Salford City host Shrewsbury in the League Two on Tuesday 24 February, with kick-off at 20:45 (WAT) at Peninsula Stadium. Salford City are 1st with 31 points from 14 games (top of the table), while Shrewsbury sit 15th on 18 points (in the bottom half). A gap of 13 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.9 goals: 2.0 for Salford City and 0.9 for Shrewsbury. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 54%, both teams to score at 58%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Salford City 62%, draw 20%, Shrewsbury 17%.
Safer route: Salford City or draw (83%) at 1.15.
Both teams to score: yes (58%) at 1.73.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 77% chance at odds of 1.25. Predicted score: Salford City 2–0 Shrewsbury. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Salford City62%fair 1.60 · @1.63
Draw20%fair 4.90 · @3.85
Shrewsbury17%fair 5.80 · @5.10
2.89Expected goals
1.99Salford City xG
0.90Shrewsbury xG
58%Both score
54%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–011%
2–011%
1–110%
2–110%
3–07%
3–17%
From our goals model: Salford City 2.0 – 0.9 Shrewsbury expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Footrivo team ratings
Salford City
Shrewsbury
Attack vs League Two average
+29%
-4%
Goals conceded vs average
-12%
+12%
Our expected goals here
2.22
0.97
Our own ratings from every League Two result in the last 14 months, recent games counting more. Attack +20% = scores 20% more than an average side; goals conceded −20% = a tighter defence than average. They feed into every chance on this page.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Salford City to win✗
62%
1.60
1.63
Double chance
Salford City or draw✗
83%
1.21
1.15
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
58%
1.71
1.73
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
77%
1.30
1.25
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
54%
1.85
1.80
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
68%
1.48
1.38
Half-time result
Salford City ahead at half-time✓
45%
2.20
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Salford City / FT Salford City✗
40%
2.49
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
10%
10.10
–
Form
Salford City – last 2
LL
21 Feb
@ Cheltenham
2–3
L
17 Feb
vs Newport County
1–3
L
1.5Scored / game
3.0Conceded / game
100%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Shrewsbury – last 2
WW
21 Feb
@ Accrington ST
2–0
W
17 Feb
vs Notts County
1–0
W
1.5Scored / game
0.0Conceded / game
0%Both scored
0%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Salford City and Shrewsbury.
What is the prediction for Salford City vs Shrewsbury?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Salford City vs Shrewsbury?
On our numbers Salford City have a 62% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Shrewsbury 17%.
How many goals will there be in Salford City vs Shrewsbury?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 54% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Salford City vs Shrewsbury?
Our predicted score is Salford City 2–0 Shrewsbury, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Salford City vs Shrewsbury?
Salford City vs Shrewsbury (League Two) kicks off on Tuesday 24 February 2026 at 20:45 (West Africa Time) at Peninsula Stadium.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
