Stoke City FC
Football England - EFL Championship bet365 Stadium Sat 18 Oct 10:00
Wrexham AFC
  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Championship Betting Preview: Stoke vs Wrexham

Stoke host Wrexham in this Championship fixture at bet365 Stadium, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 18 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Don’t Underestimate the Underdogs

The draw can be a favourable outcome when wagering Wrexham +0.5 at an Asian Handicap price of -111. They should be able to avoid a loss against Stoke and this wager has the numbers to secure a return.

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Previous Clash for Both Teams Ended in Draw

Stoke City drew away from home in their last game. A 1-1 scoreline was played out against Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park. The Staffordshire side recorded 53% possession and managed six shots on target, with Million Manhoef registering the goal.

Wrexham drew 1-1 in their previous game. This was at home against Birmingham City at The Racecourse. Phil Parkinson's men recorded 42% possession and had four shots on goal, with George Dobson on the scoresheet.

Championship G W D L GF GA GD GD P
6 Wrexham logo Wrexham 30 12 11 7 44 37 7 44:37 47
12 Stoke logo Stoke 30 12 6 12 34 28 6 34:28 42
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Stoke City – Last 10 League Games

Stoke have 4 wins, 2 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.1 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 11.9 attempts. Mark Robins' team have averaged 51.5% possession and 6.2 corners per match, with their opponents getting 0.6 goals from 3.5 shots on goal, 11.2 attempts and 4.4 corners.

Top goalscorers are Million Manhoef and Sorba Thomas on 3 goals, while Lewis Baker has bagged 2. Sorba Thomas is the top assists maker with 4.

Wrexham – Last 9 League Games

Wrexham have won 2, lost 3 and drawn 4, averaging 11.4 attempts, 4.2 shots on goal and 1.6 goals. The Red Dragons average 43.6% possession, 4.3 corners in their favour and 5.8 corners against, while 1.7 goals have been conceded from 4.7 shots on goal and 15.7 attempts.

Kieffer Moore is top of the team’s scoring charts with 4, while Lewis O'Brien and Josh Windass both have 3. Max Cleworth and Issa Kabore are the top assists providers with 3 in the previous 9 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Stoke confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Viktor Johansson (GK), Junior Tchamadeu, Ashley Phillips, Ben Wilmot, Aaron Cresswell, Tomas Rigo, Tatsuki Seko, Million Manhoef, Lewis Baker, Sorba Thomas, Divin Mubama.

Wrexham confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Arthur Okonkwo (GK), Max Cleworth, Dominic Hyam, Callum Doyle, Issa Kabore, George Dobson, Ben Sheaf, Ryan Longman, Josh Windass, Lewis O'Brien, Kieffer Moore.

Stoke vs Wrexham Prediction & Betting Tips

Be fully equipped for Stoke vs Wrexham with our betting guide, offering a key match prediction, a correct score recommendation, top player prop picks and a bet builder tailored for value.

Match Prediction

We’re taking Wrexham on the Asian Handicap with +0.5 goal start. The away team can either triumph or secure a draw in this Championship encounter, with this wager looking like value at -111.

Team news can have a significant impact on the betting odds, and we factor this in alongside recent form and the latest Championship stats when making our football predictions.

Key Stoke vs Wrexham league stats:

  • The +0.5 line has been covered by Wrexham in 4 consecutive games.
  • The +0.5 line has been covered by Wrexham in 6 of their last 9 games.
  • The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Stoke in 4 consecutive games.
  • The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Stoke in 13 of their last 20 games at home.
  • The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Stoke in 6 of their last 10 games.
Wrexham +0.5 Probability

Based on the odds from the best betting apps, our pick carries a 52.6% chance of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Stoke Stoke logo 1 - 1 Wrexham logo Wrexham

The game ending in a 1-1 draw is available at odds of +440. Take a chance on the correct score and get rewarded for predicting the right scoreline.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Million Manhoef Over 0.5 Shots On Target -137 BetMGM logo

Million Manhoef (Stoke) is available to register one or more shots on goal at -137. It’s all about backing him at attractive odds when it comes to the Shots on Target market.

Latest Million Manhoef Player Prop Odds

Ryan Longman to Score +540 BetMGM logo

Ryan Longman (Wrexham) has registered two goals in his past five league away games. Based on the stats, we think that odds of +540 are really appealing when it comes to betting on Anytime Goalscorer.

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Wrexham +0.5 -111
Total Goals Under 2.5 -106
Shots On Target Million Manhoef Over 0.5 -137

A bet builder can provide entertainment and we’ve got Wrexham with the +0.5 Asian Handicap, no more than two goals to be registered and Million Manhoef (Stoke) to have a minimum of one shot on target.

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Stoke 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.

Bookies Giving Stoke Plenty of Respect

The bookies have Stoke City as -102 favourites for this Championship clash, with the Full-Time Result betting odds implying that they are 51% likely to win. The market suggests that Wrexham are least likely to win at +280.

There’s sometimes a case for betting on the Draw No Bet market, with Stoke available at -238 for those who want insurance on their bet. The same applies to opponents Wrexham at +163.

Bettors are able to get odds of -114 for both Over and Under 2.5 Goals right now. If you think that both sides will end up scoring, then the Both Teams to Score Yes option can be backed at -137.

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Million Manhoef Top of First Goalscorer List

Million Manhoef is the favourite to be First Goalscorer at +450. If you’re interested in backing him to find the net at anytime, then the price is +188.

Player Goals
Million Manhoef (Stoke)
First
+188
Anytime
+450
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Sorba Thomas (Stoke)
First
+190
Anytime
+475
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Róbert Bozeník (Stoke)
First
+220
Anytime
+525
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Kieffer Moore (Wrexham)
First
+240
Anytime
+500
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Player Shots On Target
Million Manhoef (Stoke)
Over 0.5
-182
Under 0.5
+115
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Sorba Thomas (Stoke)
Over 0.5
-161
Under 0.5
+102
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Kieffer Moore (Wrexham)
Over 0.5
-159
Under 0.5
-106
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Róbert Bozeník (Stoke)
Over 0.5
-147
Under 0.5
-115
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Four Stoke Triumphs From Their Past Ten Home Clashes

Stoke have secured four wins, three draws and three defeats in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 1.00.

Wrexham haven’t been beaten in three straight games away from home. Phil Parkinson's men have clocked up six wins, three draws and one defeat in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.60 goals per match and conceding 0.80.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Stoke logo Stoke Home Stats 4-3-3 2.10 1.10 1.00 3 7 4 6
Wrexham logo Wrexham Away Stats 6-3-1 2.40 1.60 0.80 4 6 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
Team Stats
Stoke logo Stoke League Stats
Wrexham logo Wrexham League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
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Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Stoke vs Wrexham Lineups & Team News

The latest Stoke vs Wrexham team news could impact your bets — review it first. We’ll deliver the predicted and confirmed Championship lineups as well as the most recent injury news.

Stoke Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Wrexham Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Stoke Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

1 Viktor Johansson
22 Junior Tchamadeu 26 Ashley Phillips 16 Ben Wilmot 3 Aaron Cresswell
19 Tomas Rigo 12 Tatsuki Seko
42 Million Manhoef 8 Lewis Baker 7 Sorba Thomas
9 Divin Mubama
1 Arthur Okonkwo
4 Max Cleworth 5 Dominic Hyam 2 Callum Doyle 12 Issa Kabore
15 George Dobson 18 Ben Sheaf 47 Ryan Longman 10 Josh Windass
27 Lewis O'Brien 19 Kieffer Moore

Wrexham Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Stoke Substitutes

  • 11Robert Bozenik
  • 13Jack Bonham
  • 14Jamie Donley
  • 15Steven Nzonzi
  • 17Eric Bocat
  • 29Lamine Cisse
  • 40Maksym Talovierov
  • 50Sydney Agina
  • 59Gabriel Kelly

Wrexham Substitutes

  • 3Lewis Brunt
  • 6Conor Coady
  • 13Liberato Cacace
  • 20Oliver Rathbone
  • 25Callum Burton
  • 28Sam Smith
  • 29Ryan Barnett
  • 33Nathan Broadhead
  • 37Matthew James

Previous Stoke Lineups

04 Oct Championship
Blackburn 1-1 Stoke
30 Sep Championship
Middlesbrough 0-0 Stoke
27 Sep Championship
Stoke 1-1 Norwich
20 Sep Championship
QPR 1-0 Stoke
13 Sep Championship
Stoke 1-0 Birmingham
30 Aug Championship
Stoke 0-1 West Brom

Previous Wrexham Lineups

03 Oct Championship
Wrexham 1-1 Birmingham
30 Sep Championship
Leicester 1-1 Wrexham
27 Sep Championship
Wrexham 1-1 Derby
23 Sep EFL Cup
Wrexham 2-0 Reading
20 Sep Championship
Norwich 2-3 Wrexham
13 Sep Championship
Wrexham 1-3 QPR

Injuries & Suspensions

Stoke Injury Table
Type Name Info
Junior Tchamadeu Knee
Lewis Baker Knock
Wrexham Injury Table
Type Name Info
Ryan Hardie Knee
Lewis Brunt Thigh
Danny Ward Other
Team Squads

Stoke Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Mark Robins

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Viktor Johansson 1 G 9 810 9 0 0 1 2 0
Ben Wilmot 16 D 9 810 9 0 0 0 1 0
Sorba Thomas 7 M 9 809 9 0 3 4 1 0
Junior Tchamadeu 22 D 9 734 8 1 0 0 4 0
Aaron Cresswell 3 D 8 718 8 1 0 1 0 0

Wrexham Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Phil Parkinson

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Lewis O'Brien 27 M 9 810 9 0 3 2 3 0
Max Cleworth 4 D 9 810 9 0 0 3 1 0
George Dobson 15 M 9 810 9 0 1 0 2 0
Kieffer Moore 19 F 9 750 9 0 4 0 1 0
Dominic Hyam 5 D 8 717 8 1 0 0 0 0
England FlagChampionship Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Coventry 30 17 7 6 63:35 58
2 Middlesbrough 30 17 7 6 47:29 58
3 Hull 30 16 6 8 48:40 54
4 Ipswich 29 14 9 6 49:28 51
5 Millwall 30 14 8 8 37:36 50
6 Wrexham 30 12 11 7 44:37 47
7 Derby 30 12 9 9 44:37 45
8 Watford 30 11 11 8 39:35 44
9 Preston 30 11 11 8 37:34 44
10 Bristol City 30 12 7 11 40:36 43
11 QPR 30 12 7 11 42:43 43
12 Stoke 30 12 6 12 34:28 42
13 Birmingham 30 11 9 10 41:38 42
14 Southampton 30 10 10 10 43:41 40
15 Sheffield Utd 30 12 3 15 43:43 39
16 Swansea 30 11 6 13 34:37 39
17 Charlton 29 9 8 12 29:38 35
18 Norwich 30 9 6 15 37:42 33
19 Portsmouth 28 8 9 11 27:37 33
20 Leicester 30 10 8 12 40:45 32
21 Blackburn 30 8 8 14 27:38 32
22 West Brom 30 9 5 16 32:47 32
23 Oxford 30 6 9 15 28:41 27
24 Sheffield Wed 30 1 8 21 18:58 -7
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Coventry 14 11 2 1 31:11 35
2 Ipswich 16 10 5 1 30:12 35
3 Middlesbrough 15 10 3 2 25:11 33
4 Millwall 16 9 3 4 22:18 30
5 Watford 16 8 5 3 24:17 29
6 Birmingham 14 7 6 1 28:14 27
7 Hull 15 8 3 4 21:20 27
8 QPR 15 8 2 5 28:21 26
9 Swansea 15 7 4 4 20:18 25
10 Bristol City 16 7 3 6 25:20 24
11 Wrexham 15 6 6 3 26:22 24
12 Sheffield Utd 14 7 2 5 24:15 23
13 Southampton 14 6 5 3 19:13 23
14 Preston 15 6 5 4 19:16 23
15 Portsmouth 15 6 4 5 18:15 22
16 Leicester 15 6 4 5 20:19 22
17 West Brom 14 6 4 4 18:19 22
18 Stoke 15 6 3 6 19:14 21
19 Charlton 13 6 3 4 15:14 21
20 Derby 15 4 6 5 18:21 18
21 Oxford 15 3 6 6 13:19 15
22 Blackburn 16 3 5 8 15:22 14
23 Norwich 14 4 1 9 14:20 13
24 Sheffield Wed 16 0 4 12 7:33 4