St. Patricks Athletic vs Cork City: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 23 January

St. Patricks Athletic
WDDDW
No standing data
1 - 1
FT
23/01/2026 14:00
Cork City
WLLDL
No standing data
International Club Friendly
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for St. Patricks Athletic vs Cork City on 23 January 2026 (kick-off: 14:00) 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.

  • Head-to-head history favors St. Patricks Athletic, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Cork City have one win, 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
Home team Away team
Probability %
1
X
2
Pred
Correct
Avg.g
Coef.
Score.
Live coef.
Weather
STANDINGS UP TO 23/01/2026
The standings compare the rankings (Rank-XH) of St. Patricks Athletic and Cork City in the International Club Friendly football standings for the 2026 season, updated before kickoff and immediately after the match ends.
Head To Head
03/10/2025 18:30
Cork City Cork City
3 - 0
St. Patricks Athletic St. Patricks Athletic
IRFAIC
22/09/2025 18:45
St. Patricks Athletic St. Patricks Athletic
4 - 0
Cork City Cork City
IRE PR
27/06/2025 18:45
Cork City Cork City
0 - 0
St. Patricks Athletic St. Patricks Athletic
IRE PR
16/05/2025 18:45
St. Patricks Athletic St. Patricks Athletic
3 - 2
Cork City Cork City
IRE PR
11/04/2025 18:45
Cork City Cork City
0 - 2
St. Patricks Athletic St. Patricks Athletic
IRE PR
08/10/2023 13:40
Cork City Cork City
0 - 2
St. Patricks Athletic St. Patricks Athletic
IRFAIC
St. Patricks Athletic
4
67%
Draw
1
17%
Cork City
1
17%
St. Patricks Athletic St. Patricks Athletic Last 6 matches
16/01/2026 19:45
Bray Wanderers 0 - 3 St. Patricks Athletic INT CF
01/11/2025 16:30
Shelbourne 0 - 0 St. Patricks Athletic IRE PR
24/10/2025 18:45
St. Patricks Athletic 1 - 1 Waterford United IRE PR
20/10/2025 18:45
Bohemians 0 - 0 St. Patricks Athletic IRE PR
17/10/2025 18:45
St. Patricks Athletic 1 - 0 Shamrock Rovers IRE PR
10/10/2025 18:00
St. Patricks Athletic 4 - 0 St. Mochtas Leinster S C
Win
50%
Draw
50%
Lost
0%
Last 6 matches Cork City Cork City
14/01/2026 11:00
Waterford United 0 - 1 Cork City INT CF
09/11/2025 15:00
Shamrock Rovers 2 - 0 Cork City IRFAIC
01/11/2025 16:30
Cork City 0 - 1 Derry City IRE PR
25/10/2025 18:45
Sligo Rovers 1 - 1 Cork City IRE PR
17/10/2025 18:45
Drogheda United 1 - 0 Cork City IRE PR
13/10/2025 18:45
Cork City 1 - 2 Shelbourne IRE PR
Win
17%
Draw
17%
Lost
67%
Overall Home/Away
Full time First half Second half
All leagues International Club Fri...

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games
St. Patricks Athletic
St. Patricks Athletic
284
 Cork City
Cork City
252
Goals
Scored
256
Avg. per game
0.90
Conceded
165
Avg. per game
0.58
Scored
210
Avg. per game
0.83
Conceded
167
Avg. per game
0.66
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
4 (67%)2 (33%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
4 (67%)2 (33%)
In last 284 matches
YesNo
164 (58%)120 (42%)
In last 284 matches
NoYes
138 (55%)114 (45%)
St. Patricks Athletic

St. Patricks Athletic

Recent matches

Cork City

Cork City

Under /Over

(73%)33 12(27%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(76%)34 11(24%)

Under /Over

(31%)14 31(69%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(22%)10 35(78%)

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(56%)25 20(44%)

/Yes

(40%)18 27(60%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(47%)21 24(53%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
St. Patricks Athletic St. Patricks Athletic
Cork City Cork City
Shots
St. Patricks Athletic
St. Patricks Athletic
Total shots
12.38 avg / game
Blocked
364 total
Avg. 4.28
Cork City
Cork City
Total shots
11.15 avg / game
Blocked
83 total
Avg. 2.77
St. Patricks Athletic St. Patricks Athletic Pass Cork City Cork City
Total passes
46177
Avg. 402 / game
Accurate
79%
Ball possession
53%
Total passes
18737
Avg. 341 / game
Accurate
110%
Ball possession
50%
TOTAL ATTACKS
St. Patricks Athletic
St. Patricks Athletic
26701
Avg. 94.02 / game
 Cork City
Cork City
23346
Avg. 92.64 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
St. Patricks Athletic
St. Patricks Athletic
14680
Avg. 51.69 / game
 Cork City
Cork City
13019
Avg. 51.66 / game
OTHERS
St. Patricks Athletic
St. Patricks Athletic
284
Played games
Cork City
Cork City
252
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.38
108
Clean sheets
89
0.35
4.99
1417
Corners
1308
5.19
5.41
1536
Throw-ins
913
3.62
1.00
284
Offsides
119
0.47
2.11
600
GK saves
208
0.83
St. Patricks Athletic
St. Patricks Athletic
DISCIPLINARY
Cork City
Cork City
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
1.74
495
Yellow card
472
1.87
0.08
24
Red card
17
0.07
6.13
1740
Fouls
868
3.44
4.71
1339
Tackles
700
2.78
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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 23 January 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 International Club Friendly 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.

International Club Friendly 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 International Club Friendly standings and the International Club Friendly 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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