Drogheda United vs Cork City Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 05 May 2025

Drogs Value to Beat Rebel Army

Drogheda can deliver the goods when it comes to Full-Time Result betting and we’ll back them with confidence against Cork. The odds of -120 look attractive when it comes to the home team.

1-1 Draw in Last H2H Battle

Drogheda United played Sligo Rovers on their travels in their last game. It was a 2-2 draw at Showgrounds. Kevin Doherty's side had just 38% possession and recorded six shots on target, with Conor Keeley and Thomas Oluwa scoring one goal apiece.

Cork City played Shamrock Rovers at home in their previous game. It was a 1-1 draw at Turner's Cross Stadium. The Rebel Army had just 34% possession and recorded three shots on goal, while Freddie Anderson was on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Drogheda have avoided defeat against Cork in the past three games, with their last clash being a 1-1 draw at Turner's Cross Stadium. The past 5 H2H matches have included three draws along with a win each for Drogheda and Cork.

League of Ireland		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	Drogheda United	28	10	12	6	30	26	4	30:26	42
10	Cork City	28	3	10	15	27	49	-22	27:49	19

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4 wins, 2 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 9.2 attempts. United have had 31.9% possession and 4.5 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.0 goals from 3.5 shots on goal and 9.1 attempts, while being awarded 5.8 corners.

Top scorer Warren Davis has found the net 5 times, Conor Keeley 4, with Thomas Oluwa and Darragh Markey both scoring 2. The leading assistor is Andrew Quinn with 2.

City have 1 victory, 4 defeats and 5 draws, with an average of 0.9 goals from 3.2 shots on goal and 7.5 attempts. Tim Clancy's team have averaged 47.9% possession, 7.2 corners taken and 6.0 corners against, while conceding 1.5 goals from 5.3 shots on goal and 9.7 attempts.

Kitt Nelson got 4 goals, Ruairi Keating notched 2, while Freddie Anderson and two other players scored 1. Look no further than Djenairo Daniels for the top assist maker (2) in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Drogheda United confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Jack Brady (GK), Andrew Quinn, Conor Keeley, George Cooper, Owen Lambe, Shane Farrell, Ryan Brennan, Conor Kane, Warren Davis, Douglas James-Taylor, Luke Heeney.

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

Drogheda United vs Cork City Prediction & Betting Tips

We believe that Drogheda are excellent value at -120 when it comes to this League of Ireland encounter. The odds look really attractive and we’re confident of landing a return here.

The football betting tips are created after keeping tabs on the latest team news along with the form guide. We also delve into the latest stats which can provide a barometer for how the action might play out.

Key Drogheda United vs Cork City league stats:

• Cork have lost 4 of their last 6 games on the road.
• Cork have lost 3 of their last 5 games on the road.

Drogs to Win Probability

The bookies are estimating that there is a 54.6% likelihood of this pick landing a return. After careful examination, our team calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

If you think that Drogheda will have their noses in front by the interval, why not consider backing them to lead at half-time and full-time. There are some attractive odds available.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Drogheda 1 - 0 Cork

We’re betting on Drogheda to secure a 1-0 winning scoreline. Odds of +480 can be taken and it’s great fun to predict a correct score and hopefully land a winner.

Corners Prediction

Cork Over 4.5 Corners -120

We’ve seen an average of 7.20 corners for Cork in their past ten games, while Drogheda have let the opposition have a corner average of 6.80 in the last five home matches. The number of Cork corners might be larger than the line implies and that means a bet at odds of -120.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Drogheda

Total

10.30 4.50 5.80

Home

10.50 4.20 6.30

Away

10.90 4.60 6.30

Cork

Total

13.20 7.20 6.00

Home

11.86 7.43 4.43

Away

14.67 5.83 8.83

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-139

Under 9.5

-104

Drogheda Corners

Over 5.5

-125

Under 5.5

-110

Cork Corners

Over 4.5

+120

Under 4.5

-163

Most Corners

1

-149

X

+575

2

+143

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Drogheda United 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.

Latest Odds Suggest Drogs Win

Drogheda United are the -137 favourites and that means a 58% chance of winning this Premier Division match according to the betting odds at the bookies. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +350 about Cork City.

A tight game could be on the cards and that is reflected in the short odds about Under 2.5 Goals being scored.

The football betting sites offer a Draw No Bet market for all League of Ireland matches and you can back Drogheda United at -345 and Cork City at +215.

Full-Time Result

1

-137

X

+250

2

+350

Half-Time Result

1

+140

X

+110

2

+360

Double Chance

1X

-500

12

-345

X2

+102

Draw No Bet

1

-345

2

+215

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-102

2 Hcp +0.75

-130

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-149

Over 2.5

+105

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-111

No

-128

Drogheda United vs Cork City Lineups & Team News

If you’re looking for Drogheda vs Cork team news, then we have predicted and confirmed lineups available along with details of any injuries on both sides.

We’ve got details of the League of Ireland squads so that you know every player on the roster.

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