Preston vs Wrexham Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 26 Aug 2025

EFL Cup Betting Preview: Preston vs Wrexham

Championship teams Preston and Wrexham meet in this EFL Cup second round clash at Deepdale, with kick-off set for 02:45 on Wednesday 27 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

Red Dragons Look Value for This Game

We will split our stake on the Asian Handicap between 0 and +0.5 when wagering Wrexham +0.25 at 1.94 against Preston. We need a victory for a full payout although the draw means a return is on the cards.

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Preston Bidding for Another Win

Preston North End were victorious last time out. They secured a 1-0 Championship home win against Ipswich Town at Deepdale. Paul Heckingbottom's team enjoyed just 28% possession and had one shot on target, with Milutin Osmajic netting the winner early in the first half.

Wrexham hosted Sheffield Wednesday at The Racecourse in their previous game, with the Championship clash ending in a 2-2 draw. The Welsh outfit had four shots on goal and 48% possession, with Kieffer Moore scoring twice.

In the first round of the EFL Cup, Preston visited Barrow and won 1-0, while Wrexham hosted Hull City and won on penalties (3-3 after 90 mins).

Preston have 2 wins, 4 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 2.7 shots on goal and 7.5 attempts. The Lancashire side have averaged 45.6% possession and 4.2 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.5 goals from 3.8 shots on goal, 12.2 attempts and 5.8 corners.

Milutin Osmajic leads the way with 5 goals, with Emil Riis Jakobsen and Kaine Kesler-Hayden getting 2 apiece. The leading assistors have been Mads Froekjaer-Jensen and Robert Brady with 2.

Wrexham have 2 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 3.0 shots on goal, 12.0 attempts and 1.7 goals. The Red Dragons average 41.3% possession, 4.0 corners taken and 7.0 corners against them, while 2.3 goals have been conceded from 21.0 attempts and 7.3 shots on goal.

Kieffer Moore has scored 2, followed by Lewis O'Brien, Sam Smith and Josh Windass with 1 goals apiece. James McClean and Ryan Longman are the top assists providers with 1 in the previous 3 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Preston confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Jack Walton (GK), Odel Offiah, Liam Lindsay, Andrew Hughes, Pol Valentin, Theo Carroll, Stefan Thordarson, Alfie Devine, Andrija Vukcevic, Lewis Dobbin, Daniel Jebbison.

Wrexham confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Arthur Okonkwo (GK), Eoghan O'Connell, Dan Scarr, Ryan Barnett, Callum Doyle, Harry Ashfield, Elliot Lee, George Evans, Jacob Mendy, Sam Smith, Ryan Hardie.

Preston vs Wrexham Prediction & Betting Tips

This expert Preston vs Wrexham betting breakdown features our match prediction, a correct score tip, corners analysis, player prop suggestions and a carefully constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Match Prediction

Wrexham +0.25 at 1.94 have the look of a value bet on the Asian Handicap. We give them a good chance of landing a victory in this EFL Cup clash and it’s therefore a pick we’ll back with confidence.

It's essential to know the players who are missing for the next clash along with the form for each of the two sides. If you’re looking for the best EFL Cup stats, we will showcase them and they provide the foundation for our football picks.

Key Preston vs Wrexham EFL Cup & league stats:

• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Preston in 15 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Preston in 7 of their last 10 games.

Wrexham +0.25 Probability

The best football betting sites make it a 51.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Preston 0 - 1 Wrexham

There could be merit in backing Wrexham to win 1-0. Odds of 9.00 are available about a correct score bet where a nice potential return is on the cards.

Player Prop Picks

Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners

Each of the past five Wrexham games have involved over 9.5 corners. We think this presents a convincing argument and we’ll wager the Total Corners line to be covered which is available at odds of 2.02.

EFL Cup & League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Preston

Total

9.00 4.10 4.90

Home

9.20 4.50 4.70

Away

9.60 3.20 6.40

Wrexham

Total

11.20 4.80 6.40

Home

10.67 4.67 6.00

Away

12.00 5.00 7.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Preston Corners

Wrexham Corners

Most Corners

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Preston vs Wrexham Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Preston Could Have Edge According to Bookies

The bookmakers have Preston North End as 1.96 favourites for this EFL Cup encounter, with the 1x2 odds suggesting that they are 51% likely to triumph. Wrexham are an outside chance to get the job done and you can now back them at 3.90.

You can back Preston at 1.41 on the Draw No Bet market, with money back if the game is a draw. Wrexham are 2.65 and this could be an attractive option for those who want some insurance.

The Total Goals price implies that Under 2.5 is the most likely result in this contest. Both Teams to Score betting is highly popular and the No pick on the BTTS market is chalked up at 1.78.

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Milutin Osmajic Heads First Goalscorer Market

Milutin Osmajic is the First Goalscorer favourite at 6.25 and there’s an opportunity to back him to find the net anytime at 3.20.

Latest EFL Cup and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Preston Stats

Wrexham Stats

Full-Time Result

• 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 3 wins, 2 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 3 matches
• 1 defeats have been inflicted in the previous 1 away matches.

Goals

• An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 9 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.67 goals scored and 2.33 conceded in the previous 3 matches
• An average of 1.00 goals scored and 2.00 conceded in the previous 1 away matches
• An average of 4.00 goals per game in the previous 3 matches
• An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 1 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 3 matches
• BTTS Yes in 1 of the previous 1 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 3 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 1 of the previous 1 away matches

Corners

• An average of 4.20 corners awarded and 5.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 4.50 corners awarded and 4.70 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 10.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 9.20 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 4.00 corners awarded and 7.00 corners conceded in the last 3 matches
• An average of 0 corners awarded and 0 corners against in the last 1 away matches
• An average of 11.00 corners awarded in the last 3 matches
• An average of 0 corners awarded in the last 1 away matches
• Had the most corners in 0 and least corners in 2 of the last 3 matches
• Had the most corners in 0 and least corners in 1 of the last 1 away matches

Possession

• An average of 45.60% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 49.60% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 4 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 41.33% possession in the last 3 matches
• An average of 0% possession in the last 1 away matches
• Most possession in 1 of the last 3 matches
• Most possession in 0 of the last 1 away matches

Preston vs Wrexham Lineups & Team News

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