Cork City FC

Football Ireland - Premier Division Turner's Cross Stadium Sat 10 May 02:45

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  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Candystripes Set to Deliver Victory

Derry have the potential to land a win when they go up against Cork. On this basis, we will side with the Full-Time Result odds of 1.80 and this price can be taken confidently.

Derry Are 9 From 10 on the Head-to-Head

Cork City were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 3-2 loss against Drogheda United at Sullivan and Lambe Park. Tim Clancy's team had 45% possession and totalled two shots on target, while Djenairo Daniels scored both goals.

Derry City claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 1-0 triumph against St Patrick's Athletic at Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium made it back-to-back wins. The Candystripes recorded 44% possession and had three shots on goal, with Daniel Mullen scoring the winner three minutes after half-time.

Derry have five straight victories against Cork. In the last clash, Derry secured a 2-1 win when hosting at Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. The previous 10 H2H meetings have featured nine Derry wins and one draw.

Premier Division G W D L GF GA GD GD P
2 Derry City logo Derry City 22 11 4 7 28 22 6 28:22 37
10 Cork City logo Cork City 22 2 9 11 23 38 -15 23:38 15
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Cork City – Last 10 League Games

Cork have 1 win, 5 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 3.2 shots on goal and 7.1 attempts. The Rebel Army have averaged 46.7% possession and 6.4 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.7 goals from 5.5 shots on goal, 10.5 attempts and 6.2 corners.

Kitt Nelson is the top scorer with 3 goals, while Djenairo Daniels and Ruairi Keating both have 2. Cathal O'Sullivan and Djenairo Daniels have recorded the most assists with 2 apiece.

Derry City – Last 10 League Games

Derry have won 6, lost 2 and drawn 2, averaging 4.5 shots on goal, 9.2 attempts and 1.5 goals. The Northern Ireland outfit average 50.8% possession, 4.6 corners taken and 2.9 corners against them, while 0.9 goals have been conceded from 6.5 attempts and 3.3 shots on goal.

Daniel Mullen and Michael Duffy have top scored with 4 goals, while Liam Boyce is next on 3. Sam Todd and Dominic Thomas have both managed 2 assists in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Cork City confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Tein Troost (GK), Harry Nevin, Freddie Anderson, Charlie Lyons, Milan Mbeng, Evan McLaughlin, Darragh Crowley, Matthew Kiernan, Cathal O'Sullivan, Djenairo Daniels, Sean Murray.

Derry City confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Brian Maher (GK), Hayden Cann, Mark Connolly, Kevin Holt, Ronan Boyce, Sam Todd, Adam O'Reilly, Carl Winchester, Michael Duffy, Gavin Whyte, Liam Boyce.

Expert League of Ireland Analysis

Our team of football experts monitor the current injuries and suspensions. When integrated with the latest form, this helps us secure the value odds. Our data-led approach backed up by key stats always proves useful.

Key Cork City vs Derry City league stats:

  • Derry have won 4 of their last 5 games.
  • Derry have won 6 of their last 10 games.
  • Derry have won 2 consecutive games.
  • Cork have lost their last 5 games against Derry.

Cork City vs Derry City Prediction

Derry look like an excellent shout to claim a victory, especially as a price of 1.80 is available. You can confidently take this selection when they line up in this League of Ireland match.

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Derry to Win Probability

The bookies make it a 55.6% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 60-65%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

Our Pick

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Correct Score Prediction

Cork Cork logo 0 - 1 Derry logo Derry

Let’s go for Derry to win 1-0, a bet which is available at 5.80. Correct score betting provides plenty of excitement and a potentially bigger return if you win.

Corners Prediction

Derry Under 5.5 Corners 1.67 bet365 logo

There’s been an average of 2.80 corners for Derry in their past 5 away games, with the corner count against Cork being under 5.5 in their last five home matches. There is value when it comes to going under the Derry Team Corners line and this is available at 1.67.

League Games

League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Cork Logo Cork
Total
12.60 6.40 6.20
Home
11.86 7.43 4.43
Away
13.43 5.29 8.14
Derry Logo Derry
Total
7.50 4.60 2.90
Home
8.20 5.60 2.60
Away
7.10 3.90 3.20

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Cork City vs Derry City Bet Builder Tips

Full-Time Result Derry 1.80
Both Team To Score No 1.75
Team Corners Derry Under 5.5 1.67

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Cork City vs Derry City Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest 1x2 Odds Suggest Derry Victory

Derry City are the shortest price to win this Premier Division game according to the bookies, with the gambling operators giving them a 56% probability due to their 1.80 betting odds. Cork City are the 4.75 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.

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Team Stats

Cork City logo Cork City League Stats

Derry City logo Derry City League Stats

Full-Time Result

  • 1 win, 5 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 1 defeat and 4 draws in the previous 7 home matches

Full-Time Result

  • 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

Goals

Corners

Corners

Possession

Possession

Top Scorers & Assists

Top Scorers & Assists

Team News

Our Cork vs Derry team news will highlight the injuries for both squads, with the lineups giving you a helping hand with your bets.

If you’re looking for the latest player information, check out the League of Ireland squads.

Cork City vs Derry City Lineups

Cork City Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3

Derry City Confirmed Lineup 5-3-2

Cork City Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3

1 Tein Troost
2 Harry Nevin 23 Freddie Anderson 5 Charlie Lyons
18 Milan Mbeng 8 Evan McLaughlin 17 Darragh Crowley 19 Matthew Kiernan
11 Cathal O'Sullivan 29 Djenairo Daniels 16 Sean Murray
1 Brian Maher
16 Hayden Cann 6 Mark Connolly 22 Kevin Holt 2 Ronan Boyce 24 Sam Todd
8 Adam O'Reilly 20 Carl Winchester 7 Michael Duffy
11 Gavin Whyte 27 Liam Boyce

Derry City Confirmed Lineup 5-3-2

Cork City Substitutes

  • 4Rio Shipston
  • 6Greg Bolger
  • 10Alex Nolan
  • 13Conor Brann
  • 14Kitt Nelson
  • 22Finn Dalton
  • 24Sean Maguire
  • 25Matthew Murray
  • 27Harvey Skieters

Derry City Substitutes

  • 3Shane Ferguson
  • 4Ciaron Harkin
  • 9Patrick Hoban
  • 10Paul McMullan
  • 13Robbie Benson
  • 17Dominic Thomas
  • 21Daniel Mullen
  • 26Arlo Doherty
  • 32Sean Patton

Previous Cork City Lineups

06 May Premier Division
Drogheda United 3-2 Cork City
03 May Premier Division
Cork City 1-1 Shamrock Rovers
27 Apr Premier Division
Sligo Rovers 1-1 Cork City
22 Apr Premier Division
Cork City 2-1 Waterford
19 Apr Premier Division
Bohemians 1-0 Cork City
15 Apr Premier Division
Shamrock Rovers 4-1 Cork City

Previous Derry City Lineups

06 May Premier Division
Derry City 1-0 St Patrick's
03 May Premier Division
Derry City 2-0 Shelbourne
26 Apr Premier Division
Waterford 2-1 Derry City
23 Apr Premier Division
Derry City 3-0 Sligo Rovers
19 Apr Premier Division
Galway United 2-3 Derry City
12 Apr Premier Division
Derry City 1-3 Drogheda United

Injuries & Suspensions

Cork City Injury Table

Type Name Info
Conor Drinan Other
Ruairi Keating Knee

Derry City Injury Table

Type Name Info
No players are currently reported injured or suspended.

Ireland FlagLeague of Ireland Table

2025 Season

# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Shamrock Rovers 24 14 6 4 42:21 48
2 Derry City 22 11 4 7 28:22 37
3 Bohemians 22 12 1 9 27:22 37
4 Drogheda United 24 8 11 5 28:25 35
5 Shelbourne 24 7 11 6 27:26 32
6 St Patrick's 24 8 7 9 27:27 31
7 Galway United 22 7 8 7 27:26 29
8 Waterford 22 8 3 11 24:35 27
9 Sligo Rovers 22 5 4 13 26:37 19
10 Cork City 22 2 9 11 23:38 15
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Shamrock Rovers 12 8 3 1 25:7 27
2 Bohemians 11 7 1 3 14:9 22
3 St Patrick's 12 5 5 2 18:11 20
4 Derry City 11 6 2 3 17:10 20
5 Drogheda United 11 5 4 2 16:10 19
6 Galway United 11 5 2 4 15:13 17
7 Shelbourne 12 4 4 4 14:13 16
8 Waterford 11 4 2 5 13:20 14
9 Cork City 12 2 7 3 12:15 13
10 Sligo Rovers 11 3 2 6 12:15 11