01 · 2 legs
Safe
- Double chance Rotherham United or draw (1X)73%
- Under 3.5 goals81%
EFL League TwoNew York Stadium, Rotherham10°16,7 mm34 km/h
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Rotherham UnitedPossession control3–3
Shrewsbury TownLow block & directThe model's lean: 1 · Rotherham United (39%)Best value by the model: Under 2,5 @ 1.77 (+9 %)
Rotherham United vs Shrewsbury Town · EFL League Two
1 · Rotherham United 39%X 31%30% Shrewsbury Town · 2
39%
31%
30%
Prediction summary
Final score 3–3. Before kick-off the model's prediction was as follows. BetBuilders AI model prediction for Rotherham United vs Shrewsbury Town (EFL League Two, Saturday, 24 October 2026): Rotherham United win 39%, draw 31%, Shrewsbury Town win 30%. Expected goals (xG): Rotherham United 1.29, Shrewsbury Town 0.95. Most likely score: 1-1 (13%). Over 2.5 goals 39%, both teams to score 45%. Double chance: Rotherham United or draw 70%, Shrewsbury Town or draw 61%. Prediction updated Friday, 16 October 2026.
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Analysis: Rotherham United – Shrewsbury Town
Anna Karlsson · · A data-driven preview · How the predictions work
Rotherham United's slight edge in winning probability at 39% against Shrewsbury Town's 30% sets the stage for a tightly contested encounter. Yet, Shrewsbury's superior points tally (17 vs 11) and underlying metrics suggest a more complex narrative. The visitors lead in xPoints and xG, indicating a potentially misleading lean towards the home side.
The anticipated damp conditions and the contrasting styles — with Rotherham favoring possession and Shrewsbury excelling in a more direct approach — imply a low-scoring affair. The expected goals align with this, setting Rotherham at 1.29 and Shrewsbury at 0.95, reinforcing the model's most likely outcomes of a 1-1 draw or a narrow 1-0 victory for the hosts. The under 2.5 goals probability sits at 61%, aligning with weather and playing styles that often suppress goal output.
For bettors, the sharp angle emerges in the unders market. With under 2.5 goals valued at 1.72 with Betsafe and a model-rated probability of 61%, there’s a 5% edge to exploit. Additionally, the under 0.5 goals market holds an even more significant 7% edge at odds of 9.7 with both Betsafe and Nordicbet. While not a guarantee, these values offer calculated opportunities against the backdrop of expected defensive resilience.
Rotherham UnitedForm DLLLD
League ranking xG #15xGA #13xT #21xP/match #14Points #22
Key players
- Josh AusterfieldCMxG 0.09 · xT 0.08
- Ewan OtooLBxG 0.05 · xT 0.17
- Paul Philip MullinFxG 0.42 · xT 0.02
Shrewsbury TownForm DWLWW
League ranking xG #7xGA #1xT #12xP/match #1Points #8
Key players
- Sam StubbsCBxG 0.11 · xT 0.12
- Kian McMahon-BrownLWxG 0.19 · xT 0.05
- Tom SangRWxG 0.03 · xT 0.18
Final score
3 – 3
The model missed the outcome
Predicted probabilities: Rotherham United 39% · Draw 31% · Shrewsbury Town 30%
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 - RotherhamBåda lagen gör mål - JaTotalt antal mål - Över 3.5
odds 9,54fair 12,71-25 %
MissMatchresultat - ShrewsburyBåda lagen gör mål - JaTotalt antal mål - Över 3.5
odds 11,94fair 23,17-48 %
MissMatch prediction: Rotherham United – Shrewsbury Town
Predicted score matrix
Shrewsbury Town →
Rotherham United →
0
1
2
3
4+
0
0–011.0%
0–19.7%
0–24.8%
0–31.5%
0–4+0.4%
1
1–013.4%
1–113.4%
1–26.2%
1–32.0%
1–4+0.6%
2
2–08.9%
2–18.4%
2–24.0%
2–31.3%
2–4+0.4%
3
3–03.8%
3–13.6%
3–21.7%
3–30.5%
3–4+0.2%
4+
4+–01.6%
4+–11.6%
4+–20.7%
4+–30.2%
4+–4+0.1%
Most likely scorelines
- 1.1-113%
- 2.1-013%
- 3.0-011%
- 4.0-110%
- 5.2-09%
Expected goals
1,29–0,95
Both teams to score
45%
Over/under goals
Expected goals: 2,2011%
123%
227%
320%
411%
5+8%
Under 2,561%
@1.77EV+1%
Over 2,539%
@2.12
Ready-made bet suggestions
More combos & build your own →02 · 3 legs
Balanced
- Double chance Rotherham United or draw (1X)73%
- Under 2.5 goals61%
- Paul Philip Mullin to score21%
03 · 4 legs
Bold
- Both teams to score45%
- Over 2.5 goals39%
- Paul Philip Mullin to score21%
- Joshua Andrew Bernard Ruffels to be booked20%
Odds & value
The model's value spots
Bets where the model's probability beats what the odds imply (EV+).
- Under 2.561% probability@1.77PinnacleEV+9%reference odds
- X · Draw31% probability@3.39PinnacleEV+4%reference odds
- Under 2.561% probability@1.68LeoVegasEV+3%reference odds
| Bookmaker | 1 · Rotherham United | X | 2 · Shrewsbury Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betsafe | 2.35 | 3.20 | 2.90 |
| LeoVegas | 2.38 | 3.25 | 2.88 |
| Nordicbet | 2.35 | 3.20 | 2.90 |
| Pinnacle | 2.39 | EV+ 4% 3.39 | 2.99 |
Odds updated 24 Oct, 13:36
Odds movement
10 %
42 %37 %
2.39 → 2.39
X+2 %
31 %26 %
3.31 → 3.39
2+3 %
35 %30 %
2.91 → 2.99
Over 2,50 %
48 %43 %
2.07 → 2.07
Pinnacle · 6 recorded price levels · 22/10/2026 → 24/10/2026 · fixed scale 5 percentage points
Statistics
Solid line = created (xG), dashed = conceded (xGA).
Rotherham United
Shrewsbury Town
Rotherham United (14–20)
Shrewsbury Town (13–17)
Last 5 matches. Circle size = pass volume, line width = combinations between players. Attacking left to right.
Rotherham United
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.
Rotherham United
Shrewsbury Town
The teams in numbers
| Performance | Rotherham United | Shrewsbury Town |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 11 | 17 |
| xPoints | 15.9 | 20.8 |
| xG per match | 1.2 | 1.5 |
| xGA per match | 1.3 | 0.96 |
| xG within 8s of winning the ball | 0.16 | 0.28 |
| xGA within 8s of losing the ball | 0.21 | 0.14 |
| Playing style | Rotherham United | Shrewsbury Town |
|---|---|---|
| Build-up efficiency | 0.35 | 0.33 |
| Field tilt | 0.52 | 0.44 |
| xT per match | 0.66 | 0.92 |
| xTA per match | 0.76 | 0.92 |
| Won balls, offensive half | 25 | 30 |
| Pressing intensity | 0.22 | 0.23 |
| Pressing efficiency | 0.41 | 0.33 |
| Pressing efficiency, offensive half | 0.38 | 0.29 |
| Entries into the box per match | 9 | 12 |
| Entries into the box against | 11 | 10 |
| Pass completion % | 0.66 | 0.58 |
| Pass completion % under pressure | 0.65 | 0.55 |
| Passes per match | 285 | 193 |
| Passes against per match | 256 | 309 |
| Switches of play per match | 21.3 | 14.6 |
| Long balls per match | 29 | 29 |
| Set pieces | Rotherham United | Shrewsbury Town |
|---|---|---|
| xG from free kicks | 0.03 | 0.16 |
| Corners per match | 3.6 | 5.2 |
| Corners against per match | 4.7 | 4.3 |
| xG per corner | 0.01 | 0.04 |
| xGA per corner against | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| First touch, offensive corners % | 0.21 | 0.51 |
| First touch, defensive corners % | 0.61 | 0.65 |
| Other | Rotherham United | Shrewsbury Town |
|---|---|---|
| Throw-in control | 0.75 | 0.77 |
| The goalkeepers | Julian Ryan Eyestone (Rotherham United) | William Michael Brook (Shrewsbury Town) |
|---|---|---|
| Saves | 14 | 21 |
| Save % | 54% | 55% |
| xG prevented | 18% | 41% |
| Claims | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
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Frequently asked questions
Who wins Rotherham United vs Shrewsbury Town according to our model?
The model gives Rotherham United a 39% win probability. Full 1X2 picture: Rotherham United 39%, draw 31%, Shrewsbury Town 30%.
What is the most likely scoreline?
The model's most likely final score is 1-1 at 13% probability.
Over or under 2.5 goals?
The model rates over 2.5 goals at 39% and under at 61%.
Will both teams score?
The probability of both teams scoring is 45% according to the model.
How many goals are expected in Rotherham United vs Shrewsbury Town?
The model expects 1.29 goals (xG) for Rotherham United and 0.95 for Shrewsbury Town, 2.24 in total.
What does the model say about double chance?
Rotherham United or draw (1X) 70%, Shrewsbury Town or draw (X2) 61% and no draw (12) 69%.
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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