Wrexham vs Birmingham: 13/10 and 5/1 betting tips tips for Friday's 'Hollywood Derby'
Fri, 03 Oct 2025
Fri, 03 Oct 2025
Wrexham host Birmingham in what may be, globally, the most viewed EFL game of the season. The two teams meet in an 8 pm BST kick-off on Friday night at the STōK Racecourse. It's Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenny versus Tom Brady in the first 'Hollywood derby' of the season.
Odds Now football tipster Adam Drury is cutting out the noise and picks out 13/10 and 5/1 bet builders with Bet365.
Let's face it, this match wouldn't live up to its billing without a bit of entertainment. Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson has tried to play down the hype surrounding the game, but it feels like goals are inevitable here.
The games between these sides last season finished 3-1 and 1-1, and I'm going to take over 1.5 in the short-price bet and over 2.5 for the long shot.
The lower line has won in all 11 of Wrexham's matches so far this season, with their home matches particularly full of goals.
Phil Parkinson's side have produced 3-3, 3-2, 2-2 and 3-1 scorelines at the Racecourse this term.
Three of four Birmingham away matches have passed over 1.5 goals, with two of them seeing over 2.5 goals.
The Blues are not so goal-heavy, but a game with Wrexham should see enough chances created here.
For the shorter pick, I'm chucking in two shots for Demarai Gray. This bet has won in five of Gray's last six matches, with 15 shots from eight appearances in total.
Cutting in off his left foot, he is always a danger, as he showed in away games at Leicester and Stoke.
Wrexham have conceded more shots than any other side in the Championship, so they are the perfect opposition for him to continue that run.
For the loner price, I'm also including Broadhead shots. This may require checking team news before placing – or before cashing out – because Broadhead has not started since last month, but his positive showing off the bench at Leicester on Tuesday may earn him a place in the XI here.
The Welsh forward had three efforts on goal in that game, including scoring an equalising goal, while he had two attempts at home to West Brom on a rare start last month. If he starts, this has a good chance.
1pt – Over 1.5 goals and Demarai Gray to have over 1.5 shots (13/10 with Bet365)
0.5pts – Over 2.5 goals, Demarai Gray and Nathan Broadhead to have over 1.5 shots (5/1 with Bet365)
Adam Drury has been providing top-class football and snooker betting tips for Odds Now since 2024, enjoying a profitable first campaign.
His EFL accumulators gained a lot of traction in the 2024-25 campaign, notably landing 42/1, 50/1 and 55/1 winners for his loyal followers.
As well as having worked for several established publications during his journalism career, Adam is also a devout follower of Watford FC.
Adam Drury has been providing top-class football and snooker betting tips for Odds Now since 2024, enjoying a profitable first campaign.
His EFL accumulators gained a lot of traction in the 2024-25 campaign, notably landing 42/1, 50/1 and 55/1 winners for his loyal followers.
As well as having worked for several established publications during his journalism career, Adam is also a devout follower of Watford FC.
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The 'Hollywood derby' is going to be spectacular this season! 🤩 But Birmingham City minority owner @TomBrady wants to remind Wrexham owners @VancityReynolds and @RMcElhenney of something very important at the start of the new campaign... 😅
