Our Bray Wanderers vs Cork City Prediction: 2-2
Bray Wanderers vs Cork City in the Republic of Ireland First Division is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Friday April 24, 2026. We predict a tightly contested 2-2 draw, with both teams getting on the scoresheet, making BTTS a strong betting option.
This Bray Wanderers vs Cork City prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Bray Wanderers's Last Match – Longford Town vs Bray Wanderers
Bray Wanderers will hope to recover from their recent 0-1 Republic of Ireland First Division setback against Longford Town on April 11. In that match, Bray Wanderers saw 61% of the ball and 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Longford Town | 39% | 0 (4) | - | 80 |
Bray Wanderers | 61% | 0 (2) | - | 115 |
Cork City's Last Match – Cork City vs Kerry FC
Determined to maintain their recent success, Cork City must win following their 4-2 Republic of Ireland First Division victory against Kerry FC on April 6. In that match, Cork City recorded 67% possession, attempting 17 shots on goal, with 9 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cork City | 67% | 17 (9) | - | 62 |
Kerry FC | 33% | 7 (4) | - | 20 |
Bray Wanderers vs Cork City Stats
Key Stats
| Bray Wanderers | Cork City | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.38 | Attacking Strength | 1.44 |
| 1.1 | Defence Strength | 0.72 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 2.6 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 8/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 2.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Bray Wanderers are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Cork City average 2.2 scored and 0.7 conceded per game.



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