Bet with Freshbet →Played: final score 4–1. The tip and analysis below are as they were before kick-off.
Wrexham play Preston at home on 17 October 2026 · 15:00 at Racecourse Ground (Wrexham); the referee is Simon Hooper, England. For us, Wrexham (60%) are favourites. Our tip, estimated probabilities, absences and a match analysis are below.
Wrexham vs Preston: analysis of the match
What our tip is based on
- Table. Wrexham are 16th in the table, on 17 points after 14 matches (4W 5D 5L), and Preston are 24th, on 5 points (1W 2D 11L).
What to expect
For us, Wrexham are the more likely winners. We estimate a 2–1 score, roughly 3 goals in all, with 1–0 (12.7%) the most probable single result. Not much should separate the teams.
In the goals market we pick BTTS: no (odds 1.79), and we rate it at 52%. Our numbers give both teams scoring a 48% chance and more than 2.5 goals a 49% chance.
Prediction summary
- Expected: roughly 3 goals; over 2.5 goals: 49%.
- Out: Wrexham 0, Preston 0.
Alternative tip: BTTS – no
Alternative tip: BTTS – no (probability 52%, best price 1.79). With roughly 3 goals expected, it fits the picture.
Absences
Absent for Wrexham: no absences. Absent for Preston: no absences. Team news may change, so check it again before kick-off.
Wrexham vs Preston: compare the odds
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best price | 1.67 | 4.11 | 6.22 |
| Market average | 1.58 | 3.95 | 5.69 |
| Lowest odds | 1.53 | 3.80 | 4.75 |
| Goals | Best | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.33 | 1.28 | 72.5% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 2.00 | 1.91 | 49.4% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 1.96 | 1.86 | 50.6% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 3.50 | 3.17 | 29.3% |
| BTTS – yes | 2.00 | 1.94 | 47.6% |
| BTTS – no | 1.79 | 1.76 | 52.4% |
Prices from several bookmakers, combined and updated 17/10/26, 12:01. They are for guidance and can differ at any one operator. Margin, on average: 6.6%.
At a glance
- Likely result: Wrexham 1–0 Preston, roughly 3 goals in total.
- Table: Wrexham 16th (17 points), Preston 24th (5 points).
- Absences: Wrexham 0, Preston 0.
Who will win Wrexham vs Preston?
Our estimate uses odds from several bookmakers after removing the margin. It does not guarantee any result.
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Wrexham vs Preston: team news and absences
Wrexham
- No reported absences
Preston
- No reported absences
Changes are possible before kick-off.
Standings and form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Middlesbrough | 14 | 8-4-2 | 30:19 | 28 |
| 2 |  Wolves | 14 | 8-3-3 | 25:17 | 27 |
| 3 |  Birmingham | 14 | 7-5-2 | 26:13 | 26 |
| 4 |  Stoke City | 14 | 8-2-4 | 22:17 | 26 |
| 5 |  Swansea | 14 | 8-2-4 | 21:16 | 26 |
| 6 |  West Brom | 14 | 7-4-3 | 20:15 | 25 |
| 7 |  Southampton | 14 | 8-4-2 | 29:14 | 24 |
| 8 |  West Ham | 14 | 6-5-3 | 36:21 | 23 |
| 9 |  Sheffield United | 14 | 6-4-4 | 20:17 | 22 |
| 10 |  Portsmouth | 14 | 6-4-4 | 19:16 | 22 |
| 11 |  QPR | 14 | 5-6-3 | 22:17 | 21 |
| 12 |  Norwich | 14 | 6-0-8 | 27:24 | 18 |
| 13 |  Millwall | 14 | 5-3-6 | 23:24 | 18 |
| 14 |  Blackburn | 14 | 5-3-6 | 20:22 | 18 |
| 15 |  Bristol City | 14 | 5-3-6 | 16:19 | 18 |
| 16 | Wrexham | 14 | 4-5-5 | 17:19 | 17 |
| 17 |  Bolton | 14 | 5-2-7 | 19:26 | 17 |
| 18 |  Cardiff | 14 | 3-6-5 | 22:23 | 15 |
| 19 |  Lincoln | 14 | 4-3-7 | 14:24 | 15 |
| 20 |  Watford | 14 | 4-2-8 | 13:23 | 14 |
| 21 |  Charlton | 14 | 3-5-6 | 11:22 | 14 |
| 22 |  Burnley | 14 | 1-7-6 | 18:26 | 10 |
| 23 |  Derby | 14 | 1-4-9 | 11:29 | 7 |
| 24 | Preston | 14 | 1-2-11 | 12:30 | 5 |
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Questions and answers
What do we tip for Wrexham vs Preston?
Wrexham to win (1.67); BTTS: no (1.79).
Who will win Wrexham vs Preston?
We estimate: Wrexham win 60%, draw 24%, Preston win 17%.
Where and when is the game being played?
Date: 17 October 2026, kick-off: 15:00, venue: Racecourse Ground, Wrexham. Referee: Simon Hooper, England.
Who will be missing?
Wrexham: no absences. Preston: no absences. Changes are possible before kick-off.
Will the match produce over 2.5 goals?
We estimate over 2.5 goals at 49% (odds 2.00); for fewer than 2.5 the figure is 51% (odds 1.96).
Will both teams score?
By our estimate, both teams score with a probability of 48% (odds 2.00).
Which correct score is the likeliest?
We rate 1–0 as most likely (12.7%), then 2–0 (11.4%) and 1–1 (10.8%).
What are your predictions based on?
We start from the prices of several bookmakers, remove their margin and average them to get probabilities; a Poisson distribution then gives us the expected goals and the most probable scores. Form, head to head and absences appear on the page as extra context. We publish predictions purely as information, and none of them promises a winning outcome.
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