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On 1 November 2026 · 15:00 at Tolka Park (Dublin), Bray Wanderers take on UCD. We rate the game as a toss-up. Our tip, the probabilities of each outcome, absences and our analysis follow below.
Bray Wanderers vs UCD: our analysis
Why we chose this tip
- Table. Bray Wanderers lie 3rd, having collected 54 points after 36 matches (15W 9D 12L); UCD lie 2nd, having collected 56 points (16W 8D 12L).
- Attack and defence. Per game in this competition, Bray Wanderers average 1.9 goals for and 1.4 against, compared with 1.9 for and 1.3 against for UCD.
- Form in the competition. Bray Wanderers: 17W 9D 12L, goals 72–54; UCD: 18W 8D 12L, goals 71–51.
- Head to head. In 24 previous meetings, Bray Wanderers have taken 13 wins to UCD's 8 wins, plus 3 draws; the goal tally stands at 43–28.
What to expect
In our view Bray Wanderers hold the advantage. We project a 2–1 scoreline, around 3 goals altogether, and the single likeliest outcome is 1–1 (10.5%). This one should be open, with chances at both ends.
On goals we go for Both teams to score (odds 1.50), which we give a 64% chance. In our view both teams score with a probability of 64%, and over 2.5 goals with a probability of 62%.
The prediction at a glance
- Meetings: 24; Bray Wanderers 13 wins, 3 draws, UCD 8 wins.
- Head to head meetings have produced 3.0 goals a game on average.
- Scored and conceded in this competition: Bray Wanderers 72–54, UCD 71–51.
- Our projection is around 3 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 62%.
- Unavailable: Bray Wanderers 0, UCD 0.
Alternative tip: Over 2.5 goals
Another angle: Over 2.5 goals (probability 62%, top price 1.53). A projection of around 3 goals supports it.
Absences
Unavailable for Bray Wanderers: no absences. UCD will be without: no absences. Team news can change, so take another look before the game.
Bray Wanderers vs UCD: bookmaker odds side by side
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top price available | 2.13 | 3.90 | 3.25 |
| Market average | 2.02 | 3.64 | 3.01 |
| Lowest odds | 1.90 | 3.25 | 2.75 |
| Goals | Best | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.15 | 1.13 | 80.7% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.53 | 1.47 | 61.8% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 2.55 | 2.39 | 38.2% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 2.33 | 2.20 | 41.9% |
| BTTS – yes | 1.50 | 1.43 | 63.7% |
| BTTS – no | 2.80 | 2.51 | 36.3% |
Prices gathered from several bookmakers and refreshed 1/11/26, 12:05. Use them as a guide: what a particular operator offers can be different. Margin on average: 10.3%.
The key facts
- Likely result: Bray Wanderers 1–1 UCD, roughly 3 goals in total.
- Table: Bray Wanderers 3rd (54 points), UCD 2nd (56 points).
- Form in the competition: Bray Wanderers 17W 9D 12L (72:54), UCD 18W 8D 12L (71:51).
- H2H: 24 matches: Bray Wanderers 13W 3D 8L, goals 43–28.
- Absences: Bray Wanderers 0, UCD 0.
Who will win Bray Wanderers vs UCD?
We work out this estimate from the odds of several bookmakers once their margin has been removed. No outcome is ever certain.
Bray Wanderers vs UCD: more betting tips
Fair odds = 1 / probability. A price is value when the best odds on offer beat the fair odds. Likely: 60% or more; possible: 50–60%; outsider: below 50%.
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Bray Wanderers vs UCD: injuries and missing players
Bray Wanderers
- No reported absences
UCD
- No reported absences
Team news can still change before the game.
Standings and form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Cork City | 36 | 23-6-7 | 74:35 | 75 |
| 2 | UCD | 36 | 16-8-12 | 67:51 | 56 |
| 3 | Bray Wanderers | 36 | 15-9-12 | 67:53 | 54 |
| 4 |  Kerry FC | 36 | 14-10-12 | 45:41 | 52 |
| 5 |  Longford Town | 36 | 14-10-12 | 49:46 | 52 |
| 6 |  Cobh Ramblers | 36 | 14-7-15 | 46:54 | 49 |
| 7 |  Athlone Town | 36 | 13-9-14 | 42:43 | 48 |
| 8 |  Wexford | 36 | 11-9-16 | 44:58 | 42 |
| 9 |  Treaty United | 36 | 11-9-16 | 37:53 | 42 |
| 10 |  Finn Harps | 36 | 7-7-22 | 33:70 | 28 |
Recent matches
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Bray Wanderers vs UCD: last matches of both teams
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All figures are drawn from the games played so far this season, which is still a limited sample.
Form in the competition
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Questions and answers
Which tip do we give for Bray Wanderers vs UCD?
Draw or UCD (X2) (1.80); Both teams to score (1.50).
Who will win Bray Wanderers vs UCD?
Our estimate gives Bray Wanderers a 45% chance of winning, the draw 25% and UCD 30%.
What is the date, time and venue of the game?
Kick-off is on 1 November 2026 at 15:00, venue Tolka Park, Dublin.
Who will be missing?
Bray Wanderers: no absences. UCD: no absences. Team news can still change before kick-off.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in this game?
We put over 2.5 goals at 62% (odds 1.53) and under 2.5 goals at 38% (odds 2.55).
Will both teams score?
We put the chance of both teams finding the net at 64% (odds 1.50).
What correct score do we see as likeliest?
Top of our list is 1–1 (10.5%), then 2–1 (9.2%) and 1–0 (7.5%).
How do you put your predictions together?
Our starting point is the odds of several bookmakers: we take out the margin, average what is left and turn it into probabilities, then a Poisson model gives the expected goals and the likeliest scorelines. Form, head to head and absences are shown on the page as background. The predictions are meant as information and offer no guarantee of winning.
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