Kerry and Cork City meet on Friday, Oct 16 at 8:45 PM with both clubs firmly in the mix for the European places in the 1st Division. Cork City hold the advantage but neither side can afford to drop points.

Kerry come into this fixture in mixed form (2W 1D 2L). Cork City, meanwhile, arrive in red-hot form (5W from last 5) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Kerry head into this on the back of a defeat, while Cork City arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Despite playing at home, Kerry face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Cork City have won 5 of 6 encounters. Their last encounter ended in Kerry won 1–0. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.0 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: Despite home advantage, Cork City arrive in better form and with the historical edge. This could be a tricky afternoon for Kerry. Cork City to win.