EFL Trophy · England · Prenton Park
Tranmere vs Shrewsbury prediction & analysis
Either team to win
Strong pick · fair odds 1.30 · bookmaker 1.35 · Won ✓
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Our analysis
Tranmere hold the edge on home soil with a 48% chance of winning, against 29% for Shrewsbury.
Tranmere have taken 7 points from their last 6 matches (1W 4D 1L), scoring 1.2 and conceding 1.2 per game. Shrewsbury have 7 points from their last 6 (2W 1D 3L), averaging 0.7 scored and 1.7 conceded.
In their last 2 meetings, Tranmere have won 1, Shrewsbury have won 1 and 0 ended level, with an average of 1.5 goals per game.
Our pick is Either team to win at a 77% chance – the bookmaker price of 1.35 is close to our fair price of 1.30.
Every market, with fair odds
| Market | Most likely | Chance | Fair odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match result | Tranmere to win ✓ | 48% | 2.10 | 2.10 |
| Double chance | Either team to win ✓ | 77% | 1.30 | 1.35 |
Form
Tranmere – last 6
| 19 Sep | @ Exeter City | 0–0 | D |
| 12 Sep | @ Gillingham | 0–2 | L |
| 5 Sep | vs Oldham | 2–0 | W |
| 1 Sep | vs Rotherham | 2–2 | D |
| 29 Aug | @ Newport County | 2–2 | D |
| 22 Aug | @ Port Vale | 1–1 | D |
Shrewsbury – last 6
| 19 Sep | @ Crewe | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Sep | vs Northampton | 2–0 | W |
| 5 Sep | @ Fleetwood Town | 0–2 | L |
| 1 Sep | @ Rochdale | 0–3 | L |
| 29 Aug | vs Salford City | 1–0 | W |
| 25 Aug | @ Fleetwood Town | 0–4 | L |
Head to head
| 15 Aug 2026 | Tranmere v Shrewsbury | 2–0 |
| 3 Apr 2026 | Shrewsbury v Tranmere | 1–0 |
EFL Trophy table
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Tranmere | 3 | +2 | 8 |
| 2 |  Blackpool | 3 | +5 | 6 |
| 3 |  Barrow | 3 | -4 | 3 |
| 4 |  Nottingham Forest U21 | 3 | -3 | 1 |
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What is the prediction for Tranmere vs Shrewsbury?
Our pick is Either team to win with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.35.
Who will win Tranmere vs Shrewsbury?
On our numbers Tranmere have a 48% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Shrewsbury 29%.
When is Tranmere vs Shrewsbury?
Tranmere vs Shrewsbury (EFL Trophy) kicks off on Tuesday 22 September 2026 at 19:00 (West Africa Time) at Prenton Park.
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.