Match analysis
IrelandFirst Division
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this First Division fixture.
C. MurphyN. Brookwell🟨V. Borden🟨R. Kelliher⚽
A. Bridge🔄R. Keating🔄K. Cooney🔄S. Maguire⚽S. Maguire🟨G. Bolger🟨R. Kelliher🔄V. Borden🟨V. Borden🟥S. MaguireA. Healy🟨F. Kelleher⚽A. Healy🔄S. Maguire⚽Cork City got the job done on Monday 6 April, winning 4-2 at home to Kerry (First Division). Kerry led 2-0 at half-time, so this was a real comeback from Cork City.
S. Maguire (55', 81', 90+2') and F. Kelleher (90') got on the scoresheet for Cork City. For Kerry, C. Murphy (3') and R. Kelliher (45+3') were on target. In the 80th minute, V. Borden saw red for Kerry.
All four of our tips landed, with over 2.5 goals and Cork City to win coming in.
Cork City and Kerry have met nine times since February 2024: Cork City have won seven, Kerry have taken one and one was drawn. Our Cork City vs Kerry prediction page has every tip on this pairing.
8W 2D 0L2.60 pts/game
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| Cork CityHome | Rating | KerryAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,670 | Overall | 1,333 |
| 1,636 | Match venue | 1,306 |
| 1,636 | At home | 1,395 |
| 1,603 | Away | 1,306 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,512 | Attack | 1,377 |
| 1,653 | Defence | 1,445 |
| 1,509 | Home attack | 1,367 |
| 1,508 | Away attack | 1,407 |
| 1,653 | Home defence | 1,505 |
| 1,616 | Away defence | 1,389 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,488 | Goal environment | 1,605 |
| 1,503 | Home goals | 1,513 |
| 1,485 | Away goals | 1,592 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,615 | Close games | 1,394 |
| 1,683 | Winning margin | 1,314 |
Match venue compares Cork City at home with Kerry away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
Lineups are not available yet. They are usually confirmed about an hour before kick-off.
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Mr SimpleWonThe pickCork City win
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Value VinnyWonThe pickOver 2.5
The First Division showdown at the home of Cork City presents a clear disparity in form and standing. Cork City sits comfortably at the top of the table with 20 points from 8 games, remaining unbeaten. Their home record is particularly formidable, boasting a 100% win rate across…
Yoda Mc Yoda FaceWonThe pickOver 2.5
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