Very strong pick · fair odds 1.16 · bookmaker 1.20 · Won ✓
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1.20Odds
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Value bet: Cork City to win @ 1.71 – our chance 67% vs 58% implied by the price (edge +14%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultCork City to win ✗67% · @1.71
Double chanceCork City or draw ✓86% · @1.20
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓56% · @1.77
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓74% · @1.25
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–1 ✗14% · fair 7.23
Bray Wanderers vs Cork City preview and prediction
The match
The First Division sees Bray Wanderers take on Cork City on Friday 24 April, kicking off at 19:45 (WAT) at Carlisle Grounds. Bray Wanderers are 3rd with 54 points from 36 games (in the top four), while Cork City sit 1st on 75 points (top of the table). A gap of 21 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Bray Wanderers's last 5: LDLWD Most recently they lost to Athlone Town 1–2 away. At home they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.5 scored and 1.5 conceded.
Cork City's last 5: WWDWW Most recently they beat Wexford 2–1 at home. They are scoring freely – 2.2 goals a game.
Cork City arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.7 points a game against 1.3.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 27 February 2026, finished Cork City 1–0 Bray Wanderers.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.6 goals: 0.7 for Bray Wanderers and 1.9 for Cork City. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 50%, both teams to score at 56%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Bray Wanderers 14%, draw 20%, Cork City 67%.
Safer route: Cork City or draw (86%) at 1.20.
Both teams to score: yes (56%) at 1.77.
Value angle: Cork City to win at 1.71 – 67% on our numbers against 58% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Cork City or draw – a 86% chance at odds of 1.20, above our fair price of 1.16, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Bray Wanderers 0–1 Cork City. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Bray Wanderers14%fair 7.32 · @4.40
Draw20%fair 5.09 · @3.90
Cork City67%fair 1.50 · @1.71
2.63Expected goals
0.71Bray Wanderers xG
1.92Cork City xG
56%Both score
50%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
0–114%
0–213%
1–110%
1–29%
0–38%
0–07%
From our goals model: Bray Wanderers 0.7 – 1.9 Cork City expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Bray Wanderers vs Cork City?
Our pick is Cork City or draw with a 86% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.
Who will win Bray Wanderers vs Cork City?
On our numbers Bray Wanderers have a 14% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Cork City 67%.
How many goals will there be in Bray Wanderers vs Cork City?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 50% likely and both teams score 56% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Bray Wanderers vs Cork City?
Our predicted score is Bray Wanderers 0–1 Cork City, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Bray Wanderers vs Cork City?
Bray Wanderers vs Cork City (First Division) kicks off on Friday 24 April 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at Carlisle Grounds.
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.
