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 – Derry City vs Sligo Rovers
Sligo Rovers will be looking to bounce back after a 0-1 Republic of Ireland Premier Division defeat against Derry City on October 5. In that match, Sligo Rovers recorded 43% possession and 2 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Derry City | 57% | 0 (6) | 1.62 | 86 |
 Sligo Rovers | 43% | 0 (2) | 0.16 | 42 |
Cork City's Last Match – Cork City vs St Patricks
Cork City will want to continue their winning form after a 3-0 Republic of Ireland FAI Intermediate Cup victory over St Patricks, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Cork City controlled 33% of possession and managed 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cork City | 33% | 0 (4) | - | 38 |
 St Patricks | 67% | 0 (1) | - | 92 |
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 0.9 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Cork City average 1.3 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.