Our Shrewsbury vs Walsall Prediction: 1-2
Shrewsbury vs Walsall in the England EFL Trophy is scheduled for an 18:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday September 2, 2025. A 1-2 result in favor of the away side is our top pick, yet with both teams creating chances, BTTS is a smart alternative bet.
This Shrewsbury vs Walsall 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 will aim to put their last result behind them following a 1-2 England League 2 loss to Swindon on August 23. 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 |
Walsall's Last Match – Walsall vs Salford City
Walsall will hope to extend their good run following a 1-0 England League 2 win against Salford City on August 23. In that match, Walsall saw 30% of the ball and 7 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Walsall | 30% | 0 (7) | 2.07 | 48 |
Salford City | 70% | 0 (3) | 0.33 | 60 |
Shrewsbury vs Walsall Stats
Key Stats
| Shrewsbury | Walsall | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | Attacking Strength | 0.82 |
| 1.53 | Defence Strength | 1.02 |
| 0.8 | Points Per Game | 1.9 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Shrewsbury are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 2.3 conceded per match, while Walsall average 1.4 scored and 0.7 conceded per game.