Cork City vs Finn Harps: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 20 September

Cork City

W D D D L

1st place in Ireland First Division

2-2

20/09/2024 14:45

Finn Harps

W D D D L

6th place in Ireland First Division

Ireland First Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Cork City vs Finn Harps on 20 September 2024 (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 Finn Harps preview before placing your bet.

Cork City are currently 1st with 78 points after 36 matches.
Finn Harps sit 6th with 46 points from 36 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Cork City to win with probability 66%.
Head-to-head history favors Cork City, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Finn Harps have no wins, while 2 matches ended in draws.

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

14:45

2024-09-20

Cork City vs Finn Harps - Prediction & Odds

Cork City

Finn Harps

2024-09-20 14:45

STANDINGS UP TO 20/09/2024

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

01 Cork City	78	36	22	12	2	64	23	41
02 UC Dublin	56	36	14	14	8	47	37	10
03 Wexford (Youth)	56	36	15	11	10	61	56	5
04 Athlone Town	55	36	15	10	11	51	49	2
05 Bray Wanderers	51	36	14	9	13	54	47	7
06 Finn Harps	46	36	12	10	14	39	43	-4
07 Treaty United	44	36	11	11	14	41	43	-2
08 Cobh Ramblers	44	36	12	8	16	41	56	-15
09 Longford Town	29	36	6	11	19	41	64	-23
10 Kerry FC	27	36	5	12	19	34	55	-21

Head To Head

20/07/2024 11:59

Cork City

1 - 0

Finn Harps

IRFAIC

12/07/2024 14:45

Cork City

1 - 0

Finn Harps

IRE D1

26/04/2024 13:00

Finn Harps

0 - 2

Cork City

IRE D1

23/02/2024 15:45

Finn Harps

1 - 1

Cork City

IRE D1

29/01/2022 11:00

Cork City

1 - 1

Finn Harps

INT CF

13/03/2021 11:00

Cork City

1 - 0

Finn Harps

INT CF

Cork City

67%

Draw

33%

Finn Harps

Cork City Last 6 matches

13/09/2024 14:45

Kerry FC 1 - 4 Cork City IRE D1

06/09/2024 14:45

UC Dublin 0 - 1 Cork City IRE D1

30/08/2024 14:45

Cork City 3 - 2 Longford Town IRE D1

23/08/2024 14:45

Cobh Ramblers 0 - 1 Cork City IRE D1

16/08/2024 14:45

Cork City 0 - 1 Derry City IRFAIC

09/08/2024 14:45

Cork City 0 - 0 Athlone Town IRE D1

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Finn Harps

13/09/2024 14:45

Finn Harps 1 - 0 Longford Town IRE D1

06/09/2024 14:45

Athlone Town 1 - 4 Finn Harps IRE D1

30/08/2024 14:45

Finn Harps 2 - 0 Cobh Ramblers IRE D1

23/08/2024 14:45

UC Dublin 2 - 0 Finn Harps IRE D1

09/08/2024 14:45

Wexford (Youth) 2 - 0 Finn Harps IRE D1

02/08/2024 14:45

Finn Harps 1 - 2 Bray Wanderers IRE D1

Win

50%

Draw

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Ireland First Division

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Cork City

Finn Harps

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.89

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.25

Scored

Avg. per game

0.50

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.69

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 36 matches

YesNo

20 (56%)16 (44%)

In last 36 matches

NoYes

14 (39%)22 (61%)

Cork City

Recent matches

Finn Harps

Under /Over

(67%)24 12(33%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(69%)25 11(31%)

Under /Over

(44%)16 20(56%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(25%)9 27(75%)

Under /Over

(39%)14 22(61%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(33%)12 24(67%)

/Yes

(42%)15 21(58%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(44%)16 20(56%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Cork City

Finn Harps

Shots

Cork City

Total shots

11.78 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Finn Harps

Total shots

8.97 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Cork City Pass Finn Harps

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

56%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

51%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Cork City

Played games

Finn Harps

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.56

Clean sheets

0.25

6.50

234

Corners

168

4.67

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

GK saves

0.00

Cork City

DISCIPLINARY

Finn Harps

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.19

2.64

0.06

0.03

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Cork City vs Finn Harps Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Cork City vs Finn Harps on 20 September 2024 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 First 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 Finn Harps 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 Finn Harps'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 First 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 First Division standings and the Ireland First Division form table to understand exactly where Cork City and Finn Harps 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 Ireland First Division predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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