Bristol Rovers take on Shrewsbury Town in a League One clash where suspensions may play a key role. Anyhow, our prediction leans toward 2-1 away win as Gavin Cowan's men have been producing fine performances on the road of late. Forward Shaqai Forde is banned for Bristol Rovers following his red card against Bromley, while Shrewsbury will be without midfielder Taylor Perry due to yellow card accumulation. Rovers have been strong at home, winning 80% of their home matches recently, averaging 3.4 goals per game on their own turf, but have struggled away, with just 0.8 points per game. Their attack produces 2.8 goals per game on average, though BTTS has occurred in 50% of fixtures.
Shrewsbury come in confident, especially on the road, winning 75% of away games and averaging 3.0 goals per match away from home. Overall, the Shrews score 2.5 goals per game and have a solid defense conceding 1.1 goals on average. Head-to-head stats show a fairly even contest with 7 wins each in the last 17 encounters, while over 1.5 goals occurred in 71% of meetings.
Considering Shrewsbury's away record and balanced head-to-head, punters worldwide can find value in betting on Away Win, alongside BTTS and Over 1.5 goals (71% H2H).
This League 2 match will be played on Tuesday 17 March 2026 at 19:45.
What is our Bristol Rovers vs Shrewsbury prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Bristol Rovers 1 - 2 Shrewsbury
Bristol Rovers vs Shrewsbury Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-2 @ 1200 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -111 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -1400 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -450 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ 115 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -275 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Fabrizio Cavegn @ 200 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Fabrizio Cavegn @ 550 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Shrewsbury +0.5 @ -138 Odds
- European Handicap: Crewe -3 @ -250 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: X2 @ -138 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Shrewsbury to Win @ 162 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Shrewsbury to Win/Shrewsbury to Win @ 500 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Bristol Rovers - No @ -200 Odds
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View OfferBristol Rovers Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwlllwdwwl | 1.60 |
| Home | wwlww | 2.40 |
| Away | lldwl | 0.80 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 80% | 20% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.80 | 3.40 | 2.20 |
| Scored | 1.60 | 2.40 | 0.80 |
| Conceded | 1.20 | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| BTTS | 50% | 60% | 40% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 0% | 40% |
| Expected Goals | 1.49 | 1.57 | 1.41 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.29 | 1.30 | 1.28 |
Shrewsbury Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dlwwwwwlwl | 1.90 |
| Home | dwwwll | 1.67 |
| Away | lwww | 2.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 50% | 75% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.50 | 2.17 | 3.00 |
| Scored | 1.40 | 1.17 | 1.75 |
| Conceded | 1.10 | 1.00 | 1.25 |
| BTTS | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 33% | 25% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 33% | 25% |
| Expected Goals | 1.32 | 1.24 | 1.43 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.51 | 1.45 | 1.59 |
Bristol Rovers vs Shrewsbury Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Bristol Rovers (41%)
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Shrewsbury (29%)
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