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

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 vs Cork City: Starting Lineups Time : 16/05/2025 14:45

St. Patricks Athletic
3 - 2
Finished
Cork City
90+6' event Jamie Lennon
90' event Zak Elbouzedi
77' event Jason McClelland / Barry Baggley
77' event Simon Power / Jake Mulraney
71' event Zak Elbouzedi / Aidan Keena
71' event Tom Grivosti / Joe Redmond
36' event Brandon Kavanagh / Kian Leavy
29' event Jake Mulraney
15' event Mason Melia
10' event Barry Baggley
event 90+5' Matthew Kiernan
event 80' Greg Bolger
event 79' Sean Maguire
event 78' Sean Maguire
event 71' Sean Maguire / Evan McLaughlin
event 70' Milan Mbeng / Harry Nevin
event 57' Charlie Lyons
event 57' Greg Bolger / Joshua Fitzpatrick
event 38' Joshua Fitzpatrick
90+6' event Jamie Lennon
event 90+5' Matthew Kiernan
90' event Zak Elbouzedi
event 80' Greg Bolger
77' event Jason McClelland / Barry Baggley
event 79' Sean Maguire
77' event Simon Power / Jake Mulraney
event 78' Sean Maguire
71' event Zak Elbouzedi / Aidan Keena
event 71' Sean Maguire / Evan McLaughlin
71' event Tom Grivosti / Joe Redmond
event 70' Milan Mbeng / Harry Nevin
36' event Brandon Kavanagh / Kian Leavy
event 57' Charlie Lyons
29' event Jake Mulraney
event 57' Greg Bolger / Joshua Fitzpatrick
15' event Mason Melia
event 38' Joshua Fitzpatrick
10' event Barry Baggley
St. Patricks Athletic St. Patricks Athletic
Substitutions
#15 Conor Carty
#7 Zak Elbouzedi
#5 Tom Grivosti
#14 Brandon Kavanagh
#11 Jason McClelland
#23 Ryan McLaughlin
#25 Simon Power
#1 Danny Rogers
#24 Luke Turner
St. Patricks Athletic St. Patricks Athletic Cork City Cork City
15Shots9
6Shots on Goal3
14Fouls9
8Corner Kick3
9Free kick14
1Offside2
2Yellow card4
1Save3
12Successful Tackles12
8Interceptions9
40Long pass33
9Shots off goal6
0Hit The Post1
12Tackle12
2Dribbles3
20Throw-in22
389Passes374
66Attacks83
34Dangerous attacks39
5Corner Kicks(HT)0
Cork City Cork City
Substitutions
#6 Greg Bolger
#13 Conor Brann
#22 Finn Dalton
#31 Callum Honohan
#24 Sean Maguire
#18 Milan Mbeng
#36 Dara McCormick
#25 Matthew Murray
#27 Harvey Skieters
Commentary
90+6' Goal! Jamie Lennon - St. Patricks Athletic
90+5' Matthew Kiernan - Cork City receive a yellow card
90' Goal! Zak Elbouzedi - St. Patricks Athletic
80' Greg Bolger - Cork City receive a yellow card
79' Sean Maguire - Cork City receive a yellow card
78' Penalty scored! Sean Maguire - Cork City
77' St. Patricks Athletic — substitution: Jason McClelland / Barry Baggley
77' St. Patricks Athletic — substitution: Simon Power / Jake Mulraney
71' St. Patricks Athletic — substitution: Zak Elbouzedi / Aidan Keena
71' St. Patricks Athletic — substitution: Tom Grivosti / Joe Redmond
71' Cork City — substitution: Sean Maguire / Evan McLaughlin
70' Cork City — substitution: Milan Mbeng / Harry Nevin
57' Goal! Charlie Lyons - Cork City
57' Cork City — substitution: Greg Bolger / Joshua Fitzpatrick
38' Joshua Fitzpatrick - Cork City receive a yellow card
36' St. Patricks Athletic — substitution: Brandon Kavanagh / Kian Leavy
29' Jake Mulraney - St. Patricks Athletic receive a yellow card
15' Goal! Mason Melia - St. Patricks Athletic
10' Barry Baggley - St. Patricks Athletic receive a yellow card

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 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.

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 standings and the 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

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 predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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