Our Salford City vs Shrewsbury Prediction: 2-1
Salford City vs Shrewsbury in the England League 2 is scheduled for an 19:45 GMT kick-off on Tuesday February 24, 2026. Our forecast points to a 2-1 home win, but considering both teams’ recent scoring patterns, BTTS is a highly likely outcome.
This Salford City 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
Salford City's Last Match – Cheltenham vs Salford City
Salford City will aim to put their last result behind them following a 2-3 England League 2 loss to Cheltenham on February 21. In that match, Salford City controlled 43% of possession and managed 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cheltenham | 57% | 0 (5) | 1.91 | 53 |
 Salford City | 43% | 0 (4) | 0.51 | 39 |
Shrewsbury's Last Match – Accrington Stanley vs Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury will want to continue their winning form after a 2-0 England League 2 victory over Accrington Stanley, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Shrewsbury recorded 40% possession and 3 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Accrington Stanley | 60% | 0 (5) | 0.7 | 33 |
 Shrewsbury | 40% | 0 (3) | 0.53 | 39 |
Salford City vs Shrewsbury Stats
Key Stats
| Salford City | Shrewsbury | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.84 | Attacking Strength | 0.74 |
| 0.99 | Defence Strength | 1.47 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Salford City are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Shrewsbury average 1.1 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.
Salford City 14-15
Shrewsbury 11-16
What are the odds for this match?
Salford City to win: @1.615
Draw: @3.9
Shrewsbury to win: @5.25
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.825
Lineups
Salford City: Ryan Graydon, Ossama Ashley, Brandon Cooper, Josh Austerfield, Haji Mnoga, Kelly N'Mai, Jorge Grant, Cole Stockton, Zach Awe, Alfie Dorrington, Matthew Young
Shrewsbury: Kevin Berkoe, Iwan Morgan, Josh Ruffels, Malvind Benning, Tommy McDermott, Matthew Cox, William Boyle, Tom Sang, Luca Hoole, Taylor Perry, George Lloyd