Three points will be at stake as Waterford and Cork City battle for three points at the Waterford Regional Sports Centre on Friday, 11 July 2025.
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Waterford vs Cork City predictions: Hosts to emerge victorious
Key stats
- Cork City are still hunting for their first away win of the season.
- Six of Waterford's last eight matches produced goals at both ends.
- Both teams were on the scoresheet in 12 of Waterford's last 14 games.
- Cork trailed at half-time in five of their last six matches.
Correct score prediction: Waterford 2-1 Cork City
The last five meetings between these teams at this stadium ended 2-1, and Cork were on the receiving end in the last two.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies favour Waterford
- HOME: 10/11 (1.91) – 52.4%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- AWAY: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Cork have been by far the worst travellers in the Irish Premier Division with a 0-2-9 win-draw-loss record in 11 away games. Gerard Nash’s troops are coming off back-to-back defeats and are without a win in their last 13 matches across all competitions.
Like their opponents, Waterford have had their fair share of struggles, winning only once in their last eight games. They are eighth in the 10-team Premier Division table ahead of their encounter with last-placed Cork City.
With that in mind, Waterford are the expected winners at 10/11 (1.91). Teams with these odds generally have a 52.4% probability of winning.
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We have also pointed out that Cork trailed at the half-time break in five of their last six games. On that note, HT Waterford to win has an appealing look at 7/5 (2.40). That one has a 41.7% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Another high-scoring affair on the cards?
At least three goals were scored in six of Waterford's last seven skirmishes with Cork City. While Cork have lost their last two trips to this stadium, they have actually won seven of the last 10 encounters between these outfits (D1, L2).
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Waterford preview: Hoping to halt their winless streak
Waterford are coming off a humiliating 7-2 defeat at Derry City last Friday, where Padraig Amond’s second-half brace only served as consolation goals.
The loss at Brandywell Stadium was Waterford’s heaviest defeat this campaign, showcasing the team's weakness at the back, which at the moment looks set to continue as they have failed to keep a clean sheet in any of their previous eight games, registering only one win in that stretch.
Up against the worst team in the Premier Division, the Blues can fancy their chances of snapping their three-game winless run.
John Coleman is expected to stick with his 3-5-2 formation from last week, with his two most attacking threats, Padraig Amond and Tom Lonergan, at the frontier.
Predicted lineup: Wade (GK), Leahy, Boyle, McDonald, Burke, Noonan, Olayinka, Glenfield, Horton, Amond & Lonergan.
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Waterford FC
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Shelbourne
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Waterford FC
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Bohemians Dublin
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Waterford FC
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Derry City
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Cork City
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Cork City preview: Eyeing their first away win
Coach Nash is still on the hunt for his first win this weekend after five defeats and three draws in his first eight games in charge of Cork City.
City suffered a 2-1 defeat to Celtic in a friendly on Tuesday which extended the club's winless streak to 13 games. Bottom of the table with only 15 points after 23 league matches, Nash is under pressure to turn the team's fortunes around.
Charlie Lyon’s sending off in the loss to Shelbourne last Friday means the captain is suspended for this clash. Besides this, there are no major absentees for the visitors.
Predicted lineup: Brann (GK), Kiernan, Kelleher, Anderson, Crowley, Mbeng, Murray, Bolger, Nelson, Nolan & Maguire.
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Waterford FC
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Cork City
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Player to watch: Padraig Amond
Padraig Amond scored both of Waterford's goals in their disappointing 7-2 defeat at Derry City last time out. The former Newport County forward has been in sensational form, scoring five goals and providing an assist in his last six appearances. Amond is the joint-top scorer in the Irish top flight with 10 goals. He will fancy his chances against one of the league's worst defences.