Miguel Solomons
Dailysports's expert
On Monday, April 14, Shamrock Rovers and Cork City will play a rescheduled match of the second round. The match kicks off at 21:00 Central European Time. We suggest a bet on one team's goals.
Shamrock Rovers vs Cork City: match facts
- Shamrock Rovers are unbeaten in five matches in a row: four wins and one draw.
- Cork City can't win in six consecutive matches: three draws and three losses.
- Cork City hasn't kept a clean sheet in 13 consecutive games.
- Shamrock Rovers have scored in six of their last seven matches.
- Shamrock Rovers boast the best defense in the Irish Premier Division, with only five goals conceded.
- Shamrock wins with a clean sheet in 21% of the matches, while Cork City only in 10%.
- The previous head-to-head ended in a goalless draw. In the last five encounters between the teams, Shamrock won twice, Cork once, and two matches ended in draws.
Shamrock Rovers vs Cork City: match preview
Shamrock Rovers are in fifth place in the standings. In eight rounds, the team has collected 14 points. Rovers have a game in hand—this one—and are four points behind the leader. A victory would allow Shamrock to close the gap to one point and climb to second place. The team is currently on a streak of five unbeaten matches: four wins and a draw.
Cork City is a newcomer to the Premier Division. However, they are currently considered the main contenders for relegation. After eight rounds, Cork has only seven points and is in ninth place in the table. They are two points behind the safe eighth position, so a victory could allow them to escape the relegation zone.
Probable lineups
- Shamrock Rovers: Pyols, Roberto Lopes, O'Sullivan, Honohan, Cleary, McEneff, Watts, Burke, Healy, Grant, Gaffney
- Cork City: Troost, Mbeng, Couto, Lyons, Nelson, O'Sullivan, Shipston, Crowley, Murray, Nolan, Keating
Prediction
At home, Shamrock is the clear favorite. The team has a game in hand and a chance to move up to second place. In the last five seasons, Rovers have been champions four times. My bet is on the hosts' individual total over 1.5 goals with odds of 1.55.
