Cork City vs Shamrock Rovers - Match Preview & Prediction

0.7
Cork City
Republic of Ireland - Republic of Ireland Premier Division
Cork City vs Shamrock Rovers
Friday - May 2nd, 19:45 PM

1.9
Shamrock Rovers
Predictions & Tips
50% Over 2.5 Goals
84% Over 1.5 Goals
75% BTTS
3.29 Goals / Match
5.8 Cards / Match
12.5 Corners / Match

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Cork City Information
Coming into this game, Cork City has picked up 4 points from the last 5 games, both home and away. That's 0.8 points per game on average. BTTS has landed in an intriguing 3 of those games. Cork City has scored 4 times in the last 5 fixtures.
Cork City has put together a good run of form and has now gone 2 games without defeat.
Things have not been going that well in front of goal for Cork City recently, with the side failing to score in 2 of the last 5 games. Will the manager change his tactics today, or throw in another forward?
In the last 5 matches for Cork City, 3 of those games has ended with both teams scoring. This season 10 matches (83% of all matches) involving Cork City has seen BTTS landing.
Shamrock Rovers Information
Coming into this game, Shamrock Rovers has picked up 8 points from the last 5 games, both home and away. That's 1.6 points per game on average. BTTS has landed in an intriguing 4 of those games. Shamrock Rovers has scored 12 times in the last 5 fixtures.
Shamrock Rovers has enjoyed playing away from home recently, with the side currently unbeaten in 3 games.
Scoring is not an issue for Shamrock Rovers when they play away from home. They have scored in the last 5 games they have played on the road. Can Cork City stop this run?
It's possible we will see a couple of goals here, with the last 5 games for Shamrock Rovers ending with 2 goals or more being scored.
Shamrock Rovers will be looking to keep up the momentum today against Cork City, having lost just 1 game from the last 5. They have won 2 and drawn 2
In the last 5 matches for Shamrock Rovers, 4 of those games has ended with both teams scoring. This season 7 matches (58% of all matches) involving Shamrock Rovers has seen BTTS landing.
It's likely that Shamrock Rovers will score today, as they have netted in the last 6 games coming into this one and have scored 12 goals in the last five games.
Who Will Win

The home team is 40 % worse to the away team in terms of points per game

Head to Head Record

Total Matches: 31

71% Over 1.5 Goals
22/31 Matches
55% Over 2.5 Goals
17/31 Matches
19% Over 3.5 Goals
6/31 Matches
39% BTTS
12/31 Matches
42% Clean Sheets
Cork City
39% Clean Sheets
Shamrock Rovers
Goals Scored Who will score more? (Last 10 matches)
The home team is 80% worse than away team in terms of goals scored


Scored Per Game | Cork City | Shamrock Rovers |
---|---|---|
Over 0.5 | 80% | 90% |
Over 1.5 | 20% | 70% |
Over 2.5 | 0% | 10% |
Over 3.5 | 0% | 10% |
Failed To Score | 20% | 10% |
Scored 1st/2nd Half | Cork City | Shamrock Rovers |
---|---|---|
Scored in 1H | 30% | 110% |
Scored in 2H | 70% | 70% |
Scored in Both Halves | 10% | 50% |
Scored Average 1H | 0.30 | 1.10 |
Scored Average 2H | 0.70 | 0.70 |
Recent Form

Cork City FC
Recent: 1 Wins / 4 Draws / 5 Losses
Form | Results | PPG |
---|---|---|
Overall | d d l l l l w d d l | 0.7 |
Home | d l w d | 1.25 |
Away | d l l l d l | 0.33 |
Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
---|---|---|---|
Win % | 10% | 25% | 0% |
AVG | 2.70 | 2.25 | 3.00 |
Scored | 10.00 | 4.00 | 6.00 |
Conceded | 17.00 | 5.00 | 12.00 |
BTTS | 80% | 75% | 83% |
CS | 0% | 0% | 0% |
FTS | 20% | 25% | 17% |
xG | 1.24 | 1.44 | 1.10 |
xGA | 1.84 | 1.66 | 1.97 |

Shamrock Rovers FC
Recent: 5 Wins / 4 Draws / 1 Losses
Form | Results | PPG |
---|---|---|
Overall | w d w w w d l d d w | 1.9 |
Home | d w w l d w | 1.83 |
Away | w w d d | 2 |
Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
---|---|---|---|
Win % | 50% | 50% | 50% |
AVG | 2.80 | 3.00 | 2.50 |
Scored | 18.00 | 12.00 | 6.00 |
Conceded | 10.00 | 6.00 | 4.00 |
BTTS | 60% | 50% | 75% |
CS | 40% | 50% | 25% |
FTS | 10% | 17% | 0% |
xG | 1.85 | 1.97 | 1.65 |
xGA | 1.20 | 1.15 | 1.28 |
Goals Conceded Who will concede more? (Last 10 matches)
The home team is 70% worse than the away team in terms of goals conceded


Scored Per Game | Cork City | Shamrock Rovers |
---|---|---|
Over 0.5 | 100% | 60% |
Over 1.5 | 40% | 30% |
Over 2.5 | 20% | 10% |
Over 3.5 | 10% | 0% |
Cleansheets | 0% | 40% |
Scored 1st/2nd Half | Cork City | Shamrock Rovers |
---|---|---|
1H Clean Sheet | 60% | 80% |
2H Clean Sheet | 20% | 50% |
Conceded Average 1H | 0.60 | 0.20 |
Conceded Average 2H | 1.10 | 0.80 |
Who will score first? (Based on last 10 matches)

50%
Scored first in 5 / 10

70%
Scored first in 7 / 10
10 Minutes | Cork City | Shamrock Rovers |
---|---|---|
0 - 10 Mins | 4% | 0% |
11 - 20 Mins | 7% | 4% |
21 - 30 Mins | 0% | 7% |
31 - 40 Mins | 11% | 21% |
41 - 50 Mins | 19% | 25% |
51 - 60 Mins | 4% | 0% |
61 - 70 Mins | 15% | 14% |
71 - 80 Mins | 11% | 4% |
81 - 90 Mins | 30% | 25% |
15 Minutes | Cork City | Shamrock Rovers |
---|---|---|
0 - 15 Mins | 7% | 0% |
16 - 30 Mins | 4% | 11% |
31 - 45 Mins | 22% | 36% |
46 - 60 Mins | 11% | 11% |
61 - 75 Mins | 22% | 18% |
76 - 90 Mins | 33% | 25% |
Scored (10 min) | Cork City | Shamrock Rovers |
---|---|---|
0 - 10 Mins | 10% | 0% |
11 - 20 Mins | 10% | 6% |
21 - 30 Mins | 0% | 11% |
31 - 40 Mins | 10% | 22% |
41 - 50 Mins | 10% | 33% |
51 - 60 Mins | 0% | 0% |
61 - 70 Mins | 0% | 11% |
71 - 80 Mins | 20% | 0% |
81 - 90 Mins | 40% | 17% |
Scored (15 min) | Cork City | Shamrock Rovers |
---|---|---|
0 - 15 Mins | 20% | 0% |
16 - 30 Mins | 0% | 17% |
31 - 45 Mins | 10% | 44% |
46 - 60 Mins | 10% | 11% |
61 - 75 Mins | 10% | 11% |
76 - 90 Mins | 50% | 17% |
Conceded (10 min) | Cork City | Shamrock Rovers |
---|---|---|
0 - 10 Mins | 0% | 0% |
11 - 20 Mins | 6% | 0% |
21 - 30 Mins | 0% | 0% |
31 - 40 Mins | 12% | 20% |
41 - 50 Mins | 24% | 10% |
51 - 60 Mins | 6% | 0% |
61 - 70 Mins | 24% | 20% |
71 - 80 Mins | 6% | 10% |
81 - 90 Mins | 24% | 40% |
Conceded (15 min) | Cork City | Shamrock Rovers |
---|---|---|
0 - 15 Mins | 0% | 0% |
16 - 30 Mins | 6% | 0% |
31 - 45 Mins | 29% | 20% |
46 - 60 Mins | 12% | 10% |
61 - 75 Mins | 29% | 30% |
76 - 90 Mins | 24% | 40% |
Number of Cards How many cards will there be?

6.07
Cards / Match
Sum of bookings per match between Cork City and Shamrock Rovers
3.4 / Match
Booked / Match

2.67 / Match
Booked / Match

Match Cards | Cork City | Shamrock Rovers | Average |
---|---|---|---|
Over 2.5 | 80% | 83% | 81.5% |
Over 3.5 | 80% | 83% | 81.5% |
Over 4.5 | 40% | 67% | 53.5% |
Over 5.5 | 40% | 67% | 53.5% |
Over 6.5 | 40% | 50% | 45% |
Team Cards | Cork City | Shamrock Rovers | Average |
---|---|---|---|
Cards For Average | 3.4 | 2.67 | 3.035 |
Over 0.5 For | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Over 1.5 For | 100% | 83% | 91.5% |
Over 2.5 For | 40% | 50% | 45% |
Over 3.5 For | 40% | 17% | 28.5% |
Cards Against | Cork City | Shamrock Rovers | Average |
---|---|---|---|
Over 0.5 Against | 80% | 100% | 90% |
Over 1.5 Against | 60% | 67% | 63.5% |
Over 2.5 Against | 20% | 50% | 35% |
Over 3.5 Against | 20% | 50% | 35% |
First Half / Second Half Cards
Half Cards | Cork City | Shamrock Rovers | Average |
---|---|---|---|
1H Cards For Average | 1 | 0.67 | 0.835 |
2H Cards For Average | 2.4 | 1.83 | 2.115 |
1H Total Cards AVG | 1.6 | 2 | 1.8 |
2H Total Cards AVG | 3.8 | 4 | 3.9 |
1H Had More Cards % | 0% | 17% | 8.505% |
2H Had More Cards % | 100% | 67% | 33.505% |
Over X 1H/2H Cards | Cork City | Shamrock Rovers | Average |
---|---|---|---|
1H Over 0.5 Cards For | 60% | 67% | 63.5% |
2H Over 0.5 Cards For | 100% | 83% | 91.5% |
1H Total Under 2 | 60% | 67% | 63.5% |
2H Total Under 2 | 0% | 17% | 8.505% |
1H is 2~3 Total Cards | 20% | 17% | 18.5% |
2H is 2~3 Total Cards | 60% | 33% | 46.5% |
1H Total Over 3 | 20% | 17% | 18.5% |
2H Total Over 3 | 40% | 50% | 45% |
Number of Corners How many corner kicks will there be?

11.9
Corners / Match
Average Corner Kicks per match between Cork City and Shamrock Rovers
6.4 / Match
Corners Earned

5.5 / Match
Corners Earned

Match Corners | Cork City | Shamrock Rovers | Average |
---|---|---|---|
Over 6.5 | 90% | 90% | 90% |
Over 7.5 | 80% | 50% | 65% |
Over 8.5 | 80% | 50% | 65% |
Over 9.5 | 80% | 40% | 60% |
Over 10.5 | 70% | 20% | 45% |
Over 11.5 | 70% | 20% | 45% |
Over 12.5 | 50% | 10% | 30% |
Over 13.5 | 30% | 0% | 15% |
Over 14.5 | 10% | 0% | 5% |
First Half | Cork City | Shamrock Rovers | Average |
---|---|---|---|
FH Average | 55 | 34 | 44.5 |
FH Over 4 | 7 | 2 | 4.5 |
FH Over 5 | 4 | 1 | 2.5 |
FH Over 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Second Half | Cork City | Shamrock Rovers | Average |
---|---|---|---|
2H Average | 70 | 54 | 62 |
2H Over 4 | 8 | 5 | 6.5 |
2H Over 5 | 7 | 4 | 5.5 |
2H Over 6 | 5 | 3 | 4 |
Team Corners Corners Earned / Against
Team Corners | Cork City | Shamrock Rovers | Average |
---|---|---|---|
Corners Earned / Match | 6.4 | 5.5 | 5.95 |
Corners Against / Match | 6.1 | 3.3 | 4.70 |
Over 2.5 For | 90% | 90% | 90% |
Over 3.5 For | 80% | 90% | 85% |
Over 4.5 For | 70% | 70% | 70% |
Over 2.5 Against | 100% | 60% | 80% |
Over 3.5 Against | 90% | 50% | 70% |
Over 4.5 Against | 60% | 20% | 40% |
Shots, Offsides, Fouls & more
Team Shots | Cork City | Shamrock Rovers | Average |
---|---|---|---|
Shots / Match | 10.7 | 16.2 | 13.45 |
Shots Conversion Rate | 9% | 11% | 10.00% |
Shots On Target / M | 3.7 | 6.6 | 5.15 |
Shots Off Target / M | 7 | 9.6 | 8.30 |
Shots Per Goal Scored | 10.7 | 9 | 9.85 |
Team Shots Over 10.5 | 60% | 100% | 80% |
Team Shots Over 11.5 | 50% | 90% | 70% |
Team Shots Over 12.5 | 40% | 80% | 60% |
Team Shots Over 13.5 | 40% | 60% | 50% |
Team Shots Over 14.5 | 30% | 50% | 40% |
Team Shots Over 15.5 | 20% | 50% | 35% |
Team Shots On Target 3.5+ | 40% | 90% | 65% |
Team Shots On Target 4.5+ | 30% | 70% | 50% |
Team Shots On Target 5.5+ | 10% | 70% | 40% |
Team Shots On Target 6.5+ | 0% | 60% | 30.005% |
Offside Stats | Cork City | Shamrock Rovers | Average |
---|---|---|---|
Offsides / Match | 0 | 0 | 0.01 |
Over 2.5 Offsides | 0 | 0 | 0.01 |
Over 3.5 Offsides | 0 | 0 | 0.01 |
Misc Stats | Cork City | Shamrock Rovers | Average |
---|---|---|---|
Fouls Committed / Match | 0 | 0 | 0.01 |
Fouled Against / Match | 0 | 0 | 0.01 |
Average Possession | 47% | 60% | 53.5% |
Past Matches
14th April 2025
Shamrock Rovers 4Cork City 1
30th October 2023
Cork City 0Shamrock Rovers 0
6th August 2023
Shamrock Rovers 2Cork City 1
26th May 2023
Cork City 1Shamrock Rovers 0
6th March 2023
Shamrock Rovers 4Cork City 4
12th September 2020
Cork City 0Shamrock Rovers 3
31st August 2020
Shamrock Rovers 2Cork City 1
21st February 2020
Shamrock Rovers 6Cork City 0
25th October 2019
Shamrock Rovers 3Cork City 0
28th July 2019
Cork City 1Shamrock Rovers 1
24th May 2019
Shamrock Rovers 2Cork City 0
5th April 2019
Cork City 1Shamrock Rovers 3
5th October 2018
Shamrock Rovers 0Cork City 0
6th July 2018
Cork City 0Shamrock Rovers 0
30th April 2018
Shamrock Rovers 3Cork City 0
12th March 2018
Cork City 1Shamrock Rovers 0
1st September 2017
Shamrock Rovers 3Cork City 1
26th May 2017
Cork City 4Shamrock Rovers 1
17th March 2017
Shamrock Rovers 1Cork City 2
16th September 2016
Cork City 3Shamrock Rovers 0
24th June 2016
Shamrock Rovers 0Cork City 0
25th April 2016
Cork City 2Shamrock Rovers 0
17th August 2015
Shamrock Rovers 3Cork City 0
22nd May 2015
Cork City 0Shamrock Rovers 0
20th March 2015
Shamrock Rovers 0Cork City 0
5th September 2014
Cork City 1Shamrock Rovers 0
13th June 2014
Shamrock Rovers 0Cork City 2
4th April 2014
Cork City 3Shamrock Rovers 0
7th September 2013
Shamrock Rovers 2Cork City 1
9th June 2013
Cork City 1Shamrock Rovers 2
29th March 2013
Shamrock Rovers 1Cork City 1
Republic of Ireland Premier Division 2025 Table
Pos | Team | GF | GA | GD | Pts | AVG |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Drogheda United FC | 21 | 13 | 8 | 24 | 2.43 |
2 | Shamrock Rovers FC | 21 | 14 | 7 | 23 | 2.5 |
3 | Derry City FC | 18 | 16 | 2 | 23 | 2.43 |
4 | St Patrick's Athletic FC | 19 | 12 | 7 | 22 | 2.21 |
5 | Bohemian FC | 18 | 18 | 0 | 21 | 2.57 |
6 | Galway United FC | 19 | 18 | 1 | 20 | 2.64 |
7 | Shelbourne FC | 16 | 15 | 1 | 19 | 2.21 |
8 | Waterford FC | 14 | 23 | -9 | 18 | 2.64 |
9 | Cork City FC | 16 | 23 | -7 | 12 | 2.79 |
10 | Sligo Rovers FC | 19 | 29 | -10 | 9 | 3.43 |