Wrexham vs Birmingham Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 28 Aug 2026
Wrexham vs Birmingham Predictions
Birmingham look a nice wager to topple Wrexham and we can take them at -139 with a +0.25 goal headstart on the Asian Handicap. This means dividing our stake equally between 0 and +0.5 in the hope of a payout.
We analyse several betting angles in our Wrexham vs Birmingham betting preview, expanding on our main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Wrexham vs Birmingham Preview
Wrexham square off against Birmingham at The Racecourse, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Friday 28 August.
Wrexham have started their Championship campaign with back-to-back draws, with their latest outing ending 1-1 against Watford at The Racecourse. The Welsh outfit had the majority of the ball boasting 59% possession and two shots on target, with Daniel Imray getting the goal.
Birmingham City have also drawn both of their opening two Championship matches. Their latest game ended in a 2-2 home draw against Bristol City at St Andrew's. Blues boasted 65% possession and had two shots on goal, with Sam Tickle (own goal) and Demarai Gray on the scoresheet.
Three days ago, Birmingham suffered a 6-1 EFL Cup defeat at home to Brentford.
H2H: Birmingham Too Strong for Wrexham in Last H2H
Birmingham haven’t lost to Wrexham in their past four games. In their last encounter, hosts Birmingham came out with a 2-0 win at St Andrew's. The previous 4 H2H games have featured two Birmingham victories and two draws.
| Championship | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 |  Birmingham |
9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 2 | 13:11 | 14 |
| 14 |  Wrexham |
9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 13 | -3 | 10:13 | 11 |
Wrexham have 3 wins, 3 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 11.8 attempts. Phil Parkinson's side have averaged 48.8% possession and 5.4 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.7 goals from 4.9 shots on goal, 12.0 attempts and 5.4 corners.
Josh Windass leads the way with 6 goals, Sam Smith has 2, with Daniel Imray and two others on 1. Issa Kabore has recorded the most assists with 3.
Birmingham have won 3, lost 3 and drawn 4, with an average of 1.1 goals from 9.7 attempts and 4.1 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 52.0% possession, 5.7 corners awarded and 4.4 corners against them, while they’ve conceded 1.0 goals from 11.4 attempts and 3.8 shots on goal.
Carlos Vicente has scored 2 goals, followed by Demarai Gray, August Priske, Phil Neumann and Jhon Solis on 1. Kai Wagner has been top assists provider with 2 in the previous 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Wrexham confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Anthony Patterson (GK), Zak Vyner, Dominic Hyam, Callum Doyle, Daniel Imray, Ben Whiteman, Lewis O'Brien, Jacques Ekomie, Oliver Rathbone, Nathan Broadhead, Kieffer Moore.
Birmingham confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): James Beadle (GK), Bright Osayi-Samuel, Phil Neumann, Christoph Klarer, Alexander Cochrane, Tomoki Iwata, Jhon Solis, Carlos Vicente, Demarai Gray, Jay Stansfield, August Priske.
Main Match Prediction
If you echo our view that Birmingham can swerve defeat in this Championship encounter, then you can take them with a +0.25 goal start at -139. There are strong reasons to back the visitors.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
We only create the football betting tips after consulting the latest Championship team news along with the form of both sides. There are also stats that can be mined to good effect to come up with predictions.
The best bookies are estimating that there is a 58.1% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 65-70%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
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There are betting odds of +750 that Birmingham land a 2-1 victory. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.
Player Prop Picks
Lewis O'Brien (Wrexham) is available to finish with at least one shot on goal at +180. He stands out as a value pick when it comes to Shots on Target, with the recommendation being to wager this player prop pick.
Carlos Vicente (Birmingham) has registered two goals in his past nine Championship games away from home. It’s worth a play on the +400 that he is Anytime Goalscorer as there’s lots of value for these betting odds.
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Corners Prediction
There has been four consecutive Birmingham games where 9.5 Total Corners has been covered, while it has been an average of 12.60 corners in the last five Wrexham matches. There are odds of -133 being served up when it comes to this Total Corners wager and we think the teams can cover the line.
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Bet Builder Tips
It’s great fun to place a same-game multi and our picks are Birmingham with an Asian Handicap of +0.25, more than two goals to be registered and Carlos Vicente (Birmingham) to score.
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Wrexham vs Birmingham 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.
Wrexham are available at +125 to come away with a triumph in this Championship clash, meaning a 44% likelihood of winning according to the published betting odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +215 about Birmingham City.
Wrexham can be backed at -172 on the Draw No Bet and you’ll get stakes refunded if the game ends level. Alternatively, Birmingham can be chanced at +118 on the same market.
When it comes to the Total Goals market, Under 2.5 is the shortest price for this exciting contest. For those anticipating both sides finding the net, then BTTS Yes might prove attractive. Alternatively, you can wager BTTS No.
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There is +170 available that Sam Smith finds the net anytime, while the favourite to score the first goal is on offer at +410.
Stats: Last 10 League matches only.
Wrexham have swerved defeat at The Racecourse in the previous three matches. The Red Dragons have secured four wins, three draws and three defeats in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.70 goals per game and conceding 1.70.
Birmingham haven’t lost any of their past three away games. Blues have finished with four defeats, three wins and three draws in the past 10 away matches, netting an average of 0.90 goals per game and conceding 1.00.
Wrexham drew 1-1 with Birmingham when they last met at The Racecourse.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrexham Home Stats |
4-3-3 | 3.40 | 1.70 | 1.70 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 3 | |
| Birmingham Away Stats |
3-3-4 | 1.90 | 0.90 | 1.00 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 6 | |
- 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
Wrexham League Stats
Birmingham League Stats
- 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.90 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.40 corners awarded and 5.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 4.50 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.50 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.70 corners awarded and 4.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.60 corners awarded and 4.20 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.80 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 48.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 50.50% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 52.00% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 50.80% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Wrexham this season are Daniel Imray (1), Kieffer Moore (1)
- Top Assistors for Wrexham this season are Daniel Imray (1)
Wrexham vs Birmingham Lineups & Team News
Always review the Wrexham vs Birmingham team news before locking in your bets. Stay in the know with our predicted and confirmed Championship lineups and the latest on injuries.
Wrexham Confirmed Lineup 3-4-2-1
Birmingham Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Wrexham Confirmed Lineup 3-4-2-1
Birmingham Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Wrexham Substitutes
- 4Max Cleworth
- 10Josh Windass
- 11Bailey Cadamarteri
- 12Issa Kabore
- 21Danny Ward
- 24Dan Scarr
- 28Sam Smith
- 37Matthew James
- 47Ryan Longman
Birmingham Substitutes
- 2Ethan Laird
- 8Seung-Ho Paik
- 11Scott Wright
- 16Patrick Roberts
- 21Ryan Allsop
- 23Dael Fry
- 25K. Lund Hansen
- 32Luis Vazquez
- 33Marvin Ducksch
Previous Wrexham Lineups
Previous Birmingham Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Wrexham Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Phil Parkinson
Birmingham Player Stats & Squad
Championship Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swansea | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 15:7 | 20 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 17:12 | 18 |
| 3 | West Ham | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 23:12 | 16 |
| 4 | Stoke | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 15:13 | 16 |
| 5 | Wolverhampton | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 15:11 | 14 |
| 6 | QPR | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 11:8 | 14 |
| 7 | Birmingham | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 13:11 | 14 |
| 8 | Millwall | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 16:15 | 14 |
| 9 | West Brom | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 10:9 | 14 |
| 10 | Bristol City | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 12:13 | 14 |
| 11 | Charlton | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 8:11 | 13 |
| 12 | Blackburn | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 14:13 | 12 |
| 13 | Sheffield Utd | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12:11 | 12 |
| 14 | Wrexham | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 10:13 | 11 |
| 15 | Lincoln | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 7:11 | 11 |
| 16 | Southampton | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 19:10 | 10 |
| 17 | Bolton | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 12:17 | 10 |
| 18 | Norwich | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 17:19 | 9 |
| 19 | Portsmouth | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9:10 | 8 |
| 20 | Watford | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7:14 | 8 |
| 21 | Cardiff | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 11:14 | 7 |
| 22 | Burnley | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 13:17 | 7 |
| 23 | Derby | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 8:15 | 6 |
| 24 | Preston | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 8:16 | 4 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middlesbrough | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 12:7 | 13 |
| 2 | Southampton | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 15:4 | 12 |
| 3 | Swansea | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 7:2 | 11 |
| 4 | West Ham | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 15:5 | 10 |
| 5 | Stoke | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8:3 | 9 |
| 6 | Blackburn | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9:7 | 9 |
| 7 | Charlton | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4:2 | 9 |
| 8 | West Brom | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6:4 | 8 |
| 9 | Millwall | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9:5 | 7 |
| 10 | Wolverhampton | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:3 | 7 |
| 11 | Sheffield Utd | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7:6 | 7 |
| 12 | Watford | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6:9 | 7 |
| 13 | Norwich | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 10:8 | 6 |
| 14 | Cardiff | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7:5 | 6 |
| 15 | Bolton | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6:7 | 6 |
| 16 | Bristol City | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3:4 | 6 |
| 17 | Wrexham | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5:5 | 5 |
| 18 | QPR | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4:4 | 5 |
| 19 | Birmingham | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7:7 | 4 |
| 20 | Portsmouth | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5:7 | 4 |
| 21 | Burnley | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5:6 | 3 |
| 22 | Preston | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4:9 | 3 |
| 23 | Lincoln | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3:6 | 2 |
| 24 | Derby | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4:9 | 2 |
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