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As Wrexham AFC prepares to host Middlesbrough FC on May 2, 2026, both teams head into the match with similar recent performances, having secured two wins in their last five outings. This clash in the English League Championship presents an intriguing matchup, as Wrexham aims to capitalize on home advantage at the Racecourse Ground.
Wrexham’s tactical approach emphasizes solid defensive organization coupled with quick transitions. Their recent form suggests a struggle to maintain consistency, which could be a concern against a resilient Middlesbrough side that also seeks to challenge for points. Middlesbrough, known for their structured pressing and ability to exploit wide areas, will look to build on their recent momentum.
The bookmakers have set the odds closely, with Wrexham at 2.58 and Middlesbrough slightly favored at 2.51. Statistical models predict a 35.1% chance of a home victory, a 25.5% probability for a draw, and a 38.6% likelihood of an away win, hinting at a competitive encounter. The predicted score of 1-1 reflects a potential stalemate, underscoring the evenly matched nature of these teams. As always, the outcome remains uncertain, and both sides will be eager to secure vital points in the championship race.
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| Wrexham 34.4% |
Draw 26.7% |
Middlesbrough 38.9% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.7 | 3.6 | 2.45 | |
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2.83 | 3.65 | 2.5 | |
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2.81 | 3.54 | 2.42 | |
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2.71 | 3.52 | 2.39 | Watch and Bet |
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2.7 | 3.3 | 2.4 | |
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2.74 | 3.6 | 2.41 |
Latest Results
| 26.04.26 Coventry City – Wrexham AFC – 3:1 21.04.26 Oxford United – Wrexham AFC – 0:1 18.04.26 Wrexham AFC – Stoke City – 2:0 12.04.26 Birmingham City – Wrexham AFC – 2:0 07.04.26 Wrexham AFC – Southampton FC – 1:5 |
25.04.26 Middlesbrough FC – Watford FC – 5:1 22.04.26 Middlesbrough FC – Sheffield Wednesday – 1:0 19.04.26 Ipswich Town – Middlesbrough FC – 2:2 11.04.26 Middlesbrough FC – Portsmouth FC – 0:1 06.04.26 Swansea City – Middlesbrough FC – 2:2 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 25.10.25 Middlesbrough FC – Wrexham AFC – 1:1 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Coventry ✔ | 45 | 27 | 11 | 7 | 93:45 | 48 | 92 |
| 2 | Ipswich | 44 | 22 | 14 | 8 | 75:45 | 30 | 80 |
| 3 | Millwall | 45 | 23 | 11 | 11 | 62:49 | 13 | 80 |
| 4 | Middlesbrough | 45 | 22 | 13 | 10 | 70:45 | 25 | 79 |
| 5 | Southampton ✔ | 44 | 21 | 13 | 10 | 77:53 | 24 | 76 |
| 6 | Wrexham | 45 | 19 | 13 | 13 | 67:63 | 4 | 70 |
| 7 | Hull | 45 | 20 | 10 | 15 | 68:65 | 3 | 70 |
| 8 | Derby | 45 | 20 | 9 | 16 | 66:57 | 9 | 69 |
| 9 | Norwich | 45 | 19 | 8 | 18 | 62:54 | 8 | 65 |
| 10 | Birmingham | 45 | 17 | 12 | 16 | 56:55 | 1 | 63 |
| 11 | Swansea | 45 | 17 | 10 | 18 | 54:58 | -4 | 61 |
| 12 | Preston | 45 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 54:59 | -5 | 60 |
| 13 | Bristol City | 45 | 16 | 11 | 18 | 57:59 | -2 | 59 |
| 14 | QPR | 45 | 16 | 10 | 19 | 61:70 | -9 | 58 |
| 15 | Sheffield Utd | 45 | 17 | 6 | 22 | 64:65 | -1 | 57 |
| 16 | Watford | 45 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 53:61 | -8 | 57 |
| 17 | Stoke | 45 | 15 | 10 | 20 | 51:54 | -3 | 55 |
| 18 | Portsmouth | 45 | 14 | 12 | 19 | 48:63 | -15 | 54 |
| 19 | Charlton | 45 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 43:55 | -12 | 53 |
| 20 | Blackburn | 45 | 13 | 13 | 19 | 42:55 | -13 | 52 |
| 21 | West Brom | 45 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 47:56 | -9 | 51 |
| 22 | Oxford Utd ✔ | 45 | 11 | 14 | 20 | 45:57 | -12 | 47 |
| 23 | Leicester ✔ | 45 | 11 | 16 | 18 | 57:68 | -11 | 43 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wed ✔ | 45 | 1 | 12 | 32 | 27:88 | -61 | -3 |
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