Double chanceShamrock Rovers or draw ✓91% · fair 1.10
Shamrock Rovers vs Cork City preview and prediction
The match
The FAI Cup sees Shamrock Rovers take on Cork City on Friday 17 July, kicking off at 19:45 (WAT) at Tallaght Stadium.
Form guide
Shamrock Rovers's last 5: WLWWW Most recently they beat Floriana 5–1 at home. At home they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 4. Goals have not been a problem: 2.0 per game.
Cork City's last 5: LLWWW Most recently they lost to Cardiff 1–6 at home. They are scoring freely – 2.2 goals a game. 4 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Betting angles
Win chances: Shamrock Rovers 70%, draw 21%, Cork City 9%.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Shamrock Rovers to win – a 70% chance at odds of 1.33. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Shamrock Rovers70%fair 1.44 · @1.33
Draw21%fair 4.67 · @4.75
Cork City9%fair 11.16 · @6.50
Most likely scores
Goal projections appear once goal data is in.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Shamrock Rovers to win✗
70%
1.44
1.33
Double chance
Shamrock Rovers or draw✓
91%
1.10
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Form
Shamrock Rovers – last 6
WLWWWD
14 Jul
vs Floriana
5–1
W
7 Jul
@ Floriana
0–2
L
3 Jul
@ Sligo Rovers
2–1
W
30 Jun
vs Hibernian
1–0
W
26 Jun
vs Galway United
3–1
W
22 Jun
vs Derry City
1–1
D
2.0Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
67%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Cork City – last 6
LLWWWW
14 Jul
vs Cardiff
1–6
L
10 Jul
vs Longford Town
3–4
L
3 Jul
@ Cobh Ramblers
1–0
W
26 Jun
vs Bray Wanderers
2–0
W
19 Jun
vs Treaty United
4–0
W
12 Jun
@ Wexford
2–0
W
2.2Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
33%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Shamrock Rovers and Cork City.
What is the prediction for Shamrock Rovers vs Cork City?
Our pick is Shamrock Rovers to win with a 70% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.33.
Who will win Shamrock Rovers vs Cork City?
On our numbers Shamrock Rovers have a 70% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Cork City 9%.
When is Shamrock Rovers vs Cork City?
Shamrock Rovers vs Cork City (FAI Cup) kicks off on Friday 17 July 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at Tallaght Stadium.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
Athlone Town3
Midleton0
Finn Harps0
Bray Wanderers1
Galway United4
Crumlin United0
Kerry2
Shelbourne2
St Patrick's Athl.2
Wexford1
Treaty United1
UCD2
Waterford2
Cobh Ramblers1