Cork City vs Waterford United: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 21 August

Cork City

L D L L W

No standing data

3 - 0

21/08/2023 14:45

Waterford United

D W W D W

No standing data

Ireland FAI Cup

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Cork City vs Waterford United on 21 August 2023 (kick-off: 14:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Cork City vs Waterford United preview before placing your bet.

Cork City will face Waterford United in Ireland FAI Cup on August 21, 2023 at 14:45.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

STANDINGS UP TO 21/08/2023

The standings compare the rankings (Rank-XH) of Cork City and Waterford United in the Ireland FAI Cup football standings for the 2023 season, updated before kickoff and immediately after the match ends.

Head To Head

21/03/2023 15:45

Waterford United

1 - 2

Cork City

INT CF

09/09/2022 14:45

Waterford United

1 - 2

Cork City

IRE D1

15/08/2022 14:45

Cork City

0 - 0

Waterford United

IRE D1

18/04/2022 09:00

Waterford United

1 - 2

Cork City

IRE D1

14/03/2022 15:45

Cork City

2 - 0

Waterford United

IRE D1

06/03/2021 10:00

Waterford United

0 - 3

Cork City

INT CF

Waterford United

17%

Draw

17%

Cork City

67%

Cork City Last 6 matches

14/08/2023 14:45

Cork City 1 - 3 Cobh Ramblers

INT CF

11/08/2023 14:45

Cork City 1 - 1 UC Dublin

IRE PR

06/08/2023 13:00

Shamrock Rovers 2 - 1 Cork City

IRE PR

28/07/2023 14:45

Cork City 0 - 2 Shelbourne

IRE PR

22/07/2023 09:00

Treaty United 0 - 2 Cork City

IRFAIC

15/07/2023 14:45

Sligo Rovers 3 - 0 Cork City

IRE PR

Win

17%

Draw

17%

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Waterford United

11/08/2023 14:45

Waterford United 2 - 2 Galway United

IRE D1

07/08/2023 13:00

Wexford (Youth) 0 - 1 Waterford United

IRE D1

04/08/2023 14:45

Waterford United 3 - 0 Kerry FC

IRE D1

28/07/2023 14:45

Athlone Town 1 - 1 Waterford United

IRE D1

22/07/2023 11:59

St Michael Bleiburg 0 - 5 Waterford United

IRFAIC

07/07/2023 14:45

Waterford United 2 - 2 Longford Town

IRE D1

Win

50%

Draw

50%

Lost

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Ireland FAI Cup

Played games

Cork City

Waterford United

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.75

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.75

Scored

Avg. per game

2.50

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.50

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (75%)1 (25%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

1 (50%)1 (50%)

Cork City

Recent matches

Waterford United

Under /Over

(100%)4 0(0%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(100%)2 0(0%)

Under /Over

(25%)1 3(75%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(100%)2 0(0%)

Under /Over

(50%)2 2(50%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(50%)1 1(50%)

/Yes

(25%)1 3(75%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(0%)0 2(100%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Cork City

Waterford United

Shots

Cork City

Total shots

13.25 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Waterford United

Total shots

8.00 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Cork City Pass Waterford United

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

59%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

40%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Cork City

Played games

Waterford United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.50

Clean sheets

0.50

5.50

Corners

5.00

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

0.25

GK saves

0.00

Cork City

DISCIPLINARY

Waterford United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.75

2.50

0.00

0.50

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Cork City vs Waterford United Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Cork City vs Waterford United on 21 August 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Ireland FAI Cup fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Cork City vs Waterford United Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Cork City's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Waterford United's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Ireland FAI Cup Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Ireland FAI Cup standings and the Ireland FAI Cup form table to understand exactly where Cork City and Waterford United sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our Ireland FAI Cup predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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