Dundalk vs Cork City: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 12 May

Dundalk
WWLWW
5th place in Ireland Premier Division
2 - 1
FT
12/05/2023 14:45
Cork City
LLWLD
9th place in Ireland Premier Division
Ireland Premier Division
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Dundalk vs Cork City on 12 May 2023 (kick-off: 14:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Dundalk vs Cork City preview before placing your bet.

  • Dundalk will face Cork City in Ireland Premier Division on May 12, 2023 at 14:45.
  • Dundalk are currently 5th with 58 points after 36 matches.
  • Cork City sit 9th with 31 points from 36 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 12/05/2023
Overall Table PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Shamrock Rovers Shamrock Rovers
72 36 20 12 4 67 27 40
02 Derry City Derry City
65 36 18 11 7 57 24 33
03 St. Patricks Athletic St. Patricks Athletic
62 36 19 5 12 59 42 17
04 Shelbourne Shelbourne
60 36 15 15 6 44 27 17
05 Dundalk Dundalk
58 36 17 7 12 59 44 15
06 Bohemians Bohemians
58 36 16 10 10 53 40 13
07 Drogheda United Drogheda United
41 36 10 11 15 40 54 -14
08 Sligo Rovers Sligo Rovers
37 36 10 7 19 36 51 -15
09 Cork City Cork City
31 36 8 7 21 35 64 -29
10 UC Dublin UC Dublin
11 36 2 5 29 19 96 -77
Head To Head
10/04/2023 11:59
Cork City Cork City
1 - 0
Dundalk Dundalk
IRE PR
27/01/2023 09:00
Cork City Cork City
0 - 1
Dundalk Dundalk
INT CF
13/10/2020 14:45
Cork City Cork City
0 - 2
Dundalk Dundalk
IRE PR
24/02/2020 15:45
Dundalk Dundalk
3 - 0
Cork City Cork City
IRE PR
18/10/2019 14:45
Cork City Cork City
1 - 0
Dundalk Dundalk
IRE PR
06/09/2019 14:45
Dundalk Dundalk
1 - 0
Cork City Cork City
IRE PR
Cork City
4
67%
Draw
0
0%
Dundalk
2
33%
Dundalk Dundalk Last 6 matches
06/05/2023 14:45
Sligo Rovers 0 - 1 Dundalk
IRE PR
01/05/2023 11:59
UC Dublin 0 - 2 Dundalk
IRE PR
28/04/2023 14:45
Dundalk 3 - 2 Drogheda United
IRE PR
21/04/2023 14:45
Shelbourne 1 - 1 Dundalk
IRE PR
16/04/2023 10:00
Dundalk 2 - 2 Derry City
IRE PR
10/04/2023 11:59
Cork City 1 - 0 Dundalk
IRE PR
Win
50%
Draw
33%
Lost
17%
Last 6 matches Cork City Cork City
05/05/2023 14:45
Cork City 2 - 3 St. Patricks Athletic
IRE PR
01/05/2023 11:59
Bohemians 5 - 0 Cork City
IRE PR
28/04/2023 14:45
Shelbourne 2 - 1 Cork City
IRE PR
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
Win
17%
Draw
0%
Lost
83%
Overall Home/Away
Full time First half Second half
All leagues Ireland Premier Divisi...
Played games
Dundalk
Dundalk
36
 Cork City
Cork City
36
Goals
Scored
59
Avg. per game
1.64
Conceded
44
Avg. per game
1.22
Scored
35
Avg. per game
0.97
Conceded
64
Avg. per game
1.78
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
5 (83%)1 (17%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
1 (17%)5 (83%)
In last 36 matches
YesNo
29 (81%)7 (19%)
In last 36 matches
NoYes
23 (64%)13 (36%)
Dundalk

Dundalk

Recent matches

Cork City

Cork City

Under /Over

(81%)29 7(19%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(78%)28 8(22%)

Under /Over

(31%)11 25(69%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(28%)10 26(72%)

Under /Over

(58%)21 15(42%)

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
Dundalk Dundalk
Cork City Cork City
Shots
Dundalk
Dundalk
Total shots
11.42 avg / game
Blocked
38 total
Avg. 2.71
Cork City
Cork City
Total shots
9.64 avg / game
Blocked
39 total
Avg. 2.44
Dundalk Dundalk Pass Cork City Cork City
Total passes
7798
Avg. 433 / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
56%
Total passes
6523
Avg. 343 / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
44%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Dundalk
Dundalk
3986
Avg. 110.72 / game
 Cork City
Cork City
2981
Avg. 82.81 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Dundalk
Dundalk
1671
Avg. 46.42 / game
 Cork City
Cork City
1105
Avg. 30.69 / game
OTHERS
Dundalk
Dundalk
36
Played games
Cork City
Cork City
36
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.28
10
Clean sheets
8
0.22
4.78
172
Corners
123
3.42
0.00
0
Throw-ins
0
0.00
0.75
27
Offsides
53
1.47
1.42
51
GK saves
68
1.89
Dundalk
Dundalk
DISCIPLINARY
Cork City
Cork City
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
2.44
88
Yellow card
74
2.06
0.11
4
Red card
6
0.17
11.25
405
Fouls
410
11.39
6.67
240
Tackles
260
7.22
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How We Build the Dundalk vs Cork City Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Dundalk vs Cork City on 12 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.

Dundalk vs Cork City Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Dundalk'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 Dundalk and Cork City sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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