Three days on from a stunning FA Cup victory over Arsenal, Southampton return to action in EFL Championship when they take on Wrexham on Tuesday. Both sides are currently separated by just one point in the playoff qualifying race and we anticipate a thrilling contest at the Racecourse Ground.

Wrexham turned in a resilient team display at the weekend when they fought back from two goals down to salvage a 2-2 draw against West Bromwich Albion at the Hawthorns.

Phil Parkinson’s men have now gone unbeaten in seven of their last nine matches, picking up five wins and two draws, with defeats coming against Hull City and Watford in that time.

Wrexham have picked up 64 points from their 40 Championship matches so far to sit sixth in the league standings, one point and one spot above Southampton just outside the playoff qualifying places.

Elsewhere, Southampton caused a huge upset in the FA Cup quarter-finals on Saturday when they secured a 2-1 victory over Premier League leaders Arsenal at the St. Mary’s Stadium.

This was in keeping with their blistering run of results in Championship, where the Saints are on a run of three consecutive victories and are unbeaten in their last 12 games, claiming nine wins and three draws since a 2-1 loss against Hull City on January 17.

Southampton will be backing themselves to keep the momentum going on Tuesday when they take on a Wrexham side who have lost each of the last three meetings between the sides, conceding 10 goals and scoring just once since a 1-0 loss in February 1974.

Wrexham vs Southampton Head-To-Head and Key Numbers

• With five wins from the last eight meetings between the sides, Southampton boasts a superior record in the history of this fixture, compared to Wrexham’s three victories.
• Southampton have won all but one of their last eight games in all competitions, with a 1-1 draw against West Brom on March 11 being the exception.
• Wrexham have won four of their last six home games across all competitions since mid-February, while suffering defeats against Chelsea and Hull City in that time.
• Southampton are on a run of eight consecutive away matches without defeat, picking up six wins and two draws since kicking off the year with a 4-0 loss at Middlesbrough on January 4.

Wrexham vs Southampton Prediction

Tuesday’s tie could prove decisive for Wrexham and Southampton in their playoff pursuit, and both sides will feel they have what it takes to get the result. Buoyed by their stunning victory over Arsenal, high-flying Southampton will head into the game with confidence and we see them coming out on top at the Racecourse Ground.

Prediction: Wrexham 1-2 Southampton

Wrexham vs Southampton Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result – Southampton to win

Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals – Yes (There have been three or more goals scored in five of Wrexham’s last six games)

Tip 3: Both sides to score – Yes (Both sides have also scored in five of the hosts’ last six outings)