Cork City 68%Draw 20%Wexford 12%Expected goals 2.15 – 0.88
78%
Betarazi pick
Over 1.5 goals
Very strong pick · fair odds 1.28 · bookmaker 1.25 · Won ✓
9/10Rating
1.25Odds
GG
Value bet: Both teams to score @ 2.05 – our chance 55% vs 49% implied by the price (edge +13%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Picks by market
ResultCork City to win ✓68% · @1.32
Double chanceCork City or draw ✓88% · @1.05
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓55% · @2.05
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓78% · @1.25
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✓10% · fair 10.18
Cork City vs Wexford: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Cork City welcome Wexford to Turners Cross for a First Division fixture on Friday 17 April (19:45 WAT). In the table, Cork City are 1st, leading the league, on 75 points after 36 matches; Wexford are 8th (in the drop zone) with 42. There are 33 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Cork City, last 5: WDWWW Their latest outing: 4–2 win over Kerry, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 3 won, 0 lost from 3. Scoring is no problem – 2.0 a game lately.
Wexford, last 5: WDWWD Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Athlone Town, at home. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 0.8 conceded per game.
Head to head
When they last met (20 Feb 2026) it ended Wexford 1–4 Cork City.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Cork City 2.2 xG, Wexford 0.9 xG – a total near 3.0. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 56% and GG at 55%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Cork City 68%, draw 20%, Wexford 12%.
GG/NG: GG (55%) at 2.05.
Price worth noting: Both teams to score @2.05 – the bookmaker implies 49%, our ratings say 55%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (78%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: Cork City 2–0 Wexford. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Cork City68%fair 1.48 · @1.32
Draw20%fair 4.89 · @4.60
Wexford12%fair 8.38 · @10.50
3.04Expected goals
2.15Cork City xG
0.88Wexford xG
55%Both score
56%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–011%
1–010%
2–110%
1–19%
3–08%
3–17%
From our goals model: Cork City 2.2 – 0.9 Wexford expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 78% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Cork City vs Wexford?
On our numbers Cork City have a 68% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Wexford 12%.
How many goals will there be in Cork City vs Wexford?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 56% likely and both teams score 55% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Cork City vs Wexford?
Our predicted score is Cork City 2–0 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 17 April 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at Turners Cross.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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