Sligo Rovers vs Cork City Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – April 26

Sligo Rovers

W W L L D

7th place in Ireland Premier Division

1-1

26/04/2025 14:45

Cork City

L L L L D

10th place in Ireland Premier Division

Ireland Premier Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Sligo Rovers vs Cork City on April 26, 2025 (kick-off: 14:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Sligo Rovers vs Cork City preview before placing for you.

Sligo Rovers are currently 7th with 41 points after 36 matches.
Cork City sit 10th with 24 points from 36 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Sligo Rovers to win with probability 40%.
Head-to-head history favors Cork City, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Sligo Rovers have one win, 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

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Weather

14:45

2025-04-26

Sligo Rovers vs Cork City - Prediction & Odds

Sligo Rovers

Cork City

2025-04-26 14:45

STANDINGS UP TO 26/04/2025

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

07/03/2025 15:45

Cork City

1 - 1

Sligo Rovers

IRE PR

01/02/2025 10:00

Cork City

6 - 3

Sligo Rovers

INT CF

01/09/2023 14:45

Cork City

3 - 0

Sligo Rovers

IRE PR

15/07/2023 14:45

Sligo Rovers

3 - 0

Cork City

IRE PR

19/05/2023 14:45

Cork City

1 - 0

Sligo Rovers

IRE PR

11/03/2023 15:45

Sligo Rovers

2 - 2

Cork City

IRE PR

Sligo Rovers

17%

Draw

33%

Cork City

50%

Sligo Rovers Last 6 matches

18/04/2025 14:45

Waterford United 0 - 4 Sligo Rovers IRE PR

12/04/2025 14:45

Sligo Rovers 1 - 2 Galway United IRE PR

04/04/2025 14:45

Bohemians 4 - 2 Sligo Rovers IRE PR

28/03/2025 15:45

Sligo Rovers 1 - 2 Shelbourne IRE PR

15/03/2025 15:45

Sligo Rovers 0 - 1 Derry City IRE PR

07/03/2025 15:45

Cork City 1 - 1 Sligo Rovers IRE PR

Win

17%

Draw

17%

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Cork City

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

04/04/2025 14:45

Derry City 2 - 1 Cork City IRE PR

28/03/2025 15:45

Cork City 1 - 1 Drogheda United IRE PR

14/03/2025 15:45

Shelbourne 1 - 1 Cork City IRE PR

Win

Draw

33%

Lost

67%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Ireland Premier Divisi...

Played games

Goals

Scored

322

Avg. per game

1.24

Conceded

345

Avg. per game

1.33

Scored

376

Avg. per game

1.49

Conceded

292

Avg. per game

1.15

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 260 matches

YesNo

182 (70%)78 (30%)

In last 260 matches

NoYes

189 (75%)64 (25%)

Sligo Rovers

Recent matches

Cork City

Under /Over

(67%)30 15(33%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(76%)34 11(24%)

Under /Over

(24%)11 34(76%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(24%)11 34(76%)

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(56%)25 20(44%)

/Yes

(49%)22 23(51%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(49%)22 23(51%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Sligo Rovers

Cork City

Shots

Sligo Rovers

Total shots

10.00 avg / game

Blocked

216 total

Avg. 2.70

Cork City

Total shots

11.13 avg / game

Blocked

83 total

Avg. 2.77

Sligo Rovers Pass Cork City

Total passes

41575

Avg. 365 / game

Accurate

71%

Ball possession

49%

Total passes

18737

Avg. 341 / game

Accurate

110%

Ball possession

50%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Sligo Rovers

260

Played games

Cork City

253

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.28

Clean sheets

0.35

4.28

1112

Corners

1317

5.21

6.03

1569

Throw-ins

913

3.61

0.93

241

Offsides

119

0.47

2.72

706

GK saves

208

0.82

Sligo Rovers

DISCIPLINARY

Cork City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.08

540

474

1.87

0.10

0.07

6.90

1793

Fouls

868

3.43

5.53

1438

Tackles

700

2.77

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How We Build the Sligo Rovers vs Cork City Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Sligo Rovers vs Cork City on 26 April 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.

Sligo Rovers vs Cork City Form Analysis

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

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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