Cork City vs Shelbourne Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 30 May 2025

We’ll side with Shelbourne at an attractive price of -100 on the basis that they should be dominant against Cork. The Full-Time Result market offers a good deal of value not to mention a strong potential return.

Cork City have been defeated in their last four games. On the road, they recently suffered a 2-1 loss against Galway United at Eamonn Deacy Park. The Rebel Army had one shot on target and boasted 56% possession, while Djenairo Daniels was the goalscorer.

Shelbourne have experienced back-to-back road defeats. In their previous game, they beat Sligo Rovers at home, winning 3-2 at Tolka Park. Damien Duff's side were 53% in the possession stakes and had six shots on goal, with John Martin on fire with a hat-trick.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Shels haven’t lost to Cork in their past seven games, with the last clash ending 1-1 at Tolka Park. The past 7 H2H meetings have featured five Shels wins and two draws.

League of Ireland		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Shelbourne	36	15	14	7	48	37	11	48:37	59
10	Cork City	36	4	12	20	33	61	-28	33:61	24

View Full Table

1 win, 7 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.1 goals from 7.2 attempts and 3.1 shots on goal. City have had 47.0% possession and 5.5 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 2.0 goals from 10.0 attempts and 5.1 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 6.7 corners.

Top goalscorer Djenairo Daniels has found the net 4 times, Kitt Nelson 2, with Charlie Lyons and two other players on 1. Cathal O'Sullivan is the leading assists maker with 3.

Shels have 3 victories, 3 defeats and 4 draws, averaging 4.1 shots on goal, 11.9 attempts and 1.2 goals. The Dublin outfit average 60.4% possession, 5.6 corners taken and 4.0 corners against them, while 1.3 goals have been conceded from 9.1 attempts and 4.2 shots on goal.

John Martin and Ademipo Odubeko have top scored with 3 goals, while Harry Wood is next on 1. Evan Caffrey has been the top assist maker with 5 in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Cork City confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Tein Troost (GK), Milan Mbeng, Freddie Anderson, Charlie Lyons, Darragh Crowley, Sean Murray, Evan McLaughlin, Joshua Fitzpatrick, Cathal O'Sullivan, Djenairo Daniels, Sean Maguire.

Shelbourne confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Lorcan Healy (GK), Mark Coyle, Kameron Ledwidge, Tyreke Wilson, John O'Sullivan, Evan Caffrey, Ellis Chapman, Jonathan Lunney, Kerr McInroy, John Martin, Harry Wood.

Cork City vs Shelbourne Prediction & Betting Tips

Shelbourne look like an excellent shout to claim a victory, especially as a price of -100 is available. You can confidently take this selection when they line up in this League of Ireland match.

It’s always a case of checking out the latest team news to make expert football recommendations. Then we get to work when it comes to unearthing the stats that are the most valuable.

Key Cork City vs Shelbourne league stats:

• Cork have lost their last 4 games.
• Cork have lost 7 of their last 10 games.
• Cork have lost 9 of their last 17 games.
• Cork have lost 5 of their last 7 games against Shelbourne.

The bookies are estimating that there is a 50% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, we have this number between 55-60% based on our in-depth research. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

If you’re bullish that Shels will triumph, why not look at a Match Result & Total wager? It offers a larger price alternative and you’re required to forecast the goal tally along with our team to win.

Our Match Prediction

Shelbourne To Win @ -100 Bet Now

BetMGM Promo Up To $1500 in Bonus Bets Get Bonus T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+

Gamble responsibly 18+. All odds are correct at time of publishing and are subject to change. To use the Bookmaker Live Streaming services you will need to be logged in and have a funded account or to have placed a bet in the last 24 hours. Geo-restrictions apply.

Correct Score Prediction

Cork 0 - 1 Shelbourne

Our correct score prediction is a 1-0 win for Shelbourne which is available at odds of +510. We think they’ll achieve victory and this is a way of getting bigger odds and more excitement.

Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -100

The past five home matches featuring Cork have seen 13.00 corners on average, with 11.00 the average corner count for the previous five Shelbourne games. We’re anticipating that there will be plenty of corners and that the line will be covered, with odds of -100 available.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Cork

Total

10.70 3.90 6.80

Home

11.50 4.70 6.80

Away

9.00 2.90 6.10

Shelbourne

Total

8.50 5.40 3.10

Home

9.70 5.60 4.10

Away

7.90 3.70 4.20

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-109

Under 9.5

-133

Cork Corners

Over 4.5

-100

Under 4.5

-141

Shelbourne Corners

Over 4.5

-123

Under 4.5

-114

Most Corners

1

+115

X

+540

2

-112

T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+

Cork City vs Shelbourne 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.

With the bookmakers affording them a 48% chance of winning, Shelbourne might be a popular accumulator selection. Their betting odds are +110 when it comes to this League of Ireland encounter. The market suggests that Cork City are least likely to win at +250.

Shels are -125 at -0.25 on the Asian Handicap and this gives you a half stake refund in the event of a draw. However, you get a full payout on your wager if they manage to beat Cork.

A tight contest might be played out as can be seen from the short price when it comes to Under 2.5 Goals being netted. Both Teams to Score betting is always popular and the No option on the BTTS market is available at -139.

All of the League of Ireland games see the top betting sites go to town with their service. Bettors can find the best approach from the hundreds of markets which are presented to them each time.

Full-Time Result

1

+250

X

+215

2

+110

Half-Time Result

1

+310

X

+102

2

+170

Double Chance

1X

-147

12

-294

X2

-345

Draw No Bet

1

+140

2

-204

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-106

2 Hcp -0.25

-125

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-189

Over 2.5

+130

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-102

No

-139

Cork City vs Shelbourne Lineups & Team News

It’s great to get the latest lineups for the match, with injuries being flagged up thanks to our up-to-date Cork vs Shels team news.

The League of Ireland squads highlight the star players operating for every team in the division.

Cork City Team Page Shelbourne Team Page

Top Football Pages