Cork City vs Shelbourne: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 30 May

Cork City

L L L L D

10th place in Ireland Premier Division

1-1

30/05/2025 14:45

Shelbourne

W W W W W

3rd place in Ireland Premier Division

Ireland Premier Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Cork City vs Shelbourne on 30 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 Shelbourne preview before placing your bet.

Cork City are currently 10th with 24 points after 36 matches.
Shelbourne sit 3rd with 59 points from 36 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Shelbourne to win with probability 47%.
Head-to-head history favors Shelbourne, who have won 5 of the last 6 meetings. Cork City have no wins, while one match ended in a draw.

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

2025-05-30

Cork City vs Shelbourne - Prediction & Odds

Cork City

Shelbourne

2025-05-30 14:45

STANDINGS UP TO 30/05/2025

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

14/03/2025 15:45

Shelbourne

1 - 1

Cork City

IRE PR

03/02/2024 14:00

Shelbourne

2 - 0

Cork City

INT CF

22/09/2023 14:45

Shelbourne

2 - 1

Cork City

IRE PR

28/07/2023 14:45

Cork City

0 - 2

Shelbourne

IRE PR

28/04/2023 14:45

Shelbourne

2 - 1

Cork City

IRE PR

17/03/2023 13:00

Cork City

0 - 2

Shelbourne

IRE PR

Cork City

Draw

17%

Shelbourne

83%

Cork City Last 6 matches

23/05/2025 14:45

Galway United 2 - 1 Cork City IRE PR

16/05/2025 14:45

St. Patricks Athletic 3 - 2 Cork City IRE PR

09/05/2025 14:45

Cork City 1 - 2 Derry City IRE PR

05/05/2025 12:00

Drogheda United 3 - 2 Cork City IRE PR

02/05/2025 14:45

Cork City 1 - 1 Shamrock Rovers IRE PR

26/04/2025 14:45

Sligo Rovers 1 - 1 Cork City IRE PR

Win

Draw

33%

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Shelbourne

23/05/2025 14:45

Shelbourne 3 - 2 Sligo Rovers IRE PR

19/05/2025 14:45

Shelbourne 0 - 0 Drogheda United IRE PR

16/05/2025 14:45

Bohemians 1 - 0 Shelbourne IRE PR

09/05/2025 14:45

Shelbourne 2 - 1 St. Patricks Athletic IRE PR

05/05/2025 12:00

Shelbourne 0 - 1 Waterford United IRE PR

02/05/2025 14:45

Derry City 2 - 0 Shelbourne IRE PR

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Ireland Premier Divisi...

Played games

Cork City

Shelbourne

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.06

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.22

Scored

Avg. per game

1.39

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.00

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 18 home matches

YesNo

14 (78%)4 (22%)

In last 18 home matches

NoYes

13 (72%)5 (28%)

Cork City

Recent matches

Shelbourne

Under /Over

(83%)15 3(17%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(61%)11 7(39%)

Under /Over

(22%)4 14(78%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(50%)9 9(50%)

Under /Over

(39%)7 11(61%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(33%)6 12(67%)

/Yes

(67%)12 6(33%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(61%)11 7(39%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Cork City

Shelbourne

Shots

Cork City

Total shots

12.94 avg / game

Blocked

18 total

Avg. 2.57

Shelbourne

Total shots

17.00 avg / game

Blocked

25 total

Avg. 4.17

Cork City Pass Shelbourne

Total passes

6224

Avg. 346 / game

Accurate

151%

Ball possession

48%

Total passes

9948

Avg. 553 / game

Accurate

83%

Ball possession

60%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Cork City

Played games

Shelbourne

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.17

Clean sheets

0.22

6.22

112

Corners

102

5.67

25.56

460

Throw-ins

314

17.44

1.22

Offsides

1.83

3.44

GK saves

2.67

Cork City

DISCIPLINARY

Shelbourne

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.28

2.17

0.00

0.00

12.06

217

Fouls

180

10.00

11.50

207

Tackles

190

10.56

NEXT MATCHES

NEXT MATCHES

St. Patricks Athletic

How We Build the Cork City vs Shelbourne Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Cork City vs Shelbourne on 30 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 Shelbourne 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 Shelbourne'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 Shelbourne 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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