Value bet: Both teams to score @ 1.77 – our chance 61% vs 56% implied by the price (edge +8%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Picks by market
ResultCork City to win ✗52% · @1.71
Double chanceEither team to win ✗77% · @1.20
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓61% · @1.77
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓77% · @1.25
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9% · fair 10.75
Bray Wanderers vs Cork City: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Friday 24 April the First Division brings Bray Wanderers against Cork City at Carlisle Grounds. Kick-off: 19:45 WAT. In the table, Bray Wanderers are 3rd, among the top four, on 54 points after 36 matches; Cork City are 1st (leading the league) with 75. There are 21 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Bray Wanderers, last 5: LDLWD Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to Athlone Town, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 1.5 conceded per game.
Cork City, last 5: WWDWW Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Wexford, at home. 2.2 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Momentum favours Cork City, collecting 2.7 points per game to 1.3 for Bray Wanderers.
Head to head
When they last met (27 Feb 2026) it ended Cork City 1–0 Bray Wanderers.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Bray Wanderers 1.3 xG, Cork City 1.7 xG – a total near 2.9. That is an open game on paper: 54% for three or more goals, 61% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Bray Wanderers 25%, draw 23%, Cork City 52%.
GG/NG: GG (61%) at 1.77.
Price worth noting: Both teams to score @1.77 – the bookmaker implies 56%, our ratings say 61%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (77%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: Bray Wanderers 1–1 Cork City. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Bray Wanderers25%fair 3.98 · @4.40
Draw23%fair 4.44 · @3.90
Cork City52%fair 1.91 · @1.71
2.94Expected goals
1.29Bray Wanderers xG
1.66Cork City xG
61%Both score
54%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–111%
1–29%
0–19%
2–17%
0–27%
1–07%
From our goals model: Bray Wanderers 1.3 – 1.7 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 Over 1.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Bray Wanderers vs Cork City?
On our numbers Bray Wanderers have a 25% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Cork City 52%.
How many goals will there be in Bray Wanderers vs Cork City?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 54% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Bray Wanderers vs Cork City?
Our predicted score is Bray Wanderers 1–1 Cork City, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Bray Wanderers vs Cork City?
Bray Wanderers vs Cork City (First Division) kicks off on Friday 24 April 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at Carlisle Grounds.
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.
