Cork City vs Sligo Rovers Prediction, Lineups & Odds

Cork City FC

Sligo Rovers FC
Over 2.5 Goals Looks Too Good to Miss
The Total Goals market provides a nice betting angle on the basis that odds of 1.85 can be snapped up when it comes to Over 2.5. We anticipate a nice return when Cork take to the field against Sligo.
Cork Won 3-0 in Teams’ Previous H2H
Cork City suffered a defeat in their last game. A 2-1 scoreline occurred away from home at Waterford RSC against Waterford. Tim Clancy's team recorded just 39% possession and had two shots on target, with Alex Nolan scoring the goal.
Sligo Rovers have experienced back-to-back away losses. In their previous game, they beat Shamrock Rovers at home, winning 2-1 at Showgrounds. The Bit O'Reds recorded just 37% possession and had four shots on goal, with Reece Hutchinson and John Mahon on the scoresheet.
These two teams last met at Turner's Cross Stadium, with Cork claiming the home win. Beating Sligo by a 3-0 scoreline. The past 10 H2H games have featured four triumphs for Cork, three for Sligo and three draws.
Premier Division | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
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11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 18 | -6 | 12:18 | 10 |
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11 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 16 | 24 | -8 | 16:24 | 7 |
City have 1 win, 1 loss and 1 draw, averaging 1.7 goals from 9.7 attempts and 2.7 shots on goal. The Rebel Army have averaged 44.3% possession and 5.0 corners per game, conceding 1.7 goals and 8.0 corners from 13.0 attempts and 4.3 shots on goal.
Alex Nolan, Sean Maguire, Ruairi Keating, Malik Dijksteel and Greg Bolger are joint-top scorers with 1 goals on the board. Leading assistor is Rio Shipston with 2.
Sligo Rovers – Last 10 League GamesRovers have won 2, lost 5 and drawn 3, with an average of 1.2 goals from 4.0 shots on goal and 10.6 attempts. John Russell's side have averaged 51.9% possession, 4.0 corners taken and 5.4 corners against, while conceding 1.9 goals from 5.8 shots on goal and 13.8 attempts.
Cian Kavanagh is top of the team’s scoring charts with 2, while Reece Hutchinson, John Mahon, Owen Elding and Jad Hakiki have 1. William Fitzgerald has managed to clock up 4 assists in the last 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Cork City confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Tein Troost (GK), Darragh Crowley, Milan Mbeng, Charlie Lyons, Benny Couto, Alex Nolan, Kitt Nelson, Rio Shipston, Malik Dijksteel, Ruairi Keating, Sean Murray.
Sligo Rovers confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Conor Walsh (GK), Oliver Denham, John Mahon, Reece Hutchinson, Harvey Lintott, Owen Elding, Connor Malley, Matty Wolfe, Jad Hakiki, William Fitzgerald, Cian Kavanagh.
Expert Premier Division Analysis
We’re always monitoring the team news. Combined with the latest form, this helps us secure the best value. Our football experts also take a data-led approach, with the key numbers proving useful.
Key Cork City vs Sligo Rovers league stats:
Cork City vs Sligo Rovers Prediction
The numbers suggest that we’ll see the net bulge a few times during this Premier Division encounter. If you agree with our prediction, you can get odds of 1.85 when it comes to backing Over 2.5 Goals.
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Over 2.5 Probability
According to the latest odds, our pick has a 54.1% chance of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.
Our Pick
Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.85
Correct Score Prediction
Cork are available at 9.00 to secure a 2-1 victory. Many bettors enjoy a correct score wager and there are some nice potential returns to be had.
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Corners Prediction
We’ve seen the past 3 Cork matches feature an average 13.00 corners, while the previous 10 Sligo away games have averaged 11.30. We’re expecting history to repeat itself and for the Total Corners line to get covered at 1.80.
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Cork City vs Sligo Rovers Odds
Bookies favourites Cork City are regarded as the likeliest winners for this Premier Division game and the 2.50 about them triumphing means a 40% chance of winning based on their current betting odds. Sligo Rovers are the outsiders at 2.55 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.
It’s hard to split the odds between Over 2.5 Goals and Under 2.5 Goals for this match. If you are expecting both teams to score, there’s the chance to back Yes at 1.70 on the BTTS market.
Head over to the Bet Builder and you’ll find all the popular football betting site markets available. Premier Division selections can then be combined together in a same-game accumulator which you can cheer on.
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Full Time Result
1
2.50
X
3.30
2
2.55
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Half Time Result
1
3.20
X
2.20
2
3.25
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Double Chance
1X
1.44
12
1.30
X2
1.44
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Both Teams to Score
Yes
1.70
No
2.05
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Draw No Bet
1
1.83
2
1.83
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Asian Handicap
1 Hcp 0.0
1.90
2 Hcp 0.0
1.95
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Total Goals
Under 2.5
1.95
Over 2.5
1.85
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Total Corners
Under 9.5
1.91
Over 9.5
1.80
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Cork
Head to Head
Cork vs Sligo
- Premier Division: 01/09 2023 Cork 3 Sligo 0
- Premier Division: 15/07 2023 Sligo 3 Cork 0
- Premier Division: 19/05 2023 Cork 1 Sligo 0
- Premier Division: 11/03 2023 Sligo 2 Cork 2
- Premier Division: 24/10 2020 Sligo 2 Cork 1
- Premier Division: 14/08 2020 Cork 3 Sligo 0
- Premier Division: 30/08 2019 Cork 2 Sligo 4
- Premier Division: 14/06 2019 Sligo 1 Cork 1
- Premier Division: 22/04 2019 Cork 0 Sligo 0
- Premier Division: 25/02 2019 Sligo 1 Cork 2
Team Stats
Cork City Stats
Sligo Rovers Stats
Full time Result
- 1 wins, 1 defeats and 1 draws in previous 3 matches
- 1 wins, 0 defeats and 1 draws in previous 2 home matches
Full time Results
- 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in previous 10 matches
- 1 wins, 6 defeats and 3 draws in previous 10 away matches
Goals
- An average of 1.67 goals scored and 1.67 conceded in the previous 3 matches
- An average of 2.00 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 2 home matches
- An average of 3.33 goals per game in the previous 3 matches
- An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 2 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 3 matches
- BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 2 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 3 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 2 home matches
Goals
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 2.50 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
Corners
- An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 8.00 corners conceded in the last 3 matches
- An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 6.50 corners against in the last 2 home matches
- An average of 13.00 corners awarded in the last 3 matches
- An average of 11.50 corners awarded in the last 2 home matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 2 of the last 3 matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 1 of the last 2 home matches
Corners
- An average of 4.00 corners awarded and 5.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.10 corners awarded and 7.20 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.30 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 8 of the last 10 away matches
Possession
- An average of 44.33% possession in the last 3 matches
- An average of 47.00% possession in the last 2 home matches
- Most possession in 1 of the last 3 matches
- Most possession in 1 of the last 2 home matches
Possession
- An average of 51.90% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 48.60% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 away matches
Team News
It’s great to get the latest lineups for the match, with injuries being flagged up thanks to our up-to-date Cork vs Sligo team news.
Getting the player information you need is easy thanks to the Premier Division squads.
Cork City vs Sligo Rovers Lineups
Cork City Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Sligo Rovers Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Cork City Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Sligo Rovers Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Cork City Substitutes
- 13Conor Brann
- 19Matthew Kiernan
- 20Joshua Fitzpatrick
- 21Samuel Bailey
- 25Matthew Murray
- 27Harvey Skieters
- 28Arran Healy
- 34David Dunne
- 36Dara McCormick
Sligo Rovers Substitutes
- 10Stephen Mallon
- 12Ronan Manning
- 14Oskar van Hattum
- 19Francely Lomboto
- 23Kyle McDonagh
- 29Sam Sargeant
- 46Conor Reynolds
- 52Gareth McElroy
- 71Daire Patton
Previous Cork City Lineups
Previous Sligo Rovers Lineups
Irish Premier Division Table
2025 Season
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
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1 | Drogheda United | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 15:7 | 20 |
2 | St Patrick's | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 16:9 | 19 |
3 | Shamrock Rovers | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 16:11 | 18 |
4 | Shelbourne | 11 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 14:10 | 18 |
5 | Galway United | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 16:13 | 17 |
6 | Derry City | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 14:14 | 17 |
7 | Bohemians | 11 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 13:14 | 15 |
8 | Cork City | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 12:18 | 10 |
9 | Waterford | 11 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 9:21 | 9 |
10 | Sligo Rovers | 11 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 16:24 | 7 |
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
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1 | St Patrick's | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 11:5 | 12 |
2 | Shamrock Rovers | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9:4 | 10 |
3 | Derry City | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9:7 | 10 |
4 | Drogheda United | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 9:5 | 9 |
5 | Shelbourne | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8:6 | 9 |
6 | Bohemians | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6:5 | 9 |
7 | Cork City | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8:8 | 9 |
8 | Galway United | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6:6 | 7 |
9 | Sligo Rovers | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 6:9 | 3 |
10 | Waterford | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3:11 | 3 |
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