Sligo Rovers FC

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Cork City FC

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

We’re Expecting Bit O'Reds to Cover the Line

We can’t ignore Sligo -0.25 at 2.05 on the Asian Handicap. There’s a generous return if they can get the better of Cork and the insurance of half our stake returned in the event of a draw.

1-1 Draw in Last H2H Clash

Sligo Rovers have lost three straight games at home. In their last appearance, they suffered a 3-0 away loss to Derry City at Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. The Bit O'Reds managed two shots on target and had 53% possession.

Cork City have lost three straight road games. Their most recent appearance was a 2-1 home victory over Waterford at Turner's Cross Stadium. Tim Clancy's side enjoyed 61% possession and managed three shots on goal, with Evan McLaughlin and Kitt Nelson on the scoresheet.

The last time Cork and Sligo met involved the former hosting a 1-1 draw at Turner's Cross Stadium. The previous 10 H2H games have resulted in four draws and three wins apiece.

Premier Division G W D L GF GA GD GD P
9 Cork City logo Cork City 16 2 6 8 19 28 -9 19:28 12
10 Sligo Rovers logo Sligo Rovers 16 3 3 10 20 30 -10 20:30 12
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Sligo Rovers – Last 10 League Games

Rovers have 2 wins, 7 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.4 goals from 7.4 attempts and 3.6 shots on goal. John Russell's team have averaged 50.3% possession and 3.8 corners per game, conceding 2.1 goals and 5.7 corners from 10.8 attempts and 5.8 shots on goal.

Top scorer Owen Elding has found the net 4 times, with Cian Kavanagh and Francely Lomboto getting 3 and 2 respectively. Leading assistor is William Fitzgerald with 3.

Cork City – Last 10 League Games

City have won 2, lost 5 and drawn 3, averaging 8.0 attempts, 3.3 shots on goal and 1.0 goals. The Rebel Army average 47.9% possession, 7.3 corners in their favour and 6.9 corners against, while 1.6 goals have been conceded from 5.1 shots on goal and 10.5 attempts.

Kitt Nelson and Ruairi Keating have scored 3, followed by Evan McLaughlin with 1. Cathal O'Sullivan, Milan Mbeng and Benny Couto have been the top assists providers with 1 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Sligo Rovers confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Sam Sargeant (GK), Conor Reynolds, Gareth McElroy, John Mahon, Reece Hutchinson, Jad Hakiki, Jake Doyle-Hayes, Ronan Manning, Owen Elding, Cian Kavanagh, William Fitzgerald.

Cork City confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Tein Troost (GK), Darragh Crowley, Charlie Lyons, Benny Couto, Milan Mbeng, Sean Murray, Evan McLaughlin, Kitt Nelson, Cathal O'Sullivan, Alex Nolan, Djenairo Daniels.

Expert Premier Division Analysis

It’s always a case of checking out the latest team news to make expert football recommendations. Then we get to work when it comes to unearthing the stats that are the most valuable.

Key Sligo Rovers vs Cork City league stats:

  • The +0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Cork in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
  • The +0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Cork in 3 consecutive games on the road.

Sligo Rovers vs Cork City Prediction

There’s some insurance when it comes to wagering Sligo -0.25 for this Premier Division match. At odds of 2.05, we also get a nice payout if they win and there’s every chance that this happens.

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Sligo -0.25 Probability

According to the latest odds, there’s a 48.8% likelihood of our pick winning. However, our experts have this number between 55-60% based on their in-depth research. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

Our Pick

Sligo Asian Hcp -0.25 @ 2.05 Bet Now bet365 logo
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Published 08:37, 25 April 2025

Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners 1.67 bet365 logo

All of the past ten Cork games have seen the 9.5 Total Corners line covered, with an average of 10.60 corners in the last five Sligo matches. If you concur with our viewpoint that the Total Corners line can be covered, then you can secure odds of 1.67 that this outcome happens.

Corner Stats

League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Sligo Logo Sligo
Total
9.50 3.80 5.70
Home
8.90 4.80 4.10
Away
11.10 3.80 7.30
Cork Logo Cork
Total
14.20 7.30 6.90
Home
12.67 8.17 4.50
Away
15.20 6.00 9.20

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Sligo Rovers vs Cork 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.

Bookies Predicting a Close Encounter

Bookies favourites Sligo Rovers are regarded as the likeliest winners for this Premier Division game and the 2.35 about them triumphing means a 43% chance of winning based on their current betting odds. Cork City are the 2.70 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.

If you’re betting on Total Goals, the market are finding it hard to split Unders and Overs. Punters expecting both teams to find the net can get 1.67 when it comes to BTTS Yes.

If you fancy Sligo Rovers but want money back if this Premier Division match is a draw, then you can get 1.73. You can bet on Cork City at 2.00 on the Draw No Bet market.

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Team Stats

Sligo Rovers logo Sligo Rovers League Stats

Cork City logo Cork City League Stats

Full-Time Result

  • 2 wins, 7 defeats and 1 draws in previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 6 defeats and 0 draws in previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

  • 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in previous 10 matches
  • 0 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draws in previous 5 away matches

Goals

Goals

Corners

Corners

Possession

Possession

Top Scorers & Assists

Top Scorers & Assists

Team News

It’s great to get the latest lineups for the match, with injuries being flagged up thanks to our up-to-date Sligo vs Cork team news.

The Premier Division squads highlight the star players operating for every team in the division.

Sligo Rovers vs Cork City Lineups

Sligo Rovers Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

Cork City Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Sligo Rovers Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

29 Sam Sargeant
46 Conor Reynolds 52 Gareth McElroy 21 John Mahon 3 Reece Hutchinson
8 Jad Hakiki 49 Jake Doyle-Hayes 12 Ronan Manning
47 Owen Elding 11 Cian Kavanagh 7 William Fitzgerald
1 Tein Troost
17 Darragh Crowley 5 Charlie Lyons 3 Benny Couto 18 Milan Mbeng
16 Sean Murray 8 Evan McLaughlin 14 Kitt Nelson 11 Cathal O'Sullivan
10 Alex Nolan 29 Djenairo Daniels

Cork City Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Sligo Rovers Substitutes

  • 2Harvey Lintott
  • 6Matty Wolfe
  • 10Stephen Mallon
  • 19Francely Lomboto
  • 23Kyle McDonagh
  • 27Connor Malley
  • 31Conor Walsh
  • 42Conor Cannon
  • 71Daire Patton

Cork City Substitutes

  • 2Harry Nevin
  • 4Rio Shipston
  • 13Conor Brann
  • 19Matthew Kiernan
  • 20Joshua Fitzpatrick
  • 23Freddie Anderson
  • 27Harvey Skieters
  • 28Arran Healy
  • 34David Dunne

Previous Sligo Rovers Lineups

23 Apr Premier Division
Derry City 3-0 Sligo Rovers
19 Apr Premier Division
Waterford 0-4 Sligo Rovers
13 Apr Premier Division
Sligo Rovers 1-2 Galway United
05 Apr Premier Division
Bohemians 4-2 Sligo Rovers
29 Mar Premier Division
Sligo Rovers 1-2 Shelbourne
16 Mar Premier Division
Sligo Rovers 0-1 Derry City

Previous Cork City Lineups

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
12 Apr Premier Division
Cork City 0-2 St Patrick's
05 Apr Premier Division
Derry City 2-1 Cork City
29 Mar Premier Division
Cork City 1-1 Drogheda United

Injuries & Suspensions

Sligo Rovers Injury Table

Type Name Info
Oskar van Hattum Other
Oliver Denham Other

Cork City Injury Table

Type Name Info
Darragh Crowley Yellow cards
Rio Shipston Yellow cards
Conor Drinan Other
Malik Dijksteel Other
Ruairi Keating Knee

Ireland FlagIrish Premier Division Table

2025 Season

# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Shamrock Rovers 17 9 5 3 31:15 32
2 Derry City 16 8 3 5 21:18 27
3 Bohemians 16 9 0 7 20:18 27
4 Drogheda United 17 6 8 3 22:17 26
5 St Patrick's 17 7 4 6 23:20 25
6 Shelbourne 17 5 8 4 18:17 23
7 Waterford 16 7 0 9 16:26 21
8 Galway United 16 5 5 6 19:20 20
9 Cork City 16 2 6 8 19:28 12
10 Sligo Rovers 16 3 3 10 20:30 12
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Shamrock Rovers 9 6 2 1 20:6 20
2 St Patrick's 8 5 3 0 16:7 18
3 Derry City 8 5 1 2 12:7 16
4 Bohemians 8 5 0 3 10:8 15
5 Drogheda United 8 3 4 1 13:8 13
6 Shelbourne 9 3 4 2 10:8 13
7 Cork City 8 2 4 2 10:11 10
8 Galway United 8 3 1 4 9:10 10
9 Waterford 8 3 0 5 7:15 9
10 Sligo Rovers 8 1 2 5 9:13 5