Our Blackpool vs Shrewsbury Prediction: 2-1
Blackpool vs Shrewsbury in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Wednesday January 1, 2025. Our expert analysis predicts a correct score of 2-1 for the match between Blackpool and Shrewsbury.
This Blackpool vs Shrewsbury prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Blackpool's Last Match – Birmingham vs Blackpool
Blackpool must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 0-0 England League 1 draw against Birmingham on December 29. In that match, Blackpool recorded 33% possession, firing 5 shots at goal, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Birmingham | 67% | 4 (2) | 0.72 | 66 |
Blackpool | 33% | 5 (2) | 0.72 | 33 |
Shrewsbury's Last Match – Shrewsbury vs Northampton
Shrewsbury should win to turn things around after settling for a 1-1 England League 1 draw against Northampton on December 29. In that match, Shrewsbury controlled 53% of possession and managed 8 shots on goal, with 2 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Shrewsbury | 53% | 8 (2) | 0.65 | 57 |
Northampton | 47% | 4 (1) | 0.9 | 35 |
Blackpool vs Shrewsbury Stats
Key Stats
| Blackpool | Shrewsbury | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.99 | Attacking Strength | 0.92 |
| 1.08 | Defence Strength | 1.48 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 0.8 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Blackpool are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Shrewsbury average 1.1 scored and 2.2 conceded per game.
Blackpool 11-8
Shrewsbury 11-22
What are the odds for this match?
Blackpool to win: @1.55
Draw: @4.2
Shrewsbury to win: @5



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