Preview: Watford vs Wrexham Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | EFL Championship 2025-26

The previous fixture between these clubs ended in a 2-2 draw.

Watford FC are now going to take on Wrexham AFC for their matchweek 38 contest of the 2025-26 EFL Championship. The Vicarage Road is going to witness this entertaining clash.

The Hornets have been inconsistent with their performances in their last few matches. They will be at home for their upcoming fixture and will be looking to use it to their advantage. Watford FC secured a 1-3 loss against Stoke City in their previous league outing and are now in 10th place on the league table.

The Red Dragons are back to winning ways. They are coming in after defeating Swansea City in their last matchup.

Wrexham are placed sixth on the EFL Championship points table. Even though they will be the visiting team, the Red Dragons will be confident. They have produced some good performances this season.

Kick-off:

• Location: Watford, England
• Stadium: Vicarage Road
• Date: Wednesday, March 18
• Kick-off Time: 01:15 AM IST (Tuesday, Mar 17; 07:45 PM GMT/ 02:45 PM ET/ 11:45 AM PT)
• Referee: Adam Herczeg
• VAR: Not in use

Form:

Watford: W-L-W-D-L

Wrexham: W-W-L-L-W

Players to Watch

Luca Kjerrumgaard (Watford)

Luca Kjerrumgaard will be looking to step up his game so that he can get his side back on the winning track. In 34 EFL Championship appearances this season, the 23-year-old has scored nine goals and has an assist to his name. He will lead the attack from the front for Watford FC.

Nathan Broadhead (Wrexham)

Nathan Broadhead has now scored in back-to-back games for Wrexham. He was one of the goal scorers for the Red Dragons and helped them to a win. The 27-year-old is going to be one of the main men in the attacking front.

He is capable of controlling the midfield well, making him a constant threat to the hosts.

A great move rounded off by a fantastic finish from Broady 🔥🔴⚪ #WxmAFC pic.twitter.com/nCGwknqa2O

— Wrexham AFC (@Wrexham_AFC) March 13, 2026

Match Facts

• Wrexham have won three of their last five games.
• Watford are winless in their last two matches.
• Three of the last five games between these clubs have ended in a draw.

Watford vs Wrexham: Betting Tips and Odds

• Wrexham to win @23/10 BetMGM
• Nathan Broadhead to score @19/5 BetMGM
• Goals under 3.5 @33/100 BetMGM

Injury and Team News

Watford FC will miss out on the services of Jeremy Ngakia, Jeremy Petris, Hector Kyprianou, Rocco Vata and Pierre Dwomoh. They are injured. Kwadwo Baah and Othmane Maamma might also miss out due to a lack of fitness.

Kieffer Moore, Ben Sheaf, Liberto Cacace, Matty James and Aaron James are not going to be in action for Wrexham AFC. They are not fit enough.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 21

Watford won: 9

Wrexham won: 7

Draws: 5

Predicted Lineups

Watford predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Selvik (GK); Abankwah, Goglichidze, Mfuni, Bola; Ince, Louza, Mendy, Chakvetadze; Kayembe, Kjerrumgaard

Wrexham predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Okonkwo (GK); Cleworth, Hyam, Doyle; Kabore, Vyner, O’Brien, Thomason; Rathbone, Broadhead; Smith

Match Prediction

The hosts will be under pressure, and the Red Dragons will be eager to use it to their advantage. Wrexham AFC are likely to come out on top to secure three points against Watford FC in their upcoming EFL Championship clash.

Prediction: Watford 1-2 Wrexham

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

USA: CBS Sports Network

UK: Sky Sports TV, Sky Sports+

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