EFL Championship Betting Tips - Wrexham vs Middlesbrough

Saturday brings one of the most dramatic final days in recent Championship history, and we've got Wrexham vs Middlesbrough tips as Boro head to north Wales for a sold-out Racecourse Ground fixture that could define both clubs' seasons.

Wrexham sit sixth on 70 points, level with Hull City on goal difference, and need a win to guarantee a play-off spot. Three promotions in three years under Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have brought the club their first second-tier campaign since 1982, and they are now just 90 minutes from a play-off semi-final and a shot at promotion to the Premier League.

Middlesbrough arrive having hammered Watford 5-1 last weekend and sit fourth on 79 points. Automatic promotion is a long shot, but Kim Hellberg's side know they must take all three points if they are to have any shot of leapfrogging Millwall and Ipswich.

Wrexham vs Middlesbrough Tips: Whittaker To Continue Scoring?

The form gap between these two sides is stark. Wrexham have conceded 12 goals in their last six matches - including a 3-1 defeat at champions Coventry last Sunday - and their defence has looked alarmingly fragile at the worst possible time. Middlesbrough, by contrast, have won their last two, scoring six goals in the process.

At the heart of Boro's recent brilliance is Morgan Whittaker. The winger has 14 league goals this season and has scored in back-to-back games since returning from injury, including a stunning 25-yard free-kick against Watford. On a ground where Wrexham's defence has been leaking regularly, he looks fantastic value at 9/2 to score the opening goal with PricedUp.

Tommy Conway grabbed a brace in that same victory over Watford, and he offers excellent support, and he'll also fancy his chances of getting on the scoresheet.

Our Wrexham vs Middlesbrough best bets from James are available via PricedUp, and odds are correct as of 9:00am UK time on Saturday 2 May.

Both teams have scored in five of Wrexham's last eight games, and there were goals at both ends when these sides met at the Riverside in October, so backing both teams to score looks a Wrexham v Middlesbrough tip at 4/5.

Josh Windass tops the Wrexham goal scoring charts with 14 league goals, including five in his last seven appearances, and he scored in the reverse fixture too. At 21/10, he looks overpriced to grab yet another goal.

Wrexham vs Middlesbrough Predictions: 13/1 Bet Builder

Wrexham have the motivation and home backing, but for betting purposes, Boro offer the value.

They're stronger on paper, in better form, and arrive with the freedom of a side already in the play-offs, which should translate into control and chances.

But it would be no shock to see both teams score. Wrexham still carry a threat at home, especially in a must-win scenario, even if their defence has looked vulnerable.

As mentioned, Morgan Whittaker to score anytime looks like a solid play - he's central to Boro's attack and in strong scoring form.

Over 10.5 corners rounds off the Bet Builder. Boro's attacking style consistently drives high corner numbers, and with so much on the line on Saturday, that should only increase.

So, I'm going with Middlesbrough to win, both teams to score, Whittaker to score, and over 10.5 match corners - a 13/1 Bet Builder that combines both the stats and the expected pattern of play.