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Sept. 4, 2026 2 weeks from now VS

Match Analysis

Bray Wanderers Cork City
Bray Wanderers W L L W W W
Cork City W W W L L L
STRENGTH
EXPECTED GOALS
WINS THE GAME
What do these metrics mean?
Strength
Recent form points from the last several matches. Higher means a better recent run of results.
Shot Conversion
Goals scored divided by total shots taken (rolling window of past matches). Measures finishing efficiency — only available when historical shot data exists.
Shots on Target
Proportion of shots that were on target. Reflects shot accuracy and discipline — only available when historical shot data exists.
Possession
Average ball possession percentage over recent matches. Indicates territorial dominance — only available when historical stats exist.
Save Rate
Goalkeeper saves divided by shots faced. Higher means the keeper is denying more chances — only available when historical stats exist.
Attacking Potential
Composite index from goals, expected goals and shots (weighted). Only available when full shot stats are tracked for a team.
Defensive Potential
Composite index from goals conceded, saves and blocked shots (weighted). Only available when full shot stats are tracked.
Expected Goals
Poisson-estimated goals each team is likely to score, derived from season attack/defence averages and opponent strength.
Head to Head
Historical win share across all previous meetings between these two teams (home wins | draws | away wins).
Wins the Game
Machine learning win probability — the model's confidence that each team wins this match outright.

Head to Head History

Home Team Away Team Score Date
Cork City Bray Wanderers 2 - 0 June 26, 2026
Bray Wanderers Cork City 1 - 1 April 24, 2026
Cork City Bray Wanderers 1 - 0 February 27, 2026
Bray Wanderers Cork City 3 - 3 September 27, 2024
Cork City Bray Wanderers 1 - 0 June 28, 2024
Bray Wanderers Cork City 1 - 3 May 17, 2024

Bray Wanderers Form (Last 6 Matches)

Date Venue Opponent Score Result
Aug 7, 26 Home Finn Harps 5 - 0 Win
Aug 3, 26 Away Wexford 2 - 1 Loss
Jul 31, 26 Home Kerry 0 - 4 Loss
Jul 24, 26 Away Cobh Ramblers 1 - 2 Win
Jul 10, 26 Home UCD 6 - 0 Win
Jul 3, 26 Home Athlone Town 1 - 0 Win

Cork City Form (Last 6 Matches)

Date Venue Opponent Score Result
Aug 7, 26 Home Kerry 3 - 1 Win
Aug 3, 26 Home Athlone Town 3 - 2 Win
Jul 31, 26 Away Finn Harps 0 - 3 Win
Jul 24, 26 Away UCD 5 - 2 Loss
Jul 14, 26 Home Cardiff 1 - 6 Loss
Jul 10, 26 Home Longford Town 3 - 4 Loss

First Division Table

Pos Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Cork City 26 19 3 4 54 22 +32 60
2 Bray Wanderers 26 11 7 8 49 37 +12 40

Predictions

Both Teams To Score - Yes
This prediction indicates that there is a 58.42% likelihood that both Bray Wanderers and Cork City will score at least one goal each during the course of the match.
Cork City to win
This prediction indicates that Cork City has a 44.77% likelihood to win the match. The likelihood for the match to end as a draw is 23.44 %
Over 1.5 goals
This prediction indicates that there is a 61.25% likelihood that by the end of the football match, there will be two or more goals scored.
Over 2.5 goals
This prediction indicates that there is a 59.2% likelihood that by the end of the football match, there will be three or more goals scored.

Most Likely Scorelines

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