Cork City vs Drogheda United on June 23, 2025 prediction: Match preview, betting odds and tips
Premier Division Ireland
Game Prediction
In the 21st round of the Irish Premier Division, Cork City and Drogheda United will play on June 23, 2025. Visiting the main outsider, the ambitious guests are focused solely on victory.
Our prediction for Cork City vs Drogheda United
The club from Turner's Cross spent last season in the second division. However, they managed to become the best there and returned directly to the Premiership. They almost went back in the other direction, but after finishing in penultimate place in 2024, the team won the playoff match against Bray Wanderers 3-1.
Remaining in the elite division, Kevin Doherty’s team has noticeably improved. However, half of their matches, especially in recent rounds, have ended in draws. They lost 1-2 to the leader, Shamrock Rovers, in June. But in the previous round, they narrowly defeated Sligo Rovers 1-0. The newcomer, meanwhile, has performed poorly and only got worse by summer. They even lost 1-4 to Shamrock Rovers last round.
Nash’s side averages 1.11 goals per match. But there’s a reason they’re at the bottom: they concede 1.74 on average. Their opponent has a much better ratio: 1.24 scored, 0.99 conceded.
Cork City vs Drogheda United: Key stats and trends
- Cork City has lost six out of their last seven matches.
- 84% of Cork City matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 2.84.
- Drogheda United have drawn four times in their last seven games.
- 52% of Drogheda’s matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 2.24.
Cork City vs Drogheda United: Possible Starting Lineups
Cork City (probable lineup): Tross - Crowley, Lyons, Anderson, Mbeng - Fitzpatrick, McLoughlin, Murray, O'Sullivan - Daniels, Maguire
Drogheda United (probable lineup): Dennison - Quinn, Keeley, Sar-Shalom Ahui - Kane, James-Taylor, Farrell, Brennan, Heaney, Lambie - Davis
Previous Matches: Cork City vs Drogheda United
In the last four encounters, draws alternated in Cork with Drogheda’s home victories.
Free Prediction for Cork City vs Drogheda United
The pair is considered equal, but it is safer to bet on the guests. Take their victory with a "0" handicap (odds – 1.81).
Follow the Irish Premier Division standings and find out about your team’s form before making a bet on the next match.