Cobh Ramblers VS Shelbourne Match Prediction

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Cobh Ramblers
VS
Shelbourne

Our Prediction Tip

Cobh Ramblers will win this match.

Eight draws have been played out in 18 matches between these two teams.  In the other ten games, Cobh have a slight six to four edge in wins over Shelbourne.  Here's a look at the last five games:

Apr 28, 2017: Shelbourne 0-1 Cobh
Mar 11, 2017: Cobh 1-1 Shelbourne
Aug 27, 2016: Cobh 0-0 Shelbourne
Jul 1, 2016: Shelbourne 2-0 Cobh
Apr 23, 2016: Cobh 1-0 Shelbourne

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Cobh Ramblers vs Shelbourne Betting Tips and Odds

Bet365 have the following odds available for this match:

Cobh are at 21/20 to win, a draw is at 11/5, and a Shelbourne win is at 11/4.

Both teams to score is set at 5/6 for both yes and no.

A 1-0 win for Cobh could get you 11/1 odds if correct at the final whistle.

Reason:

The bookmakers have Cobh as favorites here as they are the home side and are much higher in the table than their opponents in this match.

Cobh Ramblers vs Shelbourne Prediction

Cobh gets an important win to continue to put pressure upon the leaders at the top.

Correct Score Prediction: Cobh Ramblers 2-1 Shelbourne

 

Team News

Stephen Henderson looks set to have a full squad to pick from for this match.

Key Man

Center midfielder Chris McCarthy is so central to his team that he has earned the nickname 'Kaka' due to his importance.  The 21 year old captain has five goals to date, and he will be keen on adding to that total next time out.

Team Form

Cobh have a loss, three wins, and a draw in their last five matches.  They won 2-0 at home to Cabinteely before winning 0-1 away at UCD.  They followed that up with a 0-0 home draw against Waterford before winning 1-0 there over Wexford.  Last week, they lost 2-1 away to Longford Town.

Cobh Ramblers Predicted Starting Line-up

Expected Line-up: 4-1-4-1

Cobh Ramblers likely XI

  • Goalkeeper:Hunt

  • Defenders:Fleming, O'Riordan, McSweeney, McNamara

  • Midfielders:Coleman, Mann, Abbott, McCarthy, Mylod

  • Forwards:Whelan

Team News

Owen Heary has suspensions to midfielders Jamie O'Brien and David O'Leary to deal with.  Center back Aidan Collins came off early last time out with injury, so he looks a big doubt for this match.

Key Man

Center back Derek Prendergast is a one of a kind player that has become essential to Shelbourne.  The defender is not only important at keeping teams out, but he is also very important at scoring goals.  He leads the team with five right now, and he will be huge in both boxes as this match goes on.

Team Form

Shelbourne have two wins, a draw, and two losses in their last five matches.  They won 2-1 at home over Atholone Town before losing 1-0 away to Wexford and 1-4 at home to Cabinteely.  They then drew 0-0 at home to Longford Town before winning away 1-2 last weekend against UCD.

Shelbourne Predicted Starting Line-up

Expected Line-up: 4-2-3-1

Shelbourne likely XI

  • Goalkeeper:Delany

  • Defenders:O'Connor, Prendergast, Byrne, Lanigan

  • Defensive Midfielders:Grimes, Tuite

  • Attacking Midfielders:Hughes, Evans, Kavanagh

  • Forwards:English

With promotion only being gained by one side, Cobh Ramblers know that every match is very important for them in reaching that goal. So this chance certainly can\'t be passed up. They must either win to either keep pace with Waterford or to get closer to them. They shouldn\'t have too much trouble doing that here, though, as they have a good history against Shelbourne and are the better side.
Cobh are five points back of first place Waterford FC.