UC Dublin vs Cork City: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 20 March

UC Dublin
WLWLL
3rd place in Ireland First Division
2
0-1
FT
20/03/2026 19:45
Cork City
WWWWL
1st place in Ireland First Division
Ireland First Division
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for UC Dublin vs Cork City on 20 March 2026 (kick-off: 19:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full UC Dublin vs Cork City preview before placing your bet.

  • UC Dublin are currently 3rd with 39 points after 24 matches.
  • Cork City sit 1st with 54 points from 24 matches.
  • Our algorithm prediction: Cork City to win with probability 57%.
  • Head-to-head history favors Cork City, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. UC Dublin have no wins, while 3 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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2026-03-20

UC Dublin vs Cork City - Prediction & Odds

UC Dublin
UC Dublin
Cork City
Cork City
2026-03-20 19:45
18
25
57
2
2 - 1
2 - 1
2.25
1.56
FT
0-1 0-0
-
weather
1℃～2℃
STANDINGS UP TO 20/03/2026
Overall Table PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Cork City Cork City
54 24 17 3 4 48 20 28
02 Bray Wanderers Bray Wanderers
40 24 11 7 6 48 31 17
03 UC Dublin UC Dublin
39 24 12 3 9 41 29 12
04 Wexford (Youth) Wexford (Youth)
31 24 8 7 9 29 33 -4
05 Longford Town Longford Town
31 24 8 7 9 28 32 -4
06 Cobh Ramblers Cobh Ramblers
31 24 9 4 11 26 34 -8
07 Kerry FC Kerry FC
29 24 7 8 9 26 30 -4
08 Athlone Town Athlone Town
27 24 7 6 11 22 29 -7
09 Treaty United Treaty United
26 24 6 8 10 24 35 -11
10 Finn Harps Finn Harps
22 24 5 7 12 21 40 -19
Head To Head
06/09/2024 18:45
UC Dublin UC Dublin
0 - 1
Cork City Cork City
IRE D1
03/06/2024 15:59
Cork City Cork City
0 - 0
UC Dublin UC Dublin
IRE D1
12/04/2024 18:50
UC Dublin UC Dublin
0 - 0
Cork City Cork City
IRE D1
01/03/2024 19:45
Cork City Cork City
1 - 0
UC Dublin UC Dublin
IRE D1
22/10/2023 14:00
UC Dublin UC Dublin
0 - 2
Cork City Cork City
IRE PR
11/08/2023 18:45
Cork City Cork City
1 - 1
UC Dublin UC Dublin
IRE PR
UC Dublin
0
0%
Draw
3
50%
Cork City
3
50%
UC Dublin UC Dublin Last 6 matches
13/03/2026 19:45
Bray Wanderers 2 - 1 UC Dublin IRE D1
07/03/2026 19:30
Longford Town 0 - 0 UC Dublin IRE D1
27/02/2026 19:45
UC Dublin 2 - 0 Treaty United IRE D1
20/02/2026 19:45
Finn Harps 2 - 1 UC Dublin IRE D1
14/02/2026 15:00
Shamrock Rovers 2 - 0 UC Dublin Leinster S C
13/02/2026 19:45
UC Dublin 2 - 1 Kerry FC IRE D1
Win
33%
Draw
17%
Lost
50%
Last 6 matches Cork City Cork City
13/03/2026 19:45
Cork City 2 - 1 Longford Town IRE D1
06/03/2026 19:45
Cobh Ramblers 1 - 1 Cork City IRE D1
27/02/2026 19:45
Cork City 1 - 0 Bray Wanderers IRE D1
20/02/2026 19:45
Wexford (Youth) 1 - 4 Cork City IRE D1
13/02/2026 19:45
Cork City 1 - 0 Treaty United IRE D1
04/02/2026 14:00
Cork City 4 - 1 Kerry FC INT CF
Win
83%
Draw
17%
Lost
0%
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
UC Dublin
UC Dublin
24
 Cork City
Cork City
24
Goals
Scored
18
Avg. per game
0.75
Conceded
16
Avg. per game
0.67
Scored
15
Avg. per game
0.63
Conceded
10
Avg. per game
0.42
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
4 (67%)2 (33%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
4 (67%)2 (33%)
In last 24 matches
YesNo
12 (50%)12 (50%)
In last 24 matches
NoYes
12 (50%)12 (50%)
UC Dublin

UC Dublin

Recent matches

Cork City

Cork City

Under /Over

(79%)19 5(21%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(67%)16 8(33%)

Under /Over

(33%)8 16(67%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(25%)6 18(75%)

Under /Over

(54%)13 11(46%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(50%)12 12(50%)

/Yes

(46%)11 13(54%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(42%)10 14(58%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
UC Dublin UC Dublin
Cork City Cork City
Shots
UC Dublin
UC Dublin
Total shots
10.87 avg / game
Blocked
0 total
Avg. —
Cork City
Cork City
Total shots
14.83 avg / game
Blocked
0 total
Avg. —
UC Dublin UC Dublin Pass Cork City Cork City
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
54%
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
56%
TOTAL ATTACKS
UC Dublin
UC Dublin
2461
Avg. 102.54 / game
 Cork City
Cork City
2782
Avg. 115.92 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
UC Dublin
UC Dublin
1267
Avg. 52.79 / game
 Cork City
Cork City
1778
Avg. 74.08 / game
OTHERS
UC Dublin
UC Dublin
24
Played games
Cork City
Cork City
24
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.42
10
Clean sheets
12
0.50
4.67
112
Corners
155
6.46
3.54
85
Throw-ins
0
0.00
0.13
3
Offsides
0
0.00
0.00
0
GK saves
0
0.00
UC Dublin
UC Dublin
DISCIPLINARY
Cork City
Cork City
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
1.75
42
Yellow card
48
2.00
0.08
2
Red card
0
0.00
1.42
34
Fouls
0
0.00
0.00
0
Tackles
0
0.00
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How We Build the UC Dublin vs Cork City Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for UC Dublin vs Cork City on 20 March 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.

UC Dublin vs Cork City Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess UC Dublin'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 UC Dublin 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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