Wrexham vs Norwich City Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Wrexham vs Norwich City Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: January 17th, 2026 | SToK Racecourse Ground | EFL Championship | 15:00 (GMT)

In what will be just the 12th meeting in their history, the mighty Canaries fly West, and across the Welsh border to Disneyland, oh wait, Wrexham for this Saturday afternoon Championship fixture. The Red Dragons are flying in England’s second tier at the moment, and show no sign of slowing down, presenting a tough challenge to the visitors, who find themselves a single point inside the relegation zone.

Key Betting Tip: Wrexham to Win at 2.10 odds (Kwiff Bet) represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

Wrexham vs Norwich City Predicted Lineups

Wrexham Predicted XI: Okonkwo (GK), Doyle, Hyam, Cleworth, James, Thomason, Sheaf, Windass, Longman, Broadhead, Smith

Team News: Lewis Brunt and Ryan Hardie are unavailable due to injury. Kieffer Moore is approaching a return, but will still be absent for this game.

Norwich City Predicted XI: Kovacevic (GK), Chrisene, Darling, McConville, Fisher, McLean, Mattsson, Wright, Jurasek, Schwartau, Makama

Team News: Froson Amankwah, Ante Crnac, Jeffrey Schlupp, Mirko Topic, Papa Diallo, and Shane Duffy are all unavailable for this game due to injuries.

Wrexham vs Norwich City Current League Standings

Currently sitting in 9th place with 40 points from 26 games, the Red Dragons are firmly in the hunt for a play-off spot, trailing the top six by just one point. Their success has been built on a solid attacking return of 38 goals, spearheaded by Kieffer Moore and Josh Windass. While they lead the league in draws with 10, their resilience at the Racecourse Ground makes them one of the toughest sides to beat in the division.

Perhaps the biggest shock of the 2025/26 season is Norwich City’s position in the bottom three. The Canaries sit in 22nd place with 24 points from 26 matches. A porous defence has been their undoing, shipping 39 goals, while the team has managed only six wins all season. Despite the individual quality of Jovon Makama up front, Norwich are in a genuine battle to avoid the drop to League One, currently sitting one point behind Portsmouth and safe safety.

Wrexham vs Norwich City Head-to-Head Timeline

This fixture has been a very rare occurrence over the years; in fact, this is the fourth season in history that they have been in the same league at the same time. They have met on 11 occasions, with Norwich unsurprisingly winning 8 of those, Wrexham have 2 wins, and there has been 1 draw, back in October 1958.

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

• September 2025: Norwich City 2-3 Wrexham (EFL Championship)

Recent Wrexham and Norwich City Matches Analysis

Wrexham Last 5 Matches:

• Wrexham 3-3 Nottingham Forest (FA Cup)
• Derby County 1-2 Wrexham (EFL Championship)
• Blackburn Rovers 0-2 Wrexham (EFL Championship)
• Wrexham 2-1 Preston North End (EFL Championship)
• Wrexham 5-3 Sheffield United (EFL Championship)

Wrexham are soaring at the moment, winning four league games on the bounce and knocking Premier League opponents out of the FA Cup. This comes after they went five games without a win between late November and early December.

Norwich City Last 5 Matches:

• Norwich City 5-1 Walsall (FA Cup)
• Norwich City 0-2 Stoke City (EFL Championship)
• QPR 1-2 Norwich City (EFL Championship)
• Norwich City 0-1 Watford (EFL Championship)
• Norwich City 1-0 Charlton Athletic (EFL Championship)

It's safe to say City have gotten better under Phillipe Clement, picking up 16 of their 24 points under the Belgian. However, uninspiring home league defeats to Stoke and Watford on the bounce show there is still plenty of work to be done. Nevertheless, they will be feeling confident in front of goal after their thrashing of League Two Walsall last weekend.

Wrexham vs Norwich City Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with 40% confidence in a Wrexham win. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Wrexham vs Norwich City Best Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Wrexham to Win @ 2.10 - Our team of in-house betting tipsters have predicted a home win in this fixture. Their superior form, home advantage and head-to-head record justify confidence in this selection.

Key Players to Watch: Wrexham vs Norwich City

Josh Windass (Wrexham): The creative midfielder has been a revelation since joining the Red Dragons, recently being named captain in several outings. Windass is currently Wrexham's most efficient playmaker, tallying 7 goals and 3 assists. He was the standout performer in the previous meeting between these two sides, netting a brace. Despite recent transfer interest from elsewhere, he remains central to Phil Parkinson's plans for today’s high-stakes clash at the Racecourse.

Jovon Makama (Norwich City): The 21-year-old forward has made a significant impact since his move from Lincoln City. With 9 Championship goals already this campaign, and a hat-trick in the cup last week. His physical profile and late-arriving runs into the box make him Norwich's most unpredictable threat.

Wrexham vs Norwich City Match Facts

Broadcast Details: N/A in the UK due to the 3 pm blackout.

Stadium Information: Situated on Mold Road in Wrexham, North Wales, the Racecourse Ground opened in 1807 and hosted its first football match in 1864. Following the 2025 redevelopment of the Kop, the stadium now holds approximately 15,500 spectators. It is officially recognised as the oldest international football stadium in the world still in use, having hosted more Wales international matches than any other venue.

Referee: William James Finnie (England)