Derby vs Wrexham Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds

Derby vs Wrexham Game Preview

Any Derby vs Wrexham prediction starts with two clubs heading in opposite directions. The Rams host the Red Dragons at Pride Park Stadium in English Championship action after the international break.

Derby sit 22nd in the standings. A stoppage-time leveler at Burnley before the break rescued a point, but this is still a home side stuck in a genuine slump.

Wrexham arrive in better shape. They snapped a three-game losing streak by beating Southampton before the break, and that result lifted them to 14th.

The previous meetings are dead level, with one win apiece and a tie in the other. Saturday's matchup is a shot at the upper hand for either side.

Derby vs Wrexham Recent Results

Derby have won just 2 of their last 10 games, and the slump has only deepened lately. Their lone bright spot came at Turf Moor, where substitute Mohammed Fuseini struck in the 93rd minute to salvage a tie against Burnley. Sam Szmodics is the busiest shooter in this attack, but finishing remains a rated weakness for the Rams.

Wrexham's record looks similar on paper, with 2 wins in their last 10 games, but the latest one carried real weight. Kieffer Moore opened the scoring against Southampton and the Red Dragons held on, which fits a side rated strong at protecting a lead and dangerous attacking down the wings.

Derby vs Wrexham Lineups & Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Derby: P. Agyemang (Injured/out), D. J. Murkin (Injured/out), M. Clarke (Injured/out), F. Bilbija (Injured/out), C. Forsyth (Injured/out), J. W. Zetterström (Injured/out), C. Taylor (Injured/out)

Wrexham: G. Thomason (Injured/out), M. Cleworth (Injured/out), N. Broadhead (Injured/out), L. Cacace (Unfit/out)

Derby

The biggest swing in the Derby vs Wrexham lineups could be Henrik Meister, who is in contention for a first-team return. The bad news is that Charlie Taylor has joined the injury list after picking up an issue against Burnley. John Eustace could recall winger Mohammed Fuseini after his goal off the bench in that game.

Wrexham

Wrexham get reinforcements, with Danny Imray and Oliver Rathbone available again after returning to full training. Phil Parkinson could recall both Imray and Lewis O'Brien, which would add energy to the visitors' midfield and right flank.

Derby vs Wrexham Predicted Lineup

Derby

Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: J. Vickers; M. Johnston, S. Langås, D. Sanderson, J. Ward; D. Ozoh, A. Mowatt; B. Clark, S. Szmodics, M. Fuseini; C. Morris

Wrexham

Formation: 3-4-2-1 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: A. Patterson; C. Doyle, D. Hyam, Z. Vyner; J. Ekomié, B. Whiteman, B. Sheaf, D. Imray; C. O'Hare, L. O'Brien; K. Moore

Derby vs Wrexham Key Stats & Game Facts

• There have been 27+ shots taken in 3 of Wrexham's last 3 games in the Championship.
• Derby have had 6+ corners in 4 of their last 4 games in the Championship.
• Kieffer Moore has recorded 1+ shots on target in 5 of his last 6 appearances in the Championship.
• Lewis Travis has been carded in 2 of his last 3 appearances in the Championship.
• Lewis O'Brien has won 2+ fouls in 3 of his last 4 appearances vs Derby in the Championship.

Derby vs Wrexham Prediction & Best Picks

Our Prediction

Our prediction is a Wrexham win, and the moneyline at +138 (10Bet) is the way in. The visitors sit higher in the standings and arrive in better form, and their knack for protecting a lead suits a game where neither attack finishes well. Expect a stubborn, messy afternoon where the first goal carries real weight, and Wrexham are better equipped to find it.

Best Picks

Both Teams To Score: No. Derby and Wrexham are both rated weak at finishing their chances, so one side could be kept out. This one sits in the Both Teams To Score market. The projections put both teams scoring at just 48.2%, which makes No the stronger side of this market. Derby's attack has sputtered through their slump, and Wrexham are built to sit on a lead, so a clean sheet at one end is a sensible angle.

Under 2.5 in the Total Goals Over/Under market. The second of our Derby vs Wrexham best picks stays in the Total Goals Over/Under market. The projected total of 2.38 goals lands below the line, and two attacks rated weak at finishing are not the recipe for a shootout.

Derby vs Wrexham Same Game Parlay

Our Derby vs Wrexham same game parlay picks combine two Kieffer Moore player props, a Dominic Hyam card and Derby's corner count, four legs that fit how both sides play.

Kieffer Moore Over 0.5 Player Shots On Target: Moore has recorded 1+ shots on target in 5 of his last 6 Championship appearances. He is the focal point of everything Wrexham build.

Dominic Hyam To Be Shown A Card: Hyam has picked up a card in 2 of his last 3 Championship outings, and Derby's width and crossing will keep him busy all afternoon.

Kieffer Moore Over 1.5 Player Shots: the Wrexham forward has gotten 2 or more shots away in all 7 of his appearances against Derby in the Championship. He clearly enjoys this matchup.

Over 5.5 Total Home Corners: Derby have had 6+ corners in each of their last 4 Championship games. A side that crosses this often keeps forcing set pieces.

At the time of writing, this Same Game Parlay pays a best price of +1400 and is as short as +1250 elsewhere. That's a difference in potential winnings of $18 from best to worst price.

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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.

Derby vs Wrexham Talking Points

The key battle is out wide. Wrexham's best weapon is attacking down the wings, and Derby are rated weak at defending exactly that. Derby love to cross and play with width, but Wrexham are strong in aerial duels, so the Rams' main route to goal runs straight into the visitors' comfort zone. Dion Sanderson said the international break gave Derby a vital opportunity to reset and gel ahead of a run of seven games. A home date with a mid-standings side is where that reset has to show up, and the matchups on the flanks suggest it will be hard work.

Derby vs Wrexham Predictions FAQs

When is the Derby vs Wrexham English Championship game?

The Derby vs Wrexham game takes place on Saturday, October 10, 2026, kicking off at 10:00 AM ET / 7:00 AM PT.

Where is Derby vs Wrexham being played?

The game will be played at Pride Park Stadium in Derby.

What are the probable lineups for Derby vs Wrexham?

Derby's projected lineup includes Vickers, Johnston, Langås, Sanderson, Ward, Ozoh, Mowatt, Clark, Szmodics, Fuseini, and Morris. Wrexham are expected to field Patterson, Doyle, Hyam, Vyner, Ekomié, Whiteman, Sheaf, Imray, O'Hare, O'Brien, and Moore.

What is the latest team news for Derby vs Wrexham?

Derby defender Charlie Taylor is sidelined through injury, while Henrik Meister could return to contention. Wrexham have Danny Imray and Oliver Rathbone back in training, though Max Cleworth and George Thomason remain out.

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