Cork City vs Shamrok Rovers Prediction 26.05.2023

• Competition: Ireland - Premier Division
• Date: Friday, 26th, May 2023
• Kickoff: 19:45 UK / 20.45 CEST
• Venue: Turners Cross (Cork)

Cork City as the champion of Division 1 secured a direct placement in the elite tier of Irish football last season, whose main goal will be to retain the first league status. However, judging by the results shown so far, Rebel Army will lead a convulsive battle for survival in the current season. After 16 rounds, Cork are currently positioned in an uncomfortable ninth position with 12 points on their account, which is five less than Drogheda - the first team above the relegation zone.

Meanwhile, Shamrock have sovereignly ruled Irish football in recent years and it is safe to say that they have no real competition in the fight for the title. Last season, Rovers lifted the champions cup for the third time in a row or a record 20th time in their history and they will absolutely not stop there. As for the new 22/23 campaign, the club from South Dublin managed to add 33 points after 17 rounds, which is why they are currently positioned in 2nd position, just one point behind leaders Derry City.

Cork City vs Shamrock Rovers Betting Tips: Team2 to Win

Cork surprised Shamrock in the first clash of the season and it at "Tallaght Stadium". Even more, the newcomer was on the threshold of the first victory over  Rovers after five years, but they could not keep the two-goal advantage. In the end, the champion of Ireland avoided embarrassment and reached a point in a dramatic draw - 4-4.

Newly promoted Cork are struggling a lot. Their form looks terrible and it should come as no surprise that they are second from behind in the league table. However, the Rebel Army managed to stop the black streak of six consecutive defeats last week, when they defeated Sligo Rovers at their "Turners Cross" with a minimal 1-0.

Fortunately for the newcomer, UC Dublin plays far worse football than them and already after the first third of the season they pointed out an early candidacy for relegation from the league, as they won only six points after 16 rounds. At the same time, we should not forget that Cork have achieved all three victories so far at their stadium.

Meanwhile, the start of the new 22/23 campaign was far from expected for Shamrock. In addition to being Rovers left without a trophy in the Irish Super Cup (losing to Derry City - 0-2), they also had a very strange opening part of the season, since they achieved their first triumph only in the seventh round (until then, D5 and L1).

After that wobbly start to the season, the three-time consecutive champion of Ireland is back in winning mode. They have particularly impressed on the side, where they have won each of their previous five visits with a brilliant goal difference of 13-0! Shamrock, not wanting them to repeat a similar scenario from the first clash with Cork, will do everything to secure all three points long before the end.