Cork City vs Derry City Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – April 21

Cork City

L L W L D

9th place in Ireland Premier Division

1 - 3

21/04/2023 18:45

Derry City

L W D D W

2nd place in Ireland Premier Division

Ireland Premier Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Cork City vs Derry City on April 21, 2023 (kick-off: 18:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Cork City vs Derry City preview before placing for you.

Cork City are currently 9th with 31 points after 36 matches.
Derry City sit 2nd with 65 points from 36 matches.
Head-to-head history favors Derry City, who have won 5 of the last 6 meetings. Cork City have no wins, while one match ended in a draw.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

STANDINGS UP TO 21/04/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Shamrock Rovers	72	36	20	12	4	67	27	40
02 Derry City	65	36	18	11	7	57	24	33
03 St. Patricks Athletic	62	36	19	5	12	59	42	17
04 Shelbourne	60	36	15	15	6	44	27	17
05 Dundalk	58	36	17	7	12	59	44	15
06 Bohemians	58	36	16	10	10	53	40	13
07 Drogheda United	41	36	10	11	15	40	54	-14
08 Sligo Rovers	37	36	10	7	19	36	51	-15
09 Cork City	31	36	8	7	21	35	64	-29
10 UC Dublin	11	36	2	5	29	19	96	-77

Head To Head

24/02/2023 19:45

Derry City

2 - 0

Cork City

IRE PR

26/08/2022 18:45

Derry City

2 - 0

Cork City

IRFAIC

09/11/2020 19:30

Cork City

1 - 1

Derry City

IRE PR

21/08/2020 16:45

Derry City

3 - 1

Cork City

IRE PR

27/09/2019 18:45

Derry City

4 - 0

Cork City

IRE PR

28/06/2019 18:45

Cork City

1 - 4

Derry City

IRE PR

Cork City

Draw

17%

Derry City

83%

Cork City Last 6 matches

10/04/2023 15:59

Cork City 1 - 0 Dundalk IRE PR

07/04/2023 18:45

St. Patricks Athletic 4 - 0 Cork City IRE PR

31/03/2023 18:45

Cork City 1 - 1 Drogheda United IRE PR

21/03/2023 19:45

Waterford United 1 - 2 Cork City INT CF

17/03/2023 17:00

Cork City 0 - 2 Shelbourne IRE PR

11/03/2023 19:45

Sligo Rovers 2 - 2 Cork City IRE PR

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Derry City

10/04/2023 18:00

Derry City 0 - 1 Bohemians IRE PR

07/04/2023 18:45

Derry City 0 - 1 Drogheda United IRE PR

31/03/2023 18:45

Shelbourne 0 - 1 Derry City IRE PR

17/03/2023 19:45

Derry City 1 - 1 Sligo Rovers IRE PR

10/03/2023 19:45

Derry City 0 - 0 Dundalk IRE PR

06/03/2023 19:45

UC Dublin 0 - 4 Derry City IRE PR

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Ireland Premier Divisi...

Played games

Cork City

Derry City

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.11

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.11

Scored

Avg. per game

1.61

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.44

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 18 home matches

YesNo

13 (72%)5 (28%)

In last 18 home matches

NoYes

11 (61%)7 (39%)

Cork City

Recent matches

Derry City

Under /Over

(67%)12 6(33%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(67%)12 6(33%)

Under /Over

(22%)4 14(78%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(17%)3 15(83%)

Under /Over

(39%)7 11(61%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(33%)6 12(67%)

/Yes

(44%)8 10(56%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(22%)4 14(78%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Cork City

Derry City

Shots

Cork City

Total shots

10.00 avg / game

Blocked

19 total

Avg. 2.71

Derry City

Total shots

15.33 avg / game

Blocked

25 total

Avg. 3.57

Cork City Pass Derry City

Total passes

3027

Avg. 336 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

46%

Total passes

4240

Avg. 471 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

57%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Cork City

Played games

Derry City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.33

Clean sheets

0.61

4.22

Corners

141

7.83

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

1.56

Offsides

0.89

2.11

GK saves

1.61

Cork City

DISCIPLINARY

Derry City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.89

1.78

0.11

0.17

11.39

205

Fouls

166

9.22

7.00

126

Tackles

105

5.83

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How We Build the Cork City vs Derry City Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Cork City vs Derry City on 21 April 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Ireland Premier Division fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Cork City vs Derry City Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Cork City's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Derry City's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Ireland Premier Division Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Ireland Premier Division standings and the Ireland Premier Division form table to understand exactly where Cork City and Derry City sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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