Wrexham will host fellow Welsh side, Cardiff, in a League Cup Round of 16 clash at the Racecourse Ground on Tuesday.
Wrexham vs Cardiff
Wrexham vs Cardiff Form
Wrexham's most recent outing saw them draw 1-1 away against Middlesbrough in the Championship. Their recent form has been mixed, with a win, three draws and a loss in their last six matches.
Cardiff suffered a 1-0 defeat away to Bolton in their last match in League One. The Bluebirds have only lost once away from home this season.
The last time these two teams met, Wrexham and Cardiff played out a 2-2 draw in a Welsh Cup match back in March 2004, with Wrexham progressing on penalties.
Wrexham vs Cardiff Predicted Lineups
Wrexham (3-5-2): Okonkwo; Cleworth, Coady, Doyle; Kaboré, Dobson, Thomason, O'Brien, Cacace; Windass, Broadhead
Cardiff (4-2-3-1): Trott; Bagan, Fish, Lawlor, Ng; Robertson, Wintle; Davies, Colwill, Kellyman; Salech
Lineups powered by WhoScored.
Wrexham vs Cardiff Team News
Wrexham will be without Ben Sheaf, Oliver Rathbone, Danny Ward, Jay Rodriguez, Elliot Lee, and Andy Cannon, all sidelined due to injury. Callum Doyle returns from suspension and is expected to replace Lewis Brunt.
Cardiff continue to miss Jak Alnwick and Ollie Tanner, who are both injured. Yousef Salech is expected to lead the line, having scored 13 goals in 33 league games since January.
Who are the betting favourites in Wrexham vs Cardiff?
Wrexham are 13/10 favourites at the time of publishing in Tuesday's clash. Cardiff are best odds of 23/10 to win inside 90 minutes, and the draw can be backed at 12/5.
| Wrexham vs Cardiff Match Result | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Wrexham Win | 13/10 | Betfred |
| Draw | 12/5 | Ladbrokes |
| Cardiff Win | 23/10 | BetVictor |
Odds last updated at 13:00 Tuesday 28th October.
Wrexham vs Cardiff Match Prediction
Wrexham continue their remarkable rise under Phil Parkinson and now eye a first EFL Cup quarter-final appearance since 1977-78 after dispatching Hull, Preston and Reading in earlier rounds.
The Red Dragons have shown improved league form recently and will look to maintain momentum on home soil against their Welsh rivals.
Cardiff, meanwhile, sit top of League One and have impressed under Brian Barry-Murphy, but their late defeat at Bolton at the weekend halted their momentum.
With both sides enjoying strong cup runs, Wrexham’s home advantage and higher-tier quality could prove decisive.
Score Prediction: Wrexham 2-1 Cardiff
Wrexham vs Cardiff Bet Builder Tip
Our bet builder tips for Wrexham vs Cardiff include Lewis O'Brien 1+ foul, Rubin Colwill 2+ fouls, and Both Teams to Score.
At the time of publishing it is a best price of 5/1 with bet365.
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Lewis O'Brien 1+ foul: The Wrexham midfielder has 12 fouls through 11 starts this season and looks nailed on to pick up a foul in what should be a intense Welsh derby.
Rubin Colwill 2+ fouls: Another player who looks set to get the referee's attention on Tuesday is Cardiff's Rubin Colwill. The attacking midfielder has comitted 1+ foul in his last seven starts, and has committed 2+ in 40% of starts this season (2 vs Burnley in the previous round).
Both Teams to Score: BTTS has landed in six of Wrexham's last nine matches, and could be set for goals in this clash if both team's make changes in defence.
