Drogheda United vs Cork City: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 02 June

Drogheda United

W L D L D

7th place in Ireland Premier Division

0 - 1

02/06/2023 18:45

Cork City

L L W L D

9th place in Ireland Premier Division

Ireland Premier Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Drogheda United vs Cork City on 02 June 2023 (kick-off: 18:45) 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 7th with 41 points after 36 matches.
Cork City sit 9th with 31 points from 36 matches.
Head-to-head history favors Cork City, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Drogheda United have no wins, 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 02/06/2023

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

31/03/2023 18:45

Cork City

1 - 1

Drogheda United

IRE PR

04/08/2017 18:45

Drogheda United

0 - 1

Cork City

IRE PR

19/05/2017 18:45

Cork City

5 - 0

Drogheda United

IRE PR

10/03/2017 20:00

Drogheda United

1 - 4

Cork City

IRE PR

11/02/2016 19:30

Drogheda United

0 - 2

Cork City

INT CF

09/10/2015 18:45

Drogheda United

1 - 1

Cork City

IRE PR

Drogheda United

Draw

33%

Cork City

67%

Drogheda United Last 6 matches

26/05/2023 18:45

Drogheda United 3 - 1 UC Dublin IRE PR

19/05/2023 19:00

Shamrock Rovers 1 - 2 Drogheda United IRE PR

12/05/2023 18:45

St. Patricks Athletic 3 - 0 Drogheda United IRE PR

05/05/2023 18:45

Drogheda United 0 - 1 Derry City IRE PR

01/05/2023 15:59

Drogheda United 1 - 1 Shelbourne IRE PR

28/04/2023 18:45

Dundalk 3 - 2 Drogheda United IRE PR

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Cork City

26/05/2023 18:45

Cork City 1 - 0 Shamrock Rovers IRE PR

19/05/2023 18:45

Cork City 1 - 0 Sligo Rovers IRE PR

12/05/2023 18:45

Dundalk 2 - 1 Cork City IRE PR

05/05/2023 18:45

Cork City 2 - 3 St. Patricks Athletic IRE PR

01/05/2023 15:59

Bohemians 5 - 0 Cork City IRE PR

28/04/2023 18:45

Shelbourne 2 - 1 Cork City IRE PR

Win

33%

Draw

Lost

67%

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

Drogheda United

Cork City

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.50

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.58

Scored

Avg. per game

0.53

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.64

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

1 (17%)5 (83%)

In last 36 matches

YesNo

14 (39%)22 (61%)

In last 36 matches

NoYes

15 (42%)21 (58%)

Drogheda United

Recent matches

Cork City

Under /Over

(69%)25 11(31%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(78%)28 8(22%)

Under /Over

(36%)13 23(64%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(28%)10 26(72%)

Under /Over

(47%)17 19(53%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(47%)17 19(53%)

/Yes

(56%)20 16(44%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(44%)16 20(56%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Drogheda United

Cork City

Shots

Drogheda United

Total shots

11.50 avg / game

Blocked

33 total

Avg. 2.06

Cork City

Total shots

9.64 avg / game

Blocked

39 total

Avg. 2.44

Drogheda United Pass Cork City

Total passes

6312

Avg. 332 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

42%

Total passes

6523

Avg. 343 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

44%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Drogheda United

Played games

Cork City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.25

Clean sheets

0.22

4.92

177

Corners

123

3.42

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

1.33

Offsides

1.47

2.08

GK saves

1.89

Drogheda United

DISCIPLINARY

Cork City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.36

2.06

0.17

0.17

8.86

319

Fouls

410

11.39

7.00

252

Tackles

260

7.22

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 02 June 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.

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

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