Ballygunner vs Sarsfield Prediction, Betting Odds & Tips

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Timetable 1st December, 13:30 GMT
Prediction Ballygunner To Win!
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The Munster Club senior hurling final between Ballygunner and Sarsfields is set for FBD Semple Stadium in Thurles on Sunday 1st December as the Waterford champs go for three-in-a-row. Ballygunner have dominated the Munster club scene in recent times but Cork outfit Sarsfields will be eager to dethrone them in Thurles. Read on for our Ballygunner vs Sarsfield prediction as the Deise champions get set to square off against the Leeside outfit in the Munster Hurling decider.

🏆 Ballygunner vs Sarsfield Prediction

Ballygunner are contesting an incredible seventh consecutive Munster decider and they are strong favourites to make it four in a row. The Waterford outfit are in the final for the 15th time – a record – and will stand alone as record six-time winners if they come out on top on Sunday at Semple Stadium, moving one clear of Blackrock (Cork), who won their five Munster titles in the 1970s.

Ballygunner had a 10-point cushion as they ousted Loughmore-Castleiney in the semi-final, prevailing 1-26 to 1-16 as the likes of Pauric Mahony and Peter Hogan excelled. Their ability to keep the scoreboard ticking over is critical and gives opponents little wiggle room. Sarsfields are the first Cork team to contest the Munster final since 2016 and our Ballygunner vs Sarsfield betting preview suggests the favourites will prove too good.

My Prediction:🏆 Ballygunner to win!

💯 Ballygunner vs Sarsfield Betting Odds

A quick scan of the Ballygunner vs Sarsfield betting odds with any of the best betting sites in Ireland will show that it is the reigning champions that are heavily favoured to come out on top. Ballygunner were exceptional at times in their semi-final win over Loughmore, with brothers Pauric and Kevin Mahony starring alongside Peter Hogan, who nailed four points from play. Not since Newtownshandrum in 2008/09 has there been a Leeside winner of the provincial title and Cork's wait for Munster glory may well go on. The Waterford champions are going for a fourth consecutive title, after becoming the first to win three on the trot last year, and they will be an extremely tough nut to crack in Thurles.

🏅 Ballygunner vs Sarsfield: Match Winner

We have tallied the latest odds from three leading firms ahead of Sunday's Munster Club final in Thurles. Find out more about their offerings in our sportsbooks review page. Below are the markets for this showdown in Semple Stadium.

Result
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Ballygunner to Win1.101.101.07
Sarsfields to Win8.008.009.35
Draw13.0013.00 17.00

✔️ Ballygunner vs Sarsfields Betting Tips

It is the biggest afternoon in the Munster Club hurling calendar and we have picked over the markets to bring you our Ballygunner vs Sarsfield betting tips for Sunday's showdown in Thurles as the Waterford champions chase down an historic sixth provincial title and their record-breaking fourth on the trot. We have three tips for the Munster showpiece and you can check out the best ways to bet on the game in our betting guide pages.

  • Tip 1: Ballygunner -7.5 points: Ballygunner are red-hot favourites to win and the likely outcome is that they will win with plenty to spare. You can find a price of 1.67 at DirectionBet that the three-in-a-row Munster champions will overcome a 7.5-point handicap. Their three recent wins in Munster finals have been by 13 points, nine points and 14 points. They had 10 points in hand in the semi-final and it was 18 points in the Waterford decider against Abbeyside in September.

    The ability to keep the scoreboard moving by consistently taking the correct options when in possession is what makes Ballygunner the great team they have become. The Ballygunner vs Sarsfield H2H stats don't appeal for the underdogs either, with their most recent meeting ending in a 17-point Ballygunner win. They should pull clear by the end of the 60 minutes.

  • Tip 2: Kevin Mahony first goalscorer: Kevin Mahony scored the only goal in the semi-final win and the Ballygunner forward appears at price of 6.00 with BoyleSports to be first to raise a green flag in the final. Mahony has excelled all season as Ballygunner marched relentlessly to their 23rd senior county title.

    He notched 3-8 from play in August, starring in victories against Dungarvan, Lismore, De La Salle and Passage and he hit three more from play in the county final against Abbeyside. He has got his teams' only goal en route to this Munster decider and our Ballygunner vs Sarsfield final prediction has the 23-year-old forward down to find the back of the net again.

  • Tip 3: Peter Hogan anytime goalscorer: They may only have one goal scored so far in the Munster Club Championship but it is worth recalling that Ballygunner scored 10 goals en route to their latest Waterford SHC title. They will carry a significant goal threat on Sunday and at a price of 5.50 with BoyleSports it is worth having an interest in Peter Hogan to find the back of the net anytime.

    The Deise wing-forward scored a goal when these teams met in the 2023 AIB Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Quarter-Final and is one of the key attacking players for Ballygunner. His clever interplay means he is involved in most attacks and he has a keen eye for goal. He offers good value to score a goal, especially if availing of some free bets on this Munster decider.

1️⃣ Ballygunner Club Updates

Last 5 Games
Ballygunner1-26
Loughmore-Castleiney 1.16
17.11.24
Munster Club Senior Hurling Championship
Ballygunner 2-28
Abbeyside2.10
01.09.24
Waterford Senior Hurling Championship final
Ballygunner2-21
Passage 0-13
25.08.24
Waterford Senior Hurling Championship semi-final
Ballygunner 2-21
De La Salle0-21
18.08.24
Waterford Senior Hurling Championship quarter-final
Ballygunner1-19
Lismore 3-09
04.08.24
Waterford Senior Hurling Championship Group C

2️⃣ Sarsfields Club Updates

Last 5 Games
Sarsfields1-25
Feakle 1-17
17.11.24
Munster Club Senior Hurling Championship semi-final
Sarsfields0-17
Imokilly1-23
20.10.24
Cork Premier Senior Hurling Championship final
Sarsfields0-22
Middleton 0-21
06.10.24
Cork Premier Senior Hurling Championship semi-final
Sarsfields 1-25
Bishopstown0-13
08.09.24
Cork Premier Senior Hurling Championship Group A
Newtownshandrum3-15
Sarsfields 1-23
25.08.24
Cork Premier Senior Hurling Championship Group A

👕 Ballygunner vs Sarsfields Potential Lineups

Pos.Team 2
6-2-6
Team 1
6-2-6
Pos.
Goalkeeper S. O’Keeffe B. Graham Goalkeeper
Right Corner-Back I. Kenny C. O’Sullivan Right Corner-Back
Half-Back B. Coughlan E. Murphy Half-Back
Left Corner-Back T. Foley P. Leopold Left Corner-Back
Right Half-Back H. Ruddle B. Murphy Right Half-Back
Centre Half-Back Philip Mahony C. Roche Centre Half-Back
Left Half-Back R. Power L. Elliott Left Half-Back
Midfielder C. Sheahan C. McCarthy Midfielder
Midfielder P. Leavey C. McCarthy Midfielder
Right Half-Forward Pauric Mahony D. Kearney Right Half-Forward
Centre Half-Forward K. Mahony D. Hogan Centre Half-Forward
Left Half-Forward P. Hogan C. Darcy Left Half-Forward
Right Corner-Forward P. Fitzgerald A. Myers Right Corner-Forward
Full Forward D. Hutchinson J. Sweeney Full Forward
Left Corner-Forward M. Mahony J. O’Connor Full Forward

Ballygunner To Win!
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