Good pick · fair odds 1.63 · bookmaker 1.90 · Lost ✗
5/10Rating
1.90Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultCork City to win ✗61% · @1.90
Double chanceEither team to win ✗87% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓63% · @1.45
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓82% · @1.17
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗10% · fair 10.19
Bray Wanderers vs Cork City preview and prediction
The match
The First Division sees Bray Wanderers take on Cork City on Friday 4 September, kicking off at 19:45 (WAT) at Carlisle Grounds. Bray Wanderers are 3rd with 54 points from 36 games (in the top four), while Cork City sit 1st on 75 points (top of the table). A gap of 21 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Bray Wanderers's last 5: LLDWL Most recently they lost to Athlone Town 1–2 away. They average 1.7 scored and 2.2 conceded.
Cork City's last 5: WDWWW Most recently they beat Wexford 2–0 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. Goals have not been a problem: 2.5 per game.
Cork City arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.2 points a game against 0.7.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 26 June 2026, finished Cork City 2–0 Bray Wanderers. Across their last 3 meetings Bray Wanderers have won 0, Cork City 2, with 1 draw and 1.7 goals per game; both teams scored in 1 of them.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.2 goals: 1.2 for Bray Wanderers and 2.0 for Cork City. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 62% likely and both teams score in 63% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Bray Wanderers 25%, draw 13%, Cork City 61%.
Both teams to score: yes (63%) at 1.45.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Cork City to win – a 61% chance at odds of 1.90, above our fair price of 1.63, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Bray Wanderers 1–2 Cork City. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Bray Wanderers25%fair 3.92 · @3.55
Draw13%fair 7.66 · @3.80
Cork City61%fair 1.63 · @1.90
3.22Expected goals
1.17Bray Wanderers xG
2.04Cork City xG
63%Both score
62%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–210%
1–110%
0–28%
0–18%
1–37%
2–26%
From our goals model: Bray Wanderers 1.2 – 2.0 Cork City expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Bray Wanderers vs Cork City?
Our pick is Cork City to win with a 61% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.90.
Who will win Bray Wanderers vs Cork City?
On our numbers Bray Wanderers have a 25% chance of winning, the draw 13% and Cork City 61%.
How many goals will there be in Bray Wanderers vs Cork City?
We expect about 3.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 62% likely and both teams score 63% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Bray Wanderers vs Cork City?
Our predicted score is Bray Wanderers 1–2 Cork City, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.2 goals in total.
When is Bray Wanderers vs Cork City?
Bray Wanderers vs Cork City (First Division) kicks off on Friday 4 September 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.
