Friday 11/07/2014, 21:00, Ireland Premier League, Round 19, Drogheda United vs Cork City
Drogheda United vs Cork City Betting Preview
Cork City took advantage of the additional game they had to play and have tied the leader, with both teams accumulating 14 points after 18 rounds. With Dundalk being idle today, the visitors have another opportunity at leapfrogging the leader and all they need to do is to win three points against Drogheda United. The hosts are one of the relegation threatened teams and even though they used to be a competitive side, tonight they will try to secure at least one point.
Drogheda United vs Cork City Betting Odds
At Paddy Power
Drogheda United 5.00, Draw 3.50, Cork City 1.70
Drogheda United vs Cork City Betting Tips
Drogheda United has been freefalling in June and lost all three Irish Premier League games, while winning a single time in a cup match. Much to their credit, they managed to prevail against Bray Wanderers, one of their rivals when it comes to avoiding relegation.
That was also one of those rare occasions when they scored more than two goals on the road, but the hosts played with one man less for most of the game. None of Drogheda United's top scorers added their names on the scoring sheet, but despite their inaccuracy, coach Horgan had no choice but to use both of them.
On Neil and O'Brien will pair up for the 18th time this season and the latter is the player to watch for, as he has scored a goal so far. The team looks broken in the midfield, where Gavin Brennan is the only quality player, while the defense is struggling heavily and is largely responsible for Drogheda United's lengthy downswings.
By comparison, the visitors are in superb form and have managed to keep a clean sheet in seven of the last eight games. The only dent in their otherwise perfect record was caused by Birmingham, who defeated him in a friendly game, where coach Caulfield decided to make some experiments.
Key Facts
- Cork City won eight out of the last nine official games and prevented opponents from scoring in seven of those victories.
- Drogheda United lost 12 of the last 15 games and on two occasions opponents defeated them by 6-0, while leading Dundalk crushed them 7-0
Drogheda United vs Cork City Betting Prediction
Cork City is the best team right now in the Irish Premier League and they also have the better head to head record. As a result, bookmakers are reluctant to offer high odds for a victory on the road, with Paddy Power being the most generous. Odds of 1.70 for Cork City to emerge victorious are not spectacular, but they accurately reflect the difference between the two teams and are worth taking before they eventually drop.
Bet: Cork City @ 1.70 with Paddy Power
