League Two· Regular Season - 11· New Meadow
Shrewsbury
Bristol Rovers17 Oct
Shrewsbury vs Bristol Rovers Prediction & Betting Tips
Saturday, 17 October 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Shrewsbury or Draw
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Predicted score
0-1
Fair odds
1.58
Expected goals
1.2 - 1.3
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| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH2 +1.5Bristol Rovers +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 86% | 1.17 | 1.04 |
| AH1 +1.5Shrewsbury +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 82% | 1.22 | 1.13 |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 74% | 1.36 | 1.22 |
| X2Bristol Rovers or Draw | 67% | 1.48 | 1.35 |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 54% | 1.87 | 1.73 |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 52% | 1.92 | 1.78 |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 48% | 2.08 | 1.95 |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 46% | 2.15 | 2.02 |
| 2Bristol Rovers to win | 37% | 2.73 | 2.27 |
| 1Shrewsbury to win | 33% | 3.08 | 3.20 |
| XDraw | 31% | 3.24 | 3.40 |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 26% | 3.78 | 3.50 |
| AH2 -1.5Bristol Rovers -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 18% | 5.60 | 4.50 |
| AH1 -1.5Shrewsbury -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 14% | 7.01 | 6.75 |
Shrewsbury vs Bristol Rovers odds comparison
Best price in each market highlighted.
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | O2.5 | U2.5 | BTTS | No BTTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Hill | 3.00 | 3.20 | 2.25 | - | - | 1.75 | 1.95 |
| 1xBet | 3.02 | 3.28 | 2.25 | 2.02 | 1.73 | 1.78 | 1.93 |
| Dafabet | 3.20 | 3.40 | 2.27 | - | - | - | - |
| Bet365 | 3.20 | 3.30 | 2.20 | 2.05 | 1.75 | 1.80 | 1.91 |
| Marathonbet | 3.00 | 3.28 | 2.23 | 2.02 | 1.73 | 1.78 | 1.90 |
| Betfair | 3.10 | 3.40 | 2.30 | 2.00 | 1.80 | 1.80 | 2.00 |
| BetVictor | 3.13 | 3.30 | 2.25 | 1.97 | 1.72 | 1.78 | 1.93 |
| Pinnacle | 3.09 | 3.33 | 2.28 | 2.01 | 1.79 | - | - |
| SBO | 2.78 | 2.94 | 2.12 | - | - | - | - |
| Betano | 3.10 | 3.30 | 2.27 | 2.05 | 1.75 | 1.80 | 1.91 |
Shrewsbury vs Bristol Rovers preview & analysis
Match preview
Shrewsbury host Bristol Rovers in the League Two (Regular Season - 11) at New Meadow on Saturday, 17 October 2026, with kick-off at 11:30 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
Shrewsbury are struggling for results, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 4 and conceding 7. Most recently they lost to Exeter City 0-1 at home. They're 18th in the table with 11 points from 10 games. Bristol Rovers are struggling for results, with 1 win, 0 draws and 4 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 4 and conceding 13. Most recently they lost to Barnet 1-3 at home. They're 9th in the table with 15 points from 10 games.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Shrewsbury have won 0, Bristol Rovers have won 4 and 2 ended level. Those games averaged 1.2 goals, and both teams scored in 0 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Bristol Rovers narrow favourites: Shrewsbury 33%, draw 31%, Bristol Rovers 37%. We expect around 2.5 goals (1.2 - 1.3 in expected goals), with 46% for over 2.5 and 52% for both teams to score.
Our tip
Shrewsbury should avoid defeat, and double chance covers the draw for extra safety. Our pick is Shrewsbury or Draw at 1.57, which our model rates at a 63% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is Shrewsbury 0-1 Bristol Rovers.
Recent form
Shrewsbury- 10 OctHExeter City0-1
- 6 OctHStockport County0-2
- 3 OctAGrimsby2-1
- 26 SeptHColchester2-2
- 22 SeptATranmere0-1
Bristol Rovers- 10 OctHBarnet1-3
- 6 OctAWycombe1-4
- 3 OctACrewe1-3
- 26 SeptHExeter City1-0
- 19 SeptAGillingham0-3
Head to head
League Two table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Salford City | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | +5 | 19 |
| 2 |  Barnet | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | +9 | 18 |
| 3 |  Crewe | 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 | +5 | 18 |
| 4 |  Gillingham | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | +5 | 16 |
| 7 |  Chesterfield | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | +3 | 15 |
| 8 |  Cheltenham | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 15 |
| 9 | Bristol Rovers | 10 | 5 | 0 | 5 | -2 | 15 |
| 10 |  Rochdale | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | -1 | 14 |
| 11 |  Grimsby | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | +2 | 13 |
| 16 |  Fleetwood Town | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | -1 | 11 |
| 17 |  Swindon Town | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | -5 | 11 |
| 18 | Shrewsbury | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | -6 | 11 |
| 19 |  Colchester | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | -3 | 10 |
| 20 |  Rotherham | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | -4 | 10 |
Shrewsbury vs Bristol Rovers: FAQ
What is the Shrewsbury vs Bristol Rovers prediction?
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Our tip is Shrewsbury or Draw at odds of 1.57. Our predicted score is Shrewsbury 0-1 Bristol Rovers.
Who is the favourite to win Shrewsbury vs Bristol Rovers?
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Bristol Rovers are favourites. Our model gives Shrewsbury a 33% chance of winning, Bristol Rovers 37%, and the draw 31%.
Will both teams score in Shrewsbury vs Bristol Rovers?
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We rate both teams to score at 52%, so it's close to a coin flip.
When does Shrewsbury vs Bristol Rovers kick off?
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Shrewsbury vs Bristol Rovers kicks off at 11:30 UTC on Saturday, 17 October 2026 at New Meadow, Shrewsbury.
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