Wrexham – Coventry City

The championship leader will not find it easy on the newcomer’s pitch.

Despite Birmingham's record EFL points haul in their promotion from League One to the Championship, Wrexham has become an equally discussed newcomer in the division. The club's management, featuring well-known American actor Ryan Reynolds, could not fail to attract public attention, especially from those who love such stories. Additionally, Wrexham has achieved something in the last few seasons that Football Manager fans particularly enjoy. Back in the 2022/2023 season the 'Dragons' were competing in the National League and have since been promoted three times in a row. The Championship appears to be a tough challenge for Reynolds and his team's ambitious plans. However, it cannot be said that the team's performance looks poor. After twelve rounds, Wrexham has accumulated fourteen points and occupies a mid-table position. The story of Coventry City over the last two seasons is equally romantic. The 'Sky Blues' haven't been promoted or relegated, but a year ago, they appointed Frank Lampard as head coach amid negative outcries from their fans. Despite the fans' dissatisfaction, Coventry City made a leap in performance last season and participated in the playoffs. Lampard's team currently looks better on the field than all the other competitors in the division and rightfully leads. Bookmakers have made the visitors the favourites for the upcoming match, offering odds of 1.86 for their victory. After a rather unsuccessful start to the season, Wrexham has found their game. Over the last month, the 'Dragons' have focused on not losing. Four out of six matches involving the team finished in a 1-1 draw. This result was recorded in Wrexham's encounters with Leicester, Birmingham, and Middlesbrough. Wrexham took points off 'Boro' last time out. At the Riverside Stadium, they managed to score an early goal and held the lead until the 80th minute, when Middlesbrough equalised. One can conclude that Wrexham is certainly no pushover. Even Coventry City, in tremendous form, will find them a tough opponent. Lampard's team has won their last six matches and will arrive at the Racecourse Ground looking to win, which means they will attack and prioritise attacking over defending. Let's bet that the opponents will exchange goals.