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05/10/24 14:00
Wrexham

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Wrexham AFC vs Northampton Town Prediction & Tips - Odds, H2H, and Preview

Wrexham AFC vs Northampton Town Prediction

Wrexham AFC’s EFL League One campaign continues this weekend (Saturday 5th October 2024) as they host Northampton Town at the Racecourse Ground.

Wrexham vs Northampton

Wrexham AFC vs Northampton Town Key Stats

  • Wrexham have only lost 2 of their last 9 games
  • Northampton have only won 2 of their last 11 matches
  • Wrexham have conceded 6 goals in 5
  • Northampton Town have conceded 11 goals in 6 games

Wrexham AFC vs Northampton Town Team Previews, Form and Standout Players

Wrexham AFC will look to close the gap on leaders Birmingham City this weekend as they take on Northampton Town. Northampton on the other hand are looking to move further away from the drop zones. This is bound to be an interesting fixture.

Wrexham AFC Preview

Wrexham AFC Predicted Lineup - Arthur Okonkwo; Sebastian Revan, Thomas O'Connor, Eoghan O'Connell, Dan Scarr, Ryan Barnett; James McClean, George Evans, George Dobson; Steven Fletcher, Jack Marriott

Wrexham currently sit second in the league on 17 points after nine games. A win here could potentially close the gap at the top to just two points.

The club has scored 14 goals this season but more impressively they have conceded just seven goals. This the third lowest in the league.

Two back to back disappointing results for them against Leyton Orient and Stevenage will make Phil Parkinson’s side more eager to win here.

Northampton Town Preview

Northampton Town Predicted Lineup - Lee Burge; Luke Mbete, Jon Guthrie, Jack Baldwin, Akinwale Odimayo; Cameron McGeehan, Samy Chouchane; Tariqe Fosu, Jack Sowerby, Mitch Pinnock; Tyler Roberts

Northampton are currently 19th in the table on eight points from eight games.

Their matches often provide a lot of goals having scored 10 goals and conceded 13 so far this season. Expect even more in this game.

Head To Head Stats: Wrexham AFC vs Northampton Town

This match is set to be the 35th competitive meeting between these two sides.

It is Wrexham that hold the advantage having won 15 matches to Northampton’s 11 wins. There have also been 8 draws.

Northampton though are unbeaten in the last three games against Wrexham. However their last meeting was back in 2006 - a lot has changed since then.

25th February 2006 - Wrexham AFC 0-1 Northampton Town - EFL League Two

13th August 2005 - Northampton Town 0-0 Wrexham AFC - EFL League Two

16th March 2002 - Northampton Town 4-1 Wrexham AFC - League Division Two

1st December 2001 - Wrexham AFC 3-2 Northampton Town - League Division Two

2nd March 2001 - Wrexham AFC 3-0 Northampton Town - League Division Two

Betting Tips For Wrexham AFC vs Northampton Town

Wrexham are playing well despite poor results in their last two matches. They will see this game as a very good way to get back on form and will most likely win.

However, Northampton have seen a lot of goals in their games as of recent so expect them to get on the scoresheet at least once. Both teams will score.

With this in mind our team of professional tipping experts are backing Wrexham AFC To Win and Both Teams To Score in this match. With odds of 11/5, £10 has the potential to return up to £32.

(Odds subject to change)

Final Prediction: Wrexham AFC vs Northampton Town

Wrexham AFC 2-1 Northampton Town

Wrexham are a much stronger side than Northampton Town and will be keen to get back on form. They will win this game but expect Northampton to not go down without a fight.

Check out our other tips and predictions

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