Our Shrewsbury vs Reading Prediction: 1-1
Shrewsbury vs Reading in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Tuesday April 8, 2025. A 1-1 draw is our predicted outcome, with both teams expected to score, making BTTS a solid betting option.
This Shrewsbury vs Reading 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 – Shrewsbury vs Cambridge Utd
Shrewsbury must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-1 England League 1 defeat against Cambridge Utd on April 5. In that match, Shrewsbury saw 51% of the ball and 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Shrewsbury | 51% | 0 (1) | 0.46 | 33 |
 Cambridge Utd | 49% | 0 (3) | 0.76 | 54 |
Reading's Last Match – Reading vs Wycombe
Reading will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 1-0 England League 1 victory over Wycombe on April 5. In that match, Reading recorded 49% possession, attempting 4 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Reading | 49% | 4 (3) | 0.93 | 31 |
 Wycombe | 51% | 10 (6) | 0.64 | 67 |
Shrewsbury vs Reading Stats
Key Stats
| Shrewsbury | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.59 | Attacking Strength | 0.79 |
| 0.96 | Defence Strength | 1.03 |
| 0.2 | Points Per Game | 1.9 |
| 0/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 0.4 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Shrewsbury are averaging 0.4 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while Reading average 1.2 scored and 0.8 conceded per game.
Shrewsbury 4-17
Reading 12-8
What are the odds for this match?
Shrewsbury to win: @3.4
Draw: @3.3
Reading to win: @2.1