Wrexham vs Chelsea prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis, and betting tips
FA Cup England
In the FA Cup Round of 16 on March 7, 2026, a match between Wrexham and Chelsea will take place. The visitors cannot afford to stumble in such games, but their opponent has nothing to lose here.
Wrexham vs Chelsea: Team News and Expert Analysis
The Welsh project, under new investors, is breaking records for its rapid rise within the English football system. They overcame League One in just one, last season. Now, they have a realistic chance of securing a place in the top 6 of the Championship and, consequently, competing in the playoffs. The 1-0 win over Charlton was their third consecutive victory in the division.
The London giants, under Maresca, regained their standing, finishing last season in the Premier League’s top four and winning the Conference League. This summer, they also added a Club World Cup title. Enzo departed at New Year’s, not so much due to on-field issues, though consistency was lacking, but rather due to disputes with management. His replacement, Rosenior, failed to challenge Arsenal in the League Cup semifinal but won matches in the Champions League, with the playoffs soon to begin. In the Premier League, the team mostly won under the new manager. Recently, however, there’s been a downturn – after draws with Leeds and Burnley, they lost to Arsenal. However, Aston Villa was thrashed 4-1!
The Welsh side managed to spring a surprise in January, knocking out Nottingham Forest on penalties after a spectacular 3-3 draw. Last month, they edged past Ipswich thanks to a single goal from Windass. Their high-profile opponents dispatched their rivals with routs: first a 5-1 away win at Charlton, then four unanswered goals at Hull.
Wrexham vs Chelsea: Key Statistics and Trends
- Wrexham have won their last three matches
- On average, Wrexham score 1.54 goals and concede 1.29 goals per match
- 66% of Wrexham’s matches end with goals from both teams, with an average total of 2.83 goals per match
- Chelsea secured their first win in four matches
- On average, Chelsea score 1.83 goals and concede 1.17 goals per match
- 69% of Chelsea’s matches end with goals from both teams, with an average total of 3.0 goals per match
Wrexham vs Chelsea: Probable Starting Lineups
Wrexham (probable lineup): Okonkwo – Doyle, Hyam, Cleworth – Thomasson, Rathbone, Windass, O'Brien, Dobson, Longman – Smith
Chelsea (probable lineup): Sanchez – Hato, Sarr, Fofana, James – Caicedo, Santos, Garnacho, Neto, Estevao – Delap
Previous Matches: Wrexham vs Chelsea
Previously, there were only friendlies between these teams, in 2023 (a commanding win for the Londoners) and 2024 (a draw).
Our Prediction for Wrexham vs Chelsea
The hosts will give it their all. We suggest betting on their victory with a "+1.5 goals" handicap (odds – 1.70).
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