Drogheda United vs Cork City: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 05 May

Drogheda United

W D L W D

6th place in Ireland Premier Division

3-2

05/05/2025 12:00

Cork City

L L L L D

10th place in Ireland Premier Division

Ireland Premier Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Drogheda United vs Cork City on 05 May 2025 (kick-off: 12:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Drogheda United vs Cork City preview before placing your bet.

Drogheda United are currently 6th with 51 points after 36 matches.
Cork City sit 10th with 24 points from 36 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Drogheda United to win with probability 52%.
Head-to-head history favors Cork City, who have won 2 of the last 6 meetings. Drogheda United have one win, while 3 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

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Correct

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Weather

12:00

2025-05-05

Drogheda United vs Cork City - Prediction & Odds

Drogheda United

Cork City

2025-05-05 12:00

STANDINGS UP TO 05/05/2025

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Shamrock Rovers	66	36	19	9	8	56	33	23
02 Derry City	63	36	18	9	9	52	39	13
03 Shelbourne	59	36	15	14	7	48	37	11
04 Bohemians	54	36	16	6	14	48	39	9
05 St. Patricks Athletic	52	36	13	13	10	42	32	10
06 Drogheda United	51	36	12	15	9	38	38	0
07 Sligo Rovers	41	36	11	8	17	42	54	-12
08 Galway United	39	36	9	12	15	37	44	-7
09 Waterford United	39	36	11	6	19	41	60	-19
10 Cork City	24	36	4	12	20	33	61	-28

Head To Head

28/03/2025 15:45

Cork City

1 - 1

Drogheda United

IRE PR

25/08/2023 14:45

Drogheda United

3 - 1

Cork City

IRE PR

30/06/2023 14:45

Cork City

1 - 1

Drogheda United

IRE PR

02/06/2023 14:45

Drogheda United

0 - 1

Cork City

IRE PR

31/03/2023 14:45

Cork City

1 - 1

Drogheda United

IRE PR

04/08/2017 14:45

Drogheda United

0 - 1

Cork City

IRE PR

Drogheda United

17%

Draw

50%

Cork City

33%

Drogheda United Last 6 matches

02/05/2025 14:45

Sligo Rovers 2 - 2 Drogheda United IRE PR

25/04/2025 14:45

Galway United 2 - 1 Drogheda United IRE PR

21/04/2025 12:00

Drogheda United 0 - 0 St. Patricks Athletic IRE PR

18/04/2025 14:45

Drogheda United 2 - 2 Shelbourne IRE PR

11/04/2025 14:45

Derry City 1 - 3 Drogheda United IRE PR

04/04/2025 14:45

Drogheda United 2 - 0 Waterford United IRE PR

Win

33%

Draw

50%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Cork City

02/05/2025 14:45

Cork City 1 - 1 Shamrock Rovers IRE PR

26/04/2025 14:45

Sligo Rovers 1 - 1 Cork City IRE PR

21/04/2025 12:00

Cork City 2 - 1 Waterford United IRE PR

18/04/2025 14:45

Bohemians 1 - 0 Cork City IRE PR

14/04/2025 15:00

Shamrock Rovers 4 - 1 Cork City IRE PR

11/04/2025 14:45

Cork City 0 - 2 St. Patricks Athletic IRE PR

Win

17%

Draw

33%

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Ireland Premier Divisi...

Played games

Drogheda United

Cork City

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.22

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.94

Scored

Avg. per game

1.06

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.22

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 18 home matches

YesNo

15 (83%)3 (17%)

In last 18 home matches

NoYes

14 (78%)4 (22%)

Drogheda United

Recent matches

Cork City

Under /Over

(61%)11 7(39%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(83%)15 3(17%)

Under /Over

(28%)5 13(72%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(22%)4 14(78%)

Under /Over

(22%)4 14(78%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(39%)7 11(61%)

/Yes

(50%)9 9(50%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(67%)12 6(33%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Drogheda United

Cork City

Shots

Drogheda United

Total shots

12.28 avg / game

Blocked

33 total

Avg. 3.67

Cork City

Total shots

12.94 avg / game

Blocked

18 total

Avg. 2.57

Drogheda United Pass Cork City

Total passes

4645

Avg. 258 / game

Accurate

55%

Ball possession

39%

Total passes

6224

Avg. 346 / game

Accurate

151%

Ball possession

48%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Drogheda United

Played games

Cork City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.44

Clean sheets

0.17

5.06

Corners

112

6.22

24.44

440

Throw-ins

460

25.56

1.39

Offsides

1.22

3.17

GK saves

3.44

Drogheda United

DISCIPLINARY

Cork City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.89

2.28

0.06

0.00

10.44

188

Fouls

217

12.06

13.33

240

Tackles

207

11.50

NEXT MATCHES

St. Patricks Athletic

NEXT MATCHES

How We Build the Drogheda United vs Cork City Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Drogheda United vs Cork City on 05 May 2025 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.

Drogheda United vs Cork City Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Drogheda United's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Cork City'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 Drogheda United and Cork City sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our Ireland Premier Division predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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