Cork City vs Finn Harps: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 09 October

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Cork City
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1st place in Ireland First Division
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09/10/2026 11:45
Finn Harps
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9th place in Ireland First Division
Ireland First Division
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Cork City vs Finn Harps on 09 October 2026 (kick-off: 11:45) 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 will face Finn Harps in Ireland First Division on October 9, 2026 at 11:45.
  • Cork City are currently 1st with 54 points after 22 matches.
  • Finn Harps sit 9th with 22 points from 22 matches.
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 %
1
X
2
Pred
Correct
Avg.g
Coef.
Score.
Live coef.
Weather
STANDINGS UP TO 09/10/2026
Overall Table PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Cork City Cork City
54 22 17 3 2 43 11 32
02 UC Dublin UC Dublin
36 22 11 3 8 36 21 15
03 Bray Wanderers Bray Wanderers
34 22 9 7 6 40 30 10
04 Cobh Ramblers Cobh Ramblers
31 22 9 4 9 25 30 -5
05 Longford Town Longford Town
28 22 7 7 8 23 27 -4
06 Wexford (Youth) Wexford (Youth)
27 22 7 6 9 25 30 -5
07 Kerry FC Kerry FC
25 22 6 7 9 22 27 -5
08 Athlone Town Athlone Town
24 22 6 6 10 19 27 -8
09 Finn Harps Finn Harps
22 22 5 7 10 20 37 -17
10 Treaty United Treaty United
20 22 4 8 10 21 34 -13
Cork City Cork City Last 6 matches
04/07/2026 01:45
Cobh Ramblers 0 - 1 Cork City
Ireland First Division
27/06/2026 01:45
Cork City 2 - 0 Bray Wanderers
Ireland First Division
20/06/2026 01:45
Cork City 4 - 0 Treaty United
Ireland First Division
13/06/2026 01:45
Wexford (Youth) 0 - 2 Cork City
Ireland First Division
30/05/2026 01:45
Cork City 4 - 0 Finn Harps
Ireland First Division
26/05/2026 01:45
Treaty United 0 - 1 Cork City
Ireland First Division
Win
100%
Draw
0%
Lost
0%
Last 6 matches Finn Harps Finn Harps
04/07/2026 01:45
Finn Harps 1 - 0 Wexford (Youth)
Ireland First Division
27/06/2026 01:45
Athlone Town 1 - 1 Finn Harps
Ireland First Division
20/06/2026 01:45
Cobh Ramblers 3 - 1 Finn Harps
Ireland First Division
13/06/2026 01:45
Finn Harps 0 - 5 UC Dublin
Ireland First Division
30/05/2026 01:45
Cork City 4 - 0 Finn Harps
Ireland First Division
23/05/2026 01:45
Finn Harps 2 - 2 Longford Town
Ireland First Division
Win
17%
Draw
33%
Lost
50%
Overall Home/Away
Full time First half Second half
All leagues Ireland First Division
Played games
Cork City
Cork City
22
 Finn Harps
Finn Harps
22
Goals
Scored
43
Avg. per game
1.95
Conceded
11
Avg. per game
0.50
Scored
20
Avg. per game
0.91
Conceded
37
Avg. per game
1.68
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
6 (100%)0 (0%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
4 (67%)2 (33%)
In last 22 matches
YesNo
19 (86%)3 (14%)
In last 22 matches
NoYes
15 (68%)7 (32%)
Cork City

Cork City

Recent matches

Finn Harps

Finn Harps

Under /Over

(64%)14 8(36%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(77%)17 5(23%)

Under /Over

(18%)4 18(82%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(23%)5 17(77%)

Under /Over

(45%)10 12(55%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(50%)11 11(50%)

/Yes

(36%)8 14(64%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(55%)12 10(45%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Cork City Cork City
Finn Harps Finn Harps
Shots
Cork City
Cork City
Total shots
14.57 avg / game
Blocked
0 total
Avg. —
Finn Harps
Finn Harps
Total shots
7.95 avg / game
Blocked
0 total
Avg. —
Cork City Cork City Pass Finn Harps Finn Harps
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
56%
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
46%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Cork City
Cork City
2603
Avg. 118.32 / game
 Finn Harps
Finn Harps
1932
Avg. 87.82 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Cork City
Cork City
1651
Avg. 75.05 / game
 Finn Harps
Finn Harps
1111
Avg. 50.50 / game
OTHERS
Cork City
Cork City
22
Played games
Finn Harps
Finn Harps
22
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.55
12
Clean sheets
4
0.18
6.27
138
Corners
77
3.50
0.00
0
Throw-ins
76
3.45
0.00
0
Offsides
3
0.14
0.00
0
GK saves
0
0.00
Cork City
Cork City
DISCIPLINARY
Finn Harps
Finn Harps
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
2.09
46
Yellow card
65
2.95
0.00
0
Red card
2
0.09
0.00
0
Fouls
40
1.82
0.00
0
Tackles
0
0.00
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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 09 October 2026 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

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