Sheffield United vs Wrexham prediction

Match preview
GOSSIPBALL's parrot has been crunching the numbersGossipBall makes Sheffield United favourites to beat Wrexham at home in the Championship on Friday 30 October 2026 at 20:00 UTC. It gives Sheffield United a 46% chance of winning, puts the draw at 25% and gives Wrexham 29%.
GossipBall expects 1.6 goals from Sheffield United and 1.2 from Wrexham, so the goals line is finely balanced: there is a 54% chance of three or more goals and a 57% chance that both teams score. The likeliest single score is 1–1 (12%). Sheffield United keep a clean sheet in 29% of outcomes, Wrexham in 20%.
Sheffield United are 12th in the table with 16 points from 12 games; Wrexham are 17th with 14. In their last five league games Sheffield United took 7 points (LWLWD) and Wrexham took 7 (WDLWL). This season Sheffield United average 1.26 expected goals (xG) for and 1.47 against per game; Wrexham average 1.16 for and 1.21 against.
In 2 league meetings since 2025, Sheffield United won 0, Wrexham won 2 and 0 were drawn; the most recent, on 21 Mar 2026, finished Sheffield United 1–2 Wrexham, a win for Wrexham.
GOSSIPBALL analysis · based on five seasons of results and expected goals · updated 29 October 2026, 20:50 UTC
Scoreline chances
How to readGoals
ExplainedGOSSIPBALL expects 2.9 goals in total: 1.62 for Sheffield United and 1.23 for Wrexham.
Winning margin
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Head to head
In 2 league meetings since 2025, Sheffield United won 0, Wrexham won 2 and 0 were drawn; the most recent, on 21 Mar 2026, finished Sheffield United 1–2 Wrexham, a win for Wrexham.
Season averages per game
Questions and answers
Who will win Sheffield United vs Wrexham?
GossipBall gives Sheffield United a 46% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Wrexham 29%. GossipBall makes Sheffield United favourites to beat Wrexham at home.
What is the most likely score in Sheffield United vs Wrexham?
The likeliest single score is 1–1, with a 12% chance. The next most likely are 2–1 (9%), 1–0 (9%), 2–0 (8%).
Will both teams score in Sheffield United vs Wrexham?
GossipBall gives a 57% chance that both Sheffield United and Wrexham score.
Will there be three or more goals in Sheffield United vs Wrexham?
There is a 54% chance of three or more goals. GossipBall expects 2.9 goals in total (1.6 for Sheffield United, 1.2 for Wrexham).
When is Sheffield United vs Wrexham?
Kick-off is Friday 30 October 2026 at 20:00 UTC.
What is the head-to-head record between Sheffield United and Wrexham?
In 2 league meetings since 2025, Sheffield United won 0, Wrexham won 2 and 0 were drawn; the most recent, on 21 Mar 2026, finished Sheffield United 1–2 Wrexham, a win for Wrexham.