Limerick v Clare Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds [2025]

🏆 Limerick v Clare Prediction

Limerick at their best are a ruthless winning machine that few teams can handle. If they are anywhere near their best when they take on an underperforming Clare on May 25th, John Kiely’s are likely to win. Clare have been hit by injuries to key men throughout the Munster Championship. This has directly impacted their ability to compete at the top level. Their defence at the 2024 All-Ireland Championship was poor, with Brian Lohan’s team staring at an early exit from the 2025 Championship.

They might have key players returning for this game, which could help in their fight to stay in the Championship. However, it’s tough to bet against the unstoppable Limerick team on May 25th. John Kiely’s men face Cork in Round 4, and depending on that result and the outcome between Tipperary and Waterford, they may find themselves needing a win to book their spot in the 2025 Munster Final. They are ruthless, especially in Munster, and given that Clare have conceded 8-65 in their 3 matches to date, they will no doubt target Clare’s apparent defensive weaknesses in their pursuit of another Munster crown.

Our Limerick v Clare prediction is a win for Limerick in the Gaelic Grounds.

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💯 Limerick v Clare Betting Odds

The latest betting odds are not yet available. Limerick are likely to be listed as favourites given Clare’s poor results. Limerick are looking to qualify for and win a 7th consecutive Munster Final, while Clare will hope their chances of remaining in this year’s All-Ireland Championship are still alive when they face Limerick.

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Result

Limerick

1.29

1.23

1.23

Draw

11.00

12.00

12.00

Clare

4.50

5.00

5.00

Result

Limerick

1.29

1.23

1.23

Draw

11.00

12.00

12.00

Clare

4.50

5.00

5.00

⚽Limerick Squad Form

Limerick have introduced a few changes to their star-studded lineup for 2025. Shane O'Brien has become a permanent fixture in the full forward line, while Adam English is settling into a midfield position this year. Kyle Hayes has also been repositioned to centre-back as John Kiely looks to move on permanently from Declan Hannon at No. 6. Limerick could have one foot in the Munster Final by the time they face Clare if they can beat Cork in Round 4, as they bid for a 7th Munster title in a row in 2025.

⚽ Clare Squad Form

Clare has struggled in this year’s Munster Championship as the defending All-Ireland champions and could be already eliminated from the Championship by the time they take to the field at the Gaelic Grounds on May 25th. They are heavily dependent on other results going their way in Rounds 4 and 5 if they hope to survive in this year's Championship. However, what they can control is securing a victory against Limerick in Round 5 on May 31st. To have any chance of surviving, they must win that match.

Brian Lohan has faced numerous injury challenges during this year’s competition, but he was able to bring on Shane O'Donnell, David Fitzgerald, and John Conlon in their last game against Tipperary. If Clare still has something to play for when they face Limerick, they will need all their key players fit and ready to compete.

👕 Limerick v Clare Predicted Lineups

It is the final group game for both counties when they meet on May 25th. We have an idea of the projected lineups both sides have been using so far in this year’s Championship. Below you will find a possible starting 15 for both Limerick and Clare ahead of the match on May 25th.

📈 Limerick v Clare - H2H Stats

Limerick and Clare have the fiercest rivalries in Munster hurling. The two Counties have faced off in Championship hurling on 64 occasions, with Limerick leading the Limerick v Clare h2h stats, 41-21. There have also been 2 draws between the sides, back in 1970 and 2022. Between the 2 Counties, they have shared the last 5 All-Ireland Championships, with Limerick winning in 2020, 21, 22 and 2023, while Clare won the Liam McCarthy in 2024.