WON Tip WON Cork City 2-1 Wexford
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Cork City

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W D W W W
8W 2D 0L ▲ Improving
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2-1
W
Wexford
Away
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4W 4D 2L ▲ Improving
StraightWinOdds Selection · Friday, 17th April 2026
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Backing Cork City to win
Cork City 50%
Draw 30%
Wexford 20%
H Fair Odds 2
D Fair Odds 3.33
A Fair Odds 5
Implied Prob 75.8% Bookie's implied odds
Our Edge -13.8% Overpriced
Kelly % 0% Suggested bankroll %
Head to Head
Record
6
Cork City
4
Draws
0
Wexford
10
Meetings
2.6
Avg Goals
60%
BTTS
40%
Over 2.5
Supports Tip Cork City won 6 of the last 10 meetings (4 draws).
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Stats Duel
Comparison
Cork City
Metric
Wexford
2.2
Goals For / Game
1.4
0.7
Goals Against / Game
1.3
40%
Clean Sheets
30%
8-2-0
W — D — L
4-4-2
Win Rate
80%
40%
2.8
Avg Goals
70%
Over 1.5
50%
Over 2.5
60%
BTTS Rate
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Score Probability Matrix
Poisson Model
W0
W1
W2
W3
W4
W5
C0
0-0 6.1%
0-1 6.4%
0-2 3.4%
0-3 1.2%
0-4 0.3%
0-5 0.1%
C1
1-0 10.6%
1-1 11.2%
1-2 5.9%
1-3 2.1%
1-4 0.5%
1-5 0.1%
C2
2-0 9.3%
2-1 9.8%
2-2 5.1%
2-3 1.8%
2-4 0.5%
2-5 0.1%
C3
3-0 5.4%
3-1 5.7%
3-2 3.0%
3-3 1.1%
3-4 0.3%
3-5 0.1%
C4
4-0 2.4%
4-1 2.5%
4-2 1.3%
4-3 0.5%
4-4 0.1%
4-5 0.0%
C5
5-0 0.8%
5-1 0.9%
5-2 0.5%
5-3 0.2%
5-4 0.0%
5-5 0.0%
Top Scores 1-0(10.6%) 2-1(9.8%) 2-0(9.3%)
■ Best match ■ Possible ■ Low · ■ Contradicts tip C=Home goals ↓   W=Away →
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Market Odds Intelligence
Value Finder
Cork City Win
50%
2
Draw
30%
3.33
Wexford Win
20%
5
Fair value decimal odds based on probability model. Compare against your bookmaker's line to identify value.
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Team Ratings
Grades
Cork City
Overall
8.6
Scoring
7.3
Defence
7.7
Wexford
Overall
5.2
Scoring
4.7
Defence
5.7
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Combination Markets
Smart Picks
Result & BTTS
Home Win & BTTS Yes 32%
Home Win & BTTS No 21%
Draw & BTTS Yes 12%
Draw & BTTS No 8%
Away Win & BTTS Yes 16%
Away Win & BTTS No 11%
Result & Goals
Home Win & Over 2.5 27%
Home Win & Under 2.5 27%
Draw & Over 2.5 10%
Draw & Under 2.5 10%
Away Win & Over 2.5 14%
Away Win & Under 2.5 14%
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Stake Calculator
Bankroll Tool
Kelly %
Stake
Potential Profit
Uses Kelly Criterion at selected fraction. Half Kelly (0.5) is recommended for reduced variance. Not financial advice.
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Match Archives
History
Head to Head
20.02.26First Division
Wexford1
Cork City4
18.10.24First Division
Cork City6
Wexford0
04.07.24First Division
Wexford1
Cork City3
06.05.24First Division
Cork City1
Wexford1
01.04.24First Division
Wexford1
Cork City1
15.09.23FAI Cup
Cork City2
Wexford1
07.10.22First Division
Cork City0
Wexford0
22.07.22First Division
Wexford0
Cork City1
20.05.22First Division
Cork City1
Wexford1
01.04.22First Division
Wexford0
Cork City1
Recent Form
Cork City
06.04.26First Division
Cork City4
Kerry2
W
03.04.26First Division
Finn Harps0
Cork City0
D
27.03.26First Division
Cork City4
Athlone1
W
20.03.26First Division
UC Dublin0
Cork City1
W
13.03.26First Division
Cork City2
Longford1
W
06.03.26First Division
Cobh Ramblers1
Cork City1
D
27.02.26First Division
Cork City1
Bray0
W
20.02.26First Division
Wexford1
Cork City4
W
13.02.26First Division
Cork City1
Treaty United0
W
04.02.26Club Friendly
Cork City4
Kerry1
W
Wexford
10.04.26First Division
Wexford1
Athlone0
W
06.04.26First Division
UC Dublin0
Wexford0
D
03.04.26First Division
Wexford2
Bray1
W
27.03.26First Division
Wexford3
Treaty United2
W
21.03.26First Division
Longford2
Wexford0
L
13.03.26First Division
Wexford1
Kerry1
D
06.03.26First Division
Finn Harps1
Wexford1
D
27.02.26First Division
Athlone2
Wexford2
D
20.02.26First Division
Wexford1
Cork City4
L
13.02.26First Division
Cobh Ramblers0
Wexford3
W
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Match Analysis
Writeup

On Friday, 17th April 2026, Cork City host Wexford in Ireland Division 1. We recommend Cork City to win as the standout selection.

Cork City arrive in strong form, having recorded 8 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats from their last 10 outings.

Wexford are inconsistent on the road, with a record of 4W 4D 2L across 10 matches.

Historical meetings favour Cork City, who lead the head-to-head with 6 wins to Wexford's 0, with 4 draws from 10 encounters. Both teams have scored in 60% of those meetings.

Our verdict: cork city to win at odds of 1.32 represents the most compelling value in this fixture.


Betting on football gets a whole lot easier when you stop listening to your gut and start paying attention to what the numbers are actually saying. This upcoming Ireland Division 1 match is the perfect excuse to tune out the noise, forget about which club you normally root for, and just dig into the hard facts. We always begin by checking out the home team.

Sure, their overall record for the season dictates the early betting lines, but that only tells half the story. The real secret to finding a good bet is looking closely at their most recent games. That recent action tells us everything we need to know about how well they are attacking and whether their defense is holding up under pressure right now.

Then, you have to give the away team the exact same level of attention. You need to take a step back, look at how they have played across the entire season, and compare that to their performances over the last couple of weeks. Doing this helps you spot situations where the bookies might have priced them completely wrong.

On top of all that, history matters heavily in these matchups. Past meetings between these specific clubs often reveal hidden patterns and playing styles that basic stats just completely miss. When you combine those past head-to-head results with how both sides are playing today, you get a really clear picture of how the 90 minutes will unfold.

Taking all of this into account, the smartest move here is backing 1, especially with the fantastic value sitting at @1.32. Once the game gets underway, all we can do is sit back, watch the action, and let the final score show if our math was right on the money. Check out our other daily tips for more smart bets.

Quick Answers
FAQ
What is the recommended bet for Cork City vs Wexford?
Our selection is 1 — Cork City to win, priced at approximately 1.32. Tip confidence rating: 62%.
What is Cork City's current form?
Cork City have won 8, drawn 2 and lost 0 of their last 10 matches.
How has Wexford been performing recently?
Wexford have recorded 4 wins, 4 draws and 2 defeats from 10 recent games.
What does the head-to-head record show?
Cork City lead with 6 wins versus Wexford's 0, with 4 draws across 10 meetings.
How many goals are expected in this match?
Recent fixtures involving these sides average 2.8 goals per game. The head-to-head BTTS rate stands at 60%.
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