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

Cork City
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10th place in Ireland Premier Division
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0-0
FT
30/05/2025 14:45
Shelbourne
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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: a draw with probability 45%.
  • 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 %
1
X
2
Pred HT
Correct
Avg.g
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2025-05-30

Cork City vs Shelbourne - Prediction & Odds

Cork City
Cork City
Shelbourne
Shelbourne
2025-05-30 14:45
21
45
34
X
1 - 1
1 - 1
2.25
2.03
FT
0-0
-
weather
15℃～16℃
STANDINGS UP TO 30/05/2025
Overall Table PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Shamrock Rovers Shamrock Rovers
66 36 19 9 8 56 33 23
02 Derry City Derry City
63 36 18 9 9 52 39 13
03 Shelbourne Shelbourne
59 36 15 14 7 48 37 11
04 Bohemians Bohemians
54 36 16 6 14 48 39 9
05 St. Patricks Athletic St. Patricks Athletic
52 36 13 13 10 42 32 10
06 Drogheda United Drogheda United
51 36 12 15 9 38 38 0
07 Sligo Rovers Sligo Rovers
41 36 11 8 17 42 54 -12
08 Galway United Galway United
39 36 9 12 15 37 44 -7
09 Waterford United Waterford United
39 36 11 6 19 41 60 -19
10 Cork City Cork City
24 36 4 12 20 33 61 -28
Head To Head
14/03/2025 15:45
Shelbourne Shelbourne
1 - 1
Cork City Cork City
IRE PR
03/02/2024 14:00
Shelbourne Shelbourne
2 - 0
Cork City Cork City
INT CF
22/09/2023 14:45
Shelbourne Shelbourne
2 - 1
Cork City Cork City
IRE PR
28/07/2023 14:45
Cork City Cork City
0 - 2
Shelbourne Shelbourne
IRE PR
28/04/2023 14:45
Shelbourne Shelbourne
2 - 1
Cork City Cork City
IRE PR
17/03/2023 13:00
Cork City Cork City
0 - 2
Shelbourne Shelbourne
IRE PR
Cork City
0
0%
Draw
1
17%
Shelbourne
5
83%
Cork City 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
0%
Draw
33%
Lost
67%
Last 6 matches Shelbourne 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
Cork City
36
 Shelbourne
Shelbourne
36
Goals
Scored
33
Avg. per game
0.92
Conceded
61
Avg. per game
1.69
Scored
48
Avg. per game
1.33
Conceded
37
Avg. per game
1.03
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
3 (50%)3 (50%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
5 (83%)1 (17%)
In last 36 matches
YesNo
26 (72%)10 (28%)
In last 36 matches
NoYes
28 (78%)8 (22%)
Cork City

Cork City

Recent matches

Shelbourne

Shelbourne

Under /Over

(83%)30 6(17%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(67%)24 12(33%)

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

(39%)14 22(61%)

/Yes

(67%)24 12(33%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(61%)22 14(39%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Cork City Cork City
Shelbourne Shelbourne
Shots
Cork City
Cork City
Total shots
11.19 avg / game
Blocked
44 total
Avg. 3.14
Shelbourne
Shelbourne
Total shots
14.72 avg / game
Blocked
49 total
Avg. 4.08
Cork City Cork City Pass Shelbourne Shelbourne
Total passes
12214
Avg. 339 / game
Accurate
110%
Ball possession
46%
Total passes
18756
Avg. 521 / game
Accurate
82%
Ball possession
58%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Cork City
Cork City
3168
Avg. 88.00 / game
 Shelbourne
Shelbourne
3774
Avg. 104.83 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Cork City
Cork City
1406
Avg. 39.06 / game
 Shelbourne
Shelbourne
1759
Avg. 48.86 / game
OTHERS
Cork City
Cork City
36
Played games
Shelbourne
Shelbourne
36
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.11
4
Clean sheets
9
0.25
5.03
181
Corners
180
5.00
24.03
865
Throw-ins
642
17.83
1.58
57
Offsides
77
2.14
3.53
127
GK saves
94
2.61
Cork City
Cork City
DISCIPLINARY
Shelbourne
Shelbourne
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
2.58
93
Yellow card
87
2.42
0.08
3
Red card
3
0.08
11.19
403
Fouls
391
10.86
12.22
440
Tackles
412
11.44
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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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