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by Ian John in Football Predictions
The final weekend of the Airtricity Irish Premier League sees Cork City host Derry City at Turner's Cross Stadium. The Gerard Nash's Rebel Army are already relegated so have little but pride to play for, whereas Tiernan Lynch's in form Candystripes need the win to be assured of at least second spot in the table. What is our prediction for the match?
The form of both teams heading into this game is utterly contrasting. Cork City have lost four of their last six, drawing two games. They are bottom of the table with just 24 points from their 35 games and were relegated a while ago. Derry City are second, ahead of Shelbourne by two points, so need a win to assure themselves of second place. They are unbeaten in their last nine league games.
Recent form for Cork City has been a microcosm of their season. Without a win in six, their most recent performances have seen them lose 2-1 at home to Shelbourne and then 1-0 away to Drogheda United. Things improved slightly last week when they secured a 1-1 draw away at Sligo Rovers.
Derry City's form sees them come into this game on the back of three consecutive wins in the league. They defeated Sligo Rovers 1-0 at home and then earned a 2-1 away win at Waterford. Last time out, they faced league leaders Shamrock Rovers and earned a 2-1 win to keep themselves in second spot in the table.
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The Best Betting Odds for Cork City v Derry City Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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8 | 4 | 1.38 |
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7.5 | 4.2 | 1.36 |
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7.5 | 4.2 | 1.4 |
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6.5 | 4.2 | 1.43 |
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8 | 4.7 | 1.35 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Cork City and Derry City?
Our prediction for the Cork City vs Derry City match is: Derry City Wins and BTTS.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 01/11/2025 between Cork City and Derry City in Airtricity League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 27.07% for a win of Cork City against Derry City with odds of 8.85 at LSbet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Cork City vs Derry City is 19.78% with odds of 4.7 at Unibet.
- Our prediction model gives a 53.15% chance ⭐ for a win of Derry City vs Cork City with odds of 1.43 at Betway.
Cork City vs Derry City Form
Cork City and Derry City's standings in the Airtricity League
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
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60 | 35 | 17 | 9 | 9 | 12 |
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24 | 35 | 4 | 12 | 19 | -27 |
Cork City and Derry City Last Matches
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
25 Oct 2025 - Airtricity League
17 Oct 2025 - Airtricity League
13 Oct 2025 - Airtricity League
3 Oct 2025 - FAI Cup
26 Sept 2025 - Airtricity League
22 Sept 2025 - Airtricity League
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
13 Oct 2025 - Airtricity League
3 Oct 2025 - FAI Cup
19 Sept 2025 - Airtricity League
29 Aug 2025 - Airtricity League
15 Aug 2025 - FAI Cup
1 Aug 2025 - Airtricity League
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
25 Oct 2025 - Airtricity League
17 Oct 2025 - Airtricity League
26 Sept 2025 - Airtricity League
22 Sept 2025 - Airtricity League
12 Sept 2025 - FAI Cup
22 Aug 2025 - Airtricity League
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
26 Oct 2025 - Airtricity League
17 Oct 2025 - Airtricity League
5 Oct 2025 - Airtricity League
26 Sept 2025 - Airtricity League
19 Sept 2025 - Airtricity League
12 Sept 2025 - Airtricity League
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
26 Oct 2025 - Airtricity League
5 Oct 2025 - Airtricity League
19 Sept 2025 - Airtricity League
29 Aug 2025 - Airtricity League
16 Aug 2025 - FAI Cup
8 Aug 2025 - Airtricity League
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
17 Oct 2025 - Airtricity League
26 Sept 2025 - Airtricity League
12 Sept 2025 - Airtricity League
22 Aug 2025 - Airtricity League
3 Aug 2025 - Airtricity League
18 Jul 2025 - FAI Cup
Cork City vs Derry City Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
0 %
25 %
75 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
8 Aug 2025 - Airtricity League
9 May 2025 - Airtricity League
4 Apr 2025 - Airtricity League
16 Aug 2024 - FAI Cup
Cork City - Derry City Key Points
- Cork CIty have not won any of their last six league games, drawing two and losing four.
- Derry City are unbeaten in their last nine league games.
- In the three games between the teams this season, Derry City have won two, the other finishing as a draw.
- Both teams have scored in seven of Derry City's last eight league games and four of Cork City's last six.
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Our Cork City vs Derry City Prediction
Our prediction for the Cork City vs. Derry City Irish Premier League match is: Derry City Wins and BTTS.
With little to play for, Cork City will be forgiven for having half an eye on their end of season break. Derry City still need to secure second spot and only a win will do that. But they are very short odds to land the win here given the form of both teams. As such, backing them to win with both teams to score, which has occurred regularly for both these teams of late, makes a good value option,
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All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
