Cork City 68%Draw 21%UCD 11%Expected goals 2.21 – 0.82
68%
Betarazi pick
Cork City to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.47 · bookmaker 1.50 · Won ✓
7/10Rating
1.50Odds
Picks by market
ResultCork City to win ✓68% · @1.50
Double chanceCork City or draw ✓89% · @1.12
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓57% · @1.55
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓81% · fair 1.24
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.34
Cork City vs UCD: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Cork City welcome UCD to Turners Cross for a First Division fixture on Friday 18 September (19:45 WAT). In the table, Cork City are 1st, leading the league, on 75 points after 36 matches; UCD are 2nd (among the top four) with 56. There are 19 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Cork City, last 5: LDWDW Their latest outing: 2–3 defeat to Cobh Ramblers, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 3 won, 1 lost from 4. Scoring is no problem – 2.2 a game lately.
UCD, last 5: DDWDL Their latest outing: 2–2 draw with Athlone Town, at home. Scoring is no problem – 2.3 a game lately.
Head to head
When they last met (24 Jul 2026) it ended UCD 5–2 Cork City. The last 3 head-to-heads: Cork City 2 wins, UCD 1, draws 0. Those games averaged 4.0 goals and saw GG land 2 times.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Cork City 2.2 xG, UCD 0.8 xG – a total near 3.0. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 58% and GG at 57%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Cork City 68%, draw 21%, UCD 11%.
GG/NG: GG (57%) at 1.55.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Cork City to win (68%, odds 1.50). Most likely score in line with that pick: Cork City 2–0 UCD. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Cork City68%fair 1.47 · @1.50
Draw21%fair 4.78 · @3.80
UCD11%fair 8.88 · @5.00
3.03Expected goals
2.21Cork City xG
0.82UCD xG
57%Both score
58%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–012%
1–011%
2–110%
1–19%
3–09%
3–17%
From our goals model: Cork City 2.2 – 0.8 UCD expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Cork City to win with a 68% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.50.
Who will win Cork City vs UCD?
On our numbers Cork City have a 68% chance of winning, the draw 21% and UCD 11%.
How many goals will there be in Cork City vs UCD?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 58% likely and both teams score 57% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Cork City vs UCD?
Our predicted score is Cork City 2–0 UCD, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is Cork City vs UCD?
Cork City vs UCD (First Division) kicks off on Friday 18 September 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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