Value bet: Both teams to score @ 1.90 – our chance 56% vs 53% implied by the price (edge +6%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Picks by market
ResultCork City to win ✗62% · @1.47
Double chanceCork City or draw ✗84% · @1.08
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗56% · @1.90
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✗76% · @1.28
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.06
Cork City vs Cobh Ramblers: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Friday 1 May the First Division brings Cork City against Cobh Ramblers at Turners Cross. Kick-off: 19:45 WAT. In the table, Cork City are 1st, leading the league, on 75 points after 36 matches; Cobh Ramblers are 6th (lower half) with 49. There are 26 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Cork City, last 5: DWWDW Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Bray Wanderers, away. In their own stadium the record reads 3 won, 0 lost from 3. Scoring is no problem – 2.0 a game lately.
Cobh Ramblers, last 5: LDWWW Their latest outing: 0–2 defeat to Wexford, away. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 2 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 1.2 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Momentum favours Cork City, collecting 2.3 points per game to 1.7 for Cobh Ramblers.
Head to head
When they last met (6 Mar 2026) it ended Cobh Ramblers 1–1 Cork City.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Cork City 2.0 xG, Cobh Ramblers 1.0 xG – a total near 2.9. That is an open game on paper: 54% for three or more goals, 56% for GG.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Cork City 62%, draw 22%, Cobh Ramblers 16%.
GG/NG: GG (56%) at 1.90.
Price worth noting: Both teams to score @1.90 – the bookmaker implies 53%, our ratings say 56%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (76%, odds 1.28). Most likely score in line with that pick: Cork City 2–0 Cobh Ramblers. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Cork City62%fair 1.61 · @1.47
Draw22%fair 4.53 · @3.90
Cobh Ramblers16%fair 6.34 · @7.50
2.93Expected goals
1.97Cork City xG
0.95Cobh Ramblers xG
56%Both score
54%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–011%
2–010%
1–110%
2–110%
3–07%
3–17%
From our goals model: Cork City 2.0 – 1.0 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 Over 1.5 goals with a 76% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win Cork City vs Cobh Ramblers?
On our numbers Cork City have a 62% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Cobh Ramblers 16%.
How many goals will there be in Cork City vs Cobh Ramblers?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 54% likely and both teams score 56% 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 2.9 goals in total.
When is Cork City vs Cobh Ramblers?
Cork City vs Cobh Ramblers (First Division) kicks off on Friday 1 May 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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