St. Patricks Athletic vs Cork City: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 16 May

St. Patricks Athletic

W L W D D

5th place in Ireland Premier Division

3-2

16/05/2025 14:45

Cork City

L L L L D

10th place in Ireland Premier Division

Ireland Premier Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for St. Patricks Athletic vs Cork City on 16 May 2025 (kick-off: 14:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full St. Patricks Athletic vs Cork City preview before placing your bet.

St. Patricks Athletic are currently 5th with 52 points after 36 matches.
Cork City sit 10th with 24 points from 36 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: St. Patricks Athletic to win with probability 67%.
Head-to-head history favors St. Patricks Athletic, who have won 5 of the last 6 meetings. Cork City have no wins, while one match ended in a draw.

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

2025-05-16

St. Patricks Athletic vs Cork City - Prediction & Odds

St. Patricks Athletic

Cork City

2025-05-16 14:45

STANDINGS UP TO 16/05/2025

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

11/04/2025 14:45

Cork City

0 - 2

St. Patricks Athletic

IRE PR

08/10/2023 09:40

Cork City

0 - 2

St. Patricks Athletic

IRFAIC

29/09/2023 14:45

Cork City

0 - 1

St. Patricks Athletic

IRE PR

07/07/2023 14:45

St. Patricks Athletic

1 - 1

Cork City

IRE PR

05/05/2023 14:45

Cork City

2 - 3

St. Patricks Athletic

IRE PR

07/04/2023 14:45

St. Patricks Athletic

4 - 0

Cork City

IRE PR

St. Patricks Athletic

83%

Draw

17%

Cork City

St. Patricks Athletic Last 6 matches

09/05/2025 14:45

Shelbourne 2 - 1 St. Patricks Athletic IRE PR

05/05/2025 14:45

Derry City 1 - 0 St. Patricks Athletic IRE PR

02/05/2025 14:45

St. Patricks Athletic 2 - 0 Galway United IRE PR

25/04/2025 14:45

Bohemians 2 - 1 St. Patricks Athletic IRE PR

21/04/2025 12:00

Drogheda United 0 - 0 St. Patricks Athletic IRE PR

18/04/2025 14:45

St. Patricks Athletic 2 - 2 Shamrock Rovers IRE PR

Win

17%

Draw

33%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Cork City

09/05/2025 14:45

Cork City 1 - 2 Derry City IRE PR

05/05/2025 12:00

Drogheda United 3 - 2 Cork City IRE PR

02/05/2025 14:45

Cork City 1 - 1 Shamrock Rovers IRE PR

26/04/2025 14:45

Sligo Rovers 1 - 1 Cork City IRE PR

21/04/2025 12:00

Cork City 2 - 1 Waterford United IRE PR

18/04/2025 14:45

Bohemians 1 - 0 Cork City IRE PR

Win

17%

Draw

33%

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Ireland Premier Divisi...

Played games

St. Patricks Athletic

Cork City

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.56

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.72

Scored

Avg. per game

1.06

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.22

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 18 home matches

YesNo

12 (67%)6 (33%)

In last 18 home matches

NoYes

14 (78%)4 (22%)

St. Patricks Athletic

Recent matches

Cork City

Under /Over

(61%)11 7(39%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(83%)15 3(17%)

Under /Over

(33%)6 12(67%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(22%)4 14(78%)

Under /Over

(39%)7 11(61%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(39%)7 11(61%)

/Yes

(33%)6 12(67%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(67%)12 6(33%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

St. Patricks Athletic

Cork City

Shots

St. Patricks Athletic

Total shots

15.83 avg / game

Blocked

32 total

Avg. 4.57

Cork City

Total shots

12.94 avg / game

Blocked

18 total

Avg. 2.57

St. Patricks Athletic Pass Cork City

Total passes

7465

Avg. 415 / game

Accurate

81%

Ball possession

55%

Total passes

6224

Avg. 346 / game

Accurate

151%

Ball possession

48%

TOTAL ATTACKS

St. Patricks Athletic

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

St. Patricks Athletic

OTHERS

St. Patricks Athletic

Played games

Cork City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.56

Clean sheets

0.17

6.06

109

Corners

112

6.22

19.39

349

Throw-ins

460

25.56

2.06

Offsides

1.22

2.39

GK saves

3.44

St. Patricks Athletic

DISCIPLINARY

Cork City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.17

2.28

0.11

0.00

8.78

158

Fouls

217

12.06

8.94

161

Tackles

207

11.50

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How We Build the St. Patricks Athletic vs Cork City Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for St. Patricks Athletic vs Cork City on 16 May 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.

St. Patricks Athletic vs Cork City Form Analysis

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

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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