Cork City vs Sligo Rovers Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 25 Jul 2025

League of Ireland Betting Preview: Cork City vs Sligo Rovers

Cork City host Sligo Rovers in this League of Ireland match at Turner's Cross Stadium, with kick-off set for 02:45 on Saturday 26 July 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Will Bit O'Reds Stay Within Touching Distance?

Sligo +0.25 at 1.98 on the Asian Handicap could be the bet to have. We’re expecting them to avoid defeat against Cork, with our stake divided equally between 0 and +0.5 in the hope the away team can land a win.

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Previous H2H Encounter Ended 1-1

Cork City have suffered defeat in their last two League of Ireland games. Most recently, a 2-0 scoreline occurred away at Waterford RSC against Waterford. Gerard Nash's team had 51% possession and four shots on target.

Sligo Rovers won their previous game, beating Derry City at home. It was a 2-0 win at Showgrounds. The Bit O'Reds managed six shots on goal and had 43% possession, while Patrick McClean and Wilson Waweru were both on target.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Cork are unbeaten when it comes to the past three meetings against Sligo, with the last encounter ending in a 1-1 draw at Showgrounds. The past 10 H2H matches have featured four draws and three wins for each team.

League of Ireland		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
9	Sligo Rovers	25	7	5	13	33	41	-8	33:41	26
10	Cork City	25	2	9	14	26	46	-20	26:46	15

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7 losses and 3 draws, averaging 0.8 goals from 3.2 shots on goal and 10.2 attempts. City have had 49.4% possession and 4.0 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 2.0 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 10.0 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 6.6 corners.

Top goalscorer Djenairo Daniels has found the net 3 times, Sean Maguire 2, with Kitt Nelson and two other players on 1. Freddie Anderson, Greg Bolger and Milan Mbeng have racked up the most assists with 1 each.

Rovers have won 4, lost 4 and drawn 2, with an average of 3.5 shots on goal, 7.4 attempts and 1.1 goals. John Russell's side average 46.3% possession, 4.0 corners awarded and 7.0 corners against, while 1.0 goals have been conceded from 13.8 attempts and 5.9 shots on goal.

Jad Hakiki has scored 3 goals, followed by Wilson Waweru and Owen Elding on 2. Jake Doyle-Hayes and Matty Wolfe have clocked up 2 assists each in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Cork City confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Conor Brann (GK), Darragh Crowley, Fiacre Kelleher, Rory Feely, Matthew Kiernan, Evan McLaughlin, Harry Nevin, Cathal O'Sullivan, Joshua Fitzpatrick, Kitt Nelson, Sean Maguire.

Sligo Rovers confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Sam Sargeant (GK), Conor Reynolds, Oliver Denham, Patrick McClean, Sean Stewart, James McManus, Sebastian Quirk, Ryan O'Kane, Jad Hakiki, William Fitzgerald, Owen Elding.

Cork City vs Sligo Rovers Prediction & Betting Tips

Explore our top Cork City vs Sligo Rovers betting tips, including an expert match prediction, correct score forecast, expected corners pick and a bet builder ready to use.

Match Prediction

When Sligo kick off this League of Ireland match, we will wager them at 1.98 on the Asian Handicap +0.25. Avoiding defeat seems well within their capability and a win could be on the cards.

When it comes to making our expert football predictions, it’s important to study team news and observe the latest form. There are lots of League of Ireland stats that can also help to shape our picks.

Key Cork City vs Sligo Rovers league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Sligo in 4 consecutive games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Sligo in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Cork in 13 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Cork in 19 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Cork in 2 consecutive games against Sligo.

Sligo +0.25 Probability

The best betting apps make it a 50.6% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Cork 1 - 2 Sligo

Sligo are available to back at 9.50 to secure a 2-1 victory. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Corners Prediction

Over 10.5 Corners 1.83

The 10.5 Total Corners line has been covered in five consecutive Sligo away matches, while there has been an average of 12.20 corners in the previous five home games involving Cork. The Total Corners line could be on the low side based on the stats and 1.83 is available to back.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Cork

Total

10.60 4.00 6.60

Home

12.10 6.80 5.30

Away

11.30 4.10 7.20

Sligo

Total

11.00 4.00 7.00

Home

10.00 4.20 5.80

Away

11.40 3.90 7.50

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

1.83

Under 10.5

1.83

Cork Corners

Over 5.5

1.67

Under 5.5

2.10

Sligo Corners

Over 4.5

2.00

Under 4.5

1.73

Most Corners

1

1.66

X

9.00

2

2.70

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Cork City vs Sligo Rovers Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Cork Trading at Shorter Odds Than Sligo

The favourites are 44% likely to win according to the latest betting odds, with Cork City being priced at 2.25 to come away with a victory in this League of Ireland encounter. If you want to back the outsider, Sligo Rovers are available at 3.00.

The Draw No Bet market simplifies things as it offers two options and money back if the game finishes level. Cork are 1.67, while Sligo are alternatively priced at 2.10.

You can get a similar price whether you’re backing Under or Over 2.5 Goals. For Both Teams to Score betting opportunities, the market suggests that BTTS Yes and No are both equally as likely to happen.

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Full-Time Result

1

2.25

X

3.10

2

3.00

Half-Time Result

1

3.00

X

2.10

2

3.60

Double Chance

1X

1.33

12

1.33

X2

1.53

Draw No Bet

1

1.67

2

2.10

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

2.00

2 Hcp +0.25

1.80

Total Goals

Under 2.5

1.80

Over 2.5

2.00

Both Teams to Score

Yes

1.80

No

1.95

Cork Looking to Turn a Corner on Home Soil

Cork have not won at Turner's Cross Stadium in the past six matches. Gerard Nash's team have six draws, three defeats and one win in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 0.80 goals per match and conceding 1.20.

Sligo are winless over their previous three games on their travels. The Bit O'Reds have six defeats, two wins and two draws in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 1.90.

Cork were involved in a 1-1 draw when last meeting Sligo at Turner's Cross Stadium. Cork have landed three victories, Sligo have one win and there’s been two draws in the past 6 H2H matches at Turner's Cross Stadium.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Cork City Home Stats		1-6-3	2.00	0.80	1.20	2	8	7	3
Sligo Rovers Away Stats		2-2-6	3.30	1.40	1.90	5	5	5	5

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Cork City vs Sligo Rovers Lineups & Team News

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