- Full Time
- M. Cleworth on for G. Thomason90 + 3'
- M. James on for N. Broadhead78'
- R. Longman on for D. Imray78'
- B. Whiteman72'
- B. Cadamarteri on for O. Rathbone69'
- 67'M. Doumbia on for A. Nabizada
- 67'E. Kayembe on for E. Bove
- 67'R. Vata on for L. Kjerrumgaard
- S. Smith on for K. Moore63'
- 58'M. Payero on for O. Maamma
- Half Time
- 45'A. Eames on for O. Traoré
- D. Imray22'
- N. Broadhead20'
- 14'L. Kjerrumgaard
- Kick Off
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Danny Imray1 - 2
Luca Kjerrumgaard1
- 1Danny Imray3
- 2Martín Payero2
- 3Iker Bravo2
- 1Kévin Keben4
- 2Edoardo Bove2
- 3Albert Eames2
- 1Omar Haktab Traoré1
- 1Lewis O'Brien2
- 2Oliver Rathbone2
- 3Amin Nabizada1
- 1Lewis O'Brien61
- 2Callum Doyle53
- 3Benjamin Whiteman49
- 1Iker Bravo5
- 2Matty James2
- 3Nathan Broadhead2
- 1Lewis O'Brien4
- 2Edoardo Bove2
- 3Dominic Hyam2
Wrexham vs Watford is a 3pm kick-off at the Racecourse Ground, with the in-form hosts fancied against a Watford side that finished below them last season.
Wrexham have made the Racecourse a fortress and finished seventh last term, while Watford are looking to kick on. Andy Francis has the best bets, our score prediction and the head-to-head record below. The game kicks off at 3pm BST on Saturday, August 22nd.
Premium Tips
Andy is anticipating a tight contest, with a lively fixture pointing towards an entertaining afternoon.
| Premium Tip | Odds | Why we’re backing it |
|---|---|---|
| Draw and both teams to score | 15/4 | This looks a tightly matched contest between two sides with goals in them, backed up by the corresponding Racecourse fixture finishing 2-2 last season. Wrexham have made home form a real strength under Kieffer Moore’s focal-point threat, while Watford carry enough going forward to trouble most Championship defences, even on the road. With little separating the two clubs on paper and both boasting attacking quality but defensive vulnerabilities, a share of the spoils with goals at both ends looks a realistic outcome, particularly given how competitive this fixture has proven over the last two meetings between the sides. |
| Luca Kjerrumgaard to score anytime and Imran Louza to be booked | 9/1 | Kjerrumgaard offers a lively outlet for Watford’s attack and, with the Hornets carrying goals on the road this season, he looks well placed to add to his tally against a Wrexham defence that will need to break out from a settled shape to keep him quiet. Louza sits at the heart of Watford’s midfield, and his willingness to put in tackles and break up opposition attacks makes a card a regular outcome, particularly in a competitive, physical contest at a raucous Racecourse Ground. With both players central to how Watford set up, backing them to combine for goal involvement and a discipline point looks a sound angle on this one. |
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How Wrexham go into the game
Wrexham continued their remarkable rise with a seventh-place finish last season, establishing themselves as a Championship force. The Racecourse Ground is one of the most atmospheric venues in the country.
Kieffer Moore leads the line and gives them a powerful focal point. Making home advantage count is central to their ambitions of pushing towards the play-offs.
How Watford go into the game
Watford finished 16th last season on 57 points, a underwhelming campaign for a club with top-six ambitions. Greater consistency is the priority this term.
The Hornets carry a threat going forward and beat Wrexham at home last season. Winning at the Racecourse, however, is a very different challenge.
Wrexham vs Watford head-to-head
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17/03/26 | Watford | 3-1 | Wrexham |
| 13/12/25 | Wrexham | 2-2 | Watford |
The sides met twice last season, Watford winning 3-1 at home and the Racecourse clash finishing 2-2. There is little between them ahead of the rematch.
Wrexham vs Watford predictions & betting tips
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Draw | 5/2 | ⭐⭐⭐ | A tight game is anticipated. |
| Both teams to score | 8/11 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Both carry a threat in a lively fixture. |
| Kieffer Moore anytime scorer | 7/5 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Wrexham’s powerful focal point. |
| Under 2.5 goals | 10/11 | ⭐⭐ | Goals expected at both ends. |
| 1-1 Draw | 6/1 | ⭐⭐ | Our headline scoreline for a draw. |
Wrexham vs Watford score prediction
Watford took the points at home last season and will carry a threat, but the Racecourse is a different proposition and Wrexham finished above them for good reason. We expect the hosts to edge an entertaining game with goals in it. Score prediction: Wrexham 2-1 Watford.
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