Sligo Rovers vs Cork City Prediction, Lineups & Odds

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
8	Cork City	11	2	4	5	12	18	-6	12:18	10
10	Sligo Rovers	11	2	1	8	16	24	-8	16:24	7

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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.

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.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

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

Cork City predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Tein Troost (GK), Greg Bolger, Charlie Lyons, Milan Mbeng, Benny Couto, Sean Murray, Darragh Crowley, Cathal O'Sullivan, Evan McLaughlin, 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

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Correct Score Prediction

Sligo 1 - 0 Cork

Let’s take a chance on the 7.00 available that Sligo secure a 1-0 victory. There’s a nice potential return waiting if we’re able to predict the correct score.

Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners 1.67

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

Total

9.50 3.80 5.70

Home

8.90 4.80 4.10

Away

11.10 3.80 7.30

Cork

Total

14.20 7.30 6.90

Home

12.67 8.17 4.50

Away

15.20 6.00 9.20

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

1.67

Under 9.5

2.10

Sligo Corners

Over 5.5

2.00

Under 5.5

1.73

Cork Corners

Over 4.5

1.91

Under 4.5

1.80

Most Corners

1

1.79

X

6.50

2

2.23

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Sligo Rovers vs Cork City Odds

Bookies favourites Sligo Rovers are regarded as the likeliest winners for this Premier Division game and the 2.30 about them triumphing means a 43% chance of winning based on their current betting odds. Cork City are the 2.80 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 1.75 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 1.67. You can bet on Cork City at 2.10 on the Draw No Bet market.

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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.

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