Cork City vs Shelbourne: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 March

Cork City
LLWLD
9th place in Ireland Premier Division
0 - 2
FT
17/03/2023 13:00
Shelbourne
DLWDW
4th place in Ireland Premier Division
Ireland Premier Division
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Cork City vs Shelbourne on 17 March 2023 (kick-off: 13:00) 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 9th with 31 points after 36 matches.
  • Shelbourne sit 4th with 60 points from 36 matches.
  • Head-to-head history favors Shelbourne, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Cork City have no wins, while 2 matches ended in draws.
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
Correct
Avg.g
Coef.
Score.
Live coef.
Weather
STANDINGS UP TO 17/03/2023
Overall Table PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Shamrock Rovers Shamrock Rovers
72 36 20 12 4 67 27 40
02 Derry City Derry City
65 36 18 11 7 57 24 33
03 St. Patricks Athletic St. Patricks Athletic
62 36 19 5 12 59 42 17
04 Shelbourne Shelbourne
60 36 15 15 6 44 27 17
05 Dundalk Dundalk
58 36 17 7 12 59 44 15
06 Bohemians Bohemians
58 36 16 10 10 53 40 13
07 Drogheda United Drogheda United
41 36 10 11 15 40 54 -14
08 Sligo Rovers Sligo Rovers
37 36 10 7 19 36 51 -15
09 Cork City Cork City
31 36 8 7 21 35 64 -29
10 UC Dublin UC Dublin
11 36 2 5 29 19 96 -77
Head To Head
11/02/2022 15:30
Cork City Cork City
1 - 1
Shelbourne Shelbourne
INT CF
10/09/2021 14:45
Cork City Cork City
0 - 2
Shelbourne Shelbourne
IRE D1
25/06/2021 14:45
Shelbourne Shelbourne
2 - 1
Cork City Cork City
IRE D1
16/04/2021 14:45
Cork City Cork City
1 - 3
Shelbourne Shelbourne
IRE D1
05/09/2020 11:59
Shelbourne Shelbourne
1 - 1
Cork City Cork City
IRE PR
14/02/2020 15:45
Cork City Cork City
0 - 1
Shelbourne Shelbourne
IRE PR
Cork City
0
0%
Draw
2
33%
Shelbourne
4
67%
Cork City Cork City Last 6 matches
06/03/2023 16:00
Shamrock Rovers 4 - 4 Cork City IRE PR
03/03/2023 15:45
Cork City 4 - 0 UC Dublin IRE PR
24/02/2023 15:45
Derry City 2 - 0 Cork City IRE PR
17/02/2023 15:45
Cork City 1 - 2 Bohemians IRE PR
10/02/2023 15:45
Cork City 1 - 1 Cobh Ramblers INT CF
03/02/2023 15:00
Galway United 0 - 0 Cork City INT CF
Win
17%
Draw
50%
Lost
33%
Last 6 matches Shelbourne Shelbourne
10/03/2023 15:45
Shelbourne 0 - 0 Shamrock Rovers IRE PR
06/03/2023 15:45
Dundalk 2 - 1 Shelbourne IRE PR
03/03/2023 15:45
Shelbourne 1 - 0 Bohemians IRE PR
24/02/2023 15:45
St. Patricks Athletic 1 - 0 Shelbourne IRE PR
17/02/2023 15:45
Shelbourne 0 - 0 Drogheda United IRE PR
10/02/2023 15:30
Galway United 1 - 1 Shelbourne INT CF
Win
17%
Draw
50%
Lost
33%
Overall Home/Away
Full time First half Second half
All leagues Ireland Premier Divisi...
Played games
Cork City
Cork City
251
 Shelbourne
Shelbourne
274
Goals
Scored
370
Avg. per game
1.47
Conceded
290
Avg. per game
1.16
Scored
388
Avg. per game
1.42
Conceded
301
Avg. per game
1.10
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
6 (100%)0 (0%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
5 (83%)1 (17%)
In last 251 matches
YesNo
187 (75%)64 (25%)
In last 251 matches
NoYes
205 (75%)69 (25%)
Cork City

Cork City

Recent matches

Shelbourne

Shelbourne

Under /Over

(76%)34 11(24%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(76%)34 11(24%)

Under /Over

(22%)10 35(78%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

Under /Over

(56%)25 20(44%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(53%)24 21(47%)

/Yes

(47%)21 24(53%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(67%)30 15(33%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Cork City Cork City
Shelbourne Shelbourne
Shots
Cork City
Cork City
Total shots
11.13 avg / game
Blocked
83 total
Avg. 2.77
Shelbourne
Shelbourne
Total shots
11.17 avg / game
Blocked
291 total
Avg. 3.78
Cork City Cork City Pass Shelbourne Shelbourne
Total passes
18737
Avg. 341 / game
Accurate
110%
Ball possession
50%
Total passes
55736
Avg. 449 / game
Accurate
79%
Ball possession
52%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Cork City
Cork City
23214
Avg. 92.49 / game
 Shelbourne
Shelbourne
25069
Avg. 91.49 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Cork City
Cork City
12933
Avg. 51.53 / game
 Shelbourne
Shelbourne
12497
Avg. 45.61 / game
OTHERS
Cork City
Cork City
251
Played games
Shelbourne
Shelbourne
274
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.35
88
Clean sheets
89
0.32
5.17
1297
Corners
1135
4.14
3.55
890
Throw-ins
1469
5.36
0.46
115
Offsides
297
1.08
0.83
208
GK saves
464
1.69
Cork City
Cork City
DISCIPLINARY
Shelbourne
Shelbourne
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
1.87
469
Yellow card
570
2.08
0.07
17
Red card
22
0.08
3.42
859
Fouls
1850
6.75
2.79
700
Tackles
1396
5.09
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How We Build the Cork City vs Shelbourne Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Cork City vs Shelbourne on 17 March 2023 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

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