Cork City vs Derry City: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 09 May

Betiball's prediction for Cork City vs Derry City on 09 May 2025 (kick-off: 14:45) 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 your bet.

Cork City vs Derry City: Starting Lineups Time : 09/05/2025 14:45

Cork City
1 - 2
Finished
Derry City
90+8' event Rio Shipston
90+3' event Sean Maguire / Matthew Kiernan
71' event Harvey Skieters / Djenairo Daniels
67' event Rio Shipston / Evan McLaughlin
67' event Greg Bolger / Darragh Crowley
62' event Djenairo Daniels
48' event Darragh Crowley
46' event Kitt Nelson / Freddie Anderson
45' event Charlie Lyons
16' event Matthew Kiernan
event 90+14' Sam Todd
event 84' Ciaron Harkin / Carl Winchester
event 81' Kevin Holt
event 65' Paul McMullan / Gavin Whyte
event 65' Daniel Mullen / Liam Boyce
event 62' Mark Connolly
event 53' Robbie Benson / Ronan Boyce
event 53' Gavin Whyte
event 47' Michael Duffy
event 24' Liam Boyce
90+8' event Rio Shipston
event 90+14' Sam Todd
90+3' event Sean Maguire / Matthew Kiernan
event 84' Ciaron Harkin / Carl Winchester
71' event Harvey Skieters / Djenairo Daniels
event 81' Kevin Holt
67' event Rio Shipston / Evan McLaughlin
event 65' Paul McMullan / Gavin Whyte
67' event Greg Bolger / Darragh Crowley
event 65' Daniel Mullen / Liam Boyce
62' event Djenairo Daniels
event 62' Mark Connolly
48' event Darragh Crowley
event 53' Robbie Benson / Ronan Boyce
46' event Kitt Nelson / Freddie Anderson
event 53' Gavin Whyte
45' event Charlie Lyons
event 47' Michael Duffy
16' event Matthew Kiernan
event 24' Liam Boyce
Cork City Cork City
Substitutions
#6 Greg Bolger
#13 Conor Brann
#22 Finn Dalton
#24 Sean Maguire
#25 Matthew Murray
#14 Kitt Nelson
#10 Alex Nolan
#4 Rio Shipston
#27 Harvey Skieters
Cork City Cork City Derry City Derry City
11Shots11
4Shots on Goal4
16Fouls12
5Corner Kick12
12Free kick16
1Offside1
4Yellow card4
2Save3
7Successful Tackles12
12Interceptions6
30Long pass28
7Shots off goal7
0Hit The Post1
14Tackle15
2Dribbles5
32Throw-in31
359Passes365
83Attacks85
38Dangerous attacks52
1Corner Kicks(HT)7
Derry City Derry City
Substitutions
#13 Robbie Benson
#26 Arlo Doherty
#3 Shane Ferguson
#4 Ciaron Harkin
#9 Patrick Hoban
#10 Paul McMullan
#21 Daniel Mullen
#32 Sean Patton
#17 Dominic Thomas
Commentary
90+14' Sam Todd - Derry City receive a yellow card
90+8' Rio Shipston - Cork City receive a yellow card
90+3' Cork City — substitution: Sean Maguire / Matthew Kiernan
84' Derry City — substitution: Ciaron Harkin / Carl Winchester
81' Goal! Kevin Holt - Derry City
71' Cork City — substitution: Harvey Skieters / Djenairo Daniels
67' Cork City — substitution: Rio Shipston / Evan McLaughlin
67' Cork City — substitution: Greg Bolger / Darragh Crowley
65' Derry City — substitution: Paul McMullan / Gavin Whyte
65' Derry City — substitution: Daniel Mullen / Liam Boyce
62' Goal! Djenairo Daniels - Cork City
62' Mark Connolly - Derry City receive a yellow card
53' Derry City — substitution: Robbie Benson / Ronan Boyce
53' Gavin Whyte - Derry City receive a yellow card
48' Darragh Crowley - Cork City receive a yellow card
47' Michael Duffy - Derry City receive a yellow card
46' Cork City — substitution: Kitt Nelson / Freddie Anderson
45' Charlie Lyons - Cork City receive a yellow card
24' Goal! Liam Boyce - Derry City
16' Matthew Kiernan - Cork City receive a yellow card

How We Build the Cork City vs Derry City Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Cork City vs Derry City on 09 May 2025 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 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.

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 standings and the form table to understand exactly where Cork City and Derry City sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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