Barnsley vs Shrewsbury Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 26 Apr 2025

Over 2.5 Has to Be The Way Forward

Barnsley should combine with Shrewsbury to yield at least three goals. On this basis, we’re playing the Total Goals market backing Over 2.5 at -163 which will give us a nice return if this outcome happens.

5 Wins for Barnsley in Previous 6 H2H Clashes

Barnsley played Peterborough United at home in their last game. It was a 1-1 draw at Oakwell Stadium.

Shrewsbury Town lost on their travels in their previous game. Northampton Town won 4-1 at Sixfields Stadium.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Barnsley have not lost to Shrewsbury in the past six meetings. In the last clash, Barnsley banked a 2-0 win when visiting The Croud Meadow. The previous 6 H2H meetings have featured five Barnsley wins and one draw.

Confirmed Lineups

Barnsley confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Joe Gauci (GK), Dexter Lembikisa, Mael Durand de Gevigney, Marc Roberts, Josh Earl, Luca Connell, Jonathan Russell, Adam Phillips, Jonathan Bland, Barry Cotter, Davis Keillor-Dunn.

Shrewsbury confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Jamal Blackman (GK), Josh Feeney, Aristote Nsiala, George Nurse, Luca Hoole, Alex Gilliead, John Marquis, Harrison Biggins, Malvind Benning, Callum Stewart, George Lloyd.

Barnsley vs Shrewsbury Prediction & Betting Tips

There could be a few goals scored during this League One match. That leads us to back the Over 2.5 Goals selection with a fair degree of confidence, with the betting odds of -163 looking like excellent value.

Injuries and suspensions are taken into account by the experts at Sportsgambler.com. Our football tips are also shaped by the latest form, with the stats playing a big part before predictions are made.

Key Barnsley vs Shrewsbury league stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Barnsley games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 13 of the last 20 Barnsley games.

Over 2.5 Probability

The latest odds imply that our pick has a 61.9% prospect of winning. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 65-70%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Barnsley 2 - 1 Shrewsbury

A 2-1 win in favor of Barnsley can be backed at odds of +600. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Davis Keillor-Dunn to Score +155

Davis Keillor-Dunn (Barnsley) has scored two goals in his past five League One games. This data directs us to the Anytime Goalscorer market where we can bet him to find the net at attractive odds of +155.

Latest Davis Keillor-Dunn Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+155

First

+390

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Barnsley vs Shrewsbury Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Full-Time Odds Suggest Barnsley Victory

The bookies have Barnsley at -208 in the Full-Time Result market, implying the market leaders are 68% likely to win this League One match according to the latest betting odds. If you want to back the outsider for this match, Shrewsbury Town are available at +525.

You can find the shortest odds for Over 2.5 Goals, which means three goals or more being scored.

A Bet Builder allows you to combine different League One betting markets for a match. For example, you might want to predict the Match Winner and Total Goals at a football betting site.

Full-Time Result

1

-208

X

+320

2

+525

Half-Time Result

1

-105

X

+140

2

+500

Double Chance

1X

-800

12

-450

X2

+162.5

Draw No Bet

1

-599

2

+400

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1

-125

2 Hcp +1

+105

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+107.5

Over 2.5

-138

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-110

No

-110

Davis Keillor-Dunn Shortest Odds for First Goalscorer

There’s the chance to back Davis Keillor-Dunn at +390 to be the First Goalscorer, with the favourite on this market available at similar odds to find the net last.

Davis Keillor-Dunn (Barnsley)

First

+155

Anytime

+390

Max Watters (Barnsley)

First

+205

Anytime

+480

Adam Phillips (Barnsley)

First

+240

Anytime

+575

George Lloyd (Shrewsbury)

First

+410

Anytime

+850

Josh Benson (Barnsley)

First

+410

Anytime

+950

Theo Chapman (Barnsley)

First

+410

Anytime

+950

John Marquis (Shrewsbury)

First

+430

Anytime

+950

Corey O'Keeffe (Barnsley)

First

+440

Anytime

+950

Conor McCarthy (Barnsley)

First

+440

Anytime

+1000

Barry Cotter (Barnsley)

First

+480

Anytime

+1100

Marc Roberts (Barnsley)

First

+480

Anytime

+1150

Jon Russell (Barnsley)

First

+480

Anytime

+1150

Donovan Pines (Barnsley)

First

+525

Anytime

+1200

Malvind Benning (Shrewsbury)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Josh Earl (Barnsley)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Luca Connell (Barnsley)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Leo Castledine (Shrewsbury)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Funso Ojo (Shrewsbury)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Alex Nicholas Gilliead (Shrewsbury)

First

+800

Anytime

+1600

Jordan Shipley (Shrewsbury)

First

+800

Anytime

+1800

Aristote Nsiala (Shrewsbury)

First

+850

Anytime

+1700

Luca Hoole (Shrewsbury)

First

+850

Anytime

+1800

Maël de Gevigney (Barnsley)

First

+850

Anytime

+1800

Aaron Pierre (Shrewsbury)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Barnsley vs Shrewsbury Lineups & Team News

Our Barnsley vs Shrewsbury team news will highlight the injuries for both squads, with the lineups giving you a helping hand with your bets.

The League One squad information is a great asset when it comes to making your bets.

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