Expert Overview: Cork City vs Waterford FC

The upcoming match between Cork City and Waterford FC on 29th August 2025 promises to be a captivating encounter. Both teams have shown resilience and competitiveness in their recent fixtures, making this match one to watch. The betting odds suggest a balanced contest, with a slight inclination towards both teams finding the net at some point during the game. With an average total goal expectation of 2.85, it indicates a moderately high-scoring affair.

Predictions for Cork City vs Waterford FC

• Both Teams Not To Score In 1st Half: 90.60 – A strong possibility that the first half will remain scoreless, indicating tight defensive play initially.
• Over 1.5 Goals: 72.10 – Suggests that despite a potentially slow start, there will be more than one goal scored throughout the match.
• Over 0.5 Goals HT: 75.30 – Indicates that at least one goal is likely by halftime, hinting at early offensive efforts from both sides.
• Both Teams Not To Score In 2nd Half: 64.10 – Points to a potential decrease in scoring after the break, possibly due to strategic adjustments or fatigue.
• Home Team Not To Score In 1st Half: 62.80 – Reflects the likelihood that Cork City may struggle to break the deadlock early on.
• Home Team To Score In 2nd Half: 65.90 – Suggests Cork City might find their rhythm and score after halftime, capitalizing on home advantage.
• Both Teams To Score: 60.30 – A balanced prediction that both teams will manage to find the net at some point in the match.
• Under 2.5 Goals: 54.00 – Indicates a relatively low-scoring game overall, aligning with defensive strategies expected from both teams.
• Away Team Not To Score In 1st Half: 59.30 – Suggests Waterford FC may face difficulties scoring early against a solid Cork City defense.
• Over 4.5 Cards: 59.20 – Implies a physical match with potential for several bookings due to aggressive play.
• Away Team Not To Score In 2nd Half: 59.70 – Indicates Waterford FC might also struggle to score in the latter stages of the game.
• Last Goal 73+ Minutes: 54.30 – Suggests a dramatic conclusion with a goal likely in injury time or shortly thereafter.
• Sum of Goals 2 or 3: 55.40 – Predicts a total of either two or three goals being scored, fitting within the average goal expectation.
• Average Total Goals: 2.85 – Aligns with predictions of a moderately high-scoring game.
• Avg. Conceded Goals: 1.70 – Both teams are expected to concede slightly over one goal each on average, indicating defensive vulnerabilities.
• Avg. Goals Scored: 2.54 – Reflects Cork City’s offensive capabilities, suggesting they will likely score around two or three goals.