Cork City FC vs Derry City FC
Stadium: Turner’s Cross Stadium
21.04.2023,21:45
In the 11th round of the Ireland Premier League, Cork City will square off against Derry City at Turner’s Cross Stadium. The hosts lost their last game while the visitors were held down to a draw. Please see the carefully prepared tips for you below.
Cork City FC (9th) LWLDL
After securing a victory against Dundalk, Cork City's joy was short-lived as they suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat in their last game against UCD. With a crucial match against Derry City coming up on Friday, Cork City will be hoping for a miracle to keep their hopes alive.
Newly promoted Cork City haven’t had the best experience in the league since their promotion but they have shown great spirit after their early games. Their overall league statistics are; 2 wins, 3 draws, and 5 losses from 10 games played.
Derry City FC (3rd) DLLWD
Derry City's recent league form has been disappointing, as they have failed to win any of their last three matches, registering two defeats and a draw in their most recent game. In their last outing against Dundalk, both teams pushed hard for a win but ultimately settled for a 2-2 draw, leaving Derry City still searching for a much-needed victory.
Currently trailing behind Bohemian by 6 points, Derry City has been very impressive since the start of the season. Their overall league statistics are; 4 wins, 4 draws, and 2 losses from 10 games played. Jordan McEneff currently leads the team scoring efforts on goals with 4 goals scored this season.
Head-To-Head Statistics
A critical look at the last 6 games between them produced 5 wins for Derry City and a draw. Cork City has not triumphed over Derry City since 2019.
Expert Betting Tips
Newly promoted Cork City has had a difficult time blending into the premiership but seems to be getting a hang of it. As analyzed above, Cork City has not won a game against Derry City since 2019 and we do not expect it to start here on Friday. We predict Derry City win/draw and over 1.5 goals at 1.68 odds.
We can also back Derry City to score over 1.5 goals at 2.00 odds and lastly a straight win for Derry City at 1.80 odds.