Tipperary v Clare Predictions, Betting Tips & Odds (2026)
| Timetable | 16th May, 19:00 GMT |
| Prediction | Tipperary To Win! |
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| Bookmaker | Lunubet Sports |
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There is a real feel of knockout hurling to this Round 4 Munster Senior Hurling Championship clash as Tipperary welcome Clare to Semple Stadium on May 16th at 19:00 GMT.
Clare currently sit on 2 points, with one win and one loss from their two matches so far. That’s one position higher than defending All-Ireland champions Tipperary, who sit on 1 point after a defeat and a draw in this year’s championship.
In this preview to the match, we will share with you our thoughts ahead of the game. From the latest Tipperary v Clare betting odds to some Tipperary v Clare betting tips, we have you covered. We will also give you our Tipperary v Clare prediction, so read on as we look forward to what could be a huge match for both sides on May 16th.
🎈 Tipperary vs Clare Prediction
This Munster Championship match could have massive ramifications for whichever team leaves Semple Stadium on May 16th with a loss. Defeat for either side will see them left with an uphill task to try and qualify from the Munster Championship. Tipp showed their strength when it came to performing under pressure and when their backs were against the wall last year, and we expect them to do that once more. That is why our Tipperary v Clare prediction is for a Tipperary victory which should give their hopes of qualifying a severe boost.
Clare have looked very dangerous in spells during their first 2 matches, but they have also been badly exposed defensively by Waterford and Limerick. Their attack can function very dangerously if the fluidity that the likes of Tony Kelly, Shane O’Donnell and Mark Rodgers possess hits form, but Tipperary also have dangerous attackers in the likes of last year’s Hurler of the Year John McGrath, Darragh McCarthy and Jake Morris, while they have good strength in depth off the bench also.
That strength off the bench may be what tips it in the way of the All-Ireland champions, and we expect them to come out on top after what should be another Munster Championship dogfight.
OUR PREDICTION: 🏆 TIPPERARY TO WIN 🏆
✨ Tipperary vs Clare Betting Odds
Tipperary are slight favourites when we look at the latest Tipperary v Clare odds with some of the top online bookmakers available to Irish bettors.
Tipperary are currently priced at around 1.73 with Festivalplay to get the vital win at home, while Clare are priced at 2.50 with Boylesports to clinch the victory.
Below you can see the latest Tipperary v Clare betting odds with a selection of betting sites.
⚡Tipperary vs Clare Betting Tips
At this stage of our Tipperary v Clare preview, we will now give you three Tipperary v Clare betting tips that may come in handy if you have any free bets offers to use on the match.
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- Tip 1: Tipperary to Win: Tipperary are the defending All-Ireland champions, so they will be trying their best to make sure they qualify out of the Munster Championship this year. That will allow them to give their All-Ireland defence a proper go in the All-Ireland series later in the championship, and we expect them to do so. Clare are also playing for their Munster qualification hopes, but Tipperary should be able to turn up when it matters most and claim the win.
To back Tipperary, you can currently get a price of 1.67 with BoyleSports ahead of the match in Semple Stadium.
- Tip 2: Tipperary to win by 1-3 points: The last 2 clashes between the sides have been decided by just 3 points, while the tie before that had 5 points separating the teams. It should be a nervy and tense atmosphere in Thurles on May 16th, so we expect another close game between the sides.
- Tip 3: John McGrath to be an anytime goal scorer: Last year’s Hurler of the Year has a knack of coming up with big scores when his county needs them most, so it wouldn’t be a surprise if he were able to find the back of the net in Thurles on May 16th. McGrath was prolific in last year’s championship, hitting 2-2 in the final against Cork, and while his 2026 is really yet to catch fire, this match with Clare may be when it does.
🔮 Tipperary Squad Form
Tipperary opened up their 2026 Munster Championship with a loss to Cork in what was a repeat of the 2025 All-Ireland final, in which the Premier County came out on top. They then followed that up with a draw against Waterford, in which they conceded a last-gasp goal to lose their winning position.
🥇 Clare Squad Form
Clare were unbeaten across their seven matches in Division 1B of the 2026 National Hurling League. They then began their 2026 Munster Championship with a 2-33 – 4-21 victory over Waterford. Their next match was their local derby against Limerick, where a disappointing display by Brian Lohan’s team led to a 2-30 – 1-18 defeat to Limerick.
🪄 Tipperary vs Clare Predicted Lineups
Both sides have played two games each in this year’s Munster Championship, so we have compiled the starting 15s used by each team in their last match.
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⚡⚡ Tipperary vs Clare - H2H Stats
Tipperary and Clare share a storied rivalry in the Munster Hurling Championship, having met 57 times throughout their shared championship history. Tipperary currently leads the H2H stats 41-12, while there have been 4 draws. The two sides met in the 1997 All-Ireland final, the first time two Munster sides faced off in the decider.
Below you can see a summary of their last 3 championship meetings.
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