Derry City

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Cork City FC

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

Expect a Tight Affair

We’re wagering Cork +1 on the Asian Handicap when they play Derry at 1.98. Money is returned for a one goal defeat and we will see a healthy payout from this pick if the visitors win or draw.

Derry Are 8 From 10 on the Head-to-Head

Derry City drew on the road in their last game. A 0-0 scoreline was played out against Shamrock Rovers at Tallaght Stadium. The Northern Ireland side had only 33% possession and one shot on target.

Cork City drew 1-1 in their previous game. This was at home at Turner's Cross Stadium against Drogheda United. Tim Clancy's team boasted 65% possession and had three shots on goal, while Ruairi Keating was on the scoresheet.

Derry have beaten Cork on four consecutive occasions. In their last encounter, Derry claimed a 1-0 away win at Turner's Cross Stadium. The past 10 H2H matches have included eight Derry wins along with two draws.

Premier Division G W D L GF GA GD GD P
6 Derry City logo Derry City 11 5 2 4 14 14 0 14:14 17
8 Cork City logo Cork City 11 2 4 5 12 18 -6 12:18 10
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Derry City – Last 10 League Games

3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 0.7 goals from 10.0 attempts and 3.5 shots on goal. Derry have had 50.6% possession and 3.8 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.0 goals from 10.1 attempts and 3.3 shots on goal, while earning 2.9 corners.

Top scorer Michael Duffy has found the net 4 times, with Patrick Hoban, Colm Whelan and William Patching getting 1 each. Dominic Thomas and Daniel Mullen have recorded the most assists with 1 apiece.

Cork City – Last 6 League Games

Cork have won 1, lost 1 and drawn 4, with an average of 1.3 goals from 8.8 attempts and 2.8 shots on goal. The Rebel Army average 49.2% possession, 6.3 corners awarded and 6.0 corners against them, while conceding 1.3 goals from 11.2 attempts and 4.7 shots on goal.

Ruairi Keating is top of the team’s scoring charts with 3, while Kitt Nelson, Alex Nolan, Sean Maguire and Malik Dijksteel have 1. Rio Shipston has been the top assist maker with 2 in the last 6 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Derry City confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Brian Maher (GK), Ronan Boyce, Hayden Cann, Kevin Holt, Ben Doherty, Adam O'Reilly, Carl Winchester, Michael Duffy, Paul McMullan, Sean Patton, Liam Boyce.

Cork City confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Tein Troost (GK), Darragh Crowley, Milan Mbeng, Charlie Lyons, Benny Couto, Sean Murray, Rio Shipston, Cathal O'Sullivan, Kitt Nelson, Alex Nolan, Ruairi Keating.

Expert Premier Division Analysis

Getting the lowdown on injuries and studying the form guide are important duties ahead of making football picks. We also place great emphasis on the stats and a data-led approach can be effective.

Key Derry City vs Cork City league stats:

  • The +1 line has been covered by Cork in 5 of their last 6 games.
  • The +1 line has been covered by Cork in 4 of their last 5 games.
  • The +1 line has been covered by Cork in 3 consecutive games.
  • The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Derry in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
  • The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Derry in 7 of their last 10 games.
  • The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Derry in 2 consecutive games at home.

Derry City vs Cork City Prediction

Cork +1 could be the bet to place for this Premier Division clash. We can wager them at 1.98 and feel optimistic that the underdogs will give a good account of themselves and ensure things are competitive.

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Cork +1 Probability

The latest betting odds imply that our pick has a 50.6% prospect of winning. However, our tipsters in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

Our Pick

Cork Asian Hcp +1 @ 1.98 Bet Now Bet365 logo
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Published 07:37, 03 April 2025

Correct Score Prediction

Derry Derry logo 1 - 1 Cork logo Cork

We’re taking a correct score bet which involves a 1-1 scoreline. The odds of 8.00 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.

Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners 1.91 Bet365 logo

There has been under 9.5 corners in eight straight Derry games. We’re expecting the teams to fall short of the line, with this Total Corners wager available at 1.91.

Corner Stats

League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Derry Logo Derry
Total
6.70 3.80 2.90
Home
9.30 7.10 2.20
Away
7.40 3.60 3.80
Cork Logo Cork
Total
12.33 6.33 6.00
Home
12.00 7.00 5.00
Away
13.00 5.00 8.00

Latest Corner Odds

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Derry City vs Cork City Odds

The bookies betting odds have Derry City as 1.44 favourites for this Premier Division clash, implying that they are 69% likely to win the match. The market suggests that Cork City are least likely to win at 8.00.

The odds suggest that Under 2.5 Goals is the likelier outcome in this match. An alternative angle is a BTTS bet and Both Teams to Score No is available at 1.62.

If you fancy Derry City but want money back if this Premier Division match is a draw, then you can get 1.13. You can bet on Cork City at 6.00 on the Draw No Bet market.

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Team Stats

Derry City logo Derry City Stats

Cork City logo Cork City Stats

Full time Result

  • 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 2 defeats and 5 draws in previous 10 home matches

Full time Results

  • 1 wins, 1 defeats and 4 draws in previous 6 matches
  • 0 wins, 1 defeats and 1 draws in previous 2 away matches

Goals

Goals

Corners

Corners

Possession

Possession

Top Scorers & Assists

Top Scorers & Assists

Team News

Make sure you know the lineups ahead of kick-off, with injuries also playing a part when it comes to Derry vs Cork team news.

If you’re looking for the latest player information, check out the Premier Division squads.

Derry City vs Cork City Lineups

Derry City Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

Cork City Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Derry City Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

1 Brian Maher
2 Ronan Boyce 16 Hayden Cann 22 Kevin Holt 14 Ben Doherty
8 Adam O'Reilly 20 Carl Winchester 7 Michael Duffy
10 Paul McMullan 32 Sean Patton 27 Liam Boyce
1 Tein Troost
17 Darragh Crowley 18 Milan Mbeng 5 Charlie Lyons 3 Benny Couto
16 Sean Murray 4 Rio Shipston
11 Cathal O'Sullivan 14 Kitt Nelson 10 Alex Nolan
9 Ruairi Keating

Cork City Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Derry City Substitutes

  • 3Shane Ferguson
  • 4Ciaron Harkin
  • 6Mark Connolly
  • 11Gavin Whyte
  • 13Robbie Benson
  • 17Dominic Thomas
  • 24Sam Todd
  • 26Arlo Doherty
  • 35Glenn McCourt

Cork City Substitutes

  • 13Conor Brann
  • 19Matthew Kiernan
  • 20Joshua Fitzpatrick
  • 21Samuel Bailey
  • 22Finn Dalton
  • 23Freddie Anderson
  • 27Harvey Skieters
  • 34David Dunne
  • 36Dara McCormick

Previous Derry City Lineups

29 Mar Premier Division
Shamrock Rovers 0-0 Derry City
16 Mar Premier Division
Sligo Rovers 0-1 Derry City
08 Mar Premier Division
Derry City 1-1 Galway United
04 Mar Premier Division
St Patrick's 2-0 Derry City
01 Mar Premier Division
Derry City 1-2 Waterford
22 Feb Premier Division
Derry City 1-0 Bohemians

Previous Cork City Lineups

29 Mar Premier Division
Cork City 1-1 Drogheda United
15 Mar Premier Division
Shelbourne 1-1 Cork City
08 Mar Premier Division
Cork City 1-1 Sligo Rovers
04 Mar Premier Division
Waterford 2-1 Cork City
01 Mar Premier Division
Cork City 2-1 Bohemians
15 Feb Premier Division
Cork City 2-2 Galway United

Injuries & Suspensions

Derry City Injury Table

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

Cork City Injury Table

Type Name Info
Conor Drinan Other
Malik Dijksteel Other
Ruairi Keating Knee

Ireland FlagIrish Premier Division Table

2025 Season

# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Drogheda United 11 5 5 1 15:7 20
2 St Patrick's 11 5 4 2 16:9 19
3 Shamrock Rovers 11 5 3 3 16:11 18
4 Shelbourne 11 4 6 1 14:10 18
5 Galway United 11 4 5 2 16:13 17
6 Derry City 11 5 2 4 14:14 17
7 Bohemians 11 5 0 6 13:14 15
8 Cork City 11 2 4 5 12:18 10
9 Waterford 11 3 0 8 9:21 9
10 Sligo Rovers 11 2 1 8 16:24 7
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 St Patrick's 6 3 3 0 11:5 12
2 Shamrock Rovers 5 3 1 1 9:4 10
3 Derry City 6 3 1 2 9:7 10
4 Drogheda United 6 2 3 1 9:5 9
5 Shelbourne 6 2 3 1 8:6 9
6 Bohemians 5 3 0 2 6:5 9
7 Cork City 6 2 3 1 8:8 9
8 Galway United 5 2 1 2 6:6 7
9 Sligo Rovers 5 1 0 4 6:9 3
10 Waterford 5 1 0 4 3:11 3