Value bet: Both teams to score @ 2.05 – our chance 52% vs 49% implied by the price (edge +7%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultCork City to win ✓65% · @1.49
Double chanceCork City or draw ✓83% · @1.11
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗52% · @2.05
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓76% · @1.28
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✓15% · fair 6.47
Cork City vs Bray Wanderers preview and prediction
The match
The First Division sees Cork City take on Bray Wanderers on Friday 27 February, kicking off at 20:45 (WAT) at Turners Cross. Cork City are 1st with 75 points from 36 games (top of the table), while Bray Wanderers sit 3rd on 54 points (in the top four). A gap of 21 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.4 goals: 1.7 for Cork City and 0.7 for Bray Wanderers. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 45%, both teams to score at 52%. Their recent games have mostly stayed under 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Cork City 65%, draw 18%, Bray Wanderers 17%.
Both teams to score: yes (52%) at 2.05.
Value angle: Both teams to score at 2.05 – 52% on our numbers against 49% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 76% chance at odds of 1.28. Predicted score: Cork City 1–0 Bray Wanderers. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Cork City65%fair 1.54 · @1.49
Draw18%fair 5.56 · @4.10
Bray Wanderers17%fair 5.80 · @6.50
2.41Expected goals
1.72Cork City xG
0.69Bray Wanderers xG
52%Both score
45%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–015%
2–013%
1–111%
2–19%
0–09%
3–08%
From our goals model: Cork City 1.7 – 0.7 Bray Wanderers expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Cork City to win✓
65%
1.54
1.49
Double chance
Cork City or draw✓
83%
1.21
1.11
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
52%
1.92
2.05 ▲
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
71%
1.41
1.30
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
55%
1.83
1.80
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
76%
1.32
1.28
Half-time result
Cork City ahead at half-time✓
43%
2.31
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Cork City / FT Cork City✓
39%
2.58
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✓
15%
6.47
–
Form
Cork City – last 2
WW
20 Feb
@ Wexford
4–1
W
13 Feb
vs Treaty United
1–0
W
2.5Scored / game
0.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Bray Wanderers – last 2
WD
20 Feb
@ Treaty United
1–0
W
13 Feb
vs Longford Town
1–1
D
1.0Scored / game
0.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
0%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Cork City and Bray Wanderers.
What is the prediction for Cork City vs Bray Wanderers?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 76% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win Cork City vs Bray Wanderers?
On our numbers Cork City have a 65% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Bray Wanderers 17%.
How many goals will there be in Cork City vs Bray Wanderers?
We expect about 2.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 45% likely and both teams score 52% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Cork City vs Bray Wanderers?
Our predicted score is Cork City 1–0 Bray Wanderers, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.4 goals in total.
When is Cork City vs Bray Wanderers?
Cork City vs Bray Wanderers (First Division) kicks off on Friday 27 February 2026 at 20:45 (West Africa Time) at Turners Cross.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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