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Cork City vs Kerry Prediction, H2H, Stats & Betting Tips

Ireland · First DivisionFri, 7 Aug 2026

Cork City

1st in table · 75 pts

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Fri, 7 Aug 202619:45

3 : 1

Full time

Kerry

4th in table · 52 pts

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Pre-match win probability

63.2%Cork City22.4%Draw14.4%Kerry

Our prediction

Cork City

Cork City is the shortest 1X2 price in the stored market.

Odds1.42
Confidence63.2%
ResultGraded
Pre-match model probabilityPick and odds as published before kick-off
  • Cork City 63.2%
  • Draw 22.4%
  • Kerry 14.4%

Season statistics

First Division · 9 matches each · highlighted side is stronger

Cork CityKerry
Goals scored (avg)
1.91.1
Goals conceded (avg)Lower is better
1.31.2
Wins
2314
Played
3636

Recent form

Last matches · newest first

Cork City3W 3D 3L in last 9
  • 16 OctKerry FC1 – 1Cork CityD
  • 9 OctCork City2 – 0Finn HarpsW
  • 2 OctAthlone Town2 – 1Cork CityL
  • 26 SeptLongford Town2 – 1Cork CityL
  • 18 SeptCork City5 – 1UCDW
  • 11 SeptCork City2 – 3Cobh RamblersL
  • 4 SeptBray Wanderers1 – 1Cork CityD
  • 28 AugCork City2 – 0WexfordW
  • 21 AugTreaty United2 – 2Cork CityD
Kerry5W 1D 4L in last 10
  • 27 OctBray Wanderers3 – 0Kerry FCL
  • 24 OctKerry FC1 – 2Bray WanderersL
  • 16 OctKerry FC1 – 1Cork CityD
  • 9 OctCobh Ramblers0 – 2Kerry FCW
  • 2 OctFinn Harps1 – 2Kerry FCW
  • 25 SeptKerry FC1 – 0WexfordW
  • 18 SeptAthlone Town3 – 0Kerry FCL
  • 11 SeptKerry FC0 – 1Bray WanderersL
  • 5 SeptLongford Town0 – 1Kerry FCW
  • 28 AugKerry FC3 – 1Treaty UnitedW
H2H
Head to headCork City 5W · 1D · Kerry 1W · 2.7 goals a game
  • 16 OctKerry FC1 – 1Cork City
  • 4 MayKerry FC1 – 0Cork City
  • 6 AprCork City4 – 2Kerry FC
  • 13 SeptKerry FC1 – 4Cork City
  • 26 JulCork City2 – 0Kerry FC
  • 3 MayKerry FC0 – 1Cork City
  • 16 FebCork City2 – 0Kerry FC

Betting markets

Bookmaker prices with margin removed

Goal lineOverUnder
0.5 goals22.7% · 1.032.3% · 10
1.5 goals20% · 1.175.2% · 4.5
2.5 goals14.6% · 1.610.2% · 2.3
3.5 goals9.4% · 2.515.6% · 1.5

Both teams to score

Yes50%
No50%

Double chance

1X70.7%
X229.3%

Match result

Cork City1.42
Draw4
Kerry6.25

Both teams to score

Yes50% · 1.83
No50% · 1.83

1X

Chance70.7%
Odds1.08

X2

Chance29.3%
Odds2.6

Cork City

Chance63.2%
Odds1.42

Draw

Chance22.4%
Odds4

Kerry

Chance14.4%
Odds6.25

No half-time prices stored.

No corner prices stored.

Model comparison

Our pick: Cork City at 1.42

Cork CityKerry
Recent form43%57%
Attack63%37%
Defence49%51%
Goals model63%37%
Head-to-head79%21%
Overall81%19%

Trends

Trend · First Division

Cork City scored 1.9 per game in the last 9.

Trend · First Division

Cork City conceded 1.3 per game in the last 9.

Trend · First Division

Kept a clean sheet in 2 of those 9.

Trend · First Division

Over 2.5 goals in 5 of those 9.

Cork City vs Kerry: prediction & preview

Ireland · First Division · Fri, 7 Aug 2026

Cork City meet Kerry in the Ireland, First Division on 7 August 2026 at 19:45 (Africa/Lagos). The recorded score is 3–1.

On the 1X2 market the shortest price is Cork City at 1.42. Once the bookmaker margin is removed, that outcome carries about 63.2% of the implied chance, with the other two outcomes sharing the rest. A short price means the market rates that side more likely. It is not a certainty, and the margin means the three raw probabilities add up to more than 100% before they are scaled.

The 2.5-goal line is priced shorter on Over 2.5 (1.6, about 59% after the margin). Both teams to score is shorter on Yes at 1.83.

Season points-per-game rates were not stored on this fixture yet. The odds chart still shows how the 1X2, goals, and both-teams markets are priced.

Cork City vs Kerry FAQs

4 questions

What time is the Cork City vs Kerry match?

Kickoff is 19:45 on 7 August 2026, shown in Africa/Lagos.

What are the safest picks for Cork City vs Kerry?

Cork City is the safest-priced 1X2 pick at 1.42. The margin-adjusted share is about 63.2%.

What are the over and under 2.5 prices?

Over 2.5 is 1.6 and under 2.5 is 2.3.

Do both teams score on this match?

Both teams to score is priced at 1.83. That is a market price, not a forecast that both sides will score.