Cork City 63%Draw 20%Wexford 17%Expected goals 2.07 – 0.96
61%
Betarazi pick
Under 3.5 goals
Good pick · fair odds 1.63 · bookmaker 1.62 · Won ✓
5/10Rating
1.62Odds
Picks by market
ResultCork City to win ✓63% · @1.41
Double chanceCork City or draw ✓83% · @1.11
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗61% · @1.65
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓82% · @1.14
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.06
Cork City vs Wexford: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Wexford travel to face Cork City on Friday 28 August in the First Division, with Turners Cross the venue – the ball rolls at 19:45 WAT. In the table, Cork City are 1st, leading the league, on 75 points after 36 matches; Wexford are 8th (in the drop zone) with 42. There are 33 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Cork City, last 5: DWWWL Their latest outing: 2–2 draw with Treaty United, away. Scoring is no problem – 2.3 a game lately.
Wexford, last 5: LLWLW Their latest outing: 0–2 defeat to Athlone Town, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 3 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 1.8 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Cork City, collecting 1.8 points per game to 1.0 for Wexford.
Head to head
When they last met (12 Jun 2026) it ended Wexford 0–2 Cork City. The last 3 head-to-heads: Cork City 3 wins, Wexford 0, draws 0. Those games averaged 3.3 goals and saw GG land 2 times.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Cork City 2.1 xG, Wexford 1.0 xG – a total near 3.0. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 61% and GG at 61%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Cork City 63%, draw 20%, Wexford 17%.
GG/NG: GG (61%) at 1.65.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (61%, odds 1.62). Most likely score in line with that pick: Cork City 2–0 Wexford. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Cork City63%fair 1.58 · @1.41
Draw20%fair 5.08 · @4.85
Wexford17%fair 5.91 · @6.50
3.02Expected goals
2.07Cork City xG
0.96Wexford xG
61%Both score
61%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–010%
1–010%
2–110%
1–110%
3–07%
3–17%
From our goals model: Cork City 2.1 – 1.0 Wexford expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 61% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.62.
Who will win Cork City vs Wexford?
On our numbers Cork City have a 63% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Wexford 17%.
How many goals will there be in Cork City vs Wexford?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 61% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Cork City vs Wexford?
Our predicted score is Cork City 2–0 Wexford, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is Cork City vs Wexford?
Cork City vs Wexford (First Division) kicks off on Friday 28 August 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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