Drogheda United vs Cork City - Match Preview & Prediction

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Drogheda United
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Republic of Ireland - Republic of Ireland Premier Division

Drogheda United vs Cork City

Monday - May 5th, 17:00 PM

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Cork City
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Predictions & Tips

50% Over 2.5 Goals

83% Over 1.5 Goals

67% BTTS

2.3 Goals / Match

5.92 Cards / Match

10.16 Corners / Match

Drogheda United Information

Coming into this game, Drogheda United has picked up 8 points from the last 5 games, both home and away. That's 1.6 points per game on average. BTTS has landed in an intriguing 3 of those games. Drogheda United has scored 8 times in the last 5 fixtures.

Drogheda United has enjoyed playing at home recently, with the side currently unbeaten in 3 games.

Drogheda United will be looking to keep up the momentum today against Cork City, having lost just 1 game from the last 5. They have won 2 and drawn 2

In the last 5 matches for Drogheda United, 3 of those games has ended with both teams scoring. This season 6 matches (50% of all matches) involving Drogheda United has seen BTTS landing.

Cork City Information

Coming into this game, Cork City has picked up 4 points from the last 5 games, both home and away. That's 0.8 points per game on average. BTTS has landed in an intriguing 3 of those games. Cork City has scored 4 times in the last 5 fixtures.

Cork City has put together a good run of form and has now gone 2 games without defeat.

Things have not been going that well in front of goal for Cork City recently, with the side failing to score in 2 of the last 5 games. Will the manager change his tactics today, or throw in another forward?

In the last 5 matches for Cork City, 3 of those games has ended with both teams scoring. This season 10 matches (83% of all matches) involving Cork City has seen BTTS landing.

Who Will Win

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The home team is 6 % better to the away team in terms of points per game
53 %
47 %
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Head to Head Record

Total Matches: 17
6% Wins
29% Draws
65% Wins

76% Over 1.5 Goals

13/17 Matches

47% Over 2.5 Goals

8/17 Matches

35% Over 3.5 Goals

6/17 Matches

71% BTTS

12/17 Matches

0% Clean Sheets

Drogheda United

29% Clean Sheets

Cork City

Goals Scored Who will score more? (Last 10 matches)

The home team is 11% worse than away team in terms of goals scored
0.90 Average Goals
1.00 Average Goals
Scored Per Game Drogheda United Cork City
Over 0.5 80% 60%
Over 1.5 10% 20%
Over 2.5 0% 20%
Over 3.5 0% 0%
Failed To Score 20% 40%
Scored 1st/2nd Half Drogheda United Cork City
Scored in 1H 44% 44%
Scored in 2H 56% 67%
Scored in Both Halves 10% 20%
Scored Average 1H 0.40 0.40
Scored Average 2H 0.50 0.60

Recent Form

Drogheda United FC

Recent: 2 Wins / 4 Draws / 4 Losses

Form Results PPG
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Home d w d w l 1.6
Away l l d l d 0.4
Stats Overall Home Away
Win % 20% 40% 0%
AVG 2.40 2.60 2.20
Scored 9.00 6.00 3.00
Conceded 15.00 7.00 8.00
BTTS 70% 80% 60%
CS 10% 20% 0%
FTS 20% 0% 40%
xG 1.28 1.44 1.13
xGA 1.88 2.01 1.76
Cork City FC

Recent: 2 Wins / 2 Draws / 6 Losses

Form Results PPG
Overall w d l l w l l d l l 0.8
Home d w l l 1
Away w l l l d l 0.67
Stats Overall Home Away
Win % 20% 25% 17%
AVG 2.40 2.25 2.50
Scored 10.00 5.00 5.00
Conceded 14.00 4.00 10.00
BTTS 40% 50% 33%
CS 20% 25% 17%
FTS 40% 25% 50%
xG 1.11 1.07 1.14
xGA 1.73 1.56 1.84

Goals Conceded Who will concede more? (Last 10 matches)

The home team is 7% worse than the away team in terms of goals conceded
1.50 Goals Conceded
1.40 Goals Conceded
Scored Per Game Drogheda United Cork City
Over 0.5 90% 80%
Over 1.5 40% 40%
Over 2.5 10% 10%
Over 3.5 10% 10%
Cleansheets 10% 20%
Scored 1st/2nd Half Drogheda United Cork City
1H Clean Sheet 50% 50%
2H Clean Sheet 30% 50%
Conceded Average 1H 0.60 0.70
Conceded Average 2H 0.90 0.70

Who will score first? (Based on last 10 matches)

40%

Scored first in 4 / 10

30%

Scored first in 3 / 10

10 Minutes Drogheda United Cork City
0 - 10 Mins 0% 21%
11 - 20 Mins 8% 8%
21 - 30 Mins 8% 0%
31 - 40 Mins 17% 4%
41 - 50 Mins 17% 13%
51 - 60 Mins 13% 8%
61 - 70 Mins 13% 21%
71 - 80 Mins 0% 17%
81 - 90 Mins 25% 8%
15 Minutes Drogheda United Cork City
0 - 15 Mins 4% 21%
16 - 30 Mins 13% 8%
31 - 45 Mins 25% 17%
46 - 60 Mins 21% 8%
61 - 75 Mins 13% 33%
76 - 90 Mins 25% 13%
Scored (10 min) Drogheda United Cork City
0 - 10 Mins 0% 30%
11 - 20 Mins 0% 0%
21 - 30 Mins 11% 0%
31 - 40 Mins 22% 0%
41 - 50 Mins 33% 10%
51 - 60 Mins 0% 10%
61 - 70 Mins 11% 10%
71 - 80 Mins 0% 30%
81 - 90 Mins 22% 10%
Scored (15 min) Drogheda United Cork City
0 - 15 Mins 0% 30%
16 - 30 Mins 11% 0%
31 - 45 Mins 33% 10%
46 - 60 Mins 22% 10%
61 - 75 Mins 11% 30%
76 - 90 Mins 22% 20%
Conceded (10 min) Drogheda United Cork City
0 - 10 Mins 0% 14%
11 - 20 Mins 13% 14%
21 - 30 Mins 7% 0%
31 - 40 Mins 13% 7%
41 - 50 Mins 7% 14%
51 - 60 Mins 20% 7%
61 - 70 Mins 13% 29%
71 - 80 Mins 0% 7%
81 - 90 Mins 27% 7%
Conceded (15 min) Drogheda United Cork City
0 - 15 Mins 7% 14%
16 - 30 Mins 13% 14%
31 - 45 Mins 20% 21%
46 - 60 Mins 20% 7%
61 - 75 Mins 13% 36%
76 - 90 Mins 27% 7%

Number of Cards How many cards will there be?

3.2
Cards / Match

Sum of bookings per match between Drogheda United and Cork City

1.8 / Match

Booked / Match

1.4 / Match

Booked / Match

Match Cards Drogheda United Cork City Average
Over 2.5 70% 60% 65%
Over 3.5 40% 30% 35%
Over 4.5 40% 10% 25%
Over 5.5 20% 0% 10%
Over 6.5 20% 0% 10%
Team Cards Drogheda United Cork City Average
Cards For Average 1.8 1.4 1.6
Over 0.5 For 80% 80% 80%
Over 1.5 For 50% 60% 55%
Over 2.5 For 20% 0% 10%
Over 3.5 For 10% 0% 5%
Cards Against Drogheda United Cork City Average
Over 0.5 Against 80% 80% 80%
Over 1.5 Against 70% 60% 65%
Over 2.5 Against 20% 10% 15%
Over 3.5 Against 10% 0% 5%

First Half / Second Half Cards

Half Cards Drogheda United Cork City Average
1H Cards For Average 0.89 0.5 0.255
2H Cards For Average 1 0.8 0.9
1H Total Cards AVG 2.11 0.8 1.455
2H Total Cards AVG 1.89 2 1.945
1H Had More Cards % 44% 30% 37%
2H Had More Cards % 56% 60% 52%
Over X 1H/2H Cards Drogheda United Cork City Average
1H Over 0.5 Cards For 56% 40% 48%
2H Over 0.5 Cards For 67% 50% 58.5%
1H Total Under 2 44% 90% 67%
2H Total Under 2 33% 40% 36.5%
1H is 2~3 Total Cards 33% 10% 21.5%
2H is 2~3 Total Cards 56% 30% 43%
1H Total Over 3 22% 0% 11%
2H Total Over 3 11% 30% 20.5%

Number of Corners How many corner kicks will there be?

9
Corners / Match

Average Corner Kicks per match between Drogheda United and Cork City

5.8 / Match

Corners Earned

3.2 / Match

Corners Earned

Match Corners Drogheda United Cork City Average
Over 6.5 80% 80% 80%
Over 7.5 80% 80% 80%
Over 8.5 70% 80% 75%
Over 9.5 70% 70% 70%
Over 10.5 60% 60% 60%
Over 11.5 60% 50% 55%
Over 12.5 60% 40% 50%
Over 13.5 40% 20% 30%
Over 14.5 30% 10% 20%
First Half Drogheda United Cork City Average
FH Average 46 41 43.5
FH Over 4 4 5 4.5
FH Over 5 3 4 3.5
FH Over 6 3 2 2.5
Second Half Drogheda United Cork City Average
2H Average 73 41 57
2H Over 4 6 4 5
2H Over 5 5 3 4
2H Over 6 5 2 3.5

Team Corners Corners Earned / Against

Team Corners Drogheda United Cork City Average
Corners Earned / Match 5.8 3.2 4.50
Corners Against / Match 6.2 7.3 6.75
Over 2.5 For 80% 40% 60%
Over 3.5 For 70% 40% 55%
Over 4.5 For 50% 30% 40%
Over 2.5 Against 80% 90% 85%
Over 3.5 Against 80% 80% 80%
Over 4.5 Against 80% 80% 80%

Shots, Offsides, Fouls & more

Team Shots Drogheda United Cork City Average
Shots / Match 10.6 9.5 10.05
Shots Conversion Rate 8% 11% 9.50%
Shots On Target / M 4 3.2 3.60
Shots Off Target / M 6.6 6.3 6.45
Shots Per Goal Scored 11.78 9.5 10.64
Team Shots Over 10.5 40% 30% 35%
Team Shots Over 11.5 40% 30% 35%
Team Shots Over 12.5 40% 20% 30%
Team Shots Over 13.5 30% 0% 15%
Team Shots Over 14.5 30% 0% 15%
Team Shots Over 15.5 30% 0% 15%
Team Shots On Target 3.5+ 50% 50% 50%
Team Shots On Target 4.5+ 30% 20% 25%
Team Shots On Target 5.5+ 20% 10% 15%
Team Shots On Target 6.5+ 10% 0% 5%
Offside Stats Drogheda United Cork City Average
Offsides / Match 3.89 3.71 3.80
Over 2.5 Offsides 7 4 5.50
Over 3.5 Offsides 5 4 4.50
Misc Stats Drogheda United Cork City Average
Fouls Committed / Match 10.78 10 10.39
Fouled Against / Match 10 10.86 10.43
Average Possession 42% 43% 42.5%

Past Matches

28th March 2025
Cork City 1
Drogheda United 1
25th August 2023
Drogheda United 3
Cork City 1
30th June 2023
Cork City 1
Drogheda United 1
2nd June 2023
Drogheda United 0
Cork City 1
31st March 2023
Cork City 1
Drogheda United 1
4th August 2017
Drogheda United 0
Cork City 1
19th May 2017
Cork City 5
Drogheda United 0
10th March 2017
Drogheda United 1
Cork City 4
9th October 2015
Drogheda United 1
Cork City 1
11th May 2015
Cork City 4
Drogheda United 1
17th April 2015
Drogheda United 1
Cork City 2
3rd October 2014
Cork City 2
Drogheda United 1
11th July 2014
Drogheda United 0
Cork City 1
18th April 2014
Cork City 3
Drogheda United 1
24th September 2013
Drogheda United 2
Cork City 3
14th June 2013
Cork City 1
Drogheda United 0
1st April 2013
Drogheda United 1
Cork City 1

Team Player List

Team Players - Drogheda United

Luke Dennison Goalkeeper
Conor Keeley Defender
Conor Kane Defender
Owen Lambe Midfielder
Andrew Quinn Defender
James Bolger Midfielder
Ryan Brennan Midfielder
Darragh Markey Midfielder
Shane Farrell Forward
Joshua Thomas Forward
Steve Zishim Bawa Bawa Midfielder
George Cooper Defender
Jack Brady Goalkeeper
Aaron Haper-Bailey Defender
Kieran Cruise Midfielder
Thomas Oluwya Forward
Luke Heeney Defender
Warren Davis Midfielder
Conall Cronin Midfielder
Bridel Bosakani Midfielder
Scott Brady Midfielder
Fuhad Kareem Midfielder
Paul Doyle Midfielder
Evan Haddock Midfielder
Elicha Ahui Midfielder
Douglas James-Taylor Forward
Midfielder
Sean McCarthy Midfielder
Jack Stretton Defender

Team Players - Cork City

Tein Troost Goalkeeper
Charlie Lyons Defender
Darragh Crowley Midfielder
Midfielder
Freddie Anderson Midfielder
Greg Bolger Midfielder
Rio Shipston Midfielder
Cathal O'Sullivan Midfielder
Sean Maguire Forward
Ruairi Keating Forward
Malik Dijksteel Midfielder
Sean Murray Midfielder
Milan Bernhard Mbeng Midfielder
Alex Nolan Midfielder
Joshua Fitzpatrick Midfielder
Harvey Skieters Midfielder
Matthew Kiernan Midfielder
Arran Healy Midfielder
Kitt Nelson Midfielder
Conor Brann Goalkeeper
Matthew Murray Midfielder
Dara McCormick Midfielder
Sam Bailey Midfielder
David Dunne Midfielder
Finn Dalton Midfielder
Evan McLaughlin Defender
Djenairo Daniels Forward
Harry Nevin Defender
Callum Honohan Midfielder
Fiacre Kelleher Defender
Rory Feely Midfielder
Charlie Lutz Midfielder
David Odumuso Goalkeeper
Conor Drinan Forward
Kaedyn Kamara Midfielder
Brody Lee Midfielder

Which Players Will Score?

Top Scores - Drogheda United

Conor Keeley - 7
Douglas James-Taylor - 7
Warren Davis - 5
Joshua Thomas - 3
Fuhad Kareem - 3

Top Scores - Cork City

Sean Maguire - 4
Alex Nolan - 4
Ruairi Keating - 3
Kitt Nelson - 3
Djenairo Daniels - 3

Who Will Get Booked?

Cards Given - Drogheda United

Ryan Brennan - 10
Luke Heeney - 8
Shane Farrell - 8
Conor Keeley - 7
Darragh Markey - 5

Cards Given - Cork City

Charlie Lyons - 10
Darragh Crowley - 7
Milan Bernhard Mbeng - 7
Matthew Kiernan - 7
Greg Bolger - 6

Cards Per 90 Mins

Cards / 90 - Drogheda United

Scott Brady 3.67 AVG
Elicha Ahui 0.69 AVG
Joshua Thomas 0.46 AVG
Luke Heeney 0.45 AVG
Ryan Brennan 0.38 AVG

Cards / 90 - Cork City

Rio Shipston 0.7 AVG
Brody Lee 0.68 AVG
Conor Drinan 0.63 AVG
Ruairi Keating 0.55 AVG
Charlie Lyons 0.54 AVG

FT Result Odds

FT Result 188Bet1xbetBetfairBetssonBetwayCashpointCloudBetDafabetInterwettenLadbrokesPnclSboUnibetWilliamHillbet365bwin
Drogheda United 1.89 1.81 1.85 1.87 1.88 1.80 1.85 1.87 1.90 1.80 1.90 1.90 1.74 1.83 1.85 1.83
Draw 3.30 3.49 3.20 3.45 3.40 3.55 3.28 3.45 3.25 3.25 3.58 3.30 3.45 3.20 3.50 3.30
Cork City 4.00 4.35 4.00 4.10 3.80 3.88 4.00 4.10 4.10 3.90 4.26 3.97 4.50 4.00 4.20 4.00

Double Chance Odds

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Over/Under Odds

Over/Under Betsson Betway Cashpoint Ladbrokes Unibet bet365 bwin
Over 0.5 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Over 1.5 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Over 2.5 2.13 2.1 2.09 2.05 2.12 2.10 2
Over 3.5 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Over 4.5 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Under 0.5 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Under 1.5 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Under 2.5 1.67 1.67 1.66 1.7 1.62 1.70 1.68
Under 3.5 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Under 4.5 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Both Teams To Score Odds

Both Teams To Score bet365
Yes 1.95
No 1.80

BTTS 1st Half Odds

BTTS 1st Half bet365
Yes 5.50
No 1.14

BTTS 2nd Half Odds

BTTS 2nd Half bet365
Yes 3.75
No 1.25

Over/Under 1st Half Odds

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Over/Under 2nd Half Odds

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Result 1st Half Odds

Result 1st Half bet365
Drogheda United 2.50
Draw 2.10
Cork City 4.75

Result 2nd Half Odds

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Result 2nd Half bet365
Drogheda United 2.25
Draw N/A
Cork City 4.00

Team To Score First Odds

Team To Score First bet365
Drogheda United 1.57
Draw N/A
Cork City 2.75

Clean Sheet Home Odds

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Clean Sheet Away Odds

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Win To Nil Odds

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Corners 1x2 Odds

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Corners Over Under Odds

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