Cork City vs Wexford tips and predictions

Cork City to extend run against Wexford but no great value in odds

It's first placed Cork City hosting sixth placed Wexford in this Division 1 clash as the home team looks to add digits to the 28-point gap that separates the sides.

The match winner market has a short price favourite here but it's debatable that they should be this short. The price doesn't really appeal even though they are likely to win.

The hosts come into the match having made sure of 12 wins from their last 20 games.

This home squad is in some form on their own turf. Cork City scored three or more goals in 8 of their recent 20 home matches.

There have been episodes when Wexford have lacked foundations near the 18-yard line. They have conceded two or more goals in 6 of their last 7 matches. It could be the reason they have to take an L.

The last time these two sides met was in July and Cork City won with a 1-0 scoreline. They'll be seeking a repeat performance. That results means that Cork City have won 13 of the last 17 fixtures between these sides. It might not be significant but the head-to-head stats show how well they have done before.

Cork City are justifiable favourites and it's possible they just don't give many chances away to Wexford. It's not a strong view among today's fixtures but the No BTTS bet seems like it will be the best play from that market. In the total goals market, it's Under 1.5 Goals that's the pick considering the odds that are available there.