Our Cork City vs Cobh Ramblers Prediction: 3-1
Cork City vs Cobh Ramblers in the Republic of Ireland First Division is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Friday May 1, 2026. We’re backing a 3-1 home win, but for those looking at alternative bets, over 2.5 goals is worth considering based on both teams' attacking stats.
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 – Cork City vs Kerry FC
Determined to maintain their recent success, Cork City must win following their 2-1 Republic of Ireland Munster Senior Cup victory against Kerry FC on April 14. In that match, Cork City saw 49% of the ball and 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cork City | 49% | 0 (2) | - | 75 |
Kerry FC | 51% | 0 (3) | - | 100 |
Cobh Ramblers's Last Match – Finn Harps vs Cobh Ramblers
Cobh Ramblers will hope to extend their good run following a 2-0 Republic of Ireland First Division win against Finn Harps on April 10. In that match, Cobh Ramblers recorded 62% possession, firing 9 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Finn Harps | 38% | 0 (0) | - | 64 |
 Cobh Ramblers | 62% | 0 (9) | - | 86 |
Cork City vs Cobh Ramblers Stats
Key Stats
| Cork City | Cobh Ramblers | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.58 | Attacking Strength | 1.1 |
| 0.76 | Defence Strength | 1.05 |
| 2.6 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 8/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 2 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Cork City are averaging 2.0 goals scored and 0.7 conceded per match, while Cobh Ramblers average 1.3 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.