Our Cork City vs Bray Wanderers Prediction: 2-1
Cork City vs Bray Wanderers in the Republic of Ireland First Division is scheduled for an 19:45 GMT kick-off on Friday February 27, 2026. A 2-1 win for the home side is our expected outcome, though BTTS looks promising given both teams’ recent scoring records.
Our prediction is supported by key performance data, betting odds and match insights — everything you need is right below to make smarter bets.
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Recent Form Insights
Cork City's Last Match – Wexford FC vs Cork City
Cork City must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 4-1 Republic of Ireland First Division victory over Wexford FC in their last outing. In that match, Cork City saw 60% of the ball and 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Wexford FC | 40% | 0 (4) | - | 52 |
 Cork City | 60% | 0 (5) | - | 93 |
Bray Wanderers's Last Match – Treaty United FC vs Bray Wanderers
Bray Wanderers will look to carry forward their winning form after a 1-0 Republic of Ireland First Division success over Treaty United FC on February 20. In that match, Bray Wanderers controlled 44% of possession and managed 5 shots on goal, with 1 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Treaty United FC | 56% | 3 (1) | - | 69 |
 Bray Wanderers | 44% | 5 (1) | - | 48 |
Cork City vs Bray Wanderers Stats
Key Stats
| Cork City | Bray Wanderers | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.39 | Attacking Strength | 1.36 |
| 0.51 | Defence Strength | 0.93 |
| 1.9 | Points Per Game | 2.3 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Cork City are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Bray Wanderers average 1.8 scored and 0.8 conceded per game.
Cork City 16-8
Bray Wanderers 18-8
What are the odds for this match?
Cork City to win: @1.48
Draw: @3.6
Bray Wanderers to win: @6.5
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