Shelbourne vs Cork City Predictions and Betting Tips - Odds, H2H and Preview Predictions

Shelbourne vs Cork City Preview

Friday night action in the League of Ireland Premier Division brings us Shelbourne versus Cork City this week, as both sides look to bounce back from a disappointing run of games. This match will be played at Tolka Park in Dublin, alongside three other Premier Division matches on the same evening.

Key Stats:

• Shelbourne have the second highest average possession (57.7%) in the Premier Division this season
• Cork City have won 0 matches away from home in the Premier Division this season
• Cork City have scored the least (23) and conceded the most (38) goals in the Premier Division this season

Shelbourne vs Cork City Previews, Form and Players to Watch

Shelbourne’s standards were incredibly high heading into this campaign, following their triumphant Premier Division title win last term. However, they have not quite lived up to expectations so far, as they sit in fifth spot. With 12 matches left of the campaign, all hope of pushing for another top spot finish seems to be off the cards, as Shelbourne trail 16 points behind front-runners Shamrock Rovers. Furthermore, the Reds have been struggling for form as of late, only managing to win one match in their last six. Although three of those matches were draws, the small quantity of points they are picking up is just not enough to climb the table. Shels last match against Galway United last Friday finished 1-1 on the night, after Ademipo Odubeko’s opener was cancelled out by a late Galway equaliser.

Cork City have had the worst season imaginable in the Premier Division this term. The newly promoted side have only managed to grab 15 points from their 22 matches in the Premier Division, sticking them rock bottom in 10th place. Gerard Nash’s men have only achieved two wins from the entire season so far, with not one of them coming away from home. Whilst only four points behind ninth place Sligo Rovers, Cork are a whopping 12 points adrift of complete safety. Relegation is looking very likely to fall Cork’s way come the end of the season. Given their win record, the Rebel City’s form has been disastrous this season. Their last win was mid-April, 12 games ago. In the 11 matches since, they have also only picked up five points. However, Cork have drawn both of their last two matches, so form has picked up from where it was.

Shelbourne Preview

Shelbourne Predicted Line-Up: Kearns, Temple, Norris, Gannon, Chapman, Ledwidge, Wood, Lundy, Kelly, Boyd, Odubeko

Ademipo Odubeko has certainly been Shelbourne’s standout man this season season, scoring five goals and picking up two assists in the Premier Division. After a lengthy goal-drought lasting nine games, the 22-year-old finally managed to find the net in Shels last match against Galway United.

Cork City Preview

Cork City Predicted Line-Up: Troost, Kiernan, Lyons, Anderson, Mbeng, Bolger, Murray, Crowley, Nelson, Daniels, Maguire

Djenairo Daniels has been a bright spark in Cork City’s torrid season. The Dutchman has bagged five goals and two assists in the Premier Division, standing as the club’s top scorer. The 23-year-old also managed to snatch a goal in his last start against Drogheda United.

Head-to-Head Stats:

As expected from league position, Shelbourne have won this tie the majority of times. However, the last two ties both ended as 1-1 draws, with each of them occurring earlier this season. The last five meetings between these sides are as follows:

• Cork City 1-1 Shelbourne, May 2025
• Shelbourne 1-1 Cork City, March 2025
• Shelbourne 2-1 Cork City, September 2023
• Cork City 0-2 Shelbourne, July 2023
• Shelbourne 2-1 Cork City, April 2023

Betting Tips

Despite Shelbourne falling below expectations this season, they have still been much better than Cork City overall. The current table and Cork City’s form summarises this, as the visitors look destined for the drop.

For this reason, our betting experts have suggested that Shelbourne to Win is the best value tip for this match. Odds on Highbet of 1.49 means that a £10 stake has the potential to return £14.90.

(Odds are subject to change)

How to Watch Shelbourne vs Cork City: Live Stream and TV Channels

Here is everything you need to know to access the live broadcast of Shelbourne vs Cork City, either on television or through online streaming platforms.

TV Channels:

This fixture is not available live on TV in the UK.

Live Stream Options:

Live streaming of this game is available online via:

• League of Ireland TV via subscription
• Date: Friday 4th July
• Kick Off Time: 19:45 GMT

Final Prediction

Shelbourne 2-0 Cork City

Shelbourne just have more to offer, especially with the home advantage.