Cork City vs Drogheda United: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 31 March

Cork City

L L W L D

9th place in Ireland Premier Division

1 - 1

31/03/2023 14:45

Drogheda United

W L D L D

7th place in Ireland Premier Division

Ireland Premier Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Cork City vs Drogheda United on 31 March 2023 (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 Drogheda United preview before placing your bet.

Cork City are currently 9th with 31 points after 36 matches.
Drogheda United sit 7th with 41 points from 36 matches.
Head-to-head history favors Cork City, who have won 5 of the last 6 meetings. Drogheda United 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 31/03/2023

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

04/08/2017 14:45

Drogheda United

0 - 1

Cork City

IRE PR

19/05/2017 14:45

Cork City

5 - 0

Drogheda United

IRE PR

10/03/2017 16:00

Drogheda United

1 - 4

Cork City

IRE PR

11/02/2016 15:30

Drogheda United

0 - 2

Cork City

INT CF

09/10/2015 14:45

Drogheda United

1 - 1

Cork City

IRE PR

11/05/2015 14:45

Cork City

4 - 1

Drogheda United

IRE PR

Cork City

83%

Draw

17%

Drogheda United

Cork City Last 6 matches

21/03/2023 15:45

Waterford United 1 - 2 Cork City INT CF

17/03/2023 13:00

Cork City 0 - 2 Shelbourne IRE PR

11/03/2023 15:45

Sligo Rovers 2 - 2 Cork City IRE PR

06/03/2023 16:00

Shamrock Rovers 4 - 4 Cork City IRE PR

03/03/2023 15:45

Cork City 4 - 0 UC Dublin IRE PR

24/02/2023 15:45

Derry City 2 - 0 Cork City IRE PR

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Drogheda United

16/03/2023 15:45

Drogheda United 0 - 1 Dundalk IRE PR

10/03/2023 15:45

UC Dublin 0 - 1 Drogheda United IRE PR

06/03/2023 15:45

Bohemians 3 - 1 Drogheda United IRE PR

03/03/2023 15:45

Drogheda United 1 - 0 Sligo Rovers IRE PR

24/02/2023 15:45

Drogheda United 1 - 1 Shamrock Rovers IRE PR

17/02/2023 15:45

Shelbourne 0 - 0 Drogheda United IRE PR

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Ireland Premier Divisi...

Played games

Goals

Scored

373

Avg. per game

1.48

Conceded

290

Avg. per game

1.15

Scored

332

Avg. per game

1.30

Conceded

347

Avg. per game

1.36

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 252 matches

YesNo

188 (75%)64 (25%)

In last 252 matches

NoYes

184 (72%)72 (28%)

Cork City

Recent matches

Drogheda United

Under /Over

(76%)34 11(24%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(82%)37 8(18%)

Under /Over

(22%)10 35(78%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(27%)12 33(73%)

Under /Over

(56%)25 20(44%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

/Yes

(47%)21 24(53%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(64%)29 16(36%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Cork City

Drogheda United

Shots

Cork City

Total shots

11.15 avg / game

Blocked

83 total

Avg. 2.77

Drogheda United

Total shots

10.35 avg / game

Blocked

232 total

Avg. 2.97

Cork City Pass Drogheda United

Total passes

18737

Avg. 341 / game

Accurate

110%

Ball possession

50%

Total passes

31979

Avg. 278 / game

Accurate

57%

Ball possession

43%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Cork City

252

Played games

Drogheda United

256

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.35

Clean sheets

0.27

5.19

1308

Corners

1082

4.23

3.62

913

Throw-ins

1554

6.07

0.47

119

Offsides

225

0.88

0.83

208

GK saves

608

2.38

Cork City

DISCIPLINARY

Drogheda United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.87

472

490

1.91

0.07

0.10

3.44

868

Fouls

1572

6.14

2.78

700

Tackles

1436

5.61

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Cork City vs Drogheda United Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Cork City vs Drogheda United on 31 March 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 Drogheda United 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 Drogheda United'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 Drogheda United sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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