Cobh Ramblers vs UCD: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Friday 4 September the First Division brings Cobh Ramblers against UCD. Kick-off: 19:45 WAT. In the table, Cobh Ramblers are 6th, lower half, on 49 points after 36 matches; UCD are 2nd (among the top four) with 56.
Current form
Cobh Ramblers, last 5: DWWLW Their latest outing: 2–2 draw with Longford Town, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.
UCD, last 5: WDLWL Their latest outing: 5–4 win over Finn Harps, at home. Scoring is no problem – 2.0 a game lately.
Head to head
When they last met (26 Jun 2026) it ended UCD 2–0 Cobh Ramblers. The last 3 head-to-heads: Cobh Ramblers 0 wins, UCD 3, draws 0. Those games averaged 3.0 goals and saw GG land 1 time.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Cobh Ramblers 1.3 xG, UCD 1.5 xG – a total near 2.9. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 56%, GG 61%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Cobh Ramblers 35%, draw 21%, UCD 44%.
GG/NG: GG (61%) at 1.53.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (78%, odds 1.22). Most likely score in line with that pick: Cobh Ramblers 1–1 UCD. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Cobh Ramblers35%fair 2.89 · @2.96
Draw21%fair 4.76 · @3.60
UCD44%fair 2.25 · @2.20
2.87Expected goals
1.33Cobh Ramblers xG
1.55UCD xG
61%Both score
56%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
1–29%
0–19%
2–18%
1–07%
0–27%
From our goals model: Cobh Ramblers 1.3 – 1.5 UCD expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 78% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Cobh Ramblers vs UCD?
On our numbers Cobh Ramblers have a 35% chance of winning, the draw 21% and UCD 44%.
How many goals will there be in Cobh Ramblers vs UCD?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 56% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Cobh Ramblers vs UCD?
Our predicted score is Cobh Ramblers 1–1 UCD, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Cobh Ramblers vs UCD?
Cobh Ramblers vs UCD (First Division) kicks off on Friday 4 September 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time).
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.
