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Friday, 17 July 2026Last updated 10:06
Waterford

Waterford

Home
W
21
Full time
Cobh Ramblers

Cobh Ramblers

Away
L
Regional Sports Centre
GoalVio prediction
46% confidence
Waterford(46%)
Most likely exact score1-0
Prediction correct— Result: Waterford
Win probability
Waterford
46%
Draw
23%
Cobh Ramblers
31%
Predicted winner is based on the highest win probability.
Intelligence snapshot
Attack
Waterford
73
Cobh Ramblers
34
Defence
Waterford
66
Cobh Ramblers
27
Momentum
Waterford
100
Cobh Ramblers
0
Danger (xG)
Waterford
1.80
Cobh Ramblers
0.90
Both teams to score
No
Over 2.5 goals
No
xG for (Waterford)
1.80
avg per match
xG for (Cobh Ramblers)
0.90
avg per match
xG against (Waterford)
0.90
avg per match
xG against (Cobh Ramblers)
1.80
avg per match

Momentum trend

last 5 matches
WaterfordWaterford
WDWWD
Cobh RamblersCobh Ramblers
LLLLW

Probability breakdown

46% confidence
Waterford46%
Draw23%
Cobh Ramblers31%

Waterford leads with 46% — the model's highest-probability outcome for this fixture.

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Analysis

Match insights

Waterford head into this in FAI Cup fixture at Regional Sports Centre in mixed form (W), while Cobh Ramblers arrive in mixed form (L). Waterford have a 100% win rate across their last 1 matches, compared to 0% for Cobh Ramblers over 1 games.

Tactically, this looks like a one-sided contest. Waterford's strong attack (73/100) faces a vulnerable Cobh Ramblers defence (27/100), while Cobh Ramblers's attack is up against a solid Waterford backline. The model sees a clear mismatch in Waterford's favour.

Waterford have won 1 of their last 3 home fixtures, averaging 1.7 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per game at home. Cobh Ramblers have found it tough away from home, failing to win any of their last 3 away matches. They average 0.3 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per away game.

Waterford have the upper hand in recent meetings, winning 1 of the last 1 encounters, averaging 3.0 goals per game, both teams scored in 1 of those fixtures.

The GoalVio engine projects Waterford to win with 46% confidence. and a most likely scoreline of 1-0. Win probabilities: Waterford 4580%, Draw 2281%, Cobh Ramblers 3139%. BTTS: No, Over 2.5: No.

Head to head

Waterford 1Draws 00 Cobh Ramblers
Avg goals: 3.0BTTS in 1/1
17 Jul 2026
Waterford
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Frequently asked questions

Who will win Waterford vs Cobh Ramblers?

GoalVio's model predicts Waterford to win with 46% confidence.

What is the predicted score for Waterford vs Cobh Ramblers?

The most likely scoreline according to GoalVio's Skellam-DC model is 1-0.

Will both teams score in Waterford vs Cobh Ramblers?

GoalVio's model predicts BTTS: No — at least one team is expected to keep a clean sheet.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Waterford vs Cobh Ramblers?

GoalVio's model predicts Over 2.5 Goals: No — fewer than 3 goals are expected.

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