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

Our Drogheda United vs Cork City Prediction: 2-1

Drogheda United vs Cork City in the Republic of Ireland Premier Division is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Friday October 17, 2025. A 2-1 victory for the hosts is our top prediction, yet given both teams’ attacking form, BTTS seems like a smart betting choice.

This Drogheda United 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

Drogheda United's Last Match – Waterford FC vs Drogheda United

Drogheda United will be looking to bounce back after a 0-2 Republic of Ireland Premier Division defeat against Waterford FC on October 5. In that match, Drogheda United had 50% possession and 6 shots on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Waterford FC	50%	0 (5)	0.8	58
Drogheda United	50%	0 (6)	0.95	49

Cork City's Last Match – Cork City vs Shelbourne

Cork City will look to get back on track following a 1-2 Republic of Ireland Premier Division loss against Shelbourne on October 13. In that match, Cork City controlled 41% of possession and managed 4 shots on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Cork City	41%	0 (4)	0.95	46
Shelbourne	59%	0 (5)	1.56	60

Drogheda United vs Cork City Stats

Key Stats

Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded

Drogheda United are averaging 0.7 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Cork City average 1.3 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.

Drogheda United Fixtures

Cork City Fixtures