Salford City vs Shrewsbury: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
20:45 WAT, Tuesday 24 February: Salford City v Shrewsbury in the League Two, played at Peninsula Stadium. In the table, Salford City are 1st, leading the league, on 31 points after 14 matches; Shrewsbury are 15th (lower half) with 18. There are 13 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Salford City 2.0 xG, Shrewsbury 0.9 xG – a total near 2.9. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 54%, GG 58%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Salford City 62%, draw 21%, Shrewsbury 17%.
Lower-risk option: Salford City or draw (83%) at 1.15.
GG/NG: GG (58%) at 1.73.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (77%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: Salford City 2–0 Shrewsbury. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Salford City62%fair 1.62 · @1.63
Draw21%fair 4.72 · @3.85
Shrewsbury17%fair 5.85 · @5.10
2.90Expected goals
1.99Salford City xG
0.91Shrewsbury xG
58%Both score
54%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–011%
2–011%
1–110%
2–110%
3–07%
3–17%
From our goals model: Salford City 2.0 – 0.9 Shrewsbury expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Team ratings (Betarazi)
Salford City
Shrewsbury
Attack vs League Two average
+29%
-3%
Goals conceded vs average
-12%
+12%
Our expected goals here
2.22
0.97
Our own ratings from every League Two result in the last 14 months, recent games counting more. Attack +20% = scores 20% more than an average side; goals conceded −20% = a tighter defence than average. They feed into every chance on this page.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Salford City to win✗
62%
1.62
1.63
Double chance
Salford City or draw✗
83%
1.21
1.15
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
58%
1.71
1.73
Draw no bet
Salford City (draw no bet)✗
78%
1.28
–
Asian handicap
Salford City -0.5 (Asian handicap)✗
63%
1.60
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
77%
1.30
1.25
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
54%
1.85
1.80
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
68%
1.48
1.38
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
83%
1.20
1.14
First team to score
Salford City to score first✓
65%
1.54
–
Half-time result
Salford City ahead at half-time✓
45%
2.21
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Salford City / FT Salford City✗
40%
2.51
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
10%
10.09
–
Recent results
Salford City – last 2
LL
21 Feb
@ Cheltenham
2–3
L
17 Feb
vs Newport County
1–3
L
1.5Scored / game
3.0Conceded / game
100%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Shrewsbury – last 2
WW
21 Feb
@ Accrington ST
2–0
W
17 Feb
vs Notts County
1–0
W
1.5Scored / game
0.0Conceded / game
0%Both scored
0%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Salford City and Shrewsbury.
What is the prediction for Salford City vs Shrewsbury?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Salford City vs Shrewsbury?
On our numbers Salford City have a 62% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Shrewsbury 17%.
How many goals will there be in Salford City vs Shrewsbury?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 54% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Salford City vs Shrewsbury?
Our predicted score is Salford City 2–0 Shrewsbury, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Salford City vs Shrewsbury?
Salford City vs Shrewsbury (League Two) kicks off on Tuesday 24 February 2026 at 20:45 (West Africa Time) at Peninsula Stadium.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
