Good pick · fair odds 1.57 · bookmaker 1.48 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.48Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultWaterford to win ✓64% · @1.48
Double chanceWaterford or draw ✓88% · @1.07
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓58% · @1.62
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓81% · @1.17
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✓10% · fair 10.15
Waterford vs Cobh Ramblers preview and prediction
The match
The FAI Cup sees Waterford take on Cobh Ramblers on Friday 17 July, kicking off at 19:45 (WAT) at Regional Sports Centre.
Form guide
Waterford's last 5: DWWLW Most recently they drew with St Patrick's Athl. 1–1 at home. At home they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. They are scoring freely – 2.5 goals a game.
Cobh Ramblers's last 5: LLLWL Most recently they lost to Athlone Town 0–2 away. On the road they have won 0 and lost 3 of their last 3. They average 1.0 scored and 1.3 conceded.
Waterford arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.8 points a game against 1.0.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.1 goals: 2.2 for Waterford and 0.9 for Cobh Ramblers. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 60% likely and both teams score in 58% of our simulations.
Our pre-match pick was Waterford to win – a 64% chance at odds of 1.48. Predicted score: Waterford 2–0 Cobh Ramblers. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Waterford64%fair 1.57 · @1.48
Draw24%fair 4.18 · @4.10
Cobh Ramblers12%fair 8.08 · @5.60
3.12Expected goals
2.19Waterford xG
0.93Cobh Ramblers xG
58%Both score
60%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–011%
2–110%
1–010%
1–19%
3–08%
3–17%
From our goals model: Waterford 2.2 – 0.9 Cobh Ramblers expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Waterford to win✓
64%
1.57
1.48
Double chance
Waterford or draw✓
88%
1.14
1.07
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
58%
1.71
1.62
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
81%
1.24
1.17
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
60%
1.66
1.55
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
61%
1.63
1.53
Half-time result
Waterford ahead at half-time✗
48%
2.07
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Waterford / FT Waterford✗
43%
2.32
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✓
10%
10.15
–
Form
Waterford – last 6
DWWLWD
10 Jul
vs St Patrick's Athl.
1–1
D
3 Jul
@ Derry City
4–2
W
26 Jun
@ Dundalk
3–2
W
19 Jun
vs Shamrock Rovers
0–2
L
12 Jun
vs Sligo Rovers
4–0
W
29 May
@ Drogheda United
3–3
D
2.5Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Cobh Ramblers – last 6
LLLWLW
10 Jul
@ Athlone Town
0–2
L
3 Jul
vs Cork City
0–1
L
26 Jun
@ UCD
0–2
L
19 Jun
vs Finn Harps
3–1
W
13 Jun
@ Longford Town
1–2
L
29 May
vs Kerry
2–0
W
1.0Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
33%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Waterford and Cobh Ramblers.
What is the prediction for Waterford vs Cobh Ramblers?
Our pick is Waterford to win with a 64% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.48.
Who will win Waterford vs Cobh Ramblers?
On our numbers Waterford have a 64% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Cobh Ramblers 12%.
How many goals will there be in Waterford vs Cobh Ramblers?
We expect about 3.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 60% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Waterford vs Cobh Ramblers?
Our predicted score is Waterford 2–0 Cobh Ramblers, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.1 goals in total.
When is Waterford vs Cobh Ramblers?
Waterford vs Cobh Ramblers (FAI Cup) kicks off on Friday 17 July 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at Regional Sports Centre.
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.
Athlone Town3
Midleton0
Finn Harps0
Bray Wanderers1
Galway United4
Crumlin United0
Kerry2
Shelbourne2
Shamrock Rovers1
Cork City1
St Patrick's Athl.2
Wexford1
Treaty United1
UCD2