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Cork City vs Kerry

Ireland Ireland

Division 1 Turner's Cross, Cork
Fri, Aug 7, 2026
VS
06:45 PM
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AI Match Summary

Cork City host Kerry in the Division 1. History leans heavily one way in this fixture. Cork City have averaged 2.5 scored and 0.5 conceded recently, against Kerry's 1.5 scored and 1.38 conceded. Head-to-head, Cork City have won 4 to Kerry's 1, with 0 draws. They last met on May 4, 2026, ending 1:0. xG projections (1.94 - 1.00) back Cork City to edge this. AI prediction: Away (2) Win — correct score tipped at 1-2.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

13%
Cork City
17%
Draws
70%
Kerry
Draw rate projection: 17% Favored: Kerry

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

88% / Very High Confidence
  • Cork City have won more games recently than Kerry.
  • Model gives Kerry a 70% chance of winning this.
  • Regular Division 1 form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
  • History favors Cork City here — 4 wins from the last 5 head-to-heads.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 38%
Over 4.5 Goals 17%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 75%
Cork City Clean Sheet 20%
Kerry Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Cork City Kerry
Matches Played 29 31
Wins 20 8
Draws 4 9
Losses 5 14
Goals Scored 2.5 1.5
Goals Conceded 0.5 1.38
Expected Goals (xG) 2.50 1.50
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 0.50 1.38

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

May 4, 2026 Division 1
Kerry vs Cork City
1:0
Apr 6, 2026 Division 1
Cork City vs Kerry
4:2
Feb 4, 2026 Club Friendly
Cork City vs Kerry
4:1
Feb 5, 2025 Club Friendly
Kerry vs Cork City
1:2
Sep 13, 2024 Division 1
Kerry vs Cork City
1:4

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Cork City 16 / 100
Kerry 65 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Cork City Kerry

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick KER Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals & BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Attacking prowess: Cork City scored in 90% of their last 29 outings.

Defensive concern: Kerry conceded in 84% of 31 recent games.

Games between these two average 4.00 goals.

Recent resilience: Cork City stayed unbeaten in 2 of the last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Cork City VS Kerry
2.5 Goals Scored 1.5
0.5 Goals Conceded 1.38
75% Over 1.5 75%
50% Over 2.5 63%
38% Over 3.5 38%

Recent Form & Match History

Cork City

(Home)
17 Jul
Shamrock Rovers
4 : 1
Cork City
14 Jul
Cork City
1 : 6
Cardiff
10 Jul
Cork City
3 : 4
Longford
03 Jul
Cobh Ramblers
0 : 1
Cork City
26 Jun
Cork City
2 : 0
Bray
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Kerry

(Away)
17 Jul
Kerry
3 : 2
Shelbourne
10 Jul
Wexford
2 : 2
Kerry
03 Jul
Treaty United
2 : 1
Kerry
26 Jun
Kerry
2 : 1
Longford
19 Jun
UC Dublin
0 : 1
Kerry
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League Standings

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Cork City23173346:1554
2Bray23107646:3037
3UC Dublin23113936:2736
4Longford2387827:3031
5Cobh Ramblers23941025:3231
6Wexford2377927:3228
7Athlone23761021:2727
8Kerry2368924:2926
9Treaty United23581022:3423
10Finn Harps23571120:3822
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