Wrexham vs Leicester City prediction, head-to-head and probable lineups - 20 January 2026
One of the standout fixtures of Matchday 28 in the English Championship takes place this Tuesday at the Racecourse Ground in Wrexham, where the local side welcomes Leicester City. I’m backing a bet on goals in this encounter, with plenty of reasons to expect an exciting contest.
Match preview
Wrexham continue to hold their ground near the top of the table, keeping genuine hopes alive for a playoff spot. Despite a recent defeat to Norwich, Phil Parkinson’s side have been playing some dazzling attacking football, remaining one of the most entertaining teams in the division. At home, the Welsh club have seen a combined 46 goals scored and conceded, and after a 1-1 draw with Leicester in the reverse fixture, they’ll be hungry for revenge.
Wrexham are dealing with some personnel issues, particularly in midfield, but the return of Kieffer Moore - the club’s top scorer with 10 goals - could be a game-changer in their quest for victory. The team thrives on home soil, and the backing of the passionate local fans could prove crucial against such a high-profile opponent.
Leicester City, relegated from the Premier League, are enduring a turbulent campaign, struggling to find any real consistency. Martí Cifuentes’ men have lost three of their last five league matches, with the derby defeat to Coventry especially painful. Nevertheless, the Foxes remain in the thick of the mid-table pack and still have a mathematical shot at a top-six finish.
The visitors’ main issue is a lack of balance. They have the firepower to score, but often lose focus late on - just as they did against Coventry. Jordan James, the scorer of Leicester’s most recent goal, deserves a mention, but without Souttar and Aaron Ramsey at the back, their defense looks vulnerable.
Probable lineups
- Wrexham: Okonkwo, Cleworth, Hyam, Doyle, James, Shipp, Longman, Windass, Broadhead, Thomasson, Moore
- Leicester City: Stolarczyk, Pereira, Okoli, Nelson, Choudhury, James, Skipp, Fatawu, Reid, Mavididi, Ayew
Match facts and head-to-head
- Wrexham have drawn 10 of their 28 league matches this season - the most in the Championship.
- The reverse fixture ended 1-1.
- Matches at the Racecourse Ground this season have averaged over three goals per game.
Prediction
Wrexham have delivered some thrilling attacking football at home and are sure to put up a fight against their illustrious visitors. Leicester, meanwhile, are struggling for focus and defensive stability, and those problems could resurface here. In this scenario, a high-scoring draw looks the most likely outcome.
