Wrexham vs West Brom Prediction: Wrexham to edge out Baggies in tight affair

Wrexham welcome West Brom to The Racecourse on Saturday (12:30 BST, ITV1/Sky Sports) as the second round of the Championship begins.

It is the first time second-tier football has been played in Wrexham in over 40 years, and the Hollywood-backed club will no doubt create a raucous atmosphere to welcome their team and fire them up for the clash against the Baggies.

The Red Dragons were unfortunate not to take anything from their opening match of the campaign, leading Southampton heading into injury time before conceding two quick goals to lose 2-1. However, progress against fellow Championship side Hull City on penalties in the EFL Cup will have boosted the Welsh team’s confidence.

West Brom won their league opener 1-0 against Blackburn Rovers, but despite dominating their EFL Cup clash with Derby, they were knocked out after a last-minute equaliser and defeat in the penalty shoot-out.

Team News

Kieffer Moore is the main injury doubt for Wrexham after missing out against Southampton, with Ryan Hardie or Ollie Palmer likely to step in.

Albion will be without Darnell Furlong, who serves a suspension following his red card against Blackburn, while Daryl Dike is sidelined through injury.

Football Odds

Wrexham vs West Brom Odds

Wrexham are 15/8 to win this game on home soil, with West Brom priced at 13/8 for the victory and the draw available at 11/5.

Under 2.5 goals is available at 4/6, while backing Wrexham in the draw no bet market comes in at 4/5.

Wrexham draw no bet @ 10/11

Wrexham produced a strong performance for most of their opening league match against relegated Southampton. Conceding two late goals was a tough blow, but Phil Parkinson can take pride in his team’s effort, and they arguably deserved to take something from the game.

On Saturday, second-tier football returns to the Racecourse for the first time in over 40 years, and the occasion is set to create a special atmosphere that will spur the home side on.

Having held their own against the Saints and battled back to progress in the EFL Cup, Wrexham enter this fixture full of confidence and capable of earning a positive result.

Under 2.5 total goals @ 4/6

Wrexham drew 3-3 on Tuesday with a rotated side, and while players like Ollie Palmer are pushing for a place, boss Parkinson is expected to return to his regular league line-up, adding defensive solidity and experience at the back.

West Brom kept a clean sheet in their last league match and were unlucky not to repeat the feat in the EFL Cup. Ryan Mason’s side are tough to break down but are still finding their rhythm in attack, making under 2.5 goals an appealing outcome for this fixture.

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