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

Dundalk

W W L W W

5th place in Ireland Premier Division

2 - 1

12/05/2023 14:45

Cork City

L L W L D

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 %

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	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

10/04/2023 11:59

Cork City

1 - 0

Dundalk

IRE PR

27/01/2023 09:00

Cork City

0 - 1

Dundalk

INT CF

13/10/2020 14:45

Cork City

0 - 2

Dundalk

IRE PR

24/02/2020 15:45

Dundalk

3 - 0

Cork City

IRE PR

18/10/2019 14:45

Cork City

1 - 0

Dundalk

IRE PR

06/09/2019 14:45

Dundalk

1 - 0

Cork City

IRE PR

Cork City

67%

Draw

Dundalk

33%

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

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

Lost

83%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Ireland Premier Divisi...

Played games

Dundalk

Cork City

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

2.11

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.22

Scored

Avg. per game

1.11

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.11

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 18 home matches

YesNo

17 (94%)1 (6%)

In last 18 home matches

NoYes

13 (72%)5 (28%)

Dundalk

Recent matches

Cork City

Under /Over

(94%)17 1(6%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(67%)12 6(33%)

Under /Over

(44%)8 10(56%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(22%)4 14(78%)

Under /Over

(72%)13 5(28%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(39%)7 11(61%)

/Yes

(67%)12 6(33%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(44%)8 10(56%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Dundalk

Cork City

Shots

Dundalk

Total shots

12.39 avg / game

Blocked

17 total

Avg. 2.43

Cork City

Total shots

10.00 avg / game

Blocked

19 total

Avg. 2.71

Dundalk Pass Cork City

Total passes

4110

Avg. 457 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

57%

Total passes

3027

Avg. 336 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

46%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Dundalk

Played games

Cork City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.28

Clean sheets

0.33

5.11

Corners

4.22

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

1.00

Offsides

1.56

GK saves

2.11

Dundalk

DISCIPLINARY

Cork City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.33

1.89

0.17

0.11

11.22

202

Fouls

205

11.39

6.44

116

Tackles

126

7.00

NEXT MATCHES

St. Patricks Athletic

NEXT MATCHES

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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