Match Prediction
Match Prediction
Ireland
Preview
Welcome to our Cork City vs Bohemians prediction for the much-anticipated Premier Division fixture at Turner's Cross on June 13, 2025, kicking off at 19:45 GMT. If you’re a fan of Irish football or just love a good punt, you’re in the right place. We’ve crunched the numbers, analyzed the betting odds, and sprinkled in some seasoned fan perspective—plus a dash of humor—so you can make smart, confident bets on this Friday night encounter.
Let’s paint the picture: Bohemians are sitting pretty in 3rd place with 30 points from 18 matches, looking every bit like a team with European ambitions. Cork City, meanwhile, are down in 9th with just 13 points—a whopping 17-point gap and six places separating these sides. For Cork City, every match is a lifeline in their bid to climb out of the danger zone, while Bohemians will be eyeing this trip to Turner's Cross as a golden opportunity to cement their top-three status.
The odds tell a clear story: Bohemians are favorites, and with good reason. Not only do they have the form and league position, but their squad value (€3.67m) dwarfs that of Cork City (€1.23m). In football, money doesn’t always buy happiness, but it often buys points.
If you like your football with a healthy dose of stats, you’ll love this. Bohemians are expected to boss possession with 57%, unleashing 18 shots (5 on target). Cork City? They’re forecasted to manage 43% possession, 10 shots, and just 2 on target. In other words, Cork’s goalkeeper might want to double up on his pre-match energy drinks.
These numbers hint at Bohemians’ attacking intent—expect them to pile on the pressure and rack up corners. Cork City, meanwhile, could get a little feisty at the back, with a higher yellow card count suggesting desperate defending or tactical fouls to break up play.
Irish football loves a surprise, with home advantage not always translating to victory. Still, Bohemians’ away win odds of 1.91 look tempting given their dominance in the stats and table.
While the odds might tempt you to dream of a goal-fest, the numbers suggest otherwise. Most matches see a modest haul, so don’t bank on fireworks. The predicted final score is 1:2 to Bohemians, with a goalless first half—perfect for those who enjoy a bit of second-half drama.
Here’s where things get spicy. Last time these two met (2025-02-28), Cork City pulled off a 2-1 win despite Bohemians being favorites (odds 2.2 vs 3.25). Cork City also held Shamrock Rovers to a 1:1 draw as 5.5 outsiders, while Bohemians stunned the same Rovers with a 3:2 away win at odds of 5.1. If you’re the type who likes a long shot, keep these results in mind—both sides have upset the apple cart recently.
All signs point to a Bohemians victory—better squad, more shots, higher possession, and superior league position. The under 3.5 goals bet is also backed by league averages and the predicted 1:2 scoreline. But remember, this is Irish football: just when you think you’ve cracked the code, the football gods throw in a curveball.
To wrap up, here’s our Cork City vs Bohemians prediction in a nutshell:
Keep an eye on the corners and cards markets if you like a flutter on the side, and don’t rule out a late twist—after all, upsets are part of the Irish football DNA. Good luck, and may your bets be as sharp as a Cork City defender’s tackle!
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Bohemians has an unusually high recent form. Be cautious!
2 -110
Bohemians is expected to win with odds of -1102 -110
Bohemians is expected to win with odds of -110Under 3.5 -333
No more than 3 goals will be scored in the matchYes -128
Both teams are expected to scoreX2&U4.5 -238
Away win/draw and under 4.5 goals
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 Bohemians |
18-Apr-25
1:0
| Cork City  |
| Cork City |
28-Feb-25
2:1
| Bohemians |
| Bohemians |
09-Feb-24
1:0
| Cork City |
| Bohemians |
03-Nov-23
4:0
| Cork City |
| Cork City |
05-Jun-23
2:1
| Bohemians |
| Bohemians |
01-May-23
5:0
| Cork City |
| Cork City |
17-Feb-23
1:2
| Bohemians |
| Bohemians |
09-Oct-20
3:0
| Cork City |
| Cork City |
02-Aug-20
0:1
| Bohemians |
Recent Matches of Cork City| 20 Mar |
UC Dublin
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Cork City
| - | |
| 13 Mar | W |
Cork City
| 2 |
Longford
| 1 |
Recent Matches of Bohemians
| 16 Mar | D |  Shelbourne |
0 | Bohemians |
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| 13 Mar | W | Bohemians |
1 |  Galway |
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Ireland - Premier Division| Team | Matches | Goals | Points | |
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| 1 |
Shamrock | 36 | 56-33 | 66 |
| 2 |
Derry City | 36 | 52-39 | 63 |
| 3 |
Shelbourne | 36 | 48-37 | 59 |
| 4 |
Bohemians | 36 | 48-39 | 54 |
| 5 |
St Patrick's | 36 | 42-32 | 52 |
| 6 |
Drogheda | 36 | 38-38 | 51 |
| 7 |
Sligo Rovers | 36 | 42-54 | 41 |
| 8 |
Galway United | 36 | 37-44 | 39 |
| 9 |
Waterford | 36 | 41-60 | 39 |
| 10 |
Cork City | 36 | 33-61 | 24 |
