Cork City vs Shamrock Rovers: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 02 May

Cork City

L L L L D

10th place in Ireland Premier Division

1-1

02/05/2025 14:45

Shamrock Rovers

W L L L W

1st place in Ireland Premier Division

Ireland Premier Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Cork City vs Shamrock Rovers on 02 May 2025 (kick-off: 14:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Cork City vs Shamrock Rovers preview before placing your bet.

Cork City will face Shamrock Rovers in Ireland Premier Division on May 2, 2025 at 14:45.
Cork City are currently 10th with 24 points after 36 matches.
Shamrock Rovers sit 1st with 66 points from 36 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.62.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

14:45

2025-05-02

Cork City vs Shamrock Rovers - Prediction & Odds

Cork City

Shamrock Rovers

2025-05-02 14:45

STANDINGS UP TO 02/05/2025

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Shamrock Rovers	66	36	19	9	8	56	33	23
02 Derry City	63	36	18	9	9	52	39	13
03 Shelbourne	59	36	15	14	7	48	37	11
04 Bohemians	54	36	16	6	14	48	39	9
05 St. Patricks Athletic	52	36	13	13	10	42	32	10
06 Drogheda United	51	36	12	15	9	38	38	0
07 Sligo Rovers	41	36	11	8	17	42	54	-12
08 Galway United	39	36	9	12	15	37	44	-7
09 Waterford United	39	36	11	6	19	41	60	-19
10 Cork City	24	36	4	12	20	33	61	-28

Head To Head

14/04/2025 15:00

Shamrock Rovers

4 - 1

Cork City

IRE PR

30/10/2023 12:45

Cork City

0 - 0

Shamrock Rovers

IRE PR

06/08/2023 13:00

Shamrock Rovers

2 - 1

Cork City

IRE PR

26/05/2023 14:45

Cork City

1 - 0

Shamrock Rovers

IRE PR

06/03/2023 16:00

Shamrock Rovers

4 - 4

Cork City

IRE PR

12/09/2020 09:00

Cork City

0 - 3

Shamrock Rovers

IRE PR

Shamrock Rovers

50%

Draw

33%

Cork City

17%

Cork City Last 6 matches

26/04/2025 14:45

Sligo Rovers 1 - 1 Cork City

IRE PR

21/04/2025 12:00

Cork City 2 - 1 Waterford United

IRE PR

18/04/2025 14:45

Bohemians 1 - 0 Cork City

IRE PR

14/04/2025 15:00

Shamrock Rovers 4 - 1 Cork City

IRE PR

11/04/2025 14:45

Cork City 0 - 2 St. Patricks Athletic

IRE PR

04/04/2025 14:45

Derry City 2 - 1 Cork City

IRE PR

Win

17%

Draw

17%

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Shamrock Rovers

25/04/2025 14:45

Shamrock Rovers 2 - 2 Shelbourne

IRE PR

21/04/2025 09:00

Shamrock Rovers 2 - 3 Bohemians

IRE PR

18/04/2025 14:45

St. Patricks Athletic 2 - 2 Shamrock Rovers

IRE PR

14/04/2025 15:00

Shamrock Rovers 4 - 1 Cork City

IRE PR

11/04/2025 15:00

Shamrock Rovers 2 - 0 Waterford United

IRE PR

04/04/2025 14:45

Galway United 0 - 1 Shamrock Rovers

IRE PR

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Ireland Premier Divisi...

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Cork City

Shamrock Rovers

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.61

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.89

Scored

Avg. per game

0.89

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.44

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 36 matches

YesNo

20 (56%)16 (44%)

In last 36 matches

NoYes

25 (69%)11 (31%)

Cork City

Recent matches

Shamrock Rovers

Under /Over

(83%)30 6(17%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(72%)26 10(28%)

Under /Over

(31%)11 25(69%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(39%)14 22(61%)

Under /Over

(53%)19 17(47%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(44%)16 20(56%)

/Yes

(67%)24 12(33%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(56%)20 16(44%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Cork City

Shamrock Rovers

Shots

Cork City

Total shots

11.19 avg / game

Blocked

44 total

Avg. 3.14

Shamrock Rovers

Total shots

14.44 avg / game

Blocked

52 total

Avg. 3.47

Cork City Pass Shamrock Rovers

Total passes

12214

Avg. 339 / game

Accurate

110%

Ball possession

46%

Total passes

18925

Avg. 526 / game

Accurate

99%

Ball possession

60%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Cork City

Played games

Shamrock Rovers

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.11

Clean sheets

0.33

5.03

181

Corners

175

4.86

24.03

865

Throw-ins

719

19.97

1.58

Offsides

2.31

3.53

127

GK saves

2.14

Cork City

DISCIPLINARY

Shamrock Rovers

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.58

2.22

0.08

0.06

11.19

403

Fouls

374

10.39

12.22

440

Tackles

387

10.75

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How We Build the Cork City vs Shamrock Rovers Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Cork City vs Shamrock Rovers on 02 May 2025 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Ireland Premier Division fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Cork City vs Shamrock Rovers Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Cork City's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Shamrock Rovers's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Ireland Premier Division Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Ireland Premier Division standings and the Ireland Premier Division form table to understand exactly where Cork City and Shamrock Rovers sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our Ireland Premier Division predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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