Our Peterborough vs Shrewsbury Prediction: 2-1
Peterborough vs Shrewsbury in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday March 1, 2025. We expect a 2-1 home win, but with both teams proving their offensive capabilities, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
This Peterborough 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
Peterborough's Last Match – Wrexham vs Peterborough
Peterborough must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 2-2 England EFL Trophy draw against Wrexham on February 26. In that match, Peterborough controlled 69% of possession and managed 13 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Wrexham | 31% | 6 (5) | 0.81 | 34 |
Peterborough | 69% | 13 (4) | 2.68 | 40 |
Shrewsbury's Last Match – Shrewsbury vs Stevenage
Shrewsbury will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-1 England League 1 defeat at the hands of Stevenage on February 22. In that match, Shrewsbury recorded 51% possession, attempting 8 shots on goal, with 1 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Shrewsbury | 51% | 8 (1) | 1.03 | 57 |
Stevenage | 49% | 6 (1) | 0.43 | 43 |
Peterborough vs Shrewsbury Stats
Key Stats
| Peterborough | Shrewsbury | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.34 | Attacking Strength | 0.62 |
| 1.32 | Defence Strength | 1.06 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 1 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 0/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 0.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Peterborough are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while Shrewsbury average 0.9 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
Peterborough 12-16
Shrewsbury 9-12
What are the odds for this match?
Peterborough to win: @1.95
Draw: @3.4
Shrewsbury to win: @3.8
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.9