Our Preston vs Wrexham Prediction: 4-2
Preston vs Wrexham in the England EFL Cup is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Tuesday August 26, 2025. Our expert analysis predicts a correct score of 4-2 for the match between Preston and Wrexham.
This Preston vs Wrexham prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Preston's Last Match – Preston vs Ipswich
Preston must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 1-0 England Championship victory over Ipswich in their last outing. In that match, Preston recorded 28% possession, attempting 3 shots on goal, with 1 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Preston | 28% | 3 (1) | 0.83 | 16 |
 Ipswich | 72% | 9 (1) | 1.31 | 61 |
Wrexham's Last Match – Wrexham vs Sheff Wed
Wrexham will be determined to find a winning touch after a 2-2 England Championship draw against Sheff Wed on August 23. In that match, Wrexham recorded 48% possession, firing 8 shots at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Wrexham | 48% | 8 (4) | 1.39 | 38 |
 Sheff Wed | 52% | 10 (6) | 1.65 | 61 |
Preston vs Wrexham Stats
Key Stats
| Preston | Wrexham | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.98 | Attacking Strength | 1.46 |
| 1.17 | Defence Strength | 2.61 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Preston are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Wrexham average 1.9 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
Preston 10-11
Wrexham 19-14
What are the odds for this match?
Preston to win: @2.1
Draw: @3.5
Wrexham to win: @3.2