- Both teams have one win each in their last two Premier Division 2025 encounters, with Cork City winning the most recent fixture 2-1 at home two months ago.
- Waterford FC have avoided defeat in their last two home games, winning 1 and drawing the other.
- Cork City FC have failed to win any of their 11 away games in the Premier Division 2025, with 2 draws and 9 defeats.
Waterford and Cork go head to head in big game
Waterford FC host Cork City FC in the Premier Division 2025 on Friday in a match that could go either way as the hosts look to push into the top half and Cork City desperately need a boost. This Waterford FC vs Cork City FC preview will look into both teams’ prospects heading into this clash.
Waterford FC are eighth in the Premier Division 2025 standings with 27 points from 23 games so far. John Coleman took over as head coach on May 6, 2025 and has instilled a proactive, attacking style of play on the team that has seen them avoid defeat in their last two games at the RSC.
The Waterford FC vs Cork City FC prediction is made trickier by the fact that Cork City FC are all out of form and sit in 10th place in the standings with 15 points from the same number of games. Gerard Nash took over on May 15, 2025 and has installed a disciplined, defensive-first setup in which his side will try to stay compact and counter-attack.
Waterford have a little bit of everything
Waterford FC have a bit of everything going for them on their day and, with a team full of energy and some talent, the Blues have to be favorites to beat a Cork City FC side that have lost 9 of their 11 road games in the Premier Division 2025 campaign. This Waterford FC vs Cork City FC prediction takes these home and away records into account.
Coleman has encouraged his team to play on the front foot, moving the ball wide and getting forward quickly. Darragh Power is a hard-working and creative player who gives Waterford their drive and their best chances.
Padraig Amond is the main goal threat, netting 10 goals in 23 Premier Division 2025 appearances, and has four goals in Waterford’s last six.
Cork City have a goal scorer
Djenairo Daniels has 5 goals in 12 appearances, which isn’t bad considering how blunt Cork City have been in the attacking third this season. Nash has focused on getting his players to get organised and stay disciplined as they try to dig themselves out of the relegation zone.
The Waterford FC vs Cork City FC betting tips point out that Cork City FC have no wins in their last five in the Premier Division 2025, with 2 draws and 3 losses, and have lost their last 2 away from home. Former Waterford player Rory Feely, recently signed from Waterford, strengthens Cork City's backline.
