Very strong pick · fair odds 1.27 · bookmaker 1.25 · Lost ✗
9/10Rating
1.25Odds
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Value bet: Salford City to win @ 1.91 – our chance 57% vs 52% implied by the price (edge +9%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultSalford City to win ✗57% · @1.91
Double chanceSalford City or draw ✗79% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗54% · @1.80
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓73% · @1.28
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗10% · fair 10.27
Shrewsbury vs Salford City preview and prediction
The match
Salford City travel to The Croud Meadow in the League Two on Saturday 29 August (15:00 WAT) to face Shrewsbury. Shrewsbury are 15th with 18 points from 14 games (in the bottom half), while Salford City sit 1st on 31 points (top of the table). A gap of 13 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Shrewsbury's last 5: LLLDD Most recently they lost to Fleetwood Town 0–4 away. Goals have dried up – just 0.7 per game.
Salford City's last 5: LLDDW Most recently they lost to Chesterfield 0–1 at home. They average 1.5 scored and 1.5 conceded.
Salford City arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.3 points a game against 0.3.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 8 August 2026, finished Salford City 1–1 Shrewsbury. Across their last 2 meetings Shrewsbury have won 1, Salford City 0, with 1 draw and 2.5 goals per game; both teams scored in 2 of them.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.7 goals: 0.9 for Shrewsbury and 1.7 for Salford City. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 49%, both teams to score at 54%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Shrewsbury 21%, draw 22%, Salford City 57%.
Safer route: Salford City or draw (79%) at 1.25.
Both teams to score: yes (54%) at 1.80.
Value angle: Salford City to win at 1.91 – 57% on our numbers against 52% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Salford City or draw – a 79% chance at odds of 1.25. Predicted score: Shrewsbury 0–1 Salford City. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Shrewsbury21%fair 4.76 · @3.85
Draw22%fair 4.56 · @3.50
Salford City57%fair 1.75 · @1.91
2.66Expected goals
0.93Shrewsbury xG
1.73Salford City xG
54%Both score
49%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
0–112%
1–111%
0–210%
1–210%
0–07%
1–07%
From our goals model: Shrewsbury 0.9 – 1.7 Salford City expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Shrewsbury vs Salford City?
Our pick is Salford City or draw with a 79% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Shrewsbury vs Salford City?
On our numbers Shrewsbury have a 21% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Salford City 57%.
How many goals will there be in Shrewsbury vs Salford City?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 49% likely and both teams score 54% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Shrewsbury vs Salford City?
Our predicted score is Shrewsbury 0–1 Salford City, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Shrewsbury vs Salford City?
Shrewsbury vs Salford City (League Two) kicks off on Saturday 29 August 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at The Croud Meadow.
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.
