Walsall vs Wrexham Prediction: Wrexham have won three in a row

Walsall will welcome Wrexham at Poundland Bescot Stadium in Game Week 25 of the English League Two. Wrexham have won three in a row after defeating Swindon Town on boxing day. Who will come out on top after 90 minutes?

Walsall form

Walsall has displayed a strong performance on their home field this season, earning 19 out of their 30 points at Bescot Stadium. They have proven to be an impenetrable defensive force at home, going four consecutive matches without conceding a goal. The team has also showcased their ability to secure victories when scoring the first goal, as they have not lost a domestic game this season in that scenario. Additionally, Walsall has not trailed in a League Two match at home since their 1-0 loss to Harrogate Town on November 11. Five of their eight league wins have come against teams currently ranked higher than them in the table, and they have not suffered a home defeat to a team currently ranked below them in the competition. On the downside, Walsall has a poor track record on December 29, losing their last three domestic matches played on that date. Their last victory on December 29 dates back to 2007 when they beat Oldham Athletic 2-0 in League One. In their previous encounter with Wrexham earlier this season, Walsall suffered a 4-2 loss at the Racecourse Ground.

Walsall Predicted Lineup

Smith; McEntee, Farquharson, Daniels; Knowles, Comley, Earing, Hutchinson, Gordon; Johnson, Draper

Wrexham form

Wrexham have accumulated 46 points from their first 23 matches, placing them in a favorable position to secure a second consecutive promotion after spending 15 years outside of the football league. On Boxing Day, they halted a two-game winless streak on the road in this competition, bringing them closer to overtaking Stockport County for first place. Although they trail Stockport by four points, Wrexham still have a game in hand. While currently on track for automatic promotion to League One, any misstep could jeopardize their position, as they are only two points ahead of fourth-place Barrow, which would force them into the playoffs. Despite significant financial investments in recent seasons and numerous new players, Phil Parkinson has managed to maintain a strong sense of unity and consistency within the team, avoiding consecutive defeats all season. Overall, Wrexham has shown greater success when playing at home in this competition, but they have been more defensively solid on the road, conceding only 12 of their 32 goals as the visiting team. Wrexham's last victory against Walsall on their home turf dates back to the 2000-01 Second Division campaign when Bescot Stadium was still called Banks's Stadium.

Wrexham Predicted Lineup

Okonkwo; Forde, Boyle, Tozer, O'Connor, Mendy; Davies, Cannon, Lee; Mullin, McClean

Walsall vs Wrexham Expert Tips

Although we anticipate that Walsall will offer a strong challenge on Friday, the reliability and expertise of Wrexham should provide them with an advantage in this particular confrontation. Expect both teams to be one the scoresheet.