Wrexham arrive at this crucial final-day Championship clash sitting 6th in the table (70 points), desperately clinging to the final play-off spot. Phil Parkinson’s side have shown inconsistent form recently, winning four and losing five of their last 10 league matches, which includes a 3-1 away defeat to Coventry City in their most recent outing.

Middlesbrough (4th, 79 points) head into the fixture with a mathematical, albeit slim, chance of securing automatic promotion. Under manager Kim Hellberg, Boro carry significant momentum, having won back-to-back matches, capped off by a dominant 5-1 victory over Watford at the Riverside Stadium. Boro’s attacking confidence is surging at the perfect time, making them a formidable opponent despite playing away from home.

Phil Parkinson is expected to deploy his preferred 3-5-1-1 system. Wrexham average around 50% possession and rely heavily on robust defensive shapes, physicality, and direct service to forwards like top scorer Josh Windass (15 goals) and Kieffer Moore.

Kim Hellberg has transformed Middlesbrough into a possession-dominant side, averaging 64.7% possession over their last 10 matches. Without Hackney dictating play from deep, Wrexham’s midfield will likely implement an aggressive press to disrupt Boro’s buildup, hoping to force turnovers in dangerous areas.