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With both sides at opposite ends of the League of Ireland Premier Division table, Cork City and St Patrick’s Athletic face off in a Friday-night clash at Turner’s Cross that could have massive consequences. Cork are bottom and fighting for survival, while St Pat’s are desperately trying to stay in the hunt for European qualification.

📌 Interesting Fact: Cork City have taken just two points from their last eight games – but they have only lost twice in their last six matches at Turner’s Cross.

🔍 Team Analysis

🟢 Cork City

• Form: D L L L L D
• League Position: 10th (last), 14 points
• Manager: Gerard Nash
• Key Players: Djenairo Daniels, Seani Maguire, Matthew Kiernan
• Injuries: Conor Drinan (knee), Ruairi Keating (Achilles), Benny Couto (ankle)

The Rebels are in deep trouble, collecting just two points in eight matches. Still, they showed character last time out with a 96th-minute equaliser against Drogheda. Daniels and Maguire will need to carry the scoring load with others sidelined.

They’ve been far better at home, where they have suffered just two defeats in their last six, offering hope that Turner’s Cross can again be a fortress.

🔴 St Patrick’s Athletic

• Form: L L L D W L
• League Position: 6th, 30 points
• Manager: Stephen Kenny
• Key Players: Mason Melia, Zach Elbouzedi, Brandon Kavanagh
• Injuries/Suspensions: Sean Hoare, Joe Redmond (suspended); Romal Palmer (injured)

St Pat’s are in a freefall with three straight losses and just one win in their last seven. Despite dominating games in terms of chances, they’ve been repeatedly denied by inspired goalkeeping.

Stephen Kenny’s men now find themselves chasing a fading European dream, and they’ll need to snap their poor away form – just one win since April – to remain in contention.

🤝 Head-to-Head & Past Encounters

• 🏟️ Last Meeting: St Pat’s 2-0 Cork City
• ⚔️ H2H (last 6): St Pat’s 3W, Cork 1W, Draws 2
• 📊 St Pat’s are unbeaten in the last 3 vs. Cork

The Saints have enjoyed a relatively dominant recent run against the Leesiders, including a comfortable win earlier this season.

🧠 Prediction with Goal.mu/Mauri.bet

Predicted Score: Cork City 1–2 St Patrick’s Athletic

St Pat’s have more to offer in the final third, and despite Cork’s fighting spirit, the visitors’ quality should prove decisive. Expect the Saints to finally convert their chances against a vulnerable Cork defence.

💸 Betting Tips

• ✅ Over 2.5 Goals
• ✅ Both Teams to Score (BTTS): YES
• ✅ Anytime Goalscorer: Mason Melia (St Pat’s), Djenairo Daniels (Cork)
• ✅ St Pat’s Win & BTTS: Strong value given Cork’s recent form

📋 Possible Lineups

Cork City (3-5-2):
Troost; Mbeng, Crowley, Anderson; Lyons, Kiernan, Murray, Bolger, Nelson; Maguire, Daniels

St Patrick’s Athletic (4-2-3-1):
Anang; Sjoberg, Turner, Grivosti, McClelland; Baggley, Lennon; Elbouzedi, Kavanagh, Power; Melia

⏳ Half-Time Result Prediction

Prediction: Cork City 0–1 St Patrick’s Athletic at Half-Time

St Pat’s are expected to start strong given Cork’s tendency to concede early. The visitors will likely be motivated to kill off any home momentum early.

🗓️ Match Details

📅 Match Date: Friday, June 27, 2025
🏟 Venue: Turner’s Cross, Cork
⏰ Kickoff Time: 7:45 PM UK Time

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