Cork City vs Shelbourne

πŸ“ Premier Division, Republic of Ireland
πŸ•’ Friday 3rd October, 19:45 BST

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Our Prediction

Both Teams To Score (BTTS) – Yes

Cork City sit 10th in the table after 29 games, averaging 2.1 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per home match this season. Shelbourne are 4th after 28 games, averaging 1.7 scored and 1.4 conceded on the road. Cork City have won 9/10 home games (90%) this season; Shelbourne have won 6/10 on the road (60%). There's no dominant edge either way.

Goals look likely from both ends. Cork City have seen 3+ goals in 70% of home fixtures this season (7/10), and Shelbourne in 70% of away games (7/10). Cork City average 2.1 scored and 0.9 conceded at home; Shelbourne 1.7 and 1.4 on the road.

Both teams have regularly seen both sides score this season β€” Cork City in 70% of home games (7/10), Shelbourne in 80% away (8/10). Cork City have scored in 90% of home fixtures; Shelbourne in 100% of away games.

Cork City regularly generate high corner counts at home (10+ corners in 70% of fixtures, 7/10). Shelbourne are lower on the road (50%). The home side's attacking style tends to produce set-piece volume regardless of the opponent.

Our Prediction: Both Teams To Score (BTTS) – Yes β€” Cork City see both teams score in 70% of home games, Shelbourne in 80% of away games. Both sides have been regularly finding the net this season.

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League Table

The full Premier Division table for the 2025 season, with Cork City (10th) and Shelbourne (4th) highlighted. League position gives useful context alongside current home and away form when assessing this fixture.

Premier Division 2025

# Team P W D L Goals GD Pts
1 Derry City 20 10 6 4 31:21 +10 36
2 Shelbourne A 19 10 6 3 30:20 +10 36
3 Shamrock Rovers 19 10 4 5 25:18 +7 34
4 Sligo Rovers 20 8 5 7 22:24 -2 29
5 Bohemians 20 7 6 7 28:21 +7 27
6 St Patrick's 19 6 9 4 19:12 +7 27
7 Drogheda United 19 6 7 6 16:21 -5 25
8 Waterford United 21 5 6 10 27:35 -8 21
9 Galway United 20 4 7 9 18:24 -6 19
10 Cork City H 20 2 6 12 14:33 -19 12
11 Bray Wanderers 4 3 0 1 6:4 +2 9
12 Treaty United 3 1 1 1 2:2 0 4
13 Cobh Ramblers 2 0 1 1 1:2 -1 1
14 UCD 2 0 0 2 2:4 -2 0

Team Form

Shelbourne have lost 20% of their away matches this season, while Cork City have been more solid at home (10% losses). The home side may find it easier to impose themselves.

Cork City (Home Form) Shelbourne (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 9 (90%) 6 (60%)
Drawn 0 (0%) 2 (20%)
Lost 1 (10%) 2 (20%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Cork City have seen both teams score in 70% of home games this season, Shelbourne in 80% of away games. Both sides have been regularly finding the net β€” the stats support a goal at each end.

Cork City (Home Form) Shelbourne (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 7 (70%) 8 (80%)

Match Goals

Over 2.5 Goals has landed in 70% of Cork City's home games and 70% of Shelbourne's away games this season. Both sides have consistently featured in high-scoring matches.

Over Goals

Cork City (Home Form) Shelbourne (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 10 (100%) 10 (100%)
Over 1.5 Goals 7 (70%) 8 (80%)
Over 2.5 Goals 7 (70%) 7 (70%)
Over 3.5 Goals 3 (30%) 4 (40%)

Under Goals

Cork City (Home Form) Shelbourne (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 0 (0%) 0 (0%)
Under 1.5 Goals 3 (30%) 2 (20%)
Under 2.5 Goals 3 (30%) 3 (30%)
Under 3.5 Goals 7 (70%) 6 (60%)

Team Goals

Cork City have scored 2+ goals in 30% of home games this season, Shelbourne in 10% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

Cork City (Home Form) Shelbourne (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 9 (90%) 10 (100%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 7 (70%) 6 (60%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 3 (30%) 1 (10%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 2 (20%) 0 (0%)

Goals Conceded

Cork City (Home Form) Shelbourne (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 8 (80%) 8 (80%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 1 (10%) 4 (40%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 2 (20%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 0 (0%)

Goal Totals

Cork City (Home Form) Shelbourne (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 21 (2.1 avg) 17 (1.7 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 9 (0.9 avg) 14 (1.4 avg)

Match Corners

Both Cork City (90% Over 8.5 at home) and Shelbourne (80% Over 8.5 away) regularly feature in high-corner matches. Expect plenty of set-piece opportunities from both sides.

Cork City (Home Form) Shelbourne (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 9 (90%) 8 (80%)
Over 8.5 Corners 9 (90%) 8 (80%)
Over 9.5 Corners 7 (70%) 5 (50%)
Over 10.5 Corners 5 (50%) 2 (20%)
Over 11.5 Corners 2 (20%) 1 (10%)
Over 12.5 Corners 1 (10%) 1 (10%)

Team Corners

Cork City have moderate corner counts at home (6+ corners in 50% of games), and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 0% of home matches.

Shelbourne have moderate corner counts away (6+ corners in 40% of games), and are generally solid defensively away from home, conceding 6+ corners in only 20% of away matches.

Corners Won

Cork City (Home Form) Shelbourne (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 8 (80%) 5 (50%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 7 (70%) 4 (40%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 5 (50%) 4 (40%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 5 (50%) 2 (20%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 4 (40%) 1 (10%)

Corners Conceded

Cork City (Home Form) Shelbourne (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 3 (30%) 5 (50%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 1 (10%) 3 (30%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 2 (20%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 0 (0%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 0 (0%)

Head 2 Head

The head-to-head record below shows previous results between Cork City and Shelbourne. Historical meetings can reveal patterns in how these sides match up β€” use this alongside the current form and stats above for a fuller picture before placing a bet.

4th Jul, 2025
Shelbourne
3 – 1 HT: 2-1
Cork City
Corners 7–2 Cards 1–2 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
30th May, 2025
Cork City
1 – 1 HT: 0-0
Shelbourne
Corners 6–5 Cards 0–4 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
14th Mar, 2025
Shelbourne
1 – 1 HT: 0-0
Cork City
Corners 5–5 Cards 1–6 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
3rd Feb, 2024
Shelbourne
2 – 0 HT: 2-0
Cork City
Corners 7–2 Cards 1–2 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
22nd Sep, 2023
Shelbourne
2 – 1 HT: 2-1
Cork City
Corners 5–1 Cards 2–3 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
28th Jul, 2023
Cork City
0 – 2 HT: 0-1
Shelbourne
Corners 7–2 Cards 1–1 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
28th Apr, 2023
Shelbourne
2 – 1 HT: 0-0
Cork City
Corners 1–5 Cards 3–2 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
17th Mar, 2023
Cork City
0 – 2 HT: 0-1
Shelbourne
Corners 6–2 Cards 1–3 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
10th Sep, 2021
Cork City
0 – 2 HT: 0-1
Shelbourne
Corners 5–7 Cards 3–0 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
25th Jun, 2021
Shelbourne
2 – 1 HT: 1-0
Cork City
Corners 8–7 Cards 0–3 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS

Betting Odds

The table below shows the latest betting odds for Cork City vs Shelbourne across a range of markets β€” full time result, both teams to score, total goals, corners, and first half goals. Odds are sourced from leading bookmakers and are subject to change β€” always check with your bookmaker before placing a bet.

Full Time Result

Cork City 6.5
Draw 4
Shelbourne 1.5

Half Time Result

Cork City 6.5
Draw 2.37
Shelbourne 2.05

Double Chance

Cork City or Draw 2.5
Cork City or Shelbourne 1.21
Draw or Shelbourne 1.11

Both Teams to Score

Yes 2.06
No 1.79

Total Goals

Over 1.5 1.31
Over 2.5 1.95
Over 3.5 3.4
Under 1.5 3.55
Under 2.5 1.85
Under 3.5 1.3

1st Half Goals

Over 0.5 1.38
Over 1.5 2.77

Total Corners

Over 8.5 1.26
Over 9.5 1.48
Over 10.5 1.97
Over 11.5 2.09

Cork City Goals

Over 0.5 1.72
Over 1.5 5

Shelbourne Goals

Over 0.5 1.14
Over 1.5 1.7

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Acca odds (approx) 4.69
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Cork City vs Shelbourne Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for Cork City vs Shelbourne?

Both Teams to Score β€” Cork City see BTTS in 70% of home games, Shelbourne in 80% of away games. Both sides have been regularly finding the net this season.

Which team is likely to win, Cork City or Shelbourne?

Cork City have a slight form edge at home (90% wins) over Shelbourne on the road (60% wins) in Premier Division. Home advantage could be the deciding factor.

Will both teams score in the match between Cork City and Shelbourne?

Yes β€” both sides have been regularly involved in matches where both teams score. Cork City have seen BTTS in 70% of home games, Shelbourne in 80% of away games in Premier Division. Goals at both ends look likely.

Will there be Over 2.5 goals in the match between Cork City and Shelbourne?

Yes, likely β€” Over 2.5 Goals has landed in 70% of Cork City's home games and 70% of Shelbourne's away games in Premier Division. Both sides consistently feature in high-scoring matches.

Which team is more likely to score multiple goals: Cork City or Shelbourne?

Cork City have the stronger scoring record β€” 2+ goals in 30% of home games compared to Shelbourne's 10% away. The home side look the more likely to score multiple times.

Will there be many corners in the match between Cork City and Shelbourne?

Yes β€” both Cork City (90% Over 8.5 at home) and Shelbourne (80% Over 8.5 away) regularly feature in high-corner matches in Premier Division. Plenty of set-piece opportunities expected.

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