Our Sligo Rovers vs Cork City Prediction: 2-1
Sligo Rovers vs Cork City in the Republic of Ireland Premier Division is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Saturday October 25, 2025. Our forecast points to a 2-1 home win, but considering both teams’ recent scoring patterns, BTTS is a highly likely outcome.
This Sligo Rovers vs Cork City prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Sligo Rovers's Last Match – Shelbourne vs Sligo Rovers
Sligo Rovers will be looking to bounce back after a 1-3 Republic of Ireland Premier Division defeat against Shelbourne on October 17. In that match, Sligo Rovers recorded 47% possession and 3 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Shelbourne | 53% | 0 (11) | 1.32 | 49 |
 Sligo Rovers | 47% | 0 (3) | 1.38 | 41 |
Cork City's Last Match – Drogheda United vs Cork City
After suffering a 0-1 Republic of Ireland Premier Division loss to Drogheda United, Cork City must win to get back on track. In that match, Cork City controlled 44% of possession and managed 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Drogheda United | 56% | 0 (4) | 1.57 | 70 |
 Cork City | 44% | 0 (1) | 0.31 | 34 |
Sligo Rovers vs Cork City Stats
Key Stats
| Sligo Rovers | Cork City | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.66 | Attacking Strength | 0.79 |
| 0.79 | Defence Strength | 1.9 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 0.9 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Sligo Rovers are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Cork City average 1.3 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.