Cork City vs Derry City Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 09 May 2025

Candystripes Set to Deliver Victory

Derry have the potential to land a win when they go up against Cork. On this basis, we will side with the Full-Time Result odds of -125 and this price can be taken confidently.

Derry Are 9 From 10 on the Head-to-Head

Cork City were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 3-2 loss against Drogheda United at Sullivan and Lambe Park. Tim Clancy's team had 45% possession and totalled two shots on target, while Djenairo Daniels scored both goals.

Derry City claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 1-0 triumph against St Patrick's Athletic at Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium made it back-to-back wins. The Candystripes recorded 44% possession and had three shots on goal, with Daniel Mullen scoring the winner three minutes after half-time.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Derry have five straight victories against Cork. In the last clash, Derry secured a 2-1 win when hosting at Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. The previous 10 H2H meetings have featured nine Derry wins and one draw.

League of Ireland		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Derry City	29	13	7	9	40	32	8	40:32	46
10	Cork City	29	4	10	15	29	49	-20	29:49	22

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Cork have 1 win, 5 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 3.2 shots on goal and 7.1 attempts. The Rebel Army have averaged 46.7% possession and 6.4 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.7 goals from 5.5 shots on goal, 10.5 attempts and 6.2 corners.

Kitt Nelson is the top scorer with 3 goals, while Djenairo Daniels and Ruairi Keating both have 2. Cathal O'Sullivan and Djenairo Daniels have recorded the most assists with 2 apiece.

Derry have won 6, lost 2 and drawn 2, averaging 4.5 shots on goal, 9.2 attempts and 1.5 goals. The Northern Ireland outfit average 50.8% possession, 4.6 corners taken and 2.9 corners against them, while 0.9 goals have been conceded from 6.5 attempts and 3.3 shots on goal.

Daniel Mullen and Michael Duffy have top scored with 4 goals, while Liam Boyce is next on 3. Sam Todd and Dominic Thomas have both managed 2 assists in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Cork City confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Tein Troost (GK), Harry Nevin, Freddie Anderson, Charlie Lyons, Milan Mbeng, Evan McLaughlin, Darragh Crowley, Matthew Kiernan, Cathal O'Sullivan, Djenairo Daniels, Sean Murray.

Derry City confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Brian Maher (GK), Hayden Cann, Mark Connolly, Kevin Holt, Ronan Boyce, Sam Todd, Adam O'Reilly, Carl Winchester, Michael Duffy, Gavin Whyte, Liam Boyce.

Cork City vs Derry City Prediction & Betting Tips

Derry look like an excellent shout to claim a victory, especially as a price of -125 is available. You can confidently take this selection when they line up in this League of Ireland match.

Our team of football experts monitor the current injuries and suspensions. When integrated with the latest form, this helps us secure the value odds. Our data-led approach backed up by key stats always proves useful.

Key Cork City vs Derry City league stats:

• Derry have won 4 of their last 5 games.
• Derry have won 6 of their last 10 games.
• Derry have won 2 consecutive games.
• Cork have lost their last 5 games against Derry.

Derry to Win Probability

The bookies make it a 55.6% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 60-65%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Cork 0 - 1 Derry

Let’s go for Derry to win 1-0, a bet which is available at +480. Correct score betting provides plenty of excitement and a potentially bigger return if you win.

Corners Prediction

Derry Under 5.5 Corners -150

There’s been an average of 2.80 corners for Derry in their past 5 away games, with the corner count against Cork being under 5.5 in their last five home matches. There is value when it comes to going under the Derry Team Corners line and this is available at -150.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Cork

Total

12.60 6.40 6.20

Home

11.86 7.43 4.43

Away

13.43 5.29 8.14

Derry

Total

7.50 4.60 2.90

Home

8.20 5.60 2.60

Away

7.10 3.90 3.20

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-111

Under 9.5

-130

Cork Corners

Over 3.5

-149

Under 3.5

+107

Derry Corners

Over 4.5

-154

Under 4.5

+108

Most Corners

1

+148

X

+550

2

-154

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Cork City vs Derry City Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest 1x2 Odds Suggest Derry Victory

Derry City are the shortest price to win this Premier Division game according to the bookies, with the gambling operators giving them a 56% probability due to their -128 betting odds. Cork City are the +325 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.

Under 2.5 Goals is a short-priced option for those customers expecting two goals or less.

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Full-Time Result

1

+325

X

+250

2

-128

Half-Time Result

1

+360

X

+108

2

+145

Double Chance

1X

-105

12

-345

X2

-455

Draw No Bet

1

+190

2

-303

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.5

-105

2 Hcp -0.5

-125

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-172

Over 2.5

+120

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+104

No

-149

Cork City vs Derry City Lineups & Team News

Our Cork vs Derry team news will highlight the injuries for both squads, with the lineups giving you a helping hand with your bets.

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