Derry City vs Cork City Correct Score Prediction: Team Stats, H2H & Betting Insights

Our Derry City vs Cork City Prediction: 4-1

Derry City vs Cork City in the Republic of Ireland Premier Division is scheduled for an 19:45 GMT kick-off on Friday August 8, 2025. Our correct score prediction favors a 4-1 home triumph, but considering recent goal trends, betting on over 2.5 goals also makes sense.

This Derry City 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

Derry City's Last Match – Shamrock Rovers vs Derry City

Derry City will seek to go one better this time following a 0-0 Republic of Ireland Premier Division share of the spoils with Cork City on August 8. In that match, Derry City had 72% possession and 2 shots on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Shamrock Rovers	52%	0 (4)	1.46	25
Derry City	48%	0 (2)	0.56	47

Cork City's Last Match – Cork City vs Galway United

Cork City must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 0-0 Republic of Ireland Premier Division draw against Derry City on August 8. In that match, Cork City recorded 28% possession, firing 2 shots on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Cork City	43%	0 (1)	0.33	38
Galway United	57%	0 (3)	0.77	66

Derry City vs Cork City Stats

Key Stats

Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded

Derry City are averaging 2.1 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Cork City average 1.0 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.

Derry City Fixtures

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