The First Division sees Cork City take on Cobh Ramblers on Friday 11 September, kicking off at 19:45 (WAT) at Turners Cross. Cork City are 1st with 75 points from 36 games (top of the table), while Cobh Ramblers sit 6th on 49 points (in the bottom half). A gap of 26 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Cork City's last 5: DWDWW Most recently they drew with Bray Wanderers 1–1 away. At home they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 3. Goals have not been a problem: 2.3 per game.
Cobh Ramblers's last 5: DDWWL Most recently they drew with UCD 1–1 at home. They average 1.5 scored and 1.2 conceded.
Cork City arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.3 points a game against 1.8.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 3 July 2026, finished Cobh Ramblers 0–1 Cork City. Across their last 3 meetings Cork City have won 1, Cobh Ramblers 1, with 1 draw and 1.3 goals per game; both teams scored in 1 of them.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.7 goals: 2.0 for Cork City and 0.7 for Cobh Ramblers. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 51%, both teams to score at 54%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Cork City 70%, draw 18%, Cobh Ramblers 12%.
Both teams to score: yes (54%) at 1.65.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Cork City to win – a 70% chance at odds of 1.35. Predicted score: Cork City 2–0 Cobh Ramblers. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Cork City70%fair 1.44 · @1.35
Draw18%fair 5.54 · @4.60
Cobh Ramblers12%fair 8.08 · @7.00
2.73Expected goals
2.04Cork City xG
0.69Cobh Ramblers xG
54%Both score
51%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–014%
1–013%
2–19%
1–19%
3–09%
0–07%
From our goals model: Cork City 2.0 – 0.7 Cobh Ramblers expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Cork City vs Cobh Ramblers?
Our pick is Cork City to win with a 70% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.35.
Who will win Cork City vs Cobh Ramblers?
On our numbers Cork City have a 70% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Cobh Ramblers 12%.
How many goals will there be in Cork City vs Cobh Ramblers?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 51% likely and both teams score 54% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Cork City vs Cobh Ramblers?
Our predicted score is Cork City 2–0 Cobh Ramblers, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Cork City vs Cobh Ramblers?
Cork City vs Cobh Ramblers (First Division) kicks off on Friday 11 September 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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