Our Waterford FC vs Cork City Prediction: 2-2
Waterford FC vs Cork City in the Republic of Ireland Premier Division is scheduled for an 19:45 GMT kick-off on Friday July 11, 2025. Our analysis suggests a 2-2 stalemate, with both teams capable of scoring, reinforcing BTTS as a valuable choice.
This Waterford FC 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
Waterford FC's Last Match – Derry City vs Waterford FC
Waterford FC will look to get back on track following a 2-7 Republic of Ireland Premier Division loss against Derry City on July 4. In that match, Waterford FC recorded 33% possession, firing 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Derry City | 67% | 0 (10) | 1.25 | 35 |
 Waterford FC | 33% | 0 (4) | 0.83 | 15 |
Cork City's Last Match – Cork City vs Celtic
Cork City will be eager to respond after suffering a 1-2 Europe Friendlies defeat at the hands of Celtic on July 8. In that match, Cork City had 50% possession and 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cork City | 50% | 0 (4) | - | 17 |
 Celtic | 50% | 0 (7) | - | 33 |
Waterford FC vs Cork City Stats
Key Stats
| Waterford FC | Cork City | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.97 | Attacking Strength | 1.07 |
| 1.84 | Defence Strength | 1.79 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 0.3 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 0/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 0.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Waterford FC are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.9 conceded per match, while Cork City average 0.9 scored and 2.0 conceded per game.
Waterford FC 13-19
Cork City 9-20
What are the odds for this match?
Waterford FC to win: @1.85
Draw: @3.6
Cork City to win: @3.9