Kerry FC vs Cork City: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 04 May

Kerry FC

W W W L D

7th place in Ireland First Division

1-0

04/05/2026 12:00

Cork City

W W W W L

1st place in Ireland First Division

Ireland First Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Kerry FC vs Cork City on 04 May 2026 (kick-off: 12:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Kerry FC vs Cork City preview before placing your bet.

Kerry FC are currently 7th with 29 points after 24 matches.
Cork City sit 1st with 54 points from 24 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Cork City to win with probability 63%.
Head-to-head history favors Cork City, who have won 6 of the last 6 meetings. Kerry FC have no wins, while 0 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

12:00

2026-05-04

Kerry FC vs Cork City - Prediction & Odds

Kerry FC

Cork City

2026-05-04 12:00

STANDINGS UP TO 04/05/2026

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

01 Cork City	54	24	17	3	4	48	20	28
02 Bray Wanderers	40	24	11	7	6	48	31	17
03 UC Dublin	39	24	12	3	9	41	29	12
04 Wexford (Youth)	31	24	8	7	9	29	33	-4
05 Longford Town	31	24	8	7	9	28	32	-4
06 Cobh Ramblers	31	24	9	4	11	26	34	-8
07 Kerry FC	29	24	7	8	9	26	30	-4
08 Athlone Town	27	24	7	6	11	22	29	-7
09 Treaty United	26	24	6	8	10	24	35	-11
10 Finn Harps	22	24	5	7	12	21	40	-19

Head To Head

14/04/2026 14:45

Cork City

2 - 1

Kerry FC

IRD MSC

06/04/2026 12:00

Cork City

4 - 2

Kerry FC

IRE D1

04/02/2026 10:00

Cork City

4 - 1

Kerry FC

INT CF

05/02/2025 15:30

Kerry FC

1 - 2

Cork City

INT CF

13/09/2024 14:45

Kerry FC

1 - 4

Cork City

IRE D1

26/07/2024 14:45

Cork City

2 - 0

Kerry FC

IRE D1

Kerry FC

Draw

Cork City

100%

Kerry FC Last 6 matches

01/05/2026 14:45

Athlone Town 0 - 0 Kerry FC IRE D1

25/04/2026 14:30

Longford Town 1 - 0 Kerry FC IRE D1

17/04/2026 14:45

Kerry FC 1 - 1 Treaty United IRE D1

14/04/2026 14:45

Cork City 2 - 1 Kerry FC IRD MSC

10/04/2026 14:45

Kerry FC 1 - 1 UC Dublin IRE D1

06/04/2026 12:00

Cork City 4 - 2 Kerry FC IRE D1

Win

Draw

50%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Cork City

01/05/2026 14:45

Cork City 0 - 1 Cobh Ramblers IRE D1

24/04/2026 14:45

Bray Wanderers 1 - 1 Cork City IRE D1

17/04/2026 14:45

Cork City 2 - 1 Wexford (Youth) IRE D1

14/04/2026 14:45

Cork City 2 - 1 Kerry FC IRD MSC

06/04/2026 12:00

Cork City 4 - 2 Kerry FC IRE D1

03/04/2026 14:45

Finn Harps 0 - 0 Cork City IRE D1

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

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

Kerry FC

Cork City

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.54

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.88

Scored

Avg. per game

1.38

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.42

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 24 matches

YesNo

11 (46%)13 (54%)

In last 24 matches

NoYes

16 (67%)8 (33%)

Kerry FC

Recent matches

Cork City

Under /Over

(67%)16 8(33%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(67%)16 8(33%)

Under /Over

(21%)5 19(79%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(25%)6 18(75%)

Under /Over

(50%)12 12(50%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(50%)12 12(50%)

/Yes

(63%)15 9(37%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(42%)10 14(58%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Kerry FC

Cork City

Shots

Kerry FC

Total shots

7.87 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Cork City

Total shots

14.83 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Kerry FC Pass Cork City

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

47%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

56%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Kerry FC

Played games

Cork City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.21

Clean sheets

0.50

3.38

Corners

155

6.46

3.42

Throw-ins

0.00

0.17

Offsides

0.00

GK saves

0.00

Kerry FC

DISCIPLINARY

Cork City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.17

2.00

0.17

0.00

2.54

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Kerry FC vs Cork City Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Kerry FC vs Cork City on 04 May 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.

Kerry FC vs Cork City Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Kerry FC'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 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 Kerry FC 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 First Division predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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