Cork City vs Waterford FC: Expert Analysis
As Cork City prepares to host Waterford FC on August 29, 2025, at 18:45, the match promises to be an exciting encounter with several betting markets indicating intriguing trends. With both teams having shown competitive form throughout the season, this clash could feature a mix of strategic play and high-scoring opportunities. The data suggests a dynamic game with a significant likelihood of goals being scored, particularly in the second half.
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Waterford FC
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Date: 2025-08-29
Time: 18:45
Venue: Turner's Cross
Predictions:
| Market | Prediction | Odd | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Both Teams Not To Score In 1st Half | 91.80% | 1.20 Make Bet | |
| Over 1.5 Goals | 77.80% | 1.25 Make Bet | |
| Over 0.5 Goals HT | 76.40% | 1.33 Make Bet | |
| Both Teams Not To Score In 2nd Half | 61.60% | 1.36 Make Bet | |
| Home Team Not To Score In 1st Half | 62.50% | Make Bet | |
| Home Team To Score In 2nd Half | 65.80% | Make Bet | |
| Both Teams To Score | 61.80% | 1.70 Make Bet | |
| Under 2.5 Goals | 57.30% | 1.95 Make Bet | |
| Away Team Not To Score In 1st Half | 55.40% | Make Bet | |
| Over 4.5 Cards | 54.00% | Make Bet | |
| Away Team Not To Score In 2nd Half | 56.70% | Make Bet | |
| Last Goal 73+ Minutes | 52.60% | 1.83 Make Bet | |
| Sum of Goals 2 or 3 | 53.40% | 1.95 Make Bet | |
| Under 5.5 Cards | 51.90% | Make Bet | |
| Avg. Total Goals | 3.75% | Make Bet | |
| Yellow Cards | 3.00% | Make Bet | |
| Avg. Conceded Goals | 3.00% | Make Bet | |
| Avg. Goals Scored | 2.44% | Make Bet |
Betting Market Predictions
First Half Analysis
- Both Teams Not To Score In 1st Half: Odds at 92.00 suggest a high probability that at least one team will find the net in the first half.
- Over 1.5 Goals: With odds of 77.20, this market indicates a strong chance of seeing more than one goal in the entire match.
- Over 0.5 Goals HT: At odds of 75.40, it’s likely that the first half will see at least one goal.
- Home Team Not To Score In 1st Half: Odds of 65.80 imply a moderate likelihood that Cork City will score in the first half.
- Away Team Not To Score In 1st Half: Odds at 57.80 suggest that Waterford FC may struggle to score in the opening period.
Second Half Insights
- Both Teams Not To Score In 2nd Half: Odds of 66.20 indicate a possibility of both teams remaining goalless in the second half.
- Home Team To Score In 2nd Half: With odds of 62.30, Cork City is expected to find the back of the net after halftime.
- Away Team Not To Score In 2nd Half: At odds of 59.30, it seems less likely for Waterford FC to score post-halftime.
Total Match Predictions
- Both Teams To Score: Odds at 61.50 suggest a high chance that both teams will score at least once during the match.
- Under 2.5 Goals: Odds of 54.80 indicate that keeping the total goals under three is likely.
- Last Goal After 73+ Minutes: At odds of 55.60, this market hints at a late goal being scored in the match.
Cards and Discipline
- Over 4.5 Cards: Odds at 57.70 point towards a match with potential disciplinary actions exceeding four yellow cards.
- Avg. Total Yellow Cards: Expected to be around two, reflecting typical competitive intensity.
Goals and Defense
- Avg. Total Goals: Predicted to be around three, suggesting an engaging match with multiple scoring opportunities.
- Avg. Conceded Goals: Cork City is expected to concede around two goals, indicating potential defensive challenges.
In summary, while Cork City appears poised to leverage their home advantage and score in key periods, Waterford FC will need strategic resilience to counter and potentially capitalize on any defensive lapses by their opponents.