Cork City and Drogheda United face off in a crucial League of Ireland match that could significantly impact their standings this season. Cork City, playing at home, will look to leverage their strong attacking form, having scored an average of 1.4 goals per match. Their ability to maintain possession at 47.2% and create goal-scoring opportunities with 12.4 shots per game will be key.
Drogheda United, on the other hand, has shown resilience in defense, conceding only 0.5 goals per match. Their defensive prowess, highlighted by a CompaScore Defensive Rating of 151.43, will be crucial in countering Cork City's offensive threats. With a lower possession rate of 34.33%, Drogheda will need to capitalize on counter-attacks and set-pieces to challenge Cork City's defense.
The head-to-head statistics favor Cork City slightly, but Drogheda's recent form suggests they could pull off an upset. Both teams have shown a tendency for matches with over 2.5 goals, making this encounter potentially high-scoring.