Swansea host Wrexham in a fiery Welsh derby, with Championship points and bragging rights at stake.
| Tournament: | Championship |
|---|---|
| Venue: | Swansea.com Stadium, Swansea |
| Date: | 19.12.2025 |
| Time: | 20:00 GMT |
Swansea vs Wrexham Form and Head to Head
Swansea's last match saw them lose 2-1 away to Stoke. Overall, Swansea's form has been patchy, with two wins and four losses in their last six matches. At home, however, the Swans have won their last two matches.
Wrexham played out a 2–2 draw with Watford in their last outing. The Dragons have been hard to beat of late, staying unbeaten in 10 of their last 11 Championship matches. However, they have drawn four away games and suffered defeat at Hull in their most recent trip on the road.
The most recent encounter between these two Welsh sides was in the Cup during the 2005/2006 season, with Wrexham winning 2-1 at home. In the last six meetings, Wrexham have won three times, Swansea twice, and one match ended in a draw.
Who is the betting favourite in Swansea vs Wrexham?
According to latest odds, Swansea City are the favourites to beat Wrexham in the Championship derby. Swansea’s odds give them an implied win probability of 41% compared with roughly 33% for a Wrexham win.
| Match Result | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Swansea | 11/8 | BresBet |
| Wrexham | 5/2 | AK Bets |
| Draw | 12/5 | BresBet |
Odds last updated at 12PM, Friday 19th December.
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Swansea vs Wrexham Team News
Swansea will be without Benson, who is on international duty. The Swansea manager, Vitor Matos, may hand Key a start at right-back. This change could see Galbraith return to a midfield role, with Cullen dropping to the bench.
Wrexham have a lengthy injury list, with Ward, James, Brunt, and Lee all sidelined. Kaboré is unavailable due to international duty. Rodriguez, Cannon, and Cacace are all currently listed as unfit. Rathbone is pushing for a start after scoring from the bench against Watford. Barnett and Sheaf are also vying for recalls to the starting eleven.
Swansea vs Wrexham Predicted Lineups
Swansea (4-2-3-1): Vigouroux; Tymon, Burgess, Cabango, Key; Stamenic, Franco; Ji-Sung, Galbraith, Inoussa; Vipotnik
Wrexham (3-5-2): Okonkwo; Doyle, Hyam, Cleworth; McClean, Sheaf, O'Brien, Rathbone, Barnett; Moore, Windass
Lineups powered by WhoScored.
Swansea vs Wrexham Match Prediction
Swansea's recent home form suggests they can make this a difficult game for Wrexham. The Dragons, however, have proven to be resilient on the road. Wrexham's strength lies in attacking down the wings and winning aerial duels. Swansea's strengths include creating long shot opportunities and stealing the ball from the opposition. The match forecast suggests that Wrexham will score from a wing play situation, while Swansea will dominate possession. A draw seems the most likely outcome, given Wrexham's tendency to draw away games and Swansea's need to pick up points at home.
Prediction: Swansea 1-1 Wrexham
Swansea vs Wrexham Player Stat Trend
Gonçalo Franco has been carded in 3 of their last 3 apps in the Championship.
Best odds of 9/2 at bet365 while publishing.
Kieffer Moore has recorded 1+ shots on target in 7 of their last 8 apps in the Championship.
Best odds of 4/6 at Paddy Power while publishing.
Ethan Galbraith has won 2+ fouls in 3 of their last 3 apps in the Championship.
Best odds of 5/2 at bet365 while publishing.
George Dobson has made 4+ tackles in 4 of their last 6 apps in the Championship.
Best odds of 8/5 at Quinnbet while publishing.
Zan Vipotnik has attempted 2+ shots in 5 of their last 6 apps in the Championship.
Best odds of 3/10 at 888Sport during publishing.
O'Reegan's Bet Builder Tip Swansea vs Wrexham
It’s an all Welsh affair on Friday night as Swansea host Wrexham in South Wales. As ever, Matthew O’Regan is on hand to preview the game with a 27/1 bet builder (at bet365), as short as 7/1 elsewhere.
Wrexham have acclimatised to life in the Championship after three promotions on the bounce, sat 15th, while Swansea’s poor start has them in relegation danger, just four points clear of the bottom three.
Ethan Galbraith Over 1.5 Fouls Won
A standout in League One and at international level, Ethan Galbraith was signed in the summer from Leyton Orient. The Northern Irish international’s technical ability and versatility made him a real coup.
Under Alan Sheehan, Galbraith was deployed as a deep-lying playmaker but has since been shifted to right back under new manager Vitor Matos. While the 24-year-old has a sporadic fouled record, his positional change has seen an increase in numbers, winning 3,2 and 4. Against James Mclean, expect similar numbers.
James McClean Over 1.5 Fouls Committed
A controversial figure off the pitch, James McClean plays his football at full throttle. A Republic of Ireland international, there should be no love lost between him and Galbraith, who hails from the North.
The tenacious left-wing back is averaging 1.40 fouls per 90 this campaign and made two fouls in Wrexham’s last television game. In addition to this, he will also be facing off against the aforementioned Galbraith and Swansea’s most fouled played, Ronald, who averages 2.76 fouls won per 90.
Marko Stamenic Over 1.5 Fouls Committed
Marko Stamenic has had an interesting career, playing in his native New Zealand, Denmark, Serbia, Greece and now England, all before the age of 24. Playing in central midfield, he has started the last four games under Matos.
The Kiwi international is averaging 1.96 fouls per 90 and has had at least two fouls (with ‘Sub On, Play On’) in six of his last eight. With the potential sub of Jay Fulton and Malick Yalcouye, Stamenic has potential to make two fouls yet again, especially against a Wrexham midfield that contains Ben Sheaf (1.41 fouls won per 90) and Lewis O’Brien (1.77 p90).
Kieffer Moore Over 1.5 Fouls Committed
Signed from Sheffield United in the summer, Kieffer Moore is playing for a Welsh side for the first time in his career. Capped 52 times by The Dragons, Moore is a hugely popular figure in Wales and has started in good form in North Wales. The 33-year-old has scored eight goals in the Championship, putting him amongst the top scorers in the league.
However, it is not just goals that Moore contributes. Excelling as a target man, Moore links up plays and is a constant menace to defenders. As a result, he is averaging 1.53 fouls per 90, making at least two fouls in four of the last five. We also have the potential super sub of Sam Smith (1.80 fouls per 90) to help get this over the line.
