you know every player on the roster.

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