Cork City FC vs Shelbourne FC
Stadium: Turner’s Cross Stadium
28.08.2023,21:45
This Friday, an exhilarating league match between Cork City and Shelbourne FC will take place at Turner's Cross Stadium. Both teams are currently facing challenges and not in the best form, yet Shelbourne FC is regarded as the favorite to secure a victory in this game. Here are some thoughtfully prepared tips for you to take into account.
Cork City FC (9th)
Form in all competitions: WLDDL
Cork City continues to grapple with challenges in the league, having endured a winless streak in their last 5 league games. With their focus now shifting towards the upcoming match against Shelbourne, Cork City must strive for a positive turnaround in their fortunes. In the league so far, they have secured 6 wins, and 5 draws, and suffered 13 losses out of the 24 matches played. The upcoming game presents an opportunity for them to break the streak and aim for a much-needed victory.
Shelbourne (6th)
Form in all competitions: LDWDL
In their last league game, Shelbourne experienced a loss of focus in the late minutes, allowing Bohemian to score a goal and equalize the match. Furthermore, they also suffered a defeat to Bohemians in the FAI Cup. Despite this, Shelbourne's recent performance is fair, with one win, two draws, and two losses in their last five league matches across all competitions. Their ability to stay composed and competitive in challenging encounters should not be underestimated.
Throughout the season, Shelbourne has been striving to maintain a mid-table position in the league. Their overall league statistics include 8 wins, 11 draws, and 5 losses from 24 games played. As they continue to elevate their game, Shelbourne remains a team to watch in the league.
Head-To-Head Statistics
A critical look at the last 6 games between them produced 5 victories for Shelbourne and a draw. It is evident that Cork City has not won a game against Shelbourne in their last 7 encounters.
Expert Betting Tips
Both teams have been facing challenges recently, but Shelbourne maintains a higher standing compared to Cork City. Historically, Shelbourne has been dominant, not having lost a game against Cork City in their last 7 meetings. Given Cork City's current form, it is unlikely that this streak will be broken anytime soon. Thus, our first prediction points towards a win or draw for Shelbourne.
In the past 5 encounters between these teams, there has been a minimum of two goals scored by either team, and we anticipate a similar outcome for their upcoming match on Friday.