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Waterford v Cobh Ramblers: numbers & prediction

FAI Cup · Ireland · Regional Sports Centre

Waterford

DWWLW
2–1
FT

Cobh Ramblers

LLLWL
Waterford 63%Draw 22%Cobh Ramblers 15% Expected goals 2.21 – 1.02
63%
Betarazi pick

Waterford to win

Good pick · fair odds 1.58 · bookmaker 1.48 · Won ✓

6/10Rating
1.48Odds

Picks by market

ResultWaterford to win ✓63% · @1.48
Double chanceWaterford or draw ✓85% · @1.07
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓59% · @1.62
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓81% · @1.17
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✓10% · fair 10.15

Waterford vs Cobh Ramblers: Betarazi preview and prediction

The fixture

19:45 WAT, Friday 17 July: Waterford v Cobh Ramblers in the FAI Cup, played at Regional Sports Centre.

Current form

Waterford, last 5: DWWLW Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with St Patrick's Athl., at home. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. 2.5 goals per outing makes them dangerous.

Cobh Ramblers, last 5: LLLWL Their latest outing: 0–2 defeat to Athlone Town, away. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 3 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.

Momentum favours Waterford, collecting 1.8 points per game to 1.0 for Cobh Ramblers.

Where the goals come from

Betarazi's ratings give Waterford 2.2 xG, Cobh Ramblers 1.0 xG – a total near 3.2. That is an open game on paper: 61% for three or more goals, 59% for GG.

Markets worth a look

  • 1X2 according to our numbers – Waterford 63%, draw 22%, Cobh Ramblers 15%.
  • GG/NG: GG (59%) at 1.62.

Our call before kick-off

Our pre-match call was Waterford to win (63%, odds 1.48). Most likely score in line with that pick: Waterford 2–1 Cobh Ramblers. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.

Result chances

Waterford63%fair 1.58 · @1.48
Draw22%fair 4.56 · @4.10
Cobh Ramblers15%fair 6.69 · @5.60
3.23Expected goals
2.21Waterford xG
1.02Cobh Ramblers xG
59%Both score
61%Over 2.5

Score grid: top six

2–110%
2–010%
1–19%
1–09%
3–17%
3–07%

From our goals model: Waterford 2.2 – 1.0 Cobh Ramblers expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

All markets: our price vs the bookmaker

MarketMost likelyChanceFair oddsBookmaker
Match resultWaterford to win ✓63%1.581.48
Double chanceWaterford or draw ✓85%1.181.07
Both teams to scoreBoth teams to score ✓59%1.681.62
Draw no betWaterford (draw no bet) ✓81%1.24–
Asian handicapWaterford -0.5 (Asian handicap) ✓64%1.55–
Over/under 1.5 goalsOver 1.5 goals ✓81%1.231.17
Over/under 2.5 goalsOver 2.5 goals ✓61%1.631.55
Over/under 3.5 goalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓60%1.661.53
Over/under 4.5 goalsUnder 4.5 goals ✓77%1.29–
First team to scoreWaterford to score first ✗66%1.52–
Half-time resultWaterford ahead at half-time ✗48%2.10–
Half-time / full-timeHT Waterford / FT Waterford ✗42%2.38–
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✓10%10.15–

Recent results

Waterford – last 6

DWWLWD
10 Julvs St Patrick's Athl.1–1D
3 Jul@ Derry City4–2W
26 Jun@ Dundalk3–2W
19 Junvs Shamrock Rovers0–2L
12 Junvs Sligo Rovers4–0W
29 May@ Drogheda United3–3D
2.5Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5

Cobh Ramblers – last 6

LLLWLW
10 Jul@ Athlone Town0–2L
3 Julvs Cork City0–1L
26 Jun@ UCD0–2L
19 Junvs Finn Harps3–1W
13 Jun@ Longford Town1–2L
29 Mayvs Kerry2–0W
1.0Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
33%Both scored
33%Over 2.5

Head to head

No previous meetings on record between Waterford and Cobh Ramblers.

Waterford vs Cobh Ramblers head-to-head page →

More FAI Cup predictions

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FT Athlone Town3 Midleton0 169%1.36X17%4.50214%7.00 1.6–0.4xG 1Athlone Town to win 69%@1.36 ✓
FT Finn Harps0 Bray Wanderers1 124%3.60X21%3.60255%1.83 1.2–1.9xG 2Bray Wanderers to win 55%@1.83 ✓
FT Galway United4 Crumlin United0 173%1.11X16%7.20211%16.00 2.8–1.1xG O2.5Over 2.5 goals 73%@1.30 ✓
FT Kerry2 Shelbourne2 Pens 6–5 120%8.00X22%4.40258%1.33 1.1–1.6xG 2Shelbourne to win 58%@1.33 ✗
FT Shamrock Rovers1 Cork City1 AET 4–1 161%1.33X21%4.75218%6.50 2.1–1.2xG 1Shamrock Rovers to win 61%@1.33 ✗
FT St Patrick's Athl.2 Wexford1 172%1.17X18%6.00210%14.00 2.3–0.8xG O2.5Over 2.5 goals 64%@1.38 ✓
FT Treaty United1 UCD2 126%3.25X22%3.60252%1.95 1.2–1.8xG 2UCD to win 52%@1.95 ✓

Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Waterford vs Cobh Ramblers?

Our pick is Waterford to win with a 63% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.48.

Who will win Waterford vs Cobh Ramblers?

On our numbers Waterford have a 63% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Cobh Ramblers 15%.

How many goals will there be in Waterford vs Cobh Ramblers?

We expect about 3.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 61% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Waterford vs Cobh Ramblers?

Our predicted score is Waterford 2–1 Cobh Ramblers, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.2 goals in total.

When is Waterford vs Cobh Ramblers?

Waterford vs Cobh Ramblers (FAI Cup) kicks off on Friday 17 July 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at Regional Sports Centre.

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.