Ireland · First Division · Matchweek 3418:45

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Bray Wanderers vs Cobh Ramblers Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 2.15 expected goals for Bray Wanderers and 1.24 for Cobh Ramblers, a combined total of 3.39. That distribution gives Bray Wanderers the largest share of the 1X2 market at 58%, with the draw at 21%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 66% for over 2.5 goals and 63% for both teams to score, with 2–1 the single most likely scoreline at 10%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 58% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

Bray Wanderers win

58.0% probability

Moderate confidenceLow data42/100

Expected goals

2.15 – 1.24

Model version

poisson-v2

Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Bray Wanderers home form

    7 points from their last 4 home matches in our dataset.

  • Cobh Ramblers away threat

    Scored in 4 of their last 5 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Bray Wanderers to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 58%, against 58% / 21% / 22% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 2.15 goals for Bray Wanderers and 1.24 for Cobh Ramblers, a combined 3.39 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

Bray Wanderers win58%
Draw21%
Cobh Ramblers win22%

Double chance 1X

79%

Double chance 12

80%

Double chance X2

42%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals85%
Over 2.5 goals66%
Over 3.5 goals44%
Both teams to score63%

Correct score

  • 2–19.7%
  • 1–19.0%
  • 2–07.8%
  • 1–07.2%
  • 3–16.9%

Recent form

Bray Wanderers

  • 2026-10-02T18:45:00.000Z · H vs Cobh Ramblers · 1-4 (L)
  • 2026-09-25T18:45:00.000Z · A vs UCD · 3-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-18T18:45:00.000Z · H vs Treaty United · 2-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-11T18:45:00.000Z · A vs Kerry · 1-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-04T18:45:00.000Z · H vs Cork City · 1-1 (D)

Cobh Ramblers

  • 2026-10-09T18:45:00.000Z · H vs Kerry · 0-2 (L)
  • 2026-10-02T18:45:00.000Z · A vs Bray Wanderers · 4-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-25T18:45:00.000Z · H vs Athlone Town · 3-3 (D)
  • 2026-09-18T18:45:00.000Z · A vs Wexford · 1-3 (L)
  • 2026-09-11T18:45:00.000Z · A vs Cork City · 3-2 (W)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

First Division table

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1Cork City3623673975
2UCD36168121656
3Bray Wanderers36159121454
4Kerry FC36141012452
5Longford Town36141012352
6Cobh Ramblers3614715-849
7Athlone Town3613914-148
8Wexford3611916-1442
9Treaty United3611916-1642
10Finn Harps367722-3728

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Bray Wanderers win, at 58.0%. Its single most likely scoreline is 2–1.

It puts both teams scoring at 63% and over 2.5 goals at 66%.

A 58% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.