Cobh Ramblers travel to Turners Cross in the First Division on Friday 1 May (19:45 WAT) to face Cork City. Cork City are 1st with 75 points from 36 games (top of the table), while Cobh Ramblers sit 6th on 49 points (in the bottom half). A gap of 26 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Cork City's last 5: DWWDW Most recently they drew with Bray Wanderers 1–1 away. At home they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 3. Goals have not been a problem: 2.0 per game.
Cobh Ramblers's last 5: LDWWW Most recently they lost to Wexford 0–2 away. On the road they have won 2 and lost 2 of their last 4. They average 1.3 scored and 1.2 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Cork City arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.3 points a game against 1.7.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 6 March 2026, finished Cobh Ramblers 1–1 Cork City.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.6 goals: 1.8 for Cork City and 0.8 for Cobh Ramblers. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 50%, both teams to score at 54%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Cork City 63%, draw 22%, Cobh Ramblers 16%.
Both teams to score: yes (54%) at 1.90.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 74% chance at odds of 1.28. Predicted score: Cork City 2–0 Cobh Ramblers. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Cork City63%fair 1.60 · @1.47
Draw22%fair 4.65 · @3.90
Cobh Ramblers16%fair 6.29 · @7.50
2.63Expected goals
1.84Cork City xG
0.79Cobh Ramblers xG
54%Both score
50%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–013%
2–012%
1–110%
2–110%
3–07%
0–07%
From our goals model: Cork City 1.8 – 0.8 Cobh Ramblers expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Cork City vs Cobh Ramblers?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win Cork City vs Cobh Ramblers?
On our numbers Cork City have a 63% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Cobh Ramblers 16%.
How many goals will there be in Cork City vs Cobh Ramblers?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 50% likely and both teams score 54% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Cork City vs Cobh Ramblers?
Our predicted score is Cork City 2–0 Cobh Ramblers, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Cork City vs Cobh Ramblers?
Cork City vs Cobh Ramblers (First Division) kicks off on Friday 1 May 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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