Cork City vs UC Dublin: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 September

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Cork City
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1st place in Ireland First Division
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18/09/2026 14:45
UC Dublin
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2nd place in Ireland First Division
Ireland First Division
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Cork City vs UC Dublin on 18 September 2026 (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 UC Dublin preview before placing your bet.

  • Cork City will face UC Dublin in Ireland First Division on September 18, 2026 at 14:45.
  • Cork City are currently 1st with 54 points after 22 matches.
  • UC Dublin sit 2nd with 36 points from 21 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 18/09/2026
Overall Table PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Cork City
54 22 17 3 2 43 11 32
02 UC Dublin
36 21 11 3 7 35 19 16
03 Bray Wanderers
34 22 9 7 6 40 30 10
04 Cobh Ramblers
31 22 9 4 9 25 30 -5
05 Wexford (Youth)
27 22 7 6 9 25 30 -5
06 Kerry FC
25 22 6 7 9 22 27 -5
07 Longford Town
25 21 6 7 8 21 26 -5
08 Athlone Town
24 22 6 6 10 19 27 -8
09 Finn Harps
22 22 5 7 10 20 37 -17
10 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 UC Dublin UC Dublin
27/06/2026 01:45
UC Dublin 2 - 0 Cobh Ramblers
Ireland First Division
20/06/2026 01:45
UC Dublin 0 - 1 Kerry FC
Ireland First Division
13/06/2026 01:45
Finn Harps 0 - 5 UC Dublin
Ireland First Division
30/05/2026 01:45
UC Dublin 1 - 0 Athlone Town
Ireland First Division
23/05/2026 01:45
Wexford (Youth) 2 - 1 UC Dublin
Ireland First Division
16/05/2026 01:45
UC Dublin 3 - 4 Bray Wanderers
Ireland First Division
Win
50%
Draw
0%
Lost
50%
Overall Home/Away
Full time First half Second half
All leagues Ireland First Division
Played games
Cork City
22
UC Dublin
21
Goals
Scored
43
Avg. per game
1.95
Conceded
11
Avg. per game
0.50
Scored
35
Avg. per game
1.67
Conceded
19
Avg. per game
0.90
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
6 (100%)0 (0%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
5 (83%)1 (17%)
In last 22 matches
YesNo
19 (86%)3 (14%)
In last 22 matches
NoYes
17 (81%)4 (19%)

Cork City

Recent matches

UC Dublin

Under /Over

(64%)14 8(36%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(76%)16 5(24%)

Under /Over

(18%)4 18(82%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(29%)6 15(71%)

Under /Over

(45%)10 12(55%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(48%)10 11(52%)

/Yes

(36%)8 14(64%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(43%)9 12(57%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Cork City
UC Dublin
Shots
Cork City
Total shots
14.57 avg / game
Blocked
0 total
Avg. —
UC Dublin
Total shots
10.85 avg / game
Blocked
0 total
Avg. —
Cork City Pass UC Dublin
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
56%
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
55%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Cork City
2603
Avg. 118.32 / game
UC Dublin
2136
Avg. 101.71 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Cork City
1651
Avg. 75.05 / game
UC Dublin
1086
Avg. 51.71 / game
OTHERS
Cork City
22
Played games
UC Dublin
21
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.55
12
Clean sheets
10
0.48
6.27
138
Corners
99
4.71
0.00
0
Throw-ins
66
3.14
0.00
0
Offsides
3
0.14
0.00
0
GK saves
0
0.00
Cork City
DISCIPLINARY
UC Dublin
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
2.09
46
Yellow card
34
1.62
0.00
0
Red card
2
0.10
0.00
0
Fouls
26
1.24
0.00
0
Tackles
0
0.00
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How We Build the Cork City vs UC Dublin Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Cork City vs UC Dublin on 18 September 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 UC Dublin 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 UC Dublin'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 UC Dublin sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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