Cork City vs Derry City Prediction, Lineups & Odds
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 | |
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2 | ![]() |
22 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 28 | 22 | 6 | 28:22 | 37 |
10 | ![]() |
22 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 23 | 38 | -15 | 23:38 | 15 |
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 GamesDerry 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
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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
Derry To Win @ 1.80
Correct Score Prediction
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.
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Corners Prediction
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.
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Cork City vs Derry City Odds
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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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Cork
Head to Head
Cork vs Derry
- Premier Division: 04/04 2025 Derry 2 Cork 1
- Premier Division: 27/10 2023 Cork 0 Derry 1
- Premier Division: 23/06 2023 Derry 2 Cork 0
- Premier Division: 21/04 2023 Cork 1 Derry 3
- Premier Division: 24/02 2023 Derry 2 Cork 0
- Premier Division: 09/11 2020 Cork 1 Derry 1
- Premier Division: 21/08 2020 Derry 3 Cork 1
- Premier Division: 27/09 2019 Derry 4 Cork 0
- Premier Division: 28/06 2019 Cork 1 Derry 4
- Premier Division: 26/04 2019 Derry 2 Cork 0
Team Stats
Cork City League Stats
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
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.29 goals scored and 1.29 conceded in the previous 7 home matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.57 goals per game in the previous 7 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 7 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 7 home matches
Goals
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
Corners
- An average of 6.40 corners awarded and 6.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.43 corners awarded and 4.43 corners against in the last 7 home matches
- An average of 12.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.86 corners awarded in the last 7 home matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 2 of the last 7 home matches
Corners
- An average of 4.60 corners awarded and 2.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.90 corners awarded and 3.20 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 7.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.10 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 away matches
Possession
- An average of 46.70% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 51.86% possession in the last 7 home matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 7 home matches
Possession
- An average of 50.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 52.70% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 away matches
Team News
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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
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
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Injuries & Suspensions
Cork City Injury Table
Derry City Injury Table
League of Ireland Table
2025 Season
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
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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 |
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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 |
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