Wrexham vs Middlesbrough match summary and prediction — Championship
Our model makes Middlesbrough the pick at 60% for Wrexham vs Middlesbrough. Form trajectory, comparison data, head-to-head and the reasoning behind the call.
Match summary
Wrexham host Middlesbrough on 4 November 2026 at Racecourse Ground, Wrexham. Middlesbrough are the model's favourite, with a win probability of roughly 60%. This matchday 14 fixture in Championship is listed as Wrexham - Middlesbrough. Kick-off is 19:45 UTC.
Form analysis and trajectory
Wrexham: they come in on back-to-back defeats, following one win, one draw and one defeat before that. That is one win, one draw and three defeats from the last five, worth 4 points. Their 2026-season record in our dataset (1 scored and 11 conceded in six matches, 0.17 and 1.83 per game) underlines issues at both ends. That is reflected in a form rating of 37.3 out of 100, and they sit 17th on a goal difference of -4.
Middlesbrough: they come in on the back of a win, following two wins and two draws before that. That is three wins, two draws and no defeats from the last five, worth 11 points. It leaves them unbeaten in five. Their 2026-season record in our dataset (15 scored and 11 conceded in seven matches, 2.14 and 1.57 per game) points to strong attacking output with occasional defensive lapses. That is reflected in a form rating of 64.2 out of 100, and they sit 1st on a goal difference of +10.
Side by side
| Statistic | Wrexham | Middlesbrough |
|---|---|---|
| League position | 17th | 1st |
| Goal difference | -4 | +10 |
| Form (last 5, most recent first) | LLWLD | WDWWD |
| Points from last 5 | 4 | 11 |
| Goals scored / conceded (last 5) | 6 / 7 | 13 / 7 |
| Clean sheets (last 5) | 0 | 1 |
| Matches in our dataset (2026 season) | 6 | 7 |
| Goals per game, scored / conceded (2026) | 0.17 / 1.83 | 2.14 / 1.57 |
| Points per game (2026) | 0.33 | 2.0 |
| Form rating (0-100) | 37.3 | 64.2 |
| Players unavailable | 0 | 0 |
| Model win probability | 18% | 60% |
| Head-to-head wins (last 3) | 0 | 1 |
Key match insights
- Head-to-head balance (last 3): Wrexham none wins, Middlesbrough one win, two draws — a historically tight match-up.
- Most recent meeting: Middlesbrough 1-0 Wrexham on 07 August 2026.
- Head-to-head goals: 2.33 per game across those meetings, with both teams scoring in two of the three — broadly an average game for goals.
- Pre-match form ratings: Wrexham 37.3 versus Middlesbrough 64.2, a gap of 26.8, which aligns with the model's favourite.
- Table gap: 16 places separate them, the kind of margin that usually shows in the first twenty minutes.
- Availability: No absentees listed for either side in our injury feed at the time of writing.
- Goals outlook: A combined scoring line of 2.80, over 2.5 goals at 55% and both teams to score at 60%.
- First goal: Leans Middlesbrough's way at 66%.
Sentiment and prediction
The model leans firmly towards Middlesbrough at 60%, a gap of 38 percentage points to the next outcome. Middlesbrough's stronger recent metrics back it, the goals line points to over 2.5 goals and draw probability stays material given the head-to-head draw rate.
This is a data-led read, not a certainty. The numbers are shown as they come out of the model so the basis for the call can be checked rather than assumed.
Frequently asked questions
Who is favoured to win the match: Wrexham or Middlesbrough?
Middlesbrough, with an implied win probability of roughly 60%. The full split is 18% Wrexham, 22% the draw and 60% Middlesbrough.
When and where is Wrexham vs Middlesbrough being played?
4 November 2026 at Racecourse Ground, Wrexham, kick-off 19:45 UTC.
What was the result of the last match between Wrexham and Middlesbrough?
Middlesbrough 1-0 Wrexham on 07 August 2026.
What is the recent form of Wrexham and Middlesbrough?
Wrexham have taken 4 points from their last five (LLWLD), Middlesbrough 11 from theirs (WDWWD). Most recently Wrexham took a 0-1 defeat away at Sheffield Utd and Middlesbrough a 5-1 win away at Bolton.
How many goals are expected in Wrexham vs Middlesbrough?
The model's combined scoring line is 2.80 — 0.20 for Wrexham and 2.60 for Middlesbrough. It rates over 2.5 goals at 55%.
Will both teams score?
The model rates both teams to score at 60%, so its call is yes.