Blackburn vs Wrexham prediction, odds & betting tips 01/01/2026

Blackburn Rovers will be looking to end their run of consecutive goalless draws when they take on an improving Wrexham side at Ewood Park on New Year’s Day.

Can the home team earn just their second win in nine games, or will Wrexham silence the crowd with a third straight Championship victory? Read our Blackburn vs Wrexham prediction and preview to find out, but don’t forget to also check out some of our other Championship predictions. 

Blackburn vs Wrexham prediction: Both teams to score

Key Stats

• Blackburn have picked up just one win in eight Championship games.
• Blackburn have drawn five of their previous seven league outings.
• Wrexham are on a run of back-to-back league wins for the first time this season.
• Wrexham have scored seven goals across their last two matches.

Correct score prediction: Blackburn 1-1 Wrexham

Blackburn have only endured one defeat in seven, but the sheer volume of draws has prevented the team from climbing the Championship table. Following back-to-back goalless draws, Rovers will now be looking to rattle the net when they welcome newly promoted Wrexham.

The Welsh outfit may have astronomical financial backing, but they have still found it hard adjusting to life in the second tier. Wrexham have won back-to-back league games for the first time this season and they will be looking to make it a hat-trick.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Blackburn big favourites

HOME: 21/20 (2.05) – 48.80%

DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%

AWAY: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%

*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

It's clear from these Blackburn vs Wrexham odds that the bookies expect a win for the home team.

Nevertheless, if you liked our predictions for this game, remember to also check our betting tips for today.

Most recent H2Hs: Two recent meetings

There have been two recent meetings which are worth mentioning ahead of Thursday’s fixture. The two teams last met in November, with the match ending in a 1-1 draw.

The only previous meeting of note took place in January 2024, which saw Blackburn power to a 4-1 win in the FA Cup.

Blackburn Rovers preview: Hosts improving at Ewood Park

Blackburn Rovers have seen their home form improve in recent times, with the team currently unbeaten in three games at Ewood Park – a run which includes a 2-0 win over Millwall.

On the absentee front, the team are without Ryan Alebiosu, who is away on AFCON duty. Hayden Carter, Adam Forshaw, Jake Garrett, Andri Gudjohnsen, Augustus Kargbo, Kristi Montgomery, Ryoya Morishita and Scott Wharton are also out of action. 

Predicted lineup: Pears (GK), Pratt, McLoughlin, Miller, Hedges, Baradji, Tronstad, Litherland, Cantwell, Henriksson & Ohashi

Last five matches

Sheffield Wednesday 0-0 Blackburn Rovers (EFL Championship)

Middlesbrough 0-0 Blackburn Rovers (EFL Championship)

Blackburn Rovers 2-0 Millwall (EFL Championship)

Portsmouth 2-1 Blackburn Rovers (EFL Championship)

Blackburn Rovers 1-1 Oxford United (EFL Championship)

Wrexham preview: Welsh side picking up momentum

Wrexham are still getting to grips with the Championship, but it is fair to say that the Welsh outfit are beginning to grow in confidence as this season goes on.

The team have won back-to-back Championship games, including a 5-3 thriller against Sheffield United on Boxing Day.

On the injury front, Lewis Brunt, Ryan Hardie, Aaron James, Elliott Lee and Danny Ward are all out of action. On top of that, Issa Kabore is away at AFCON, while James McClean is suspended. 

Predicted lineup: Okonkwo (GK), Doyle, Hyam, Cleworth, James, WIndass, Thomason, Sheaf, Longman, Smith & Broadhead

Last five matches

Wrexham 2-1 Preston North End (EFL Championship)

Wrexham 5-3 Sheffield United (EFL Championship)

Swansea City 2-1 Wrexham (EFL Championship)

Wrexham 2-2 Watford (EFL Championship)

Hull City 2-0 Wrexham (EFL Championship)

Player to watch: Kieffer Moore

Wrexham striker Kieffer Moore is the man to watch this Thursday. The Welshman has three goal contributions under his belt in two previous outings – this includes his brace against Sheffield United on Boxing Day.

The 33-year-old is already on double digits for the season, scoring 10 Championship goals and providing two assists.