EFL Championship

Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 15:00

Wrexham

Team Performance 4 out of 10

Preston North End

Team Performance 1 out of 10

Wrexham vs Preston North End Prediction & Stats | EFL Championship | 17/10

The encounter between Wrexham and Preston North End is set to kick off at 15:00 on Saturday, 17/10.

This EFL Championship fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.

Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.

Our Recommended Bet

Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.

This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.

Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.

Recommended Bet

1st Half Draw

Why we predict the first half to end in a draw

We expect a draw in the first half for the Wrexham vs Preston North End fixture.

Both sides are likely to approach the opening period cautiously, focusing on structure and possession. A balanced first half with limited chances could result in a level score at halftime.

Key Betting Insights

Wrexham

Scored 5 goals in their last 5 matches
Conceded in 5 of their last 5 matches
Under 10.5 corners landed in 5 of Wrexham's last 5 matches

Preston North End

Conceded in 5 of their last 5 matches
Lost 4 of their last 5 matches
Scored 3 goals in their last 5 matches

1st Half Draw: 6/5

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Wrexham Preview

Wrexham has completed 9 fixtures in the EFL Championship, securing 2 wins, 5 draws, and 2 losses — an average of 1.22 points per game. In the EFL Championship, the team has scored 10 goals (1.11 per game) and conceded 13 (1.44 per game).

Across all competitions this season, Wrexham has played 63 matches, scoring 94 goals (1.49 per match) and conceding 93 (1.48 per match).

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Wrexham

Goals Scored: 95

Goals Conceded: 95

Average Goals Scored: 1.48

Average Goals Conceded: 1.48

Wins: 24

Goal Difference: 0

Date	Game	Result
13/10	Wrexham 1 - 2 West Bromwich	L
10/10	Derby County 1 - 1 Wrexham	D
19/09	Wrexham 2 - 1 Southampton	W
11/09	West Ham 6 - 0 Wrexham	L
08/09	Wrexham 1 - 1 Burnley	D

Wrexham to win the match: 4/6

Stake £10.00 → Potential Return £16.67

Preston North End Preview

Across 9 EFL Championship matches, Preston North End has posted 1 victories, 1 stalemates, and 7 defeats, averaging 0.44 points per fixture. In those games they scored 8 (0.89 per match) and conceded 16 (1.78 per match).

During the whole 2026/27 campaign, Preston North End has earned 17 wins from 60 matches across all competitions, scoring 67 goals (1.12 per match) and conceding 87 (1.45 per match).

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Preston North End

Goals Scored: 67

Goals Conceded: 91

Average Goals Scored: 1.1

Average Goals Conceded: 1.49

Wins: 17

Goal Difference: -24

Date	Game	Result
13/10	Birmingham City 4 - 0 Preston North End	L
10/10	Preston North End 0 - 1 Millwall	L
19/09	Queens Park Rangers 2 - 2 Preston North End	D
12/09	Preston North End 0 - 1 Lincoln City	L
08/09	Watford 2 - 1 Preston North End	L

Preston North End to win the match: 4/1

Stake £10.00 → Potential Return £50.00

Statistical Insights for Wrexham vs Preston North End

Here's a statistical breakdown comparing each team's key metrics to the average.

From goal output and both teams to score rates to the results of their last 5 matches, these numbers offer a data-backed view to help identify betting value in the Wrexham vs Preston North End fixture.

Key metrics

Team Form

Wrexham

England - EFL Championship

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	L D W L D	1
Home	L W D L D	1
Away	D L D W D	1.2

Preston North End

England - EFL Championship

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	L L D L L	0.2
Home	L L W L L	0.6
Away	L D L L L	0.2

Favourite

Home Win

4/6

60.24%

Draw

3/1

25.64%

Away Win

4/1

20.83%

Key Metrics

Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners and cards.

Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.

Key metrics

Goals Scored

Wrexham

last 5 matches

Preston North End

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Wrexham scored +67% more goals than Preston North End in the last 5 matches.

Wrexham and Preston North End goals scored count, last 5 matches

West Bromwich

Derby County

Southampton

West Ham

Burnley

Birmingham City

Millwall

Queens Park Rangers

Lincoln City

Watford

Key metrics

Goals Conceded

Wrexham

last 5 matches

Preston North End

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Wrexham conceded +10% more goals than Preston North End in the last 5 matches.

Wrexham and Preston North End goals conceded count, last 5 matches

West Bromwich

Derby County

Southampton

West Ham

Burnley

Birmingham City

Millwall

Queens Park Rangers

Lincoln City

Watford

Key metrics

Corners

Wrexham

last 5 matches

Preston North End

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Preston North End received +30% more corners than Wrexham in the last 5 matches.

Wrexham and Preston North End corners count, last 5 matches

West Bromwich

Derby County

Southampton

West Ham

Burnley

Birmingham City

Millwall

Queens Park Rangers

Lincoln City

Watford

Key metrics

Cards

Wrexham

last 5 matches

Preston North End

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Preston North End received +40% more cards than Wrexham in the last 5 matches.

Wrexham and Preston North End cards count, last 5 matches

West Bromwich

Derby County

Southampton

West Ham

Burnley

Birmingham City

Millwall

Queens Park Rangers

Lincoln City

Watford

Published on 14 October 2026, at 01:01 Last updated on 15 October 2026, at 03:20

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Dave is an established football tipster and NCTJ and NCE qualified journalist. He has over 23 years experience writing for sports websites including Teletext Sport, and providing betting tips for some of the biggest football betting sites. For his sins, he is a Barnsley FC supporter and gets to as many games as possible with his two sons.