St. Patricks Athletic VS Cork City

Match Date: 2025-05-17T02:45 | League: Irish Premier Division | Venue: Richmond Park, Dublin. St. Patrick's Athletic hosts Cork City in a crucial clash. St. Patrick's, strong at home, faces Cork City struggling defensively. The over 2.5 goals market is highlighted with odds favoring high-scoring trends.

St. Patrick's: W-W-D-L-W (last 5 matches, averaging 2.2 goals/game). Cork City: L-L-D-L-L (last 5 matches, conceding 2.6 goals/game). Both teams show offensive intent but Cork's defense is vulnerable.

Last 5 meetings: St. Patrick's 3 wins, Cork City 1 win, 1 draw. 4 of 5 matches exceeded 2.5 goals. St. Patrick's scored 11 goals in these encounters, Cork City managed 6.

Over 2.5 goals odds: 0.82 (low risk, high probability). St. Patrick's win odds implied probability ≈62% based on recent form. Cork City's high defensive vulnerability aligns with underdog status.

St. Patrick's to win (2-1 or 3-1). Over 2.5 goals likely due to Cork's poor defense (13 conceded in last 5 away games) and historical scoring patterns. Key factors: Home advantage, Cork's defensive errors, both teams' attacking midfield activity.

This analysis focuses on tactical trends only. Odds fluctuate pre-match. Always verify team news and exercise personal judgment before any financial commitment.