Shamrock Rovers vs Cork City Prediction, H2H & Stats
Ireland: FAI Cup
· Round of 32 Head to head
Last 9 meetings
2 - 0
Cork City
1 - 1
Shamrock Rovers
4 - 1
Cork City
1 - 1
Shamrock Rovers
4 - 1
Cork City
0 - 0
Shamrock Rovers
2 - 1
Cork City
1 - 0
Shamrock Rovers
4 - 4
Cork City
Recent form
3 - 1
Shamrock Rovers
L
4 - 0
Sligo Rovers
W
2 - 0
Shamrock Rovers
L
2 - 1
Bohemians
W
3 - 1
Drogheda United
W
3 - 2
Waterford
W
2 - 0
Shamrock Rovers
L
0 - 0
Shelbourne
D
3 - 3
Shamrock Rovers
D
1 - 0
Shamrock Rovers
L
1 - 1
Cork City
D
2 - 0
Finn Harps
W
2 - 1
Cork City
L
2 - 1
Cork City
L
5 - 1
UCD
W
2 - 3
Cobh Ramblers
L
1 - 1
Cork City
D
2 - 0
Wexford
W
2 - 2
Cork City
D
3 - 1
Kerry FC
W
Who wins? Three ways to read it
1 · X · 2Most likely scores
Expected goals: 1.4 Shamrock Rovers · 1.1 Cork City
Goal lines
Team comparison
Shamrock Rovers vs Cork City: preview and prediction
Shamrock Rovers host Cork City in the Ireland FAI Cup (Round of 32) on Friday, 17th July 2026 at 19:45 at Tallaght Stadium, Dublin.
Shamrock Rovers are in good shape, with 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 games (W-W-L-W-L). Cork City have been inconsistent, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 games (W-L-L-W-D).
In the last 9 meetings, Shamrock Rovers won 4, Cork City won 1 and 4 ended level. These games average 3.1 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% and over 2.5 goals in 44%.
Our goal model expects about 1.4 goals for Shamrock Rovers and 1.1 for Cork City. It gives Shamrock Rovers the edge (44% home win, 27% draw, 30% away win), 46% for over 2.5 goals and 50% for both teams to score. The most likely score is 1-1.
Our pick was Home Win at odds of 1.34. We also like Draw.
Shamrock Rovers vs Cork City FAQs
What is the best prediction for Shamrock Rovers vs Cork City?
Our top tip is Home Win: Home Win (1.34 odds).
Who will win Shamrock Rovers vs Cork City?
Shamrock Rovers are favourites: our model gives Shamrock Rovers 44%, the draw 27% and Cork City 30%.
Will both teams score?
Both teams scoring has a 50% chance in our model, and it happened in 67% of recent meetings.
How many goals are expected?
Our model expects 2.5 goals in total, with a 46% chance of over 2.5 goals.
When is Shamrock Rovers vs Cork City?
Kick-off is on Friday, 17th July 2026 at 19:45 at Tallaght Stadium, Dublin.