The All-Ireland hurling quarter-finals are upon us, and we're in for a thrilling weekend of action. Here's a preview of each match:
Limerick are the defending champions, and they'll be looking to make it three-in-a-row. They've had a mixed season so far, but they'll be confident of beating Galway. The Tribesmen have been in impressive form this year, and they'll be looking to cause an upset. This is a match that could go either way, but I'm going to go with Limerick to win by a narrow margin.
Cork and Kilkenny are two of the most successful teams in the history of hurling, and their quarter-final clash is always one of the most anticipated matches of the year. Cork have been in good form this season, and they'll be looking to reach the semi-finals for the first time since 2018. Kilkenny are always a threat, and they'll be looking to bounce back from their disappointing defeat to Waterford in the Munster final. This is another match that could go either way, but I'm going to go with Kilkenny to win by a narrow margin.
Waterford are the surprise package of this year's championship, and they'll be looking to continue their good form when they take on Clare in the quarter-finals. Clare have been in disappointing form this season, and they'll need to improve if they want to beat Waterford. The Déise will be confident of victory, and I'm going to go with them to win by a comfortable margin.
Tipperary are another team who have been in disappointing form this season, and they'll need to improve if they want to beat Wexford in the quarter-finals. The Model County have been in good form this year, and they'll be looking to reach the semi-finals for the first time since 2008. This is a match that could go either way, but I'm going to go with Wexford to win by a narrow margin.
So, there you have it. My predictions for the All-Ireland hurling quarter-finals. I'm sure we're in for a thrilling weekend of action. Let's hope the weather plays ball!