Salford City vs Shrewsbury Correct Score Prediction: Team Stats, H2H & Betting Insights

Our Salford City vs Shrewsbury Prediction: 3-1

Salford City vs Shrewsbury in the England League 2 is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday January 4, 2026. A 3-1 win for the home side is our main prediction, though over 2.5 goals looks like a valuable bet given both teams’ attacking tendencies.

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 – Barnet vs Salford City

Salford City will aim to maintain their momentum following a 3-1 England League 2 triumph against Barnet on December 20. In that match, Salford City controlled 33% of possession and managed 5 shots on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Barnet	67%	0 (5)	1.4	57
Salford City	33%	0 (5)	1.24	31

Shrewsbury's Last Match – Shrewsbury vs Chesterfield

After suffering a 0-1 England League 2 loss to Chesterfield, Shrewsbury must win to get back on track. In that match, Shrewsbury recorded 39% possession, attempting 6 shots on goal, with 1 hitting the target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Shrewsbury	39%	6 (1)	1.08	37
Chesterfield	61%	6 (2)	0.6	46

Salford City vs Shrewsbury Stats

Key Stats

Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded

Salford City are averaging 2.2 goals scored and 2.1 conceded per match, while Shrewsbury average 1.4 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.

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