Cork City vs Dundalk Prediction 09.06.2023

• Competition: League of Ireland Premier Division
• Date: Friday, 9th, June 2023
• Kickoff: 19:45 UK/20.45 CEST
• Venue: Turners Cross (Cork)

Aiming to extend their brilliant winning streak in the League of Ireland Premier Division, Cork City will welcome Bohemians to Turners Cross on Friday evening.

The home squad managed to add a modest 21 points from 16 rounds, which leaves them in the last place that guarantees survival in the top flight of Ireland, but only a point above the red zone. Meanwhile, the visitors are 6th with 29 collected points, six steps behind St. Patricks, who hold the last ticket to Europe.

Cork City vs Dundalk Betting Tips : 1X (Double chance)

After two clashes played between the two sides during the current season in the top flight of Ireland, we can state that the home field advantage was of great importance. First, on April 10, Cork celebrated with 1-0 in front of the home fans, while Dundalk retaliated with the same measure a month later in a narrow 2-1 victory.

Cork City, who returned to the elite tier last season as champions of the League of Ireland First Division, will have only one goal this year, which is survival. However, the team from Turners Cross have faced a terrible start to the season, because of which the leaders had no more patience for Colin Healy, and handed him the sack.

After that, sporting director Liam Buckley took over the helm temporarily and judging by the current results, he could be appointed as the head coach, as his coaching job is off to a great start. A reborn Cork continues to bring rivals to their knees. After Sligo, Shamrock, Drogheda - the latest victim was Bohemians last Friday in a 2-1 win.

Aiming to move significantly away from the relegation zone, the Rebel Army will be in search of new three points on Friday when they welcome Dundalk who have fallen out of rhythm in recent weeks. Indeed, an impressive triumph of 4-1 over last-placed UC Dublin last time was only the first in the Premier Division since May 12 (D1, L3).

As the main culprit of Dundalk's inglorious results is the marked defense that capitulated as many as 10 times in the last five league challenges, which is an average of two goals per match. In addition, The Lilywhites have presented themselves as bad visitors of late, having lost three in a row with at least two goals conceded in each of them. Therefore, high-flying Cork City should avoid defeat at the very least.