Salford City have been in a splendid form ahead of their first home game of 2026 and given Shrewsbury's recent struggles, we predict a 2-1 home win. The Lions come in on the back of a solid run, winning 3 of their last 5 games and earning 2 points per game overall. At home, they’ve been strong with 2.17 PPG, scoring 2.5 goals per game and conceding 2.17. Key absentees Chesters, Rose, and Mnoga were not missed in their 2-1 win over Barrow, so their squad depth is holding up. Salford’s attack is potent, averaging 3.9 goals per game overall, and both teams have been scoring in 60% of their games.
The Shrews, meanwhile, are struggling, with only 0.9 points per game overall and just 1 home win in the last 5. They’ve scored 1 goal per game while conceding 1.7, showing defensive vulnerabilities. Away form is worse, with only 0.8 PPG. There are no fresh injury concerns, but recent form suggests they’ll struggle to contain Salford’s attack. H2H history slightly favors Salford: in 4 meetings, Salford have 2 wins, Shrewsbury 1, and 1 draw.
Considering Salford's superior form and home advantage, Home Win market is definitely worth considering. Additionally, BTTS and Over 2.5 goals bets seem appealing as high-scoring encounters are common in their recent meetings.
This League 2 match will be played on Sunday 4 January 2026 at 15:00.
What is our Salford vs Shrewsbury prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Salford 2 - 1 Shrewsbury
Salford vs Shrewsbury Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-1
- Both Teams To Score (BTTS): Yes
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals
- Goalscorer: Cole Stockton @ 125 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
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View OfferSalford Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwwdw | 2.00 |
| Home | lwwwd | 2.17 |
| Away | ldww | 1.75 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 67% | 50% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.90 | 4.67 | 2.75 |
| Scored | 2.10 | 2.50 | 1.50 |
| Conceded | 1.80 | 2.17 | 1.25 |
| BTTS | 60% | 50% | 75% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 17% | 25% |
| Expected Goals | 1.89 | 2.12 | 1.54 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.39 | 1.39 | 1.40 |
Shrewsbury Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dllll | 0.90 |
| Home | wddll | 1.00 |
| Away | lwdll | 0.80 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.70 | 2.60 | 2.80 |
| Scored | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 1.70 | 1.60 | 1.80 |
| BTTS | 60% | 40% | 80% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.36 | 1.38 | 1.33 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.47 | 1.37 | 1.57 |
Salford vs Shrewsbury Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
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Shrewsbury (25%)
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