Derby vs Wrexham Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 04 Jan 2026

Championship Betting Preview: Derby vs Wrexham

Derby clash with Wrexham at Pride Park, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Sunday 4 January.

Wrexham +0.25 at -118 on the Asian Handicap could be the bet to have. We’re expecting them to avoid defeat against Derby, with our stake divided equally between 0 and +0.5 in the hope the away team can land a win.

Derby County were winners in their last game. A 1-0 scoreline was enjoyed at home to Middlesbrough at Pride Park. John Eustace's men had just 32% possession and recorded three shots on target, with Bobby Clark scoring the winning goal in the 70th minute.

Wrexham won their previous game 2-0. This away win at Ewood Park against Blackburn Rovers was their third on the bounce. The Welsh side enjoyed 47% possession and had three shots on goal, with Sam Smith and Oliver Rathbone on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 1-1 draw when Wrexham and Derby last clashed, with the former hosting this head-to-head at The Racecourse.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
7	Wrexham	46	19	14	13	69	65	4	69:65	71
8	Derby	46	20	9	17	67	59	8	67:59	69

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Derby have 3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 10.4 attempts. The East Midlands team have averaged 41.3% possession and 5.6 corners per match, conceding 1.4 goals and 5.4 corners from 3.6 shots on goal and 11.5 attempts.

Top goalscorer Patrick Agyemang has found the net 4 times, Sondre Klingen Langaas 2, with Bobby Clark and two other players on 1. The top assist makers are Lars-Joergen Salvesen, Callum Elder and Joe Ward, all of whom have 2 on the board.

Wrexham have 4 victories, 2 defeats and 4 draws, with an average of 1.6 goals from 10.5 attempts and 3.1 shots on goal. The Red Dragons average 48.3% possession, 4.7 corners awarded and 5.9 corners against them, while conceding 1.2 goals from 15.4 attempts and 4.5 shots on goal.

Oliver Rathbone and Kieffer Moore have 3 and they’re top of the team’s scoring charts, with Nathan Broadhead on 2. George Thomason has been top assists provider with 3 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Derby confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Jacob Widell Zetterstroem (GK), Sondre Klingen Langaas, Dion Sanderson, Matthew Clarke, Joe Ward, Liam Thompson, Bobby Clark, Callum Elder, Ben Brereton Diaz, Patrick Agyemang, Rhian Brewster.

Wrexham confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Arthur Okonkwo (GK), Max Cleworth, Dominic Hyam, Callum Doyle, Matthew James, Ryan Longman, Josh Windass, Ben Sheaf, George Thomason, Nathan Broadhead, Sam Smith.

Derby vs Wrexham Prediction & Betting Tips

Discover the top Derby vs Wrexham betting angles — from our trusted match prediction and likely score to corners market advice, key prop plays and a customized bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’ll divide our stake by wagering Wrexham +0.25 at odds of -118 for this Asian Handicap wager. We’re expecting to see a quality performance from the away team in this Championship showdown.

The football tipsters at Sportsgambler.com regularly look at the injury situatuation along with the Championship form guide. We have a wide range of stats at our disposal which means we can illustrate the key data to readers.

Key Derby vs Wrexham league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Wrexham in 17 of their last 20 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Wrexham in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Wrexham in 3 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Derby in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Derby in 7 of their last 10 games.

The best bookies are estimating that there is a 54.1% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Derby 1 - 2 Wrexham

You can secure odds of +800 that Wrexham are able to land a 2-1 victory. Correct score betting can provide plenty of fun and it’s a way of landing bigger odds.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Sam Smith Under 0.5 Shots On Target -156

Sam Smith (Wrexham) is available at -156 to fail to register a shot on goal. The odds look attractive based on the evidence and we’ll take a chance on him on the Shots on Target market.

Latest Sam Smith Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+330

First

+750

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-109

Under 0.5

-159

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Oliver Rathbone to Score +700

Oliver Rathbone (Wrexham) has managed three goals in his past five Championship matches. Based on the stats, we think that odds of +700 are really appealing when it comes to betting on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Oliver Rathbone Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+700

First

+1700

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Corners Prediction

Derby Under 5.5 Corners -127

Derby have had under 5.5 corners in three consecutive matches, with Wrexham conceding under 5.5 corners in the previous five games. We advise betting on the -127 that Derby won’t cover the line, with this Team Corners pick hopefully providing a return.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Derby

Total

11.00 5.60 5.40

Home

11.20 6.00 5.20

Away

11.20 4.20 7.00

Wrexham

Total

10.60 4.70 5.90

Home

9.20 5.20 4.00

Away

10.30 3.60 6.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-135

Under 9.5

-105

Derby Corners

Over 5.5

-112

Under 5.5

-127

Wrexham Corners

Over 3.5

-167

Under 3.5

+116

Most Corners

1

-172

X

+650

2

+170

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Derby vs Wrexham Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The bookies have priced up the Full-Time Result betting odds and Derby County are +132 to land a Championship victory, while Wrexham are +230 to win. The draw is trading at +205 should you think the clash will end all square.

Should you want to back Derby to win but want money back if the game ends level, then there is -172 available on the Draw No Bet market. Opponents Wrexham have been chalked up at +120.

If you think there will be two goals or less during the ninety minutes, then Under 2.5 Goals is a potential option. If you’re looking to wager Both Teams to Score No, this is currently available at -132.

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Full-Time Result

1

+132

X

+205

2

+230

Half-Time Result

1

+195

X

+102

2

+275

Double Chance

1X

-333

12

-294

X2

-179

Draw No Bet

1

-172

2

+120

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-106

2 Hcp +0.25

-122

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-182

Over 2.5

+138

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-105

No

-132

Kieffer Moore is the market leader to be First Goalscorer at +420 while there’s also the chance to back him to find the net at +180.

Kieffer Moore (Wrexham)

First

+420

Anytime

+180

Patrick Agyemang (Derby)

First

+460

Anytime

+200

Josh Windass (Wrexham)

First

+600

Anytime

+290

Sam Smith (Wrexham)

First

+750

Anytime

+330

Ben Brereton (Derby)

First

+800

Anytime

+350

Kayden Jackson (Derby)

First

+850

Anytime

+390

Andreas Weimann (Derby)

First

+900

Anytime

+390

Rhian Brewster (Derby)

First

+850

Anytime

+400

Nathan Broadhead (Wrexham)

First

+950

Anytime

+450

Bobby Clark (Derby)

First

+1200

Anytime

+510

Corey Blackett-Taylor (Derby)

First

+1150

Anytime

+525

Liberato Cacace (Wrexham)

First

+1600

Anytime

+650

Oliver Rathbone (Wrexham)

First

+1700

Anytime

+700

Ryan Longman (Wrexham)

First

+1700

Anytime

+750

Joe Ward (Derby)

First

+1800

Anytime

+750

Liam Thompson (Derby)

First

+1900

Anytime

+750

Ebou Adams (Derby)

First

+1800

Anytime

+800

Matty James (Wrexham)

First

+1900

Anytime

+850

George Thomason (Wrexham)

First

+2000

Anytime

+850

Ben Sheaf (Wrexham)

First

+2000

Anytime

+850

Sondre Klingen Langas (Derby)

First

+2200

Anytime

+900

Max Johnston (Derby)

First

+2200

Anytime

+900

Issa Kabore (Wrexham)

First

+2200

Anytime

+950

Patrick Agyemang (Derby)

Over 0.5

-222

Under 0.5

+125

Kieffer Moore (Wrexham)

Over 0.5

-213

Under 0.5

+120

Sam Smith (Wrexham)

Over 0.5

-109

Under 0.5

-159

Josh Windass (Wrexham)

Over 0.5

-108

Under 0.5

-161

Ben Brereton (Derby)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-164

Kayden Jackson (Derby)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-200

Andreas Weimann (Derby)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-192

Rhian Brewster (Derby)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-208

Nathan Broadhead (Wrexham)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-250

Corey Blackett-Taylor (Derby)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-303

Bobby Clark (Derby)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-333

Max Johnston (Derby)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-769

Stats: Championship matches only
Derby haven’t tasted defeat in three consecutive matches at Pride Park. John Eustace's men have racked up four victories, four draws and two defeats in the previous 10 home games, netting an average of 1.20 goals per match and conceding 1.10.

Wrexham have five draws, three losses and two victories in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 0.90 goals per game and conceding 1.00.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Derby Home Stats		4-4-2	2.30	1.20	1.10	3	7	7	3
Wrexham Away Stats		2-5-3	1.90	0.90	1.00	2	8	5	5

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Derby vs Wrexham Lineups & Team News

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