Good pick · fair odds 1.61 · bookmaker 1.57 · Won ✓
5/10Rating
1.57Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultCork City to win ✓66% · @1.32
Double chanceCork City or draw ✓86% · @1.07
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗55% · @1.80
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓81% · @1.15
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–2 ✗11% · fair 9.25
Finn Harps vs Cork City preview and prediction
The match
The First Division sees Finn Harps take on Cork City on Friday 31 July, kicking off at 19:45 (WAT) at Finn Park. Finn Harps are 10th with 28 points from 36 games (in the bottom three), while Cork City sit 1st on 75 points (top of the table). A gap of 47 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Finn Harps's last 5: LLLWD Most recently they lost to Kerry 1–2 away. At home they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.7 per game.
Cork City's last 5: LDLLW Most recently they lost to UCD 2–5 away. On the road they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.7 scored and 2.7 conceded.
Cork City arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.2 points a game against 0.7.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 29 May 2026, finished Cork City 4–0 Finn Harps. Across their last 2 meetings Finn Harps have won 0, Cork City 1, with 1 draw and 2.0 goals per game.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.0 goals: 0.9 for Finn Harps and 2.1 for Cork City. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 60% likely and both teams score in 55% of our simulations.
Betting angles
Win chances: Finn Harps 14%, draw 21%, Cork City 66%.
Both teams to score: yes (55%) at 1.80.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 62% chance at odds of 1.57. Predicted score: Finn Harps 0–2 Cork City. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Finn Harps14%fair 7.32 · @8.10
Draw21%fair 4.88 · @5.30
Cork City66%fair 1.52 · @1.32
3.03Expected goals
0.91Finn Harps xG
2.11Cork City xG
55%Both score
60%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
0–211%
0–110%
1–210%
1–19%
0–38%
1–37%
From our goals model: Finn Harps 0.9 – 2.1 Cork City expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Finn Harps vs Cork City?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 62% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.57.
Who will win Finn Harps vs Cork City?
On our numbers Finn Harps have a 14% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Cork City 66%.
How many goals will there be in Finn Harps vs Cork City?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 60% likely and both teams score 55% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Finn Harps vs Cork City?
Our predicted score is Finn Harps 0–2 Cork City, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is Finn Harps vs Cork City?
Finn Harps vs Cork City (First Division) kicks off on Friday 31 July 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at Finn Park.
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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