Limerick vs Tipperary Preview
Three games into the National Hurling League and there are two teams are battling it out for the top spot in Division One Group B. This week, Limerick vs Tipperary is the one to watch as first in the table welcomes second to the Gaelic Grounds on Saturday, March 9th at 7:35 pm. Both teams have won every game, but somebody’s winning run will end this weekend.
Both sides enjoyed high-scoring matches last round, but Limerick leads the way on point difference in the NHL league table. Limerick handed Dublin an embarrassing defeat at Croke Park, winning the game by 18 points at the final whistle. Tipperary were the hosts in their last match against Westmeath in a game that saw over 60 points scored. These two have been great to watch in the Allianz Hurling League. Will this continue on Saturday?
Limerick vs Tipperary Head-To-Head and Key Stats
Limerick vs Tipperary has occurred dozens of times over the years, with the lion’s share of the victories going to Tipperary. However, the tide seems to have turned in the most recent fixtures. The GAA clubs faced off twice in 2023, once in the National Hurling League Semi-Finals and once in the Munster Senior Hurling Championship group stage. Limerick is currently the team to beat, as they are the defending champions of the NHL and MSHC.
The first meeting between the Shannonsiders and the Premier County came during the Division One NHL semi-finals last year. The game started on the wrong foot, with a handshake turning into a scuffle. Both number nines shook hands but ended up charging each other. To make matters worse, the Limerick player raised his hurley in the Tipperary player’s face. It was an intense start to the match, and the rest of the game delivered. There was nothing to separate the sides in the opening exchanges, as both scored comfortable long-range points. The Tipp stepped up first and stretched out a four-point lead at halftime.
With the score 0-16 to 0-12, there was a lot still to play for in this match. Limerick wasted no time in closing the gap and took the lead not long into the second half. With their noses in front, the attacking play was too much for Tipperary to deal with, leading to the only goal of the match. Casey collected a long ball five yards out in front of the goal. He gathered the sliotar brilliantly to kick it past the Tipp goalkeeper. Although Tipperary closed in toward the end, the result always looked like it would go to Limerick.
The next time these famous GAA clubs met was at the Munster Senior Hurling Championship group stage. In the fourth round of the competition, Tipperary welcomed Limerick to the Semple Stadium. It was another exciting match, with the hosts starting strongly, but the game was level after 16 minutes. Tipperary had positive moments and led 0-15 to 0-12 at halftime. The All-Ireland Champions once again played better in the second half, taking the lead shortly after the restart.
The second half between Tipperary and Limerick was full of outrageous points, scored from an incredible distance. Both teams traded blows, scoring one fantastic point after another. The end of the match was just as spectacular, with both sides scrambling to win in the dying breaths. Limerick stole the lead with seconds on the clock, but a last gasp free from John McGrath tied the game 0-25 apiece. It was a glorious end to the match, even though Limerick was down to 14 following the Barry Nash dismissal. The teams shared the points that day, but will it happen again this weekend?
Players to look out for this fixture include Gearoid O’Connor, Aaron Gillane, and Diarmuid Byrnes. Across the two matches, these three players have contributed 36 points. Peter Casey was also on the Limerick scoresheet for both games. He was the only player to find the back of the net in those games. If you are going to bet on this GAA event, one of these players would make for an interesting proposition wager.
If you have been following the hurling over the past couple of years, Limerick is the team to beat. They are the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship title holders. Plus, they also picked up the MSHC and NHL titles. While all good runs end, we don’t think this is the week where Tipperary gets one over their rivals. Instead, we predict it will be business as usual for Limerick.
Limerick vs Tipperary Predictions
Prediction: Limerick 2-23 to 1-19 Tipperary
Even though both teams are undefeated in this Allianz Hurling League campaign, somebody’s winning run will end on Saturday. We predict Limerick will win this match by at least seven points. The Shannonsiders have the better point difference in the league, showing it will take a mighty performance from Tipperary to stop their attacking prowess. Our GAA prediction this week is for the home side to maintain their unbeaten start to the 2024 NHL season.
Predicting the hurling this year has been straightforward, as we have five teams without a single defeat. In Group B, Limerick and Tipperary are level on six points, with Galway two points behind with only one loss. Betting on Limerick to continue their recent domination in this fixture and overall supremacy in hurling is the way to go this week. They are the home side, and it will take a series of mistakes to see the Tipp come out on top.
The last time these two GAA sides played against each other, Tipperary did well. They secured a draw with the last action of the day thanks to a McGrath free. While they deserved something from that game, they nearly lost against 14 men. That is how powerful this Limerick side is. They looked full strength even with a man down. Betting against Limerick this week will see large returns, but we don’t predict an upset is on the cards.
If you are looking for live betting predictions in this match, both teams will score plenty of points. In the last two meetings, there have been 106 points scored between both sides. Limerick has the only goal in the past two meetings, which means we are overdue for some action. Both sides have shown they are lethal on the attack and pretty good at stopping simple chances in front of the net. However, the Tipp will feel hard done by in recent games, and that could open things up on the weekend.
Limerick vs Tipperary Betting Tips
Betting on this hurling match is as straightforward as it gets. Limerick are the clear favourite on the day, and they have odds of 4/9 at Novibet. That means betting €10 on the Shannonsiders will give you €14.44, which is brilliant considering how dominant they have been. Make no mistake, Tipperary are the underdogs, and the odds reflect their current position. A ten euro bet at 9/4 will give you €32.50, almost €20 more profit to enjoy. Although the last group stage match was a draw, we are not sure history will repeat itself so soon.
If you are determined to bet on this GAA event, consider betting on the second half seeing one or more goals scored. As mentioned, 106 points were scored across two games between the sides, yet only one goal. Smart money this week would be on both teams to score, with Tipperary catching the hosts off-guard in the first half. Limerick will rise to the challenge and dominate the second period. They have the personnel and tactics to bully the sliotar past the goalkeeper, and we predict they will do it twice.
The Limerick Senior Hurling team that defeated Dublin in the Allianz Hurling league last Saturday, Tipperary are next on the list on Saturday week pic.twitter.com/gAgC0KFxcG
— Limerick GAA (@LimerickCLG) February 27, 2024
Limerick had one player dismissed in the last meeting when the two teams drew 0-25 apiece. Plus, in the match before that, the Shannonsiders were lucky to still have 15 on the pitch following a horrible start to the game back in March 2023. Both number nines had a little tiff, but the player from Limerick raised his hurley dangerously and should have seen red before the game started. If you are going to live bet this week, watch out if the tempers rise and someone in green loses their cool.
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