Finn Harps 14%Draw 20%Cork City 66%Expected goals 0.93 – 2.10
66%
Betarazi pick
Cork City to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.52 · bookmaker 1.32 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.32Odds
Picks by market
ResultCork City to win ✓66% · @1.32
Double chanceCork City or draw ✓86% · @1.07
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗55% · @1.80
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓81% · @1.15
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗10% · fair 10.09
Finn Harps vs Cork City: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Cork City travel to face Finn Harps on Friday 31 July in the First Division, with Finn Park the venue – the ball rolls at 19:45 WAT. In the table, Finn Harps are 10th, in the drop zone, on 28 points after 36 matches; Cork City are 1st (leading the league) with 75. There are 47 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Finn Harps, last 5: LLLWD Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to Kerry, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.7 goals a game.
Cork City, last 5: LDLLW Their latest outing: 2–5 defeat to UCD, away. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 2.7 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Cork City, collecting 1.2 points per game to 0.7 for Finn Harps.
Head to head
When they last met (29 May 2026) it ended Cork City 4–0 Finn Harps. The last 2 head-to-heads: Finn Harps 0 wins, Cork City 1, draws 1. Those games averaged 2.0 goals.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Finn Harps 0.9 xG, Cork City 2.1 xG – a total near 3.0. That is an open game on paper: 60% for three or more goals, 55% for GG.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Finn Harps 14%, draw 20%, Cork City 66%.
GG/NG: GG (55%) at 1.80.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Cork City to win (66%, odds 1.32). Most likely score in line with that pick: Finn Harps 0–2 Cork City. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Finn Harps14%fair 7.11 · @8.10
Draw20%fair 4.97 · @5.30
Cork City66%fair 1.52 · @1.32
3.03Expected goals
0.93Finn Harps xG
2.10Cork City xG
55%Both score
60%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
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0–110%
1–210%
1–19%
0–37%
1–37%
From our goals model: Finn Harps 0.9 – 2.1 Cork City expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Finn Harps vs Cork City?
Our pick is Cork City to win with a 66% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.32.
Who will win Finn Harps vs Cork City?
On our numbers Finn Harps have a 14% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Cork City 66%.
How many goals will there be in Finn Harps vs Cork City?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 60% likely and both teams score 55% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Finn Harps vs Cork City?
Our predicted score is Finn Harps 0–2 Cork City, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is Finn Harps vs Cork City?
Finn Harps vs Cork City (First Division) kicks off on Friday 31 July 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at Finn 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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