Bray Wanderers vs Finn Harps: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Friday 7 August the First Division brings Bray Wanderers against Finn Harps 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; Finn Harps are 10th (in the drop zone) with 28. There are 26 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Bray Wanderers, last 5: LLWWW Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to Wexford, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 1.2 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Finn Harps, last 5: LLLLL Their latest outing: 0–5 defeat to Longford Town, away. Scoring is the worry: just 0.3 goals a game.
Momentum favours Bray Wanderers, collecting 2.0 points per game to 0.5 for Finn Harps.
Head to head
When they last met (17 Jul 2026) it ended Finn Harps 0–1 Bray Wanderers. The last 3 head-to-heads: Bray Wanderers 1 win, Finn Harps 1, draws 1. Those games averaged 2.7 goals and saw GG land 2 times.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Bray Wanderers 2.3 xG, Finn Harps 0.9 xG – a total near 3.2. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 62% and GG at 58%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Bray Wanderers 71%, draw 18%, Finn Harps 11%.
GG/NG: GG (58%) at 1.80.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Bray Wanderers to win (71%, odds 1.29). Most likely score in line with that pick: Bray Wanderers 2–0 Finn Harps. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Bray Wanderers71%fair 1.40 · @1.29
Draw18%fair 5.66 · @5.30
Finn Harps11%fair 9.09 · @9.70
3.20Expected goals
2.33Bray Wanderers xG
0.86Finn Harps xG
58%Both score
62%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–011%
2–110%
1–010%
3–09%
1–18%
3–17%
From our goals model: Bray Wanderers 2.3 – 0.9 Finn Harps expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Bray Wanderers vs Finn Harps?
Our pick is Bray Wanderers to win with a 71% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.29.
Who will win Bray Wanderers vs Finn Harps?
On our numbers Bray Wanderers have a 71% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Finn Harps 11%.
How many goals will there be in Bray Wanderers vs Finn Harps?
We expect about 3.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 62% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Bray Wanderers vs Finn Harps?
Our predicted score is Bray Wanderers 2–0 Finn Harps, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.2 goals in total.
When is Bray Wanderers vs Finn Harps?
Bray Wanderers vs Finn Harps (First Division) kicks off on Friday 7 August 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.