Wrexham vs Swansea: Can Wrexham hold on to sixth place?
On Friday, March 13, Wrexham will face Swansea in Round 38 of the English Championship. The match kicks off at 21:00 CET, and here is a betting tip for the game.
Wrexham vs Swansea: Match facts and H2H
- Wrexham have lost two matches in a row.
- Swansea have won their last two matches.
- In their last five games, Swansea have lost only once.
- From their last four matches, Swansea have recorded two wins and two defeats.
- A quarter of Swansea’s matches this season have been won with a clean sheet, while Wrexham have done so in 21%.
- Wrexham have lost only 7% of their matches this season without scoring, while Swansea have done so in 17%.
- Swansea defeated Wrexham 2:1 in their most recent head-to-head meeting.
- Wrexham have not beaten Swansea since 2002.
Wrexham vs Swansea: Match preview
Wrexham are currently fighting to secure a top-six finish in the standings and could achieve something truly remarkable for themselves. The club earned promotion from League One and now sits sixth in the Championship table. After 36 rounds, the team has collected 57 points and holds a seven-point advantage over seventh place. For Wrexham, the challenge is still far from over and remains difficult. However, they have lost their last two matches — one in the cup and one in the Championship. In the previous round, they suffered a 1:2 defeat to Hull City.
Swansea defeated Portsmouth 2:1 in the previous round and, before that, beat Stoke City 2:0. The team has climbed higher in the Championship standings. After 37 rounds, they have 52 points and currently occupy 11th place. The gap to sixth place is just five points. Therefore, this is a crucial match for Swansea, and they need a victory to close the gap to the top six.
Probable lineups
- Wrexham: Okonkwo; Cleworth, Hyam, Doyle; Kabore, Rathbone, O'Brien, Thomason; Windass, Broadhead; Smith
- Swansea: Vigouroux; Key, Cabango, Burgess, Tymon; Franco, Stamenic, Galbraith; Ronald, Vipotnik, Eom
Prediction
This is an important match for both sides if they want to compete for sixth place. I suggest a bet on total goals over 2 in this game.
