Our Cork City vs St Patricks Prediction: 1-1
Cork City vs St Patricks in the Republic of Ireland FAI Cup is scheduled for an 18:30 GMT kick-off on Friday October 3, 2025. We expect a 1-1 result in a tightly contested match, with BTTS looking like a reliable bet given both teams’ recent scoring form.
Our prediction is supported by key performance data, betting odds and match insights — everything you need is right below to make smarter bets.
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Recent Form Insights
Cork City's Last Match – Galway United vs Cork City
Cork City will be looking to bounce back after a 1-2 Republic of Ireland Premier Division defeat against Galway United on September 26. In that match, Cork City saw 59% of the ball and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Galway United | 41% | 0 (4) | 1.61 | 61 |
 Cork City | 59% | 0 (3) | 0.51 | 59 |
St Patricks's Last Match – Sligo Rovers vs St Patricks
St Patricks will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-1 Republic of Ireland Premier Division loss to Sligo Rovers on September 27. In that match, St Patricks had 56% possession and 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sligo Rovers | 44% | 0 (4) | 0.89 | 39 |
 St Patricks | 56% | 0 (1) | 0.69 | 69 |
Cork City vs St Patricks Stats
Key Stats
| Cork City | St Patricks | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.71 | Attacking Strength | 0.8 |
| 0.53 | Defence Strength | 0.61 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 2 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Cork City are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while St Patricks average 2.0 scored and 0.8 conceded per game.