Our Shamrock Rovers vs Cork City Prediction: 1-1
Shamrock Rovers vs Cork City in the Republic of Ireland FAI Cup is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday November 9, 2025. A 1-1 result is our main prediction, but with both teams likely to score, BTTS is another strong betting choice.
This Shamrock Rovers vs Cork City prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Shamrock Rovers's Last Match – AEK Athens vs Shamrock Rovers
Shamrock Rovers must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 1-1 UEFA Conference League draw against AEK Athens on November 6. In that match, Shamrock Rovers recorded 20% possession, firing 2 shots at goal, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 AEK Athens | 80% | 24 (7) | 3.14 | 106 |
 Shamrock Rovers | 20% | 2 (2) | 0.78 | 12 |
Cork City's Last Match – Cork City vs Derry City
Cork City will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-1 Republic of Ireland Premier Division defeat at the hands of Derry City on November 1. In that match, Cork City saw 47% of the ball and 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cork City | 47% | 0 (2) | 0.14 | 38 |
 Derry City | 53% | 0 (5) | 0.72 | 39 |
Shamrock Rovers vs Cork City Stats
Key Stats
| Shamrock Rovers | Cork City | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.21 | Attacking Strength | 1.14 |
| 0.5 | Defence Strength | 0.51 |
| 1 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Shamrock Rovers are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Cork City average 1.2 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.