Preston North End lock horns with Wrexham in the 19th round of games in the EFL Championship on Saturday. Both sides are in the top half of the points table.
Paul Heckingbottom's Preston are fresh off a 3-2 win at struggling Sheffield Wednesday at the weekend. In a rousing start, Sheffield led twice inside 14 minutes before Preston took control of proceedings.
Scoring two unanswered goals, the Lilywhites snapped a three-game losing streak to move up to fifth in the standings, with 30 points from 18 matches, winning eight.
Meanwhile, Phil Parkinson's Wrexham are coming off a 1-1 home draw with Blackburn Rovers. The Rovers led through Andri Gudjohnsen's 13th-minute opener.
However, the Red Dragons drew level through Max Cleworth in the fifth minute of stoppage time to climb to 10th in the points table, with 26 points from 18 outings, winning six.
On that note, here's a look at the head-to-head stats and key numbers, match prediction, and betting tips for the Preston-Wrexham Championship clash at Deepdale.
Preston North End vs Wrexham head-to-head stats and key numbers
- In 36 meetings across competitions, Preston lead Wrexham 16-11, with the Red Dragons winning their last clash 3-2 away in the League Cup in August.
- Preston have won six of their last nine matches with Wrexham, losing one (the aforementioned League Cup meeting).
- The Lilywhites have won three of their last five home games - all in the Championship - losing twice.
- Wrexham are winless in five road outings - all in the Championship - losing once.
- Form guide (last five games across competitions, most recent result first): Preston: W-D-L-D-W; Wrexham: D-W-D-W-D
Preston North End vs Wrexham prediction
Both sides have had impressive campaigns, especially Wrexham, who have made a rousing start to their first Championship campaign in more than two decades.
In terms of the head-to-head record, the Lilywhites hold a slender advantage but faced defeat in their latest meeting with the Red Dragons. Parkinson's side, though, have struggled on the road of late, going winless in five games since a 3-2 win at Norwich City in September.
Wrexham have been the draw specialists across England's top four divisions but have returned empty-handed in six of their last seven league trips to Preston. However, with the Lilywhites losing twice in four home league games, a draw could ensue.
Prediction: Preston North End 0-0 Wrexham
Preston North End vs Wrexham betting tips
Tip-1: Draw
Tip-2: Wrexham to score: No (They haven't scored in three of their last four away league games.)
Tip-3: Under 1.5 goals (Two of their last four meetings have had one goal or fewer.)