Expert Analysis: Shelbourne vs Cork City
Shelbourne and Cork City are set to face off in a highly anticipated matchup on July 4, 2025, at 18:45. Both teams have shown promising form this season, making this a potentially high-scoring and action-packed game. The betting odds reflect a closely contested match with a number of interesting predictions.
Shelbourne
Cork City
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Predictions:
| Market | Prediction | Odd | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Both Teams To Score | 75.90% | (3-1) 2.10 | |
| Both Teams Not To Score In 1st Half | 74.60% | (3-1) 2-1 1H 1.14 | |
| Over 1.5 Goals | 75.40% | (3-1) 1.29 | |
| Away Team Not To Score In 1st Half | 67.40% | (3-1) | |
| Away Team To Score In 2nd Half | 70.00% | (3-1) | |
| Over 4.5 Cards | 69.80% | (3-1) | |
| Over 0.5 Goals HT | 61.50% | (3-1) 2-1 1H 1.40 | |
| Under 5.5 Cards | 61.90% | (3-1) | |
| First Goal Between Minute 0-29 | 60.60% | (3-1) 2' min 1.83 | |
| Home Team Not To Score In 1st Half | 59.00% | (3-1) | |
| Home Team Not To Score In 2nd Half | 57.10% | (3-1) | |
| Last Goal 73+ Minutes | 55.80% | (3-1) 83' min 1.83 | |
| Home Team To Win | 55.90% | (3-1) 1.45 | |
| Over 2.5 Goals | 57.60% | (3-1) 1.91 | |
| Over 2.5 BTTS | 53.00% | (3-1) 2.63 | |
| Draw In First Half | 56.30% | (3-1) 2-1 1H 2.38 | |
| Both Teams Not To Score In 2nd Half | 53.20% | (3-1) 1-0 2H 1.25 | |
| Goal In Last 15 Minutes | 54.80% | (3-1) | |
| Avg. Total Goals | 2.83% | (3-1) | |
| Yellow Cards | 3.31% | (3-1) | |
| Avg. Conceded Goals | 2.79% | (3-1) | |
| Avg. Goals Scored | 2.04% | (3-1) | |
| Red Cards | 0.95% | (3-1) |
Betting Insights
Goals & Scorelines
The odds suggest a vibrant match with numerous chances for goals. “Both Teams To Score” is priced at 75.30, and “Over 1.5 Goals” is slightly higher at 76.80, indicating expectations of a lively encounter with potential goals from both sides. Additionally, “Over 2.5 Goals” is also attractive at 55.80.
The average total goals projected for the match is 3.33, with Shelbourne averaging 1.14 goals scored and Cork City conceding an average of 2.69 goals. “Over 2.5 BTTS” at 56.70 further underlines the potential for both teams to find the back of the net multiple times.
First Half Predictions
The first half of the game seems critical, with the likelihood of scoring early evidenced by the odds. “First Goal Between Minute 0-29” is particularly intriguing at 58.50, suggesting an early goal could set the tone for the game. “Over 0.5 Goals HT” stands at 61.00, favoring some early action.
There is a significant probability of neither team scoring in the first half, given the odds for “Both Teams Not To Score In 1st Half” at 72.60. The specific bets for “Home Team Not To Score In 1st Half” (55.90) and “Away Team Not To Score In 1st Half” (69.30) provide balanced insights into each team’s defensive capabilities at the start.
Second Half & Late Game Dynamics
The second half is expected to be decisive, with significant betting interest in Cork City as the away team. “Away Team To Score In 2nd Half” is available at 70.10, emphasizing Cork City’s capability to turn the game around after halftime.
Late-game excitement is also anticipated, with “Last Goal 73+ Minutes” at an attractive 58.80 and “Goal In Last 15 Minutes” at 50.40, highlighting potential comebacks or late-game drama.
Cards and Discipline
It appears likely there will be a fair amount of cards distributed during the match. “Over 4.5 Cards” is an intriguing proposition at 67.80, with an average of 3.71 yellow cards expected and the likelihood of a red card standing at just 0.05.
“Under 5.5 Cards” at 61.30 continues to support the idea of a somewhat contentious match, but the card count might stay within manageable limits.
Match Outcome Odds
The odds for “Home Team To Win” stand at a competitive 55.80, suggesting Shelbourne may have a slight edge as hosts. However, Cork City could leverage this as motivation to stage an impressive away performance.
The possibility of a draw in the first half at 51.50 opens up interesting tactical implications for both teams looking to secure early deadlock before leveraging second-half opportunities.
