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

Prediction

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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3rd 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 23 matches.
UC Dublin sit 3rd with 36 points from 23 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 %

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	23	17	3	3	46	15	31
02 Bray Wanderers	37	23	10	7	6	46	30	16
03 UC Dublin	36	23	11	3	9	36	27	9
04 Longford Town	31	23	8	7	8	27	30	-3
05 Cobh Ramblers	31	23	9	4	10	25	32	-7
06 Wexford (Youth)	28	23	7	7	9	27	32	-5
07 Athlone Town	27	23	7	6	10	21	27	-6
08 Kerry FC	26	23	6	8	9	24	29	-5
09 Treaty United	23	23	5	8	10	22	34	-12
10 Finn Harps	22	23	5	7	11	20	38	-18

Cork City Last 6 matches

18/07/2026 01:45

Shamrock Rovers 1 - 1 Cork City

Ireland FAI Cup

15/07/2026 01:45

Cork City 1 - 6 Cardiff City (AUT)

International Club Friendly

11/07/2026 01:45

Cork City 3 - 4 Longford Town

Ireland First Division

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

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches UC Dublin

18/07/2026 01:45

Treaty United 1 - 2 UC Dublin

Ireland FAI Cup

11/07/2026 01:45

Bray Wanderers 6 - 0 UC Dublin

Ireland First Division

05/07/2026 01:30

Longford Town 2 - 1 UC Dublin

Ireland First Division

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

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

UC Dublin

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.71

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.76

Scored

Avg. per game

0.92

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.38

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 17 home matches

YesNo

14 (82%)3 (18%)

In last 17 home matches

NoYes

7 (54%)6 (46%)

Cork City

Recent matches

UC Dublin

Under /Over

(82%)14 3(18%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(69%)9 4(31%)

Under /Over

(29%)5 12(71%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(23%)3 10(77%)

Under /Over

(65%)11 6(35%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(38%)5 8(62%)

/Yes

(65%)11 6(35%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(38%)5 8(62%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Cork City

UC Dublin

Shots

Cork City

Total shots

15.00 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

UC Dublin

Total shots

11.27 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Cork City Pass UC Dublin

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

54%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

58%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Cork City

Played games

UC Dublin

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.29

Clean sheets

0.46

7.76

132

Corners

4.38

0.35

Throw-ins

3.38

0.24

Offsides

0.23

0.00

GK saves

0.00

Cork City

DISCIPLINARY

UC Dublin

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.71

1.46

0.00

0.08

1.65

Fouls

2.00

0.00

Tackles

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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