Preston North End and Wrexham are set to face off in the second round of the Carabao Cup at Deepdale. Preston, currently sixth in the Championship with a strong start of three matches earning seven points, aims to advance further in the competition after a 1-0 victory over Barrow in the previous round. Wrexham, struggling in the Championship with only one point from three games, secured their spot by beating Hull City on penalties. The Welsh side’s recent form includes a 2-2 draw with Sheffield Wednesday, after leading 2-0, and they have not beaten Preston since 1997, with a record of 10 wins in 35 encounters. Preston's manager Paul Heckingbottom plans to make several changes, including starting goalkeeper Jack Walton and introducing Daniel Jebbison, while Wrexham’s coach Phil Parkinson faces injury concerns with players like Cacace, Thompson, and Rathbone unavailable. Parkinson might rest key players like Kieffer Moore and Nathan Broadhead, possibly giving Ollie Palmer a rare start. Both teams are expected to rotate their squads, with Preston aiming to reach the third round and Wrexham seeking an upset. Predictions favor Preston, with a 2-1 victory, although Wrexham could challenge, especially considering their recent cup performance and history against Preston.