Wrexham will take on Preston on Monday, 29 December, in a big match in the race for the top six.
The hosts came from 3-1 down to beat Sheffield United 5-3 last time out to reignite their hopes of promotion, while Preston are currently sitting nicely in fifth place after a season of overachieving
As part of this week's round of Championship betting tips, check out our Wrexham vs Preston prediction below.
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Key Stats
- Preston have drawn four of their last five Championship matches.
- Wrexham have drawn 50% of their last six Championship matches.
- Both teams have scored in each of Wrexham's last three matches.
Correct score prediction: Wrexham 1-1 Preston
This was the scoreline the last time these two teams met, and considering that match took place just over three weeks ago, there is a fair chance that we get something similar in North Wales on Monday night.
Pre-game odds and win probability: The hosts are marginal favourites
- HOME: 6/5 (2.20) – 45.5%
- DRAW: 23/10 (3.30) 30.3%
- AWAY: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Wrexham vs Preston odds suggest that we are in for a closely fought match on Monday. Ladbrokes have given the hosts a 45.5% chance of winning the match, while Preston have been given a 30.3% chance of victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Only a third meeting in 25 years
This will be the third time that the two teams have met this season, but also just the third time they've met in a quarter of a century. Earlier in the campaign, Wrexham won an EFL Cup tie 3-2 at Deepdale, before the two sides played out a 1-1 draw in the league at the same venue.
England Championship 06/12/25
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England EFL Cup 26/08/25
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Wrexham preview: An unchanged XI?
Given how well Wrexham turned things around against Sheffield United on Boxing Day, Phil Parkinson will be tempted to go with the same XI despite the short turnaround. On the injury front, Andy Cannon, Aaron James and Lewis Brunt remain unavailable.
Predicted lineup: Okonkwo (GK), Cleworth, Hyam, Doyle, Longman, James, Sheaf, Thomason, Windass, Moore, Broadhead
Last five results
- Wrexham 5-3 Sheffield United
- Swansea 2-1 Wrexham
- Wrexham 2-2 Watford
- Hull 2-0 Wrexham
- Preston 1-1 Wrexham
Preston preview: Ticking over nicely
Nobody expected Preston to be in this position at the midway point of the season, and they will continue being difficult to beat from here on out. This is far from an easy place to go, and they will do so without the suspended Milutin Osmajic and the injured duo of Lewis Gibson and Robbie Brady.
Predicted lineup: Iversen (GK), Offiah, Storey, Hughes, Valentín, Whiteman, Armstrong, McCann, Small, Smith, Jebbison
Last five results
- Stoke 0-0 Preston
- Preston 1-1 Norwich
- Oxford Utd 1-2 Preston
- Preston 1-1 Coventry
- Preston 1-1 Wrexham
Player to watch: Kieffer Moore
Kieffer Moore has comfortably been Wrexham's most dangerous attacking player this season, with the experienced Welshman currently on ten Championship goals from 22 appearances. This form could force Craig Bellamy into a rethink in respect to the international team, too.