The stakes couldn’t be higher this Saturday evening as Clare host Tipperary in Round 3 of the Munster Senior Hurling Championship at Cusack Park, Ennis (6pm, live on GAA+). With both counties sitting on a single point after two rounds, this clash could define their summer.

Clare are favourites at 4/9 to win on home soil, with a -3 handicap set by the bookies. After their spirited second-half comeback against Waterford fell just short, Brian Lohan’s men will be desperate to get their Munster campaign back on track.

Recent Form

• Clare drew with Cork and lost to Waterford.
• Tipperary drew with Limerick and lost to Cork.

Last Five Championship Meetings

• 2024: Clare 1-24 Tipperary 0-24 (Munster Round Robin)
• 2023: Tipperary 5-22 Clare 3-23 (Munster Round Robin)
• 2022: Clare 3-21 Tipperary 2-16 (Munster Round Robin)
• 2021: Tipperary 3-23 Clare 2-22 (Munster Semi-Final)
• 2019: Tipperary 3-21 Clare 0-17 (Munster Round Robin)

Clare have won two of the last three, but Tipperary still lead the all-time championship series 40 wins to Clare’s 16, with four draws from the previous 60.

Championship Trends and Key Stats

• Tipp’s last Munster championship win was against Clare in April 2023. Since then, they’ve drawn three (v Waterford, Limerick, and Clare) and lost six.
• Clare and Waterford are the lowest-scoring teams in this year’s Munster SHC (51 points each).
• Tipperary have the worst defensive record, conceding 68 points so far.

In the 2024 Allianz League, Tipperary beat Clare by 0-22 to 1-18 in Thurles – but that result won’t faze the Banner on home turf.

Munster SHC Table (After 2 Rounds)

1. Cork – 3 pts
2. Limerick – 3 pts
3. Waterford – 2 pts
4. Clare – 1 pt
5. Tipperary – 1 pt

Fixture Details

Munster SHC Round 3

Clare v Tipperary

Cusack Park, Ennis – 6pm

Live on GAA+

Prediction: Clare to Cover -3 Handicap

With home advantage, a tighter defence, and greater urgency, Clare look well placed to cover the -3 handicap at 4/9. Tipperary’s defensive issues and lack of recent championship wins make this a must-win for Brian Lohan’s side—and they should rise to the occasion.

Tip: Clare -3 Handicap

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