Value bet: Cobh Ramblers to win @ 3.45 – our chance 37% vs 29% implied by the price (edge +26%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultBray Wanderers to win ✓41% · @2.04
Double chanceEither team to win ✓77% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓57% · @1.67
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓73% · @1.28
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗10% · fair 9.93
Bray Wanderers vs Cobh Ramblers preview and prediction
The match
Cobh Ramblers travel to Carlisle Grounds in the First Division on Friday 8 May (19:45 WAT) to face Bray Wanderers. Bray Wanderers are 3rd with 54 points from 36 games (in the top four), while Cobh Ramblers sit 6th on 49 points (in the bottom half).
Form guide
Bray Wanderers's last 5: LDDLD Most recently they lost to Finn Harps 1–2 away. At home they have won 0 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.3 scored and 1.8 conceded.
Cobh Ramblers's last 5: LWLDW Most recently they lost to UCD 1–2 at home. On the road they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.3 scored and 0.7 conceded. 4 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Cobh Ramblers arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.7 points a game against 0.5.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 20 March 2026, finished Cobh Ramblers 1–1 Bray Wanderers.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.6 goals: 1.3 for Bray Wanderers and 1.2 for Cobh Ramblers. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 50%, both teams to score at 57%.
Value angle: Cobh Ramblers to win at 3.45 – 37% on our numbers against 29% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 73% chance at odds of 1.28. Predicted score: Bray Wanderers 1–1 Cobh Ramblers. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Bray Wanderers41%fair 2.46 · @2.04
Draw23%fair 4.38 · @3.45
Cobh Ramblers37%fair 2.73 · @3.45
2.58Expected goals
1.33Bray Wanderers xG
1.25Cobh Ramblers xG
57%Both score
50%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–113%
1–010%
0–19%
2–18%
1–28%
0–08%
From our goals model: Bray Wanderers 1.3 – 1.2 Cobh Ramblers expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Bray Wanderers vs Cobh Ramblers?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win Bray Wanderers vs Cobh Ramblers?
On our numbers Bray Wanderers have a 41% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Cobh Ramblers 37%.
How many goals will there be in Bray Wanderers vs Cobh Ramblers?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 50% likely and both teams score 57% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Bray Wanderers vs Cobh Ramblers?
Our predicted score is Bray Wanderers 1–1 Cobh Ramblers, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Bray Wanderers vs Cobh Ramblers?
Bray Wanderers vs Cobh Ramblers (First Division) kicks off on Friday 8 May 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.
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