Cork City vs Shelbourne Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – July 28

Cork City

L L W L D

9th place in Ireland Premier Division

0 - 2

28/07/2023 14:45

Shelbourne

D L W D W

4th place in Ireland Premier Division

Ireland Premier Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Cork City vs Shelbourne on July 28, 2023 (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 for you.

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 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

STANDINGS UP TO 28/07/2023

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

01 Shamrock Rovers	72	36	20	12	4	67	27	40
02 Derry City	65	36	18	11	7	57	24	33
03 St. Patricks Athletic	62	36	19	5	12	59	42	17
04 Shelbourne	60	36	15	15	6	44	27	17
05 Dundalk	58	36	17	7	12	59	44	15
06 Bohemians	58	36	16	10	10	53	40	13
07 Drogheda United	41	36	10	11	15	40	54	-14
08 Sligo Rovers	37	36	10	7	19	36	51	-15
09 Cork City	31	36	8	7	21	35	64	-29
10 UC Dublin	11	36	2	5	29	19	96	-77

Head To Head

28/04/2023 14:45

Shelbourne

2 - 1

Cork City

IRE PR

17/03/2023 13:00

Cork City

0 - 2

Shelbourne

IRE PR

11/02/2022 15:30

Cork City

1 - 1

Shelbourne

INT CF

10/09/2021 14:45

Cork City

0 - 2

Shelbourne

IRE D1

25/06/2021 14:45

Shelbourne

2 - 1

Cork City

IRE D1

16/04/2021 14:45

Cork City

1 - 3

Shelbourne

IRE D1

Cork City

Draw

17%

Shelbourne

83%

Cork City Last 6 matches

22/07/2023 09:00

Treaty United 0 - 2 Cork City IRFAIC

15/07/2023 14:45

Sligo Rovers 3 - 0 Cork City IRE PR

07/07/2023 14:45

St. Patricks Athletic 1 - 1 Cork City IRE PR

30/06/2023 14:45

Cork City 1 - 1 Drogheda United IRE PR

23/06/2023 14:45

Derry City 2 - 0 Cork City IRE PR

09/06/2023 14:45

Cork City 1 - 2 Dundalk IRE PR

Win

17%

Draw

33%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Shelbourne

21/07/2023 14:45

Bohemians 1 - 0 Shelbourne IRFAIC

14/07/2023 14:45

Shelbourne 1 - 1 Bohemians IRE PR

07/07/2023 14:45

UC Dublin 0 - 4 Shelbourne IRE PR

03/07/2023 14:45

Shelbourne 3 - 4 Bohemians Leinster S C

30/06/2023 14:45

Shelbourne 1 - 1 Derry City IRE PR

23/06/2023 14:45

St. Patricks Athletic 1 - 0 Shelbourne IRE PR

Win

17%

Draw

33%

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

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

Played games

Goals

Scored

210

Avg. per game

0.83

Conceded

168

Avg. per game

0.66

Scored

218

Avg. per game

0.79

Conceded

161

Avg. per game

0.58

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 253 matches

YesNo

138 (55%)115 (45%)

In last 253 matches

NoYes

153 (55%)123 (45%)

Cork City

Recent matches

Shelbourne

Under /Over

(76%)34 11(24%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(78%)35 10(22%)

Under /Over

(24%)11 34(76%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

Under /Over

(56%)25 20(44%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(56%)25 20(44%)

/Yes

(49%)22 23(51%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(69%)31 14(31%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Cork City

Shelbourne

Shots

Cork City

Total shots

11.13 avg / game

Blocked

83 total

Avg. 2.77

Shelbourne

Total shots

11.19 avg / game

Blocked

299 total

Avg. 3.83

Cork City Pass Shelbourne

Total passes

18737

Avg. 341 / game

Accurate

110%

Ball possession

50%

Total passes

56182

Avg. 449 / game

Accurate

79%

Ball possession

52%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Cork City

253

Played games

Shelbourne

276

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.35

Clean sheets

0.32

5.21

1317

Corners

1143

4.14

3.61

913

Throw-ins

1515

5.49

0.47

119

Offsides

302

1.09

0.82

208

GK saves

468

1.70

Cork City

DISCIPLINARY

Shelbourne

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.87

474

575

2.08

0.07

0.08

3.43

868

Fouls

1866

6.76

2.77

700

Tackles

1403

5.08

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 28 July 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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