Waterford vs Cork City prediction 11.07.2025 | Premier Division

• Competition: Premier Division
• Date: Friday, 11th July 2025
• Kickoff: 19:45 UK / 20:45 CEST
• Venue: Regional Sports Centre (Waterford)

Waterford are the Premier Division lower part of the table team for most of the 2025 season. For most of the year, they were at a safe distance from the drop zone, but after the last few disappointing weeks, Sligo Rovers, the team that is currently in the relegation playoff position, closed the gap with Waterford to seven points. Waterford won only six points in the last eight matches. In the previous game, they lost 7-2 on the road against Derry City. That performance was a complete letdown, as the opponent scored seven goals on xG of 1.25. 

Cork City are terrible this season. They collected only 15 points in the first 23 matches and will need a Herculean effort in the rest of 2025 to avoid relegation. Cork City have not had a victory in the last 13 matches. In the previous game, they lost 3-1 on the road against Shelbourne. The home side finished the match with an xG of 67% ball possession and ten shots on goal more than Cork City, so it is no wonder Cork City suffered another defeat. 

Waterford vs Cork City pick: Over 2.5 goals

Waterford scored 11 goals in the last four matches. On the other hand, Cork City allowed eight goals in the same span. Both teams are struggling in defense, so we should expect a goal-fest on Friday night in Waterford.