Drogheda United vs Cork City Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 Oct 2025

League of Ireland Betting Preview: Drogheda United vs Cork City

Drogheda United host Cork City in this League of Ireland encounter at Sullivan and Lambe Park, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Friday 17 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Drogheda look like a standout bet when it comes to the Full-Time Result market. There are odds of -156 that the home team overcome Cork and we’re confident that this is a value play.

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Drogheda United were beaten last game and this was on the road at Waterford RSC. Waterford claimed a 2-0 victory. Kevin Doherty's men had six shots on target and 50% possession.

Cork City have been defeated in three consecutive games. They were recently beaten at home to Shelbourne by a 2-1 scoreline at Turner's Cross Stadium. The Rebel Army had 41% possession and managed four shots on goal, while Sean Maguire found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Drogheda boast an unbeaten record in the past five matches against Cork, with the last encounter ending 1-1 at Turner's Cross Stadium. The past 7 H2H games have featured four draws, two wins for Drogheda and just one for Cork.

League of Ireland		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
6	Drogheda United	36	12	15	9	38	38	0	38:38	51
10	Cork City	36	4	12	20	33	61	-28	33:61	24

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United have 3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 0.7 goals from 8.9 attempts and 3.2 shots on goal. The Drogs have averaged 36.2% possession and 3.4 corners per game, conceding 1.1 goals and 6.2 corners from 14.6 attempts and 5.2 shots on goal.

Dare Kareem is the top scorer with 3 goals, while Paul Doyle, Conor Keeley and Joshua Thomas each have 1. Conor Keeley is the leading assists maker on 3.

City have 2 victories, 6 defeats and 2 draws, averaging 10.9 attempts, 3.2 shots on goal and 0.8 goals. Gerard Nash's team average 42.3% possession, 4.3 corners in their favour and 6.8 corners against, while 1.7 goals have been conceded from 6.0 shots on goal and 16.5 attempts.

Evan McLaughlin has scored 2 goals, followed by Sean Maguire, Alex Nolan, Darragh Crowley and Sean Murray on 1. Darragh Crowley, Conor Brann and Benny Couto have been the top assists providers with 1 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Drogheda United confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Luke Dennison (GK), James Bolger, Conor Keeley, Andrew Quinn, Owen Lambe, Conor Kane, Ryan Brennan, Darragh Markey, Shane Farrell, Jack Stretton, Joshua Thomas.

Cork City confirmed lineup (3-5-2): David Odumosu (GK), Rory Feely, Fiacre Kelleher, Charlie Lyons, Darragh Crowley, Evan McLaughlin, Kaedyn Kamara, Sean Murray, Matthew Kiernan, Conor Drinan, Brody Lee.

Drogheda United vs Cork City Prediction & Betting Tips

Gear up for Drogheda United vs Cork City with our comprehensive betting guide, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice, corners market value and a hand-picked bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’re confident in the chances of Drogheda when they line up in this League of Ireland clash, with our selection making lots of appeal. Take the odds of -156 that the favourites claim a victory.

The League of Ireland injury and suspension data can be utilised to provide expert football betting tips. You can also identify that a stats-led approach is adopted by considering the most important stats.

Key Drogheda United vs Cork City league stats:

• Cork have lost 9 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Cork have lost 13 of their last 16 games on the road.
• Cork have lost their last 3 games.

According to the latest odds, there’s a 61% likelihood of our pick winning. However, our tipsters research has found that the actual probability is closer to 70%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

Drogheda To Win @ -156 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Drogheda 3 - 0 Cork

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Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -147

We’ve seen the past five Drogheda games feature an average 11.40 corners, while the last ten Cork matches have averaged 11.10. There are odds of -147 being served up when it comes to this Total Corners wager and we think the teams can cover the line.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Drogheda

Total

9.60 3.40 6.20

Home

9.90 4.50 5.40

Away

9.70 3.70 6.00

Cork

Total

11.10 4.30 6.80

Home

12.10 5.00 7.10

Away

9.00 2.90 6.10

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-147

Under 9.5

+102

Drogheda Corners

Over 5.5

-114

Under 5.5

-125

Cork Corners

Over 4.5

+107

Under 4.5

-152

Most Corners

1

-167

X

+650

2

+165

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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.

Favourites Drogheda United are regarded as the likeliest winners for this League of Ireland clash. The -143 about them triumphing means a 59% chance of coming out on top based on their current betting odds. Cork City are regarded as the least likely winner at +340.

If you think Drogheda can win by two or more goals against Cork, consider them at -0.75 on the Asian Handicap at -112. You’ll even win with half your stake if they win by one goal, with the other half refunded.

The Over 2.5 / Under 2.5 Goals betting market has the two outcomes at a similar price. For those wanting to bet on Both Teams to Score, you won’t find much between Yes and No.

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Full-Time Result

1

-143

X

+265

2

+340

Half-Time Result

1

+133

X

+125

2

+360

Double Chance

1X

-625

12

-455

X2

-100

Draw No Bet

1

-345

2

+225

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-112

2 Hcp +0.75

-118

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-123

Over 2.5

-115

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-115

No

-123

Drogheda have five victories, three draws and two defeats in the last 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 0.80.

Cork haven’t won any of their past ten away games. The Rebel Army have clocked up nine losses and one draw in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 0.80 goals per match and conceding 2.60.

When the sides last met at Sullivan and Lambe Park, Drogheda beat Cork 3-2. Drogheda have won two of the past 3 H2H games at Sullivan and Lambe Park, with Cork picking up one win.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Drogheda United Home Stats		5-3-2	1.90	1.10	0.80	3	7	5	5
Cork City Away Stats		0-1-9	3.40	0.80	2.60	8	2	6	4

• 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

Drogheda United vs Cork City Lineups & Team News

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