Good pick · fair odds 1.64 · bookmaker 1.65 · Lost ✗
5/10Rating
1.65Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultCork City to win ✓63% · @1.41
Double chanceCork City or draw ✓83% · @1.11
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗61% · @1.65
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓82% · @1.14
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–0 ✓10% · fair 9.70
Cork City vs Wexford preview and prediction
The match
Cork City host Wexford in the First Division on Friday 28 August, with kick-off at 19:45 (WAT) at Turners Cross. Cork City are 1st with 75 points from 36 games (top of the table), while Wexford sit 8th on 42 points (in the bottom three). A gap of 33 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Cork City's last 5: DWWWL Most recently they drew with Treaty United 2–2 away. They are scoring freely – 2.3 goals a game.
Wexford's last 5: LLWLW Most recently they lost to Athlone Town 0–2 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 3 of their last 4. They average 1.0 scored and 1.8 conceded.
Cork City arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.8 points a game against 1.0.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 12 June 2026, finished Wexford 0–2 Cork City. Across their last 3 meetings Cork City have won 3, Wexford 0, with 0 draws and 3.3 goals per game; both teams scored in 2 of them.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.0 goals: 2.1 for Cork City and 1.0 for Wexford. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 61% and both teams to score at 61%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Cork City 63%, draw 20%, Wexford 17%.
Both teams to score: yes (61%) at 1.65.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 61% chance at odds of 1.65. Predicted score: Cork City 2–1 Wexford. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Cork City63%fair 1.59 · @1.41
Draw20%fair 5.07 · @4.85
Wexford17%fair 5.80 · @6.50
3.02Expected goals
2.06Cork City xG
0.96Wexford xG
61%Both score
61%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–010%
1–010%
2–110%
1–110%
3–07%
3–17%
From our goals model: Cork City 2.1 – 1.0 Wexford expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 61% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.65.
Who will win Cork City vs Wexford?
On our numbers Cork City have a 63% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Wexford 17%.
How many goals will there be in Cork City vs Wexford?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 61% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Cork City vs Wexford?
Our predicted score is Cork City 2–1 Wexford, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is Cork City vs Wexford?
Cork City vs Wexford (First Division) kicks off on Friday 28 August 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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