Premier League outfit Sunderland continue their preparations for the new season when they take on Wrexham at Subaru Park in Chester, Pennsylvania on Sunday.
The Black Cats still have two more friendlies following this clash in the USA, with Lens and Rennes still to play, while this is the Red Dragons' last opportunity to impress before the new campaign.
Wrexham head to Middlesbrough in the EFL Cup on Friday before a mouthwatering Championship opener against Cardiff City on 17th August.
Sunderland's first game of the 2026/27 season is not until 22nd August, when they travel to Portman Road to take on newly promoted Ipswich Town.
Sunderland v Wrexham Tips Summary
Best Bet - Wrexham to win @ 8/5
Alternative Bet - Sam Smith anytime goalscorer @ 21/10
Bet Builder - Kieffer Moore anytime goalscorer, under 3 goals & over 2 corners @ 9/1
Sunderland v Wrexham Prediction
Best Bet: Wrexham to win @ 8/5
Sunderland are still missing some key players for this friendly in the States, with Granit Xhaka, Chemsdine Talbi, Omar Alderete and new signing Thomas Meunier all unavailable for selection.
The Black Cats started off pre-season in solid fashion, putting five past York City in a 5-1 win, but they have struggled since with defeats to Liverpool (4-2) and Leeds United (1-0).
Head coach Regis Le Bris still has plenty of time to work with his squad ahead of the new campaign, with clashes against Lens and Rennes still to come, but his side could be in for a difficult time against Wrexham.
The Red Dragons are a matter of days away from the start of the season and manager Phil Parkinson is expected to name a strong starting XI for this contest, as he looks to put the finishing touches to his preparations.
It has been a positive set of warm-up fixtures for Wrexham, who started with a 0-0 draw against Wisla before registering wins over Manchester United (1-0) and Leeds (3-2).
A narrow 1-0 loss came at the hands of Liverpool on Thursday, but there were plenty of positives to take from that performance and the Red Dragons look capable of overcoming Sunderland.
Alternative Bet: Sam Smith anytime goalscorer @ 21/10
Forward Sam Smith has looked sharp for Wrexham in pre-season, scoring in the wins against the Red Devils and Leeds, and he can add to his tally against Sunderland.
The 28-year-old signed a new contract on Saturday, penning a deal until the summer of 2029, and he can celebrate his fresh terms by finding the back of the net for the third time in four matches.
Sunderland v Wrexham Bet Builder Tip
Kieffer Moore anytime goalscorer
Under 3 goals
Over 2 corners
Pays 9/1
Wales international Kieffer Moore netted in the win over Manchester United and the 6ft 5in striker can enjoy another goalscoring performance against the Black Cats.
Three of Wrexham's four pre-season friendlies have produced under three goals, while there was just one goal in Sunderland's clash against Leeds on Friday.
Round off this bet builder by adding in over two corners in the match. Sunderland were awarded an average of 3.6 corners per game in the Premier League last season while Wrexham averaged 4.45.
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Key Match Stats
Sunderland have won one and lost two of their pre-season friendlies
The Black Cats have scored seven goals and conceded six during this period
This will be Wrexham's final friendly before the start of the new season
The Red Dragons have won two, lost one and drawn one of their four games
Wrexham have beaten Manchester United and Leeds during this period
Sam Smith has scored two of Wrexham's four goals in pre-season
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