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 15:45 on Tuesday 26 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

We will split our stake on the Asian Handicap between 0 and +0.5 when wagering Wrexham +0.25 at -106 against Preston. We need a victory for a full payout although the draw means a return is on the cards.

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).

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
6	Wrexham	38	16	12	10	58	50	8	58:50	60
17	Preston	38	12	13	13	42	48	-6	42:48	49

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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 -106 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.

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

Wrexham Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -106 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Preston 0 - 1 Wrexham

There could be merit in backing Wrexham to win 1-0. Odds of +800 are available about a correct score bet where a nice potential return is on the cards.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Elliot Lee to Score +235

Elliot Lee (Wrexham) has scored at least one goal in his past two games. We’ll throw a dart at +235 for this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look pretty attractive.

Latest Elliot Lee Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+460

First

+1100

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Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners +102

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 +102.

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

9.70 3.60 6.10

Home

8.90 3.90 5.00

Away

9.60 3.50 6.10

Wrexham

Total

9.70 4.40 5.30

Home

10.90 5.50 5.40

Away

8.63 2.88 5.75

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-108

Under 9.5

-132

Preston Corners

Over 4.5

-150

Under 4.5

+110

Wrexham Corners

Over 4.5

+110

Under 4.5

-150

Most Corners

1

-147

X

+700

2

+175

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Preston 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 bookmakers have Preston North End as -104 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 +290.

You can back Preston at -244 on the Draw No Bet market, with money back if the game is a draw. Wrexham are +165 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 -128.

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Full-Time Result

1

-104

X

+250

2

+290

Half-Time Result

1

+160

X

+108

2

+325

Double Chance

1X

-455

12

-370

X2

-133

Draw No Bet

1

-244

2

+165

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-108

2 Hcp +0.5

-120

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-149

Over 2.5

+116

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-105

No

-128

Milutin Osmajic is the First Goalscorer favourite at +525 and there’s an opportunity to back him to find the net anytime at +220.

Milutin Osmajic (Preston)

First

+220

Anytime

+525

Jeppe Okkels (Preston)

First

+270

Anytime

+650

Sam Smith (Wrexham)

First

+295

Anytime

+700

Will Keane (Preston)

First

+310

Anytime

+750

Michael Smith (Preston)

First

+310

Anytime

+750

Ryan Hardie (Wrexham)

First

+335

Anytime

+750

Alfie Devine (Preston)

First

+350

Anytime

+850

Daniel Jebbison (Preston)

First

+360

Anytime

+850

Jay Rodríguez (Wrexham)

First

+390

Anytime

+900

Josh Windass (Wrexham)

First

+400

Anytime

+850

Ollie Palmer (Wrexham)

First

+425

Anytime

+1100

Kieffer Moore (Wrexham)

First

+430

Anytime

+950

Mads Frökjaer-Jensen (Preston)

First

+450

Anytime

+1100

Elliot Lee (Wrexham)

First

+460

Anytime

+1100

Liberato Cacace (Wrexham)

First

+510

Anytime

+1200

Thierry Small (Preston)

First

+540

Anytime

+1400

Ryan Longman (Wrexham)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Robbie Brady (Preston)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Stefán Thórdarson (Preston)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Oliver Rathbone (Wrexham)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Noah Mawene (Preston)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Ben Whiteman (Preston)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Nathan Broadhead (Wrexham)

First

+750

Anytime

+1600

Aaron James (Wrexham)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Ali McCann (Preston)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Bradley Potts (Preston)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Odeluga Offiah (Preston)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

George Thomason (Wrexham)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Andy Cannon (Wrexham)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

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

Preston Stats

Wrexham Stats

Full-Time Result

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

Full-Time Result

• 4 wins, 1 defeat and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.00 goals scored and 0.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.20 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 1.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 1 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 3.60 corners awarded and 6.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 3.90 corners awarded and 5.00 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 9.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 8.90 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 8 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 4.40 corners awarded and 5.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 2.88 corners awarded and 5.75 corners against in the last 8 away matches
• An average of 9.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 8.63 corners awarded in the last 8 away matches
• Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 6 of the last 8 away matches

Possession

• An average of 46.60% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 46.20% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 3 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 47.30% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 37.50% possession in the last 8 away matches
• Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 1 of the last 8 away matches

Preston vs Wrexham Lineups & Team News

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