Our St Patricks vs Cork City Prediction: 2-1
St Patricks vs Cork City in the Republic of Ireland Premier Division is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Monday September 22, 2025. A 2-1 win for the home side is our expected outcome, though BTTS looks promising given both teams’ recent scoring records.
This St Patricks 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
St Patricks's Last Match – St Patricks vs Drogheda United
St Patricks must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 2-0 Republic of Ireland Leinster Senior Cup victory over Drogheda United in their last outing. In that match, St Patricks saw 68% of the ball and 7 shots on target.
Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
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![]() | 68% | 0 (7) | - | 59 |
![]() | 32% | 0 (2) | - | 30 |
Cork City's Last Match – Finn Harps vs Cork City
Cork City will want to continue their winning form after a 3-0 Republic of Ireland FAI Cup victory over Finn Harps, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Cork City recorded 48% possession, firing 6 shots on target.
Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
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![]() | 52% | 0 (1) | - | 61 |
![]() | 48% | 0 (6) | - | 55 |
St Patricks vs Cork City Stats
Key Stats
St Patricks | Cork City | |
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0.89 | Attacking Strength | 0.79 |
0.79 | Defence Strength | 1.63 |
2 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
6/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
6/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
4/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
1.8 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
St Patricks are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Cork City average 1.4 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.