Our Cork City vs Wexford FC Prediction: 2-1
Cork City vs Wexford FC in the Republic of Ireland First Division is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Friday April 17, 2026. A 2-1 victory for the hosts is our top prediction, yet given both teams’ attacking form, BTTS seems like a smart betting choice.
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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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 controlled 67% of possession and managed 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 |
Wexford FC's Last Match – Wexford FC vs Athlone Town
Wexford FC must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 1-0 Republic of Ireland First Division victory over Athlone Town in their last outing.
Cork City vs Wexford FC Stats
Key Stats
| Cork City | Wexford FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.58 | Attacking Strength | 1.27 |
| 0.76 | Defence Strength | 0.66 |
| 2.6 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 8/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 2.2 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Cork City are averaging 2.2 goals scored and 0.7 conceded per match, while Wexford FC average 1.4 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.
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