Wexford vs Cork City: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Friday 12 June the First Division brings Wexford against Cork City at Ferrycarrig Park. Kick-off: 19:45 WAT. In the table, Wexford are 8th, in the drop zone, on 42 points after 36 matches; Cork City are 1st (leading the league) with 75. There are 33 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Wexford, last 5: LWLLW Their latest outing: 0–4 defeat to Bray Wanderers, away. In their own stadium the record reads 3 won, 1 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.
Cork City, last 5: WWWWL Their latest outing: 4–0 win over Finn Harps, at home. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 0.5 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Momentum favours Cork City, collecting 2.0 points per game to 1.5 for Wexford.
Head to head
When they last met (17 Apr 2026) it ended Cork City 2–1 Wexford. The last 2 head-to-heads: Wexford 0 wins, Cork City 2, draws 0. Those games averaged 4.0 goals and saw GG land 2 times.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Wexford 1.1 xG, Cork City 1.8 xG – a total near 2.9. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 52%, GG 59%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Wexford 22%, draw 24%, Cork City 53%.
Lower-risk option: Cork City or draw (78%) at 1.22.
GG/NG: GG (59%) at 1.75.
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: Wexford 1–1 Cork City. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Wexford22%fair 4.49 · @4.10
Draw24%fair 4.11 · @3.60
Cork City53%fair 1.87 · @1.83
2.88Expected goals
1.11Wexford xG
1.77Cork City xG
59%Both score
52%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–111%
0–110%
1–210%
0–29%
1–06%
2–16%
From our goals model: Wexford 1.1 – 1.8 Cork City expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 76% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win Wexford vs Cork City?
On our numbers Wexford have a 22% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Cork City 53%.
How many goals will there be in Wexford vs Cork City?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 52% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Wexford vs Cork City?
Our predicted score is Wexford 1–1 Cork City, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Wexford vs Cork City?
Wexford vs Cork City (First Division) kicks off on Friday 12 June 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at Ferrycarrig Park.
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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