However, the Premier's boss is determined to get something from his side's trip to Walsh Park.
Both counties won their opening Division 1A fixtures – the Déise had a point to spare over Kilkenny while Tipp comprehensively defeated Dublin at Croke Park.
Michael would love to buck the usual trend on Sunday.
Tipp FM will have live coverage of the match at Walsh Park from 1.50pm on Sunday in association with Donal Ryan Motor Group, Nenagh, Thurles and Roscrea and O'Dwyer Brothers, Tipperary Town.
