Stoke City vs Wrexham: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

Explore Ladbrokes' detailed preview for Stoke City vs Wrexham in the Championship. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 15:00 BST match.

• Fixture: Stoke City vs Wrexham

• Date: Saturday, 18 October 2025

• Kick-off: 15:00 BST

• Venue: Bet365 Stadium

Match Prediction: Stoke City 1-1 Wrexham

Stoke City's recent form shows they're tough to beat, with three draws in their last four games. They've been solid at the back, only conceding one goal in their last three matches.

Wrexham have been drawing a lot, but also showed they can score, especially in their win against Norwich. This match could be tight, with Stoke's defence likely to keep things close, but Wrexham's attacking flair might just nick a goal.

The game might hinge on Stoke's ability to break down Wrexham's defence, which has been leaky at times. Wrexham's recent results suggest they can hold their own against bigger teams, but they'll need to be more clinical if they want to take all three points. Expect a cagey affair, with both teams looking to capitalise on any mistakes.

Stoke City have been in decent form lately, with three draws and a win in their last five games. Their defence has been particularly strong, keeping clean sheets in two of those matches.

This solid backline could be key against Wrexham, who have shown they can score but also concede. If Stoke can maintain this defensive resilience, they stand a good chance of getting a positive result.

Recent Championship Results:

• Draw: 1-1 vs Blackburn Rovers (A)

• Draw: 0-0 vs Middlesbrough (A)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Norwich City (H)

• Loss: 0-1 vs Queens Park Rangers (A)

• Win: 1-0 vs Birmingham City (H)

Wrexham have been drawing a lot recently, with three draws in their last four games. They've shown they can compete with bigger teams, but their defence has been inconsistent, conceding in all but one of their previous five league matches.

If they can tighten up at the back, they might pull off a surprise result against Stoke. However, their attacking threat could be their best chance of getting something from this game.

Recent Championship Results:

• Draw: 1-1 vs Birmingham City (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Leicester City (A)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Derby County (H)
• Win: 3-2 vs Norwich City (A)
• Loss: 1-3 vs Queens Park Rangers (H)

Stoke City and Wrexham have not faced each other in league competition for a long time, so it's hard to predict based on past encounters.

However, both teams have shown they can compete at this level, with Stoke's solid defence and Wrexham's attacking threat making for an intriguing matchup. This game could go either way, but it's likely to be a close contest.

• Lewis Baker (Calf) - Out

• Bosun Lawal (Hamstring) - Out

• Sam Gallagher (Muscle) - Doubt

• Danny Ward (Elbow) - Out

• Ollie Rathbone (Ankle) - Out

• Harry Ashfield (Knee) - Out

• Andy Cannon (Cruciate Ligament) - Doubt

• Jay Rodríguez (Ankle) - Doubt

• Liberato Carace (Hamstring) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Johansson, Tchamadeu, Phillips, Wilmot, Bocat, Pearson, Seko, Thomas, Bae Jun-Ho, Manhoef, Boženík

Stoke's predicted lineup suggests a focus on maintaining a solid defence with players like Wilmot and Phillips, while also looking to exploit Wrexham's weaknesses with the attacking threat of Manhoef and Boženík.

• Predicted lineup: Okonkwo, Cleworth, Hyam, Brunt, Kaboré, Dobson, Sheaf, Longman, Windass, O’Brien, Moore

Wrexham's lineup indicates a balanced approach, with a strong defensive core led by Cleworth and Hyam, and an attacking threat from Moore and Windass, who will be crucial in breaking down Stoke's defence.

• Manhoef vs Cleworth: This duel could be crucial, with Manhoef's pace and skill up against Cleworth's defensive solidity.

• Pearson vs Sheaf: A midfield battle to watch, as Pearson’s tenacity and work rate will test Sheaf's creativity.

• Seko(Stoke City): Seko's ability to control the midfield and distribute the ball effectively will be vital for Stoke's chances.

• Kaboré (Wrexham): Kaboré 's pace and directness from wing-back could be key in unlocking Stoke's defence.

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