Cork City vs Shamrock Rovers Predictions and Free Betting Tips from expert tipsters when they go head-to-head in the Irish Premier Division on Friday, 26 May 2023.
Cork City are set to host Shamrock Rovers at Turners Cross Stadium for their upcoming league fixture. Cork City enter the contest following a string of subpar performances. They sit ninth in the table despite a 1-0 win over Sligo Rovers in their previous league match.
Their opponents, Shamrock Rovers had a streak of fine results until suffering a shock 2-1 defeat to Drogheda United last time around. Following the defeat, they remain second in the table.
Cork City vs Shamrock Rovers Head-to-head stats
The last time these two clubs met was in March. The match ended in a 4-4 draw that day.
Shamrock Rovers are on an 11-game unbeaten streak against this opposition. They have also won this fixture on seven of those occasions.
Who will win the match between Cork City vs Shamrock Rovers?
We are counting on Shamrock Rovers to pull off a win here. They have an excellent away record heading into this one. Their last five away league matches have all ended in victories.
Cork City, on the other hand, are currently struggling for form, both at home and on the road. They have lost six of their last seven league matches.
Moreover, Shamrock Rovers have an excellent h2h record in the recent history of this matchup.
How many goals can be expected?
We expect goals in this match. In five of Cork City’s last six league matches, there have been more than 2.5 goals scored. Also, four of Shamrock Rovers’ past six league matches have seen over 2.5 goals.
In addition, the last five h2h meetings between these two have had over 2.5 goals. By the looks of things, a high-scoring affair is expected this time out.
Cork City vs Shamrock Rovers Prediction
Shamrock Rovers have an excellent away record heading into the match. Their last six home matches have all ended in victories. They also have a great record against Cork City. Furthermore, Cork City have had a poor form going into the match.
A -1.0 Asian handicap on Shamrock Rovers at 1.90 odds will be our main betting pick here considering all the observations.
For the second tip, over 2.5 goals at 1.80 odds seems very promising. Considering both teams recent goal involvement in their matches and their past results.
Cork City vs Shamrock Rovers Betting Tips
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Shamrock Rovers -1.0 Asian Handicap @ 1.90
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Over 2.5 goals @ 1.80.