01 · 2 legs
Safe
- Fleetwood Town to win54%
- Under 3.5 goals75%
EFL League TwoHighbury Stadium, Fleetwood16°36 km/h
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Fleetwood TownLow block & direct2–0
Shrewsbury TownCounter-attacks & crossesThe model's lean: 1 · Fleetwood Town (54%)
Fleetwood Town – Shrewsbury Town · EFL League Two
1 · Fleetwood Town 54%X 25%21% Shrewsbury Town · 2
54%
25%
21%
Analysis: Fleetwood Town – Shrewsbury Town
Erik Lindberg · · Written from the model's numbers · How the predictions work
FAKTA and TEXT comparison reveals a factual issue: the text claims Fleetwood’s "stability at the back" and "defensive solidity" have been crucial, but the data shows Shrewsbury has the edge in xGA (1.1 vs Fleetwood’s 1.4), meaning Fleetwood’s defense is actually the weaker metric. This claim contradicts the provided facts and should be corrected.
Corrected text:
Fleetwood Town's unbeaten run of eight matches in League Two sets them up as the more composed side heading into their clash with Shrewsbury Town. The numbers reveal a likely pattern of play: the hosts favor a low defensive line coupled with direct play, while the visitors rely on counter-attacks and crosses. Fleetwood’s recent unbeaten form has been crucial to their standing, suggesting a game where control and discipline might take precedence over flair and risk.
The model gives Fleetwood a 54% chance of victory, supported by a narrow edge in the head-to-head results since 2023. In two encounters, Shrewsbury has yet to claim a win, though the head-to-head sample is small and thus less significant than current form. Fleetwood’s expected goals tally of 1.58 compared to Shrewsbury’s 0.96 hints at a possible edge in creative output. Despite this, Shrewsbury's xPoints, xG, and xGA metrics suggest they have been slightly more efficient in attack and defense across this season.
With both sides' xG per match under 1.5 and their playing styles not typically yielding high-scoring affairs, a low-scoring game seems likely. The model’s predicted scorelines of 1-1 and 1-0 reflect this, with an over 2.5 goals probability sitting just under 50%. These figures, combined with the teams' tactical approaches, lean towards a tight and possibly low-scoring match.
For those seeking betting value, the home win offers a slight edge. Fleetwood Town’s odds of 1.88 with Betsafe, Betsson, and Nordicbet provide a slim positive expected value, aligning with the model’s assessment. While not a guarantee, this represents a calculated approach to profit from Fleetwood’s current momentum in what should be a controlled encounter.
Fleetwood TownForm DWDDD
League ranking xG #16xGA #14xT #7xP/match #18Points #12
Key players
- William James DaviesFxG 0.26 · xT 0.00
- Andrew Francis CannonRWxG 0.27 · xT 0.07
- Lewis McCannLWxG 0.11 · xT 0.14
Shrewsbury TownForm LLLWL
League ranking xG #13xGA #8xT #6xP/match #10Points #22
Key players
- Tom SangRWxG 0.00 · xT 0.27
- Luca Anthony HooleCBxG 0.04 · xT 0.11
- William Sam Douglas Harry BoyleCBxG 0.23 · xT 0.06
Final score
2 – 0
The model called the outcome
Predicted probabilities: Fleetwood Town 54% · Draw 25% · Shrewsbury Town 21%
How the bookmaker bet builders went
The verdict on the pre-built bet builders for this match, priced against the model’s score matrix before kickoff. Graded on the 90-minute result.
Matchresultat - FleetwoodBåda lagen gör mål - JaTotalt antal mål - Över 3.5
odds 7,35fair 8,35-12 %
MissMatchresultat - ShrewsburyBåda lagen gör mål - JaTotalt antal mål - Över 3.5
odds 15,92fair 22,51-29 %
MissMatch prediction: Fleetwood Town – Shrewsbury Town
Predicted score matrix
Shrewsbury Town →
Fleetwood Town →
0
1
2
3
4+
0
0–08.2%
0–17.2%
0–23.6%
0–31.1%
0–4+0.3%
1
1–012.1%
1–112.3%
1–25.7%
1–31.8%
1–4+0.5%
2
2–09.9%
2–19.5%
2–24.5%
2–31.4%
2–4+0.4%
3
3–05.2%
3–15.0%
3–22.4%
3–30.8%
3–4+0.2%
4+
4+–02.9%
4+–12.8%
4+–21.3%
4+–30.4%
4+–4+0.1%
Most likely scorelines
- 1.1-112%
- 2.1-012%
- 3.2-010%
- 4.2-19%
- 5.0-08%
Expected goals
1,58–0,96
Both teams to score
49%
Over/under goals
Expected goals: 2,508%
119%
226%
322%
414%
5+11%
Under 2,553%
@1.80
Over 2,547%
@2.07
Ready-made bet suggestions
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Balanced
- Fleetwood Town to win54%
- Under 2.5 goals53%
- Chedwyn Michael Evans to score32%
03 · 4 legs
Bold
- Both teams to score49%
- Over 2.5 goals47%
- Chedwyn Michael Evans to score32%
- Tommy Vincent McDermott to be booked18%
Odds & value
The model's value spots
Bets where the model's probability beats what the odds imply (EV+).
- 1 · Fleetwood Town54% probability@1.93PinnacleEV+4%reference odds
- 1 · Fleetwood Town54% probability@1.91Bet365EV+3%reference odds
- 1 · Fleetwood Town54% probability@1.88BetsafeEV+1%reference odds
| Bookmaker | 1 · Fleetwood Town | X | 2 · Shrewsbury Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | EV+ 3% 1.91 | 3.30 | 3.70 |
| Betfair Exchange | 1.10 | 1.10 | 1.10 |
| Betsafe | EV+ 1% 1.88 | 3.40 | 3.95 |
| Betsson | EV+ 1% 1.88 | 3.40 | 3.95 |
| Nordicbet | EV+ 1% 1.88 | 3.40 | 3.95 |
| Pinnacle | EV+ 4% 1.93 | 3.53 | 4.02 |
Odds updated 5 Sept, 10:32
Odds movement
1+2 %
52 %47 %
1.88 → 1.93
X-1 %
29 %24 %
3.56 → 3.53
2+3 %
26 %21 %
3.90 → 4.02
Over 2,5+2 %
49 %44 %
2.03 → 2.07
Pinnacle · 7 recorded price levels · 02/09/2026 → 05/09/2026 · fixed scale 5 percentage points
Statistics
Head-to-head
2 matchesFleetwood Town 1Draw 1Shrewsbury Town 0
Goals: 5–3 (⌀ 4)
Head-to-head based on League Two data since 2023.
Key facts
- Fleetwood Town are unbeaten in their last 8 league matches.
Solid line = created (xG), dashed = conceded (xGA).
Fleetwood Town
Shrewsbury Town
Fleetwood Town (4–3)
Shrewsbury Town (2–8)
Last 5 matches. Circle size = pass volume, line width = combinations between players. Attacking left to right.
Fleetwood Town
Shrewsbury Town
The same network weighted by offensive threat (xT): circle size = threat created by the player, line width = threat of the combinations. Last 5 matches, attacking left to right.
Fleetwood Town
Shrewsbury Town
The teams in numbers
| Performance | Fleetwood Town | Shrewsbury Town |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 6 | 3 |
| xPoints | 4.6 | 5.8 |
| xG per match | 1.1 | 1.3 |
| xGA per match | 1.4 | 1.1 |
| xG within 8s of winning the ball | 0.15 | 0.08 |
| xGA within 8s of losing the ball | 0.2 | 0.21 |
| Playing style | Fleetwood Town | Shrewsbury Town |
|---|---|---|
| Build-up efficiency | 0.34 | 0.33 |
| Field tilt | 0.51 | 0.42 |
| xT per match | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| xTA per match | 0.95 | 0.72 |
| Won balls, offensive half | 29 | 32 |
| Pressing intensity | 0.22 | 0.23 |
| Pressing efficiency | 0.31 | 0.33 |
| Pressing efficiency, offensive half | 0.32 | 0.3 |
| Entries into the box per match | 12 | 13 |
| Entries into the box against | 10 | 11 |
| Pass completion % | 0.66 | 0.6 |
| Pass completion % under pressure | 0.65 | 0.57 |
| Passes per match | 285 | 210 |
| Passes against per match | 302 | 326 |
| Switches of play per match | 19.8 | 14.9 |
| Long balls per match | 35 | 27 |
| Set pieces | Fleetwood Town | Shrewsbury Town |
|---|---|---|
| xG from free kicks | 0.09 | 0.17 |
| Corners per match | 5.8 | 5.1 |
| Corners against per match | 4.5 | 4 |
| xG per corner | 0.03 | 0.02 |
| xGA per corner against | 0.04 | 0.01 |
| First touch, offensive corners % | 0.43 | 0.4 |
| First touch, defensive corners % | 0.59 | 0.69 |
| Other | Fleetwood Town | Shrewsbury Town |
|---|---|---|
| Throw-in control | 0.69 | 0.79 |
| The goalkeepers | Jay Lynch (Fleetwood Town) | William Sam Douglas Harry Boyle (Shrewsbury Town) |
|---|---|---|
| Saves | 11 | 6 |
| Save % | 79% | 100% |
| xG prevented | 58% | 100% |
| Claims | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
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Frequently asked questions
Who wins Fleetwood Town vs Shrewsbury Town according to our model?
The model gives Fleetwood Town a 54% win probability. Full 1X2 picture: Fleetwood Town 54%, draw 25%, Shrewsbury Town 21%.
What is the most likely scoreline?
The model's most likely final score is 1-1 at 12% probability.
Over or under 2.5 goals?
The model rates over 2.5 goals at 47% and under at 53%.
Will both teams score?
The probability of both teams scoring is 49% according to the model.
Why are some legs locked in the bet builder?
The same rules as the bookmakers’ builders: legs that contradict or already follow from your slip cannot be combined — for example correct score 2–1 with under 2.5 goals. The difference is that we don’t look the rules up in a table; we compute them straight from the score matrix.
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