Cork City vs Sligo Rovers: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 19 May

Cork City

L L W L D

9th place in Ireland Premier Division

1 - 0

19/05/2023 14:45

Sligo Rovers

W L L L D

8th place in Ireland Premier Division

Ireland Premier Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Cork City vs Sligo Rovers on 19 May 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 Sligo Rovers preview before placing your bet.

Cork City are currently 9th with 31 points after 36 matches.
Sligo Rovers sit 8th with 37 points from 36 matches.
Head-to-head history is evenly balanced: Cork City and Sligo Rovers have each won 2 of the last 6 meetings, 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

STANDINGS UP TO 19/05/2023

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

11/03/2023 15:45

Sligo Rovers

2 - 2

Cork City

IRE PR

11/06/2022 10:00

Cork City

1 - 1

Sligo Rovers

INT CF

25/07/2021 11:59

Sligo Rovers

2 - 3

Cork City

IRFAIC

24/10/2020 11:59

Sligo Rovers

2 - 1

Cork City

IRE PR

14/08/2020 14:45

Cork City

3 - 0

Sligo Rovers

IRE PR

30/08/2019 14:45

Cork City

2 - 4

Sligo Rovers

IRE PR

Cork City

33%

Draw

33%

Sligo Rovers

33%

Cork City Last 6 matches

12/05/2023 14:45

Dundalk 2 - 1 Cork City IRE PR

05/05/2023 14:45

Cork City 2 - 3 St. Patricks Athletic IRE PR

01/05/2023 11:59

Bohemians 5 - 0 Cork City IRE PR

28/04/2023 14:45

Shelbourne 2 - 1 Cork City IRE PR

21/04/2023 14:45

Cork City 1 - 3 Derry City IRE PR

14/04/2023 14:45

UC Dublin 1 - 0 Cork City IRE PR

Win

Draw

Lost

100%

Last 6 matches Sligo Rovers

13/05/2023 14:45

Sligo Rovers 0 - 3 Shelbourne IRE PR

06/05/2023 14:45

Sligo Rovers 0 - 1 Dundalk IRE PR

01/05/2023 10:00

St. Patricks Athletic 0 - 1 Sligo Rovers IRE PR

28/04/2023 15:00

Shamrock Rovers 2 - 1 Sligo Rovers IRE PR

22/04/2023 14:45

Sligo Rovers 3 - 1 UC Dublin IRE PR

15/04/2023 14:45

Sligo Rovers 1 - 1 Drogheda United IRE PR

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Ireland Premier Divisi...

Played games

Cork City

Sligo Rovers

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.11

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.11

Scored

Avg. per game

1.06

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.11

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 18 home matches

YesNo

13 (72%)5 (28%)

In last 18 home matches

NoYes

10 (56%)8 (44%)

Cork City

Recent matches

Sligo Rovers

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

(22%)4 14(78%)

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

(33%)6 12(67%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Cork City

Sligo Rovers

Shots

Cork City

Total shots

10.00 avg / game

Blocked

19 total

Avg. 2.71

Sligo Rovers

Total shots

12.44 avg / game

Blocked

24 total

Avg. 3.00

Cork City Pass Sligo Rovers

Total passes

3027

Avg. 336 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

46%

Total passes

3387

Avg. 376 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

52%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Cork City

Played games

Sligo Rovers

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.33

Clean sheets

0.28

4.22

Corners

107

5.94

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

1.56

Offsides

1.00

2.11

GK saves

1.78

Cork City

DISCIPLINARY

Sligo Rovers

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.89

2.94

0.11

0.22

11.39

205

Fouls

218

12.11

7.00

126

Tackles

124

6.89

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How We Build the Cork City vs Sligo Rovers Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Cork City vs Sligo Rovers on 19 May 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 Sligo Rovers 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 Sligo Rovers'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 Sligo Rovers sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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