Good pick · fair odds 1.61 · bookmaker 1.50 · Won ✓
5/10Rating
1.50Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultCork City to win ✗41% · @2.50
Double chanceEither team to win ✗76% · @1.30
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓62% · @1.50
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓76% · fair 1.32
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–1 ✗9% · fair 10.70
Kerry vs Cork City preview and prediction
The match
Cork City travel to Mounthawk Park in the First Division on Friday 16 October (19:45 WAT) to face Kerry.
Form guide
Kerry's last 5: WWWLL Most recently they beat Cobh Ramblers 2–0 away. They average 1.0 scored and 0.8 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Cork City's last 5: WLLWL Most recently they beat Finn Harps 2–0 at home. On the road they have won 0 and lost 2 of their last 3. They are scoring freely – 2.0 goals a game.
Kerry arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.0 points a game against 1.2.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 7 August 2026, finished Cork City 3–1 Kerry. Across their last 3 meetings Kerry have won 1, Cork City 2, with 0 draws and 3.7 goals per game; both teams scored in 2 of them.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.7 goals: 1.3 for Kerry and 1.4 for Cork City. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 51%, both teams to score at 62%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Kerry 35%, draw 24%, Cork City 41%.
Both teams to score: yes (62%) at 1.50.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 62% chance at odds of 1.50. Predicted score: Kerry 1–1 Cork City. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Kerry35%fair 2.85 · @2.50
Draw24%fair 4.22 · @3.25
Cork City41%fair 2.42 · @2.50
2.73Expected goals
1.30Kerry xG
1.43Cork City xG
62%Both score
51%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
0–19%
1–29%
1–08%
2–18%
0–27%
From our goals model: Kerry 1.3 – 1.4 Cork City expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 62% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.50.
Who will win Kerry vs Cork City?
On our numbers Kerry have a 35% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Cork City 41%.
How many goals will there be in Kerry vs Cork City?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 51% likely and both teams score 62% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Kerry vs Cork City?
Our predicted score is Kerry 1–1 Cork City, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Kerry vs Cork City?
Kerry vs Cork City (First Division) kicks off on Friday 16 October 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at Mounthawk Park.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
