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

UC Dublin

W L L W D

3rd place in Ireland First Division

0-1

20/03/2026 19:45

Cork City

W W L L W

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 40 points after 26 matches.
Cork City sit 1st with 60 points from 26 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

Home team Away team

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Pred

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Score.

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Weather

19:45

2026-03-20

UC Dublin vs Cork City - Prediction & Odds

UC Dublin

Cork City

2026-03-20 19:45

STANDINGS UP TO 20/03/2026

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Cork City	60	26	19	3	4	54	22	32
02 Bray Wanderers	40	26	11	7	8	49	37	12
03 UC Dublin	40	26	12	4	10	42	31	11
04 Longford Town	37	26	10	7	9	34	32	2
05 Kerry FC	35	26	9	8	9	33	30	3
06 Wexford (Youth)	34	26	9	7	10	31	35	-4
07 Cobh Ramblers	34	26	10	4	12	27	37	-10
08 Treaty United	29	26	7	8	11	26	37	-11
09 Athlone Town	28	26	7	7	12	24	32	-8
10 Finn Harps	22	26	5	7	14	21	48	-27

Head To Head

06/09/2024 18:45

UC Dublin

0 - 1

Cork City

IRE D1

03/06/2024 15:59

Cork City

0 - 0

UC Dublin

IRE D1

12/04/2024 18:50

UC Dublin

0 - 0

Cork City

IRE D1

01/03/2024 19:45

Cork City

1 - 0

UC Dublin

IRE D1

22/10/2023 14:00

UC Dublin

0 - 2

Cork City

IRE PR

11/08/2023 18:45

Cork City

1 - 1

UC Dublin

IRE PR

UC Dublin

Draw

50%

Cork City

50%

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

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

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

Cork City

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.08

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.31

Scored

Avg. per game

1.69

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.46

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 13 home matches

YesNo

8 (62%)5 (38%)

In last 13 home matches

NoYes

10 (77%)3 (23%)

UC Dublin

Recent matches

Cork City

Under /Over

(69%)9 4(31%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(77%)10 3(23%)

Under /Over

(23%)3 10(77%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(38%)5 8(62%)

Under /Over

(46%)6 7(54%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(54%)7 6(46%)

/Yes

(38%)5 8(62%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(54%)7 6(46%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

UC Dublin

Cork City

Shots

UC Dublin

Total shots

11.92 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Cork City

Total shots

15.69 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

UC Dublin Pass Cork City

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

57%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

54%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

UC Dublin

Played games

Cork City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.46

Clean sheets

0.38

4.69

Corners

106

8.15

4.46

Throw-ins

0.00

0.23

Offsides

0.00

GK saves

0.00

UC Dublin

DISCIPLINARY

Cork City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.62

1.92

0.08

0.00

2.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

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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