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by Thobelani Moyo in Football Predictions
Waterford United will welcome Cork City to the Regional Sports Center on matchday 24 in the League of Ireland Premier Division. Waterford are in eighth place in the league standings, while Cork City are anchored at the bottom of the table. Here's our match prediction.
Waterford's display in the League of Ireland Premier Division this season has been abysmal. Operating in the bottom three, they have maintained a seven-point cushion over the red dotted line in the standings.
What has been more concerning is their inconsistent form. The Blues have won just one of their last eight league games heading into this clash (D3, L4). Their undoing, a porous defense, saw them concede 19 goals during this period.
Last time out, they were involved in a 7-2 hammering at the hands of Derry City. This result marked their second consecutive league defeat.
Cork City have been the worst-performing team in the League of Ireland Premier Division this season. They are favorites to be relegated. However, they still have enough time to turn the tide with 13 games remaining.
The Rebel Army have not won a league game since beating Waterford, their opponents in this upcoming clash, 2-1 on April 21. Since then, they have found winning games hard to come by, going 12 matches without victory.
Last time out, they succumbed to a convincing 3-1 away defeat to Shelbourne. This result halted a two-match draw streak.
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The Best Betting Odds for Waterford United v Cork City Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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2.05 | 3.5 | 3.3 |
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2.05 | 3.3 | 3.2 |
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2.1 | 3.25 | 3 |
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2.15 | 3.4 | 3 |
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2.02 | 3.55 | 3.2 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Waterford United and Cork City?
Our prediction for the Waterford United vs Cork City match is: both teams to score.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 11/07/2025 between Waterford United and Cork City in Airtricity League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 54.3% for a win of Waterford United against Cork City with odds of 2.16 at Melbet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Waterford United vs Cork City is 23.72% with odds of 3.6 at Betobet.
- Our prediction model gives a 21.98% chance ⭐ for a win of Cork City vs Waterford United with odds of 3.38 at Betwinner.
Waterford United - Cork City Prediction and Best Odds:
| Waterford United Cork City Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Waterford United wins | 54.3% | 2.16 at Melbet |
| Over 2.5 goals | 73.38% | 1.9 at Betwinner |
| Both Team To Score | 87.5% | 1.7 at Ladbrokes |
| Half-time: Draw / Full-time: Waterford United | 24.3% | 5.5 at Bet365 |
Waterford United vs Cork City Form
Waterford United and Cork City's standings in the Airtricity League
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
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30 | 24 | 9 | 3 | 12 | -14 |
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10
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15 | 24 | 2 | 9 | 13 | -19 |
Waterford United and Cork City Last Matches
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
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1/6 (17%)
5/6 (83%)
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Waterford United vs Cork City Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
33 %
0 %
67 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
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Waterford United - Cork City Key Points
- Waterford United have failed to keep a clean sheet in each of their last eight league games.
- Cork City have scored in each of their last six away league games.
- Waterford United have seen both teams score in six of their last eight league games.
- Cork City have seen both teams score in each of their last six away league games.
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Our Waterford United vs Cork City Prediction
Waterford are favorites to walk away with three points, which isn't a surprise despite their poor performance. Home advantage is the key to their success, having suffered just one defeat in their last six home league games.
Cork City are in complete shambles and cannot be trusted to step up to the plate. However, when it comes to scoring goals, they have been a reliable team. In their last 23 games, they scored in 19 of those, and we expect their name to be on the scoreboard in this one. Our Waterford United vs Cork City prediction: both teams to score.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Waterford United Cork City
| Waterford United vs Cork City | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterford United wins | 1.91 | 2.05 | +7.3% |
| Draw | 3.5 | 3.5 | 0% |
| Cork City wins | 3.6 | 3.3 | -8.3% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Waterford United is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have increased by 7.3% since opening
- The probability of this result was 52.4% and is now 48.8% (-3.6%)
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