Cork City vs St. Patricks Athletic Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – May 05

Cork City

L L W L D

9th place in Ireland Premier Division

2 - 3

05/05/2023 14:45

St. Patricks Athletic

L W W W L

3rd place in Ireland Premier Division

Ireland Premier Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Cork City vs St. Patricks Athletic on May 05, 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 St. Patricks Athletic preview before placing for you.

Cork City are currently 9th with 31 points after 36 matches.
St. Patricks Athletic sit 3rd with 62 points from 36 matches.
Head-to-head history favors St. Patricks Athletic, who have won 5 of the last 6 meetings. Cork City 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 05/05/2023

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

07/04/2023 14:45

St. Patricks Athletic

4 - 0

Cork City

IRE PR

05/02/2022 11:00

St. Patricks Athletic

1 - 0

Cork City

INT CF

27/08/2021 14:45

Cork City

1 - 1

St. Patricks Athletic

IRFAIC

03/10/2020 11:59

Cork City

1 - 2

St. Patricks Athletic

IRE PR

06/03/2020 15:45

St. Patricks Athletic

1 - 0

Cork City

IRE PR

02/08/2019 15:00

Cork City

0 - 1

St. Patricks Athletic

IRE PR

Cork City

Draw

17%

St. Patricks Athletic

83%

Cork City Last 6 matches

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

10/04/2023 11:59

Cork City 1 - 0 Dundalk IRE PR

07/04/2023 14:45

St. Patricks Athletic 4 - 0 Cork City IRE PR

31/03/2023 14:45

Cork City 1 - 1 Drogheda United IRE PR

21/03/2023 15:45

Waterford United 1 - 2 Cork City INT CF

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches St. Patricks Athletic

21/04/2023 14:45

St. Patricks Athletic 0 - 2 Shamrock Rovers IRE PR

14/04/2023 14:45

Bohemians 2 - 3 St. Patricks Athletic IRE PR

10/04/2023 14:45

Drogheda United 1 - 3 St. Patricks Athletic IRE PR

07/04/2023 14:45

St. Patricks Athletic 4 - 0 Cork City IRE PR

31/03/2023 14:45

St. Patricks Athletic 3 - 0 UC Dublin IRE PR

24/03/2023 09:00

Motherwell 0 - 0 St. Patricks Athletic INT CF

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Ireland Premier Divisi...

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

Played games

Cork City

St. Patricks Athletic

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.56

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.72

Scored

Avg. per game

1.22

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.56

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

1 (17%)5 (83%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

1 (17%)5 (83%)

In last 18 home matches

YesNo

7 (39%)11 (61%)

In last 18 home matches

NoYes

10 (56%)8 (44%)

Cork City

Recent matches

St. Patricks Athletic

Under /Over

(67%)12 6(33%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(72%)13 5(28%)

Under /Over

(22%)4 14(78%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(17%)3 15(83%)

Under /Over

(39%)7 11(61%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(39%)7 11(61%)

/Yes

(44%)8 10(56%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(33%)6 12(67%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Cork City

St. Patricks Athletic

Shots

Cork City

Total shots

10.00 avg / game

Blocked

19 total

Avg. 2.71

St. Patricks Athletic

Total shots

12.67 avg / game

Blocked

19 total

Avg. 2.38

Cork City Pass St. Patricks Athletic

Total passes

3027

Avg. 336 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

46%

Total passes

3637

Avg. 404 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

52%

TOTAL ATTACKS

Cork City

1476

Avg. 82.00 / game

St. Patricks Athletic

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

St. Patricks Athletic

798

Avg. 44.33 / game

OTHERS

Cork City

Played games

St. Patricks Athletic

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.33

Clean sheets

0.44

4.22

Corners

4.78

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

1.56

Offsides

1.33

2.11

GK saves

2.11

Cork City

DISCIPLINARY

St. Patricks Athletic

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.89

2.00

0.11

0.28

11.39

205

Fouls

169

9.39

7.00

126

Tackles

131

7.28

NEXT MATCHES

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IRE

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IRE

09/11

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How We Build the Cork City vs St. Patricks Athletic Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Cork City vs St. Patricks Athletic on 05 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 St. Patricks Athletic 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 St. Patricks Athletic'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 St. Patricks Athletic sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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