Bray Wanderers vs Finn Harps preview and prediction
The match
Finn Harps travel to Carlisle Grounds in the First Division on Friday 7 August (19:45 WAT) to face Bray Wanderers. Bray Wanderers are 3rd with 54 points from 36 games (in the top four), while Finn Harps sit 10th on 28 points (in the bottom three). A gap of 26 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Bray Wanderers's last 5: LLWWW Most recently they lost to Wexford 1–2 away. At home they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.8 scored and 1.2 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Finn Harps's last 5: LLLLL Most recently they lost to Longford Town 0–5 away. Goals have dried up – just 0.3 per game.
Bray Wanderers arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.0 points a game against 0.5.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 17 July 2026, finished Finn Harps 0–1 Bray Wanderers. Across their last 3 meetings Bray Wanderers have won 1, Finn Harps 1, with 1 draw and 2.7 goals per game; both teams scored in 2 of them.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.1 goals: 2.4 for Bray Wanderers and 0.7 for Finn Harps. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 62% and both teams to score at 56%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Bray Wanderers 73%, draw 17%, Finn Harps 10%.
Both teams to score: yes (56%) at 1.80.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Bray Wanderers to win – a 73% chance at odds of 1.29. Predicted score: Bray Wanderers 2–0 Finn Harps. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Bray Wanderers73%fair 1.36 · @1.29
Draw17%fair 6.01 · @5.30
Finn Harps10%fair 10.13 · @9.70
3.11Expected goals
2.37Bray Wanderers xG
0.75Finn Harps xG
56%Both score
62%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–012%
1–011%
3–010%
2–19%
1–18%
3–17%
From our goals model: Bray Wanderers 2.4 – 0.7 Finn Harps expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Bray Wanderers vs Finn Harps?
Our pick is Bray Wanderers to win with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.29.
Who will win Bray Wanderers vs Finn Harps?
On our numbers Bray Wanderers have a 73% chance of winning, the draw 17% and Finn Harps 10%.
How many goals will there be in Bray Wanderers vs Finn Harps?
We expect about 3.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 62% likely and both teams score 56% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Bray Wanderers vs Finn Harps?
Our predicted score is Bray Wanderers 2–0 Finn Harps, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.1 goals in total.
When is Bray Wanderers vs Finn Harps?
Bray Wanderers vs Finn Harps (First Division) kicks off on Friday 7 August 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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