Wrexham
- Wrexham have won two and lost three of their last five games.
- This game features two of the Championship’s better teams in 2025-2026, with Wrexham in sixth with 70 points from 45 games, their first back at this level since 1981 - 82.
- Phil Parkinson’s Wrexham team looking very solid and disciplined since he took over in July 2021.
- The Red Dragons set up in either 3-5-2 or 5-3-2 formations, trying to be solid and compact while looking to release their wing-backs on the counter-attack.
- Josh Windass has been their main goal threat with 14 in 40 games in the Championship this term, hitting three of their last five goals.
Middlesbrough
- Middlesbrough have won two and drawn two of their last five, including a current 2-game winning streak.
- Kim Hellberg, who took over in November 2025, has made the team a lot more dynamic and proactive on the ball.
- The Teessiders hammered Watford 5-1 and edged Sheffield Wednesday 1-0 in their last two games, both at home, and drew 2-2 away at Ipswich Town.
- Tommy Conway has hit a rich run of form for Boro with four goals in the last 10, while Morgan Whittaker is their top-scorer this season with 14 in 39 league appearances.
Head-to-Head
The two sides drew 1-1 at Riverside earlier in the Championship campaign.
Key Players
- Josh Windass - 14 in 40 in the Championship this term, including three of Wrexham’s last five goals.
- Tommy Conway - four goals in the last 10 for Middlesbrough.
- Morgan Whittaker - Middlesbrough’s top-scorer with 14 in 39 league appearances.
Betting Insights
We like the odds on Over 2.5 goals at 1.72 and Both Teams to Score at 1.56 .
Prediction
- Middlesbrough have the better momentum with two wins in a row and will have enjoyed getting back on the winning trail with recent home wins.
- We are taking Boro to earn a win at 2.4 in the away win odds because of their league position and momentum.
