Cork v Drogheda Utd

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Cork City will be keen to put an end to their recent losses in the Irish Premier Division when they play host to Drogheda United at Turner's Cross on Friday night following recent defeats to Dundalk and Derry City in what has been a disappointing turn of form for the hosts.

Cork City had previously strung together an impressive four-match winning streak which consisted of victories against Sligo Rovers, Shamrock Rovers, Drogheda United and Bohemians respectively which has at least kept the hosts at arms length from the bottom of the division where they hold a useful 12-point buffer above bottom club, UCD.

The bigger picture shows Cork City have also lost eight of their last 12 matches overall in the Irish top flight, while on home soil, Cork City have captured just five wins in their last 16 games at Turner's Cross, and goals could figure here as eight of Cork City's last 16 home games have also seen both teams score.

Drogheda United sit just two places and two points above their hosts in this lower half clash in the Irish Premier Division and the visitors have also struggled to string together a consistent sequence of results in the domestic top flight as they have managed to capture just three wins out of their last 13 matches overall.

Wins against Shamrock Rovers, UCD and St Patrick's Athletic have also helped Drogheda to steer clear of relegation trouble so far this term but eight defeats within this period suggest Drogheda United are far from a guaranteed three points at Turner's Cross on Friday night.

However, the goals market looks appealing here as nine of Drogheda United's last 13 games have resulted in both teams scoring, while on the road, Drogheda have won just three of their last 12 away games too, while seven of these 12 away games have also seen both teams hitting the back of the net as well.

Cork City v Drogheda United Verdict

Cork City have scored in 12 of their last 16 home games and this trend looks set to continue when they entertain Drogheda United on Friday night especially as the hosts still have work to do in order to lift themselves out of the relegation play-off spot, so Cork will be keen to press home advantage in this encounter.

Drogheda United have scored in nine of their last 12 away games and they too look set to hit the back of the net at Turner's Cross as they look to take advantage of Cork City's fragile form on home turf.

Therefore, our main bet will be Both Teams To Score Yes @ 1.70

Other side bets worth considering:

Draw @ 3.30

Correct score: 1-1 @ 6.50