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Derry City and Cork City meet at Brandywell Stadium, in a match for the 9th round of the Premier League. The history of direct confrontations played in this stadium is favorable to the home team, which in the last 8 matches won 3, tied 3 and lost 2. Indeed, the last time these two teams played a match at this stadium, in 27 ‑09‑2019, for the Premier League, Derry City won by (4‑0). E. Toal (41 ‘), J. Ogedi ‑ Uzokwe (45’ and 90 ‘) and C. Horgan (73’ Autogolo) scored the goals for Derry City. The home / away condition deserves particular attention, since despite this being a match between 7th and 9th in the league table, it is actually a clash between the 4th ranked in home games and the 10th away from home.
Derry City :
After 1 win, 1 draw and 2 losses, the home team is currently in 7th position, with 4 points won. In their last match, they lost in an away match against Waterford United by (2‑1), after having won (2‑0) at home in the previous match, against Bohemians. This is a team that tends to be more competitive at home, since they won 4 points in their stadium, where they scored 3 goals and suffered 1, against only 0 points away, with 1 goal scored and 3 suffered. In the last 10 games played at home for all competitions, Derry City won 5, drew 2 and lost 3. The team allowed goals to the opponent in 3 of the last 4 games, so they have not presented great defensive strength, But his attack has scored regularly, since he has scored goals in 3 of the last 4 matches for this competition.
Derry come to this game after a draw at Shelbourne’s stadium visit. Derry had the lead, but in the 77th minute they suffered the tying goal. The local club, in general, opts for a more defensive style of play, with the aim of trying to take advantage of quick transitions. The home team usually acts in a 4-3-3, in which the players responsible for bringing danger to the rival defensive zone are Walter Figueira, Mallon and Meite. Coach Declan Devine is expected to have all of his players fit to play this match.
Cork City :
The visiting team is currently in the 9th position, with 3 points won, after 1 victory and 4 defeats. In the penultimate match, they won at home against Finn Harps by (1‑0). In the last match, they lost in an away match against St Patrick’s by (1‑0). This is a stronger team in their stadium, where they won 3 points, against only 0 in their away games. In their last 10 away matches Cork City has recorded 2 wins and 8 losses. Their defense has not been very strong, since they have conceded goals in 4 of the last 5 matches, and their offense has not been very effective, since they did not score goals in 4 of the last 5 matches for this competition.
Cork come to this game highly motivated, after a good 3-0 win at home in the reception to Sligo: Dalling, Elliot and Dinanga scored the winning goals. Cork City is expected to enter the field in a tactical system at 5-3-2, channeling their game, preferably, through the central zone. In this tactical layout, the two most advanced players should be Elliott and Fenwick, with an emphasis on the latter being highly proficient at the finish. Dalling, Ochieng and Coleman are expected to act in the midfield area, the latter being responsible for coordinating the midfield area. Coach Neale Fenn will not be able to count on forward Graham Cummins as he is suspended.
Derry City vs Cork City head to head matches
27.09.19 PD Derry City Cork City 4 : 0
28.06.19 PD Cork City Derry City 1 : 4
26.04.19 PD Derry City Cork City 2 : 0
01.03.19 PD Cork City Derry City 0 : 0
19.10.18 PD Derry City Cork City 0 : 3