Preston North End is aiming to end 2025 in the Championship's top six with a victory over Wrexham at the Racecourse Ground. Preston currently sits in fifth place with 37 points, just ahead of Wrexham, which is in 13th with 31 points. Preston's recent form includes a 0-0 draw with Stoke City, their first clean sheet in 10 games, and they remain the division's joint second-best defensively, conceding only 23 goals in 23 matches. However, they have struggled offensively, scoring one or fewer goals in seven of their last nine matches. Wrexham, under manager Phil Parkinson, has shown recent attacking improvement, notably coming back from 1-0 and 3-1 deficits to beat Sheffield United 5-3 in their last game. They are only five points behind sixth-placed Bristol City and seek to extend their unbeaten home streak to seven matches. Wrexham's key players include Josh Windass, Kieffer Moore, and Nathan Broadhead, while Preston may rely on defenders Jordan Storey and Andrew Hughes, with striker Michael Smith expected to lead their attack. The match is predicted to be competitive, with Wrexham favored to win 2-1, due to Preston’s limited offensive threat and their recent struggles to score. A victory for Wrexham would also mark their fifth consecutive home win, boosting their promotion push.