Our Shrewsbury vs Chelsea U21 Prediction: 2-2
Shrewsbury vs Chelsea U21 in the England EFL Trophy is scheduled for an 18:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday August 26, 2025. We expect a 2-2 result in a tightly contested match, with BTTS looking like a reliable bet given both teams’ recent scoring form.
This Shrewsbury vs Chelsea U21 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
Shrewsbury's Last Match – Swindon vs Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury must win to recover from their recent 1-2 England League 2 defeat against Swindon on August 23 and regain momentum. In that match, Shrewsbury recorded 46% possession, firing 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Swindon | 54% | 0 (8) | 1.09 | 40 |
Shrewsbury | 46% | 0 (1) | 1.87 | 49 |
Chelsea U21's Last Match – Newcastle U21 vs Chelsea U21
Chelsea U21 will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 5-0 England Premier League 2 victory over Newcastle U21 on August 22. In that match, Chelsea U21 recorded 50% possession and 8 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Newcastle U21 | 50% | 0 (3) | - | 49 |
Chelsea U21 | 50% | 0 (8) | - | 41 |
Shrewsbury vs Chelsea U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Shrewsbury | Chelsea U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | Attacking Strength | 1.09 |
| 1.53 | Defence Strength | 1.42 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 2.1 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 9/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 2.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Shrewsbury are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 2.3 conceded per match, while Chelsea U21 average 2.5 scored and 1.9 conceded per game.