Shamrock Rovers vs Cork City prediction 20.06.2025 | Premier Division

• Competition: Premier Division
• Date: Friday, 20th June 2025
• Kickoff: 19:45 UK / 20:45 CEST
• Venue: Tallaght Stadium (Dublin)

Shamrock Rovers seem to be the best Irish team at the moment. They are nine points ahead of the next team on the table, Bohemians, though they have played two more games. Shamrock Rovers are in fantastic form as they have won seven of the last eight matches. In the previous game, Shamrock Rovers won 2-1 on the road against Drogheda. The visitors dominated the match, as reflected by the xG stats — 1.75 compared to Drogheda's 0.55 — underlining a performance that fully justified the three points.

Cork City are in big trouble this season. They are the last on the table with ten points fewer than safety. Cork City will likely battle with Sligo Rovers throughout the season for the spot that would earn them a place in the relegation playoff. Gerard Nash's team is in a terrible moment, having lost five of their last six matches. In the previous game, they lost 2-0 at home against Bohemians. That was another match in which the home side didn't show much and couldn't expect anything from it. 

Shamrock Rovers vs Cork City pick: Shamrock Rovers to win and cover AH -1.5 spread

Shamrock Rovers and Cork City are in completely opposite moments. While Shamrock Rovers won seven of the last eight matches, Cork City lost five of the previous six. Given the contrasting form, Shamrock Rovers are expected to dominate Friday's clash and pile even more pressure on Gerard Nash's side.