Value bet: Both teams to score @ 2.05 – our chance 53% vs 49% implied by the price (edge +8%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Quick tips for this match
ResultCork City to win ✓67% · @1.32
Double chanceCork City or draw ✓89% · @1.05
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓53% · @2.05
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓76% · @1.25
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–0 ✗13% · fair 7.56
Cork City vs Wexford preview and prediction
The match
Cork City host Wexford in the First Division on Friday 17 April, with kick-off at 19:45 (WAT) at Turners Cross. Cork City are 1st with 75 points from 36 games (top of the table), while Wexford sit 8th on 42 points (in the bottom three). A gap of 33 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Cork City's last 5: WDWWW Most recently they beat Kerry 4–2 at home. At home they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 3. Goals have not been a problem: 2.0 per game.
Wexford's last 5: WDWWD Most recently they beat Athlone Town 1–0 at home. They average 1.3 scored and 0.8 conceded.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 20 February 2026, finished Wexford 1–4 Cork City.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.8 goals: 2.0 for Cork City and 0.7 for Wexford. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 53%, both teams to score at 53%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Cork City 67%, draw 22%, Wexford 11%.
Both teams to score: yes (53%) at 2.05.
Value angle: Both teams to score at 2.05 – 53% on our numbers against 49% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 76% chance at odds of 1.25. Predicted score: Cork City 2–0 Wexford. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Cork City67%fair 1.49 · @1.32
Draw22%fair 4.55 · @4.60
Wexford11%fair 9.24 · @10.50
2.76Expected goals
2.04Cork City xG
0.72Wexford xG
53%Both score
53%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–013%
1–013%
2–19%
1–19%
3–09%
3–16%
From our goals model: Cork City 2.0 – 0.7 Wexford expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 76% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Cork City vs Wexford?
On our numbers Cork City have a 67% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Wexford 11%.
How many goals will there be in Cork City vs Wexford?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 53% likely and both teams score 53% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Cork City vs Wexford?
Our predicted score is Cork City 2–0 Wexford, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Cork City vs Wexford?
Cork City vs Wexford (First Division) kicks off on Friday 17 April 2026 at 19:45 (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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