Derry City vs Cork City Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 08 Aug 2025

League of Ireland Betting Preview: Derry City vs Cork City

Derry City host Cork City in this League of Ireland match at Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Friday 8 August 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

We’re Expecting the Net to Bulge Several Times

There could be some merit in backing Over 2.5 when Derry go up against Cork. We think that the Total Goals market provides a value betting angle and we’re happy to take the -111 on offer.

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9 of Last 10 H2H Clashes Have Been Derry Wins

Derry City were defeated in their last game. Away from home, they suffered a 2-0 loss against Shamrock Rovers at Tallaght Stadium. Tiernan Lynch's side had 40% possession and three shots on target.

Cork City have lost their previous six away games. Their latest appearance was a 1-0 home victory at Turner's Cross Stadium against Galway United. The Rebel Army recorded 43% possession and had one shot on goal, with Joshua Fitzpatrick striking early in the first half.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It has been six consecutive victories for Derry when playing Cork. In their last encounter, Derry travelled to Turner's Cross Stadium and landed a 2-1 win. 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	26	12	5	9	36	29	7	36:29	41
10	Cork City	26	3	9	14	27	46	-19	27:46	18

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4 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.5 goals from 9.3 attempts and 4.4 shots on goal. Derry have had 55.2% possession and 3.6 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.1 goals from 8.3 attempts and 3.2 shots on goal, while earning 3.0 corners.

Top scorer Liam Boyce has found the net 5 times, with Michael Duffy and Daniel Mullen getting 2 apiece. The leading assistor is Michael Duffy with 5.

Cork have won 1, lost 6 and drawn 3, with an average of 10.5 attempts, 3.4 shots on goal and 0.8 goals. Gerard Nash's team average 47.7% possession, 4.3 corners awarded and 6.2 corners against them, while 1.8 goals have been conceded from 4.2 shots on goal and 10.0 attempts.

Djenairo Daniels has scored 2 goals, followed by Joshua Fitzpatrick, Evan McLaughlin, Fiacre Kelleher and Kitt Nelson on 1. Matthew Kiernan, Kitt Nelson and Freddie Anderson have clocked up 1 assists each in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Derry City predicted lineup (5-4-1): Brian Maher (GK), Sadou Diallo, Brandon Fleming, Mark Connolly, Jamie Stott, Robbie Benson, Dipo Akinyemi, Adam O'Reilly, Carl Winchester, Michael Duffy, Liam Boyce.

Cork City predicted lineup (4-3-3): Conor Brann (GK), Darragh Crowley, Charlie Lyons, Matthew Kiernan, Evan McLaughlin, Kitt Nelson, Rory Feely, Fiacre Kelleher, Joshua Fitzpatrick, Sean Maguire, Alex Nolan.

Derry City vs Cork City Prediction & Betting Tips

Step into Derry City vs Cork City with confidence, armed with our expert match prediction, likely scoreline, top corners angle and a custom-built bet builder for maximum value.

Match Prediction

The best angle of attack could be to bet on goals when you consider that a price of -111 is available when it comes to Over 2.5. We anticipate that the line will be covered by the end of this League of Ireland clash.

It's essential to know the players who are missing for the next clash along with the form for each of the two sides. If you’re looking for the best League of Ireland stats, we will showcase them and they provide the foundation for our football picks.

Key Derry City vs Cork City league stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Derry games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Derry games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Cork games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Cork games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 games between these teams.

The best football bookies are estimating that there is a 52.6% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, we think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

You can consider an alternative wager including BTTS Yes. This means needing goals from both sides when wagering on the Both Teams to Score market, although you don’t need a specific total.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Derry 2 - 1 Cork

We’ve picked out a correct score of 2-1 being landed by Derry. You can secure odds of +750 and this provides an alternative way to place a wager.

Corners Prediction

Derry Under 6.5 Corners -123

Derry have had under 6.5 corners in nine straight matches. There is value when it comes to going under the Derry Team Corners line and this is available at -123.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Derry

Total

6.60 3.60 3.00

Home

7.30 4.70 2.60

Away

8.10 4.20 3.90

Cork

Total

10.50 4.30 6.20

Home

12.30 6.10 6.20

Away

11.30 4.10 7.20

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-125

Under 9.5

-110

Derry Corners

Over 6.5

-125

Under 6.5

-110

Cork Corners

Over 2.5

-138

Under 2.5

-100

Most Corners

1

-435

X

+1000

2

+475

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Derry City vs Cork 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.

Betting Sites Running Scared of Derry Victory

According to the betting odds, Derry City are major -250 favourites with the bookies to triumph and that means a 71% chance of winning this League of Ireland clash. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +750 about Cork City.

Derry are -111 to beat Cork on the Asian Handicap -1.25. A two-goal victory would be enough for the full payout but you can also get half stakes back for a one-goal win.

Over and Under 2.5 Goals are both available at -111, meaning that it’s a 50-50 outcome according to the market. The Both Teams to Score No wager is -150 and it’s perfect if you anticipate that one side or more will fail to score by the full-time whistle.

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Full-Time Result

1

-250

X

+320

2

+750

Half-Time Result

1

-110

X

+137.5

2

+700

Double Chance

1X

-1205

12

-450

X2

+175

Draw No Bet

1

-901

2

+550

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.25

-111

2 Hcp +1.25

-111

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-111

Over 2.5

-111

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+110

No

-150

Past Six H2H Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium Meetings Won by Derry

Derry have not lost at Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium in the past four matches. Tiernan Lynch's side have recorded six victories, two draws and two defeats in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 2.20 goals per game and conceding 1.00.

Cork have suffered six consecutive away losses. The Rebel Army have finished with nine losses and one draw in the last 10 away games, netting an average of 1.00 goals per match and conceding 2.50.

The previous Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium encounter involved a 2-1 Derry win against Cork. In the previous 6 H2H games at Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium, Derry have secured a victory on every occasion.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Derry City Home Stats		6-2-2	3.20	2.20	1.00	6	4	6	4
Cork City Away Stats		0-1-9	3.50	1.00	2.50	7	3	8	2

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

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Derry City vs Cork City Lineups & Team News

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