A historic first Welsh derby in the Championship between Swansea and Wrexham awaits at the Swansea.com Stadium on Friday night. Both teams are separated by just four places and five points in the table as it stands.
Swansea have been strong on home soil of late, while Wrexham have struggled on their travels. However, with the pride of the country at stake, form is thrown out of the window when these two Welsh heavyweights clash.
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Swansea vs Wrexham prediction: No winners in Wales?
Key stats
- Swansea have won their last two home games.
- Wrexham are winless in seven away matches.
- The six previous H2Hs this century have averaged just two goals per match.
Correct score prediction: Swansea 1-1 Wrexham
Wrexham have drawn the most games so far in the division (10), and given their most recent results, especially in away matches, we can see another stalemate happening here. Despite being below them in the table, Swansea's home advantage should yield them at least a point.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Swansea slight favourites with bookmakers
- HOME: 13/10 (2.30) – 43.5%
- DRAW: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%
- AWAY: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, Swansea have been installed as the slight favourites with bookmakers to take home all three points. However, both a draw and a Wrexham victory away from home can still be backed at over 30% each.
Also, feel free to check out our dedicated Today’s betting tips page for more of our expert Championship predictions.
Most recent H2Hs: Mixed bag
The most recent H2Hs have produced a mixed bag in terms of results, with Wrexham winning three of the six meetings since the turn of the century, Swansea two and there being one draw. The last H2H was in 2006 though, nearly two decades ago.
Swansea preview: Benson on AFCON duty
Manuel Benson will play no part for Swansea as he is away at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The hosts have reported no fresh injury concerns in their squad at the time of writing.
Predicted lineup: Vigouroux (GK); Galbraith, Cabango, Burgess, Tymon; Stamenic, Franco; Ronald, Cullen, Eom & Vipotnik
Last five results:
- Stoke 2-1 Swansea
- Swansea 1-0 Portsmouth
- Swansea 2-0 Oxford Utd
- West Brom 3-2 Swansea
- Swansea 1-2 Derby
Wrexham preview: Kabore also at AFCON
Issa Kabore is also set to play at AFCON and so will not be in the Wrexham squad. Danny Ward headlines a long list of injury absentees for the visitors.
Predicted lineup: Okonkwo (GK); Cleworth, Hyam, Doyle; Longman, Dobson, James, Thomason, McClean; Broadhead & Moore
Last five results:
- Wrexham 2-2 Watford
- Hull 2-0 Wrexham
- Preston 1-1 Wrexham
- Wrexham 1-1 Blackburn
- Wrexham 2-0 Bristol City
Player to watch: Zan Vipotnik
Despite a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Stoke last time out, Zan Vipotnik still managed to get himself on the scoresheet for Swansea. The striker now has two goals in his last four appearances, and 11 in total in all competitions for the season so far.