DUBLIN (Interstat) — A clash of domestic titans will decide Ireland’s premier cup competition Sunday as the FAI Cup final pits undefeated tournament rivals Shamrock Rovers and Cork City against each other at Aviva Stadium.

Shamrock Rovers (6-0-0 FAI Cup), the dominant force in Irish football this season with 39 wins across all competitions, enters as the favorite. They arrive on the heels of a 1-1 draw with AEK in European play on Thursday, showcasing their quality.

Their opponents, Cork City (5-0-0 FAI Cup), present a paradox. While also flawless in their cup run, their overall season record of 14-27-17 reveals a team of stark contrasts. They are mired in a slump, having lost three consecutive league matches, including a 1-0 defeat to Derry City FC last Saturday.

The head-to-head history, however, suggests a tighter affair than recent form indicates. The two sides played to a pair of 1-1 draws in September. Yet, earlier in the season, Rovers secured a pair of decisive 4-1 victories over City.

The stage is set for a dramatic conclusion. According to Interstat’s game simulator, the final is projected to be a narrow 1-0 victory for Shamrock Rovers, a result that would see the Dublin-based club lift the cup while handing Cork City its first FAI Cup loss of the season.