Bet with Freshbet →Played: final score 4–1. The tip and analysis below are as they were before kick-off.
Wrexham welcome Preston on 17 October 2026 · 15:00 at Racecourse Ground (Wrexham), and the referee is Simon Hooper, England. Wrexham (60%) are our favourites for this one. Read on for our tip, the estimated probabilities, team news and a full analysis.
Wrexham vs Preston: our analysis
Why we chose this tip
- Table. Wrexham lie 16th, having collected 17 points after 14 matches (4W 5D 5L); Preston lie 24th, having collected 5 points (1W 2D 11L).
What to expect
In our view Wrexham hold the advantage. We project a 2–1 scoreline, around 3 goals altogether, and the single likeliest outcome is 1–0 (12.7%). This one looks finely poised.
On goals we go for Both teams to score: no (odds 1.79), which we give a 52% chance. In our view both teams score with a probability of 48%, and over 2.5 goals with a probability of 49%.
The prediction at a glance
- Our projection is around 3 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 49%.
- Unavailable: Wrexham 0, Preston 0.
Alternative tip: Under 2.5 goals
Another angle: Under 2.5 goals (probability 51%, top price 1.96). A projection of around 3 goals supports it.
Absences
Unavailable for Wrexham: no absences. Preston will be without: no absences. Team news can change, so take another look before the game.
Wrexham vs Preston: bookmaker odds side by side
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top price available | 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 gathered from several bookmakers and refreshed 17/10/26, 12:01. Use them as a guide: what a particular operator offers can be different. Margin on average: 6.6%.
The key facts
- 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?
We work out this estimate from the odds of several bookmakers once their margin has been removed. No outcome is ever certain.
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Wrexham vs Preston: injuries and missing players
Wrexham
- No reported absences
Preston
- No reported absences
Team news can still change before the game.
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 | 15 | 5-2-8 | 20:29 | 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 | 15 | 2-4-9 | 14:30 | 10 |
| 24 | Preston | 14 | 1-2-11 | 12:30 | 5 |
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Questions and answers
Which tip do we give for Wrexham vs Preston?
Wrexham to win (1.67); Both teams to score: no (1.79).
Who will win Wrexham vs Preston?
Our estimate gives Wrexham a 60% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Preston 17%.
What is the date, time and venue of the game?
Kick-off is on 17 October 2026 at 15:00, venue Racecourse Ground, Wrexham. Referee: Simon Hooper, England.
Who will be missing?
Wrexham: no absences. Preston: no absences. Team news can still change before kick-off.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in this game?
We put over 2.5 goals at 49% (odds 2.00) and under 2.5 goals at 51% (odds 1.96).
Will both teams score?
We put the chance of both teams finding the net at 48% (odds 2.00).
What correct score do we see as likeliest?
Top of our list is 1–0 (12.7%), then 2–0 (11.4%) and 1–1 (10.8%).
How do you put your predictions together?
Our starting point is the odds of several bookmakers: we take out the margin, average what is left and turn it into probabilities, then a Poisson model gives the expected goals and the likeliest scorelines. Form, head to head and absences are shown on the page as background. The predictions are meant as information and offer no guarantee of winning.
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