Our Shamrock Rovers vs Cork City Prediction: 4-1
Shamrock Rovers vs Cork City in the Republic of Ireland Premier Division is scheduled for an 19:45 GMT kick-off on Friday June 20, 2025. We’re backing a 4-1 home win, but for those looking at alternative bets, over 2.5 goals is worth considering based on both teams' attacking stats.
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 – Drogheda United vs Shamrock Rovers
Shamrock Rovers must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 2-1 Republic of Ireland Premier Division victory over Drogheda United in their last outing. In that match, Shamrock Rovers controlled 70% of possession and managed 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Drogheda United | 30% | 0 (1) | 0.55 | 32 |
 Shamrock Rovers | 70% | 0 (6) | 1.65 | 52 |
Cork City's Last Match – Cork City vs Bohemians Dublin
Cork City will be looking to bounce back after a 0-2 Republic of Ireland Premier Division defeat against Bohemians Dublin on June 13. In that match, Cork City recorded 50% possession and 1 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cork City | 50% | 0 (1) | 0.48 | 38 |
 Bohemians Dublin | 50% | 0 (8) | 2.38 | 57 |
Shamrock Rovers vs Cork City Stats
Key Stats
| Shamrock Rovers | Cork City | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.54 | Attacking Strength | 0.95 |
| 0.57 | Defence Strength | 1.77 |
| 2.4 | Points Per Game | 0.6 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 0/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 2.1 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Shamrock Rovers are averaging 2.1 goals scored and 0.7 conceded per match, while Cork City average 1.1 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.
Shamrock Rovers 21-7
Cork City 11-17
What are the odds for this match?
Shamrock Rovers to win: @1.27
Draw: @5.25
Cork City to win: @9