Cambridge vs Shrewsbury Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 27 Jan 2026
League Two Betting Preview: Cambridge vs Shrewsbury
Cambridge meet Shrewsbury at Abbey Stadium, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Tuesday 27 January.
We’ve identified a value bet in the form of Cambridge who are trading at odds of -147. There’s plenty of juice in the price when it comes to this Full-Time Result selection and they can beat Shrewsbury.
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Cambridge United have enjoyed four consecutive League Two victories, most recently beating Tranmere Rovers 4-2. It was a home win at Abbey Stadium.
Shrewsbury Town have been defeated in their previous three road games. They recently suffered a 5-1 loss against Milton Keynes Dons at Stadium MK.
Head-to-Head Statistics
These two teams last met at The Croud Meadow, with Shrewsbury claiming the home win. Beating Cambridge by a 2-0 scoreline. Both teams have four wins each from the past 10 H2H games, along with two draws.
| League Two | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Cambridge |
26 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 34 | 22 | 12 | 34:22 | 47 |
| 21 | Shrewsbury |
26 | 5 | 7 | 14 | 23 | 46 | -23 | 23:46 | 22 |
Cambridge vs Shrewsbury Prediction & Betting Tips
This Cambridge vs Shrewsbury betting guide features sharp analysis across major markets, including an expert match prediction, correct score bet and a strategic bet builder.
Match Prediction
Cambridge have the capability of securing a victory when they line up in this League Two game. For this reason, we are going to take betting odds of -147 with a large degree of confidence.
The football betting tips stem from knowing the team news and the latest form for each side. We work hard to unearth the most pertinent League Two stats which can also act as a guide.
Key Cambridge vs Shrewsbury league stats:
According to the best betting sites, our pick has a 59.5% chance of landing a return. Based on our tipsters research, we calculate the actual probability to be 65-70%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.
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Correct Score Prediction
We’ve found an attractive bet at odds of +510 and it involves Cambridge winning 2-0. We like a wager on correct score as there’s the chance to bank a bigger return.
Bet Builder Tips
We’ve lined up different selections in the following bet builder: Cambridge to come out on top, less than three goals along with one or both teams drawing a blank.
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Cambridge 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.
The Cambridge United betting odds are -147 which means that they’re favourites to land victory in this League Two encounter. It’s also suggested by the bookies that this team have a 60% chance of winning. The market suggests that Shrewsbury Town are least likely to win at +390.
Cambridge -0.75 on the Asian Handicap is available at -118 and means a full payout if they win by two or more against Shrewsbury. A victory by one goal means half the stake wins and the other half is refunded.
For those expecting a low-scoring contest, Under 2.5 is the market leader on the Total Goals market. The Both Teams to Score No wager is -127 and it’s perfect if you anticipate that one side or more will fail to score by the full-time whistle.
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Cambridge have racked up seven victories, two draws and one defeat in the previous 10 home games, netting an average of 2.10 goals per match and conceding 0.90.
Shrewsbury have not won in the past nine away matches. Michael Appleton's team have managed six losses, three draws and one victory in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 2.10.
When the teams previously met at Abbey Stadium, Cambridge defeated Shrewsbury 4-1. Cambridge have landed victory in two of the past 5 H2H meetings at Abbey Stadium, with Shrewsbury securing a win along with two draws.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cambridge Home Stats |
7-2-1 | 3.00 | 2.10 | 0.90 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 4 | |
Shrewsbury Away Stats |
1-3-6 | 3.10 | 1.00 | 2.10 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 3 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
- League Two: 11/10 2025 Shrewsbury 2 Cambridge 0
- League One: 05/04 2025 Shrewsbury 0 Cambridge 1
- League One: 07/12 2024 Cambridge 4 Shrewsbury 1
- League One: 03/02 2024 Shrewsbury 1 Cambridge 2
- League One: 14/10 2023 Cambridge 1 Shrewsbury 1
- League One: 21/01 2023 Shrewsbury 5 Cambridge 1
- League One: 26/12 2022 Cambridge 2 Shrewsbury 1
- League One: 05/03 2022 Cambridge 0 Shrewsbury 0
- League One: 23/10 2021 Shrewsbury 4 Cambridge 1
- FA Cup: 07/11 2020 Cambridge 0 Shrewsbury 2
Cambridge League Stats
Shrewsbury League Stats
- 7 wins and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 1 win, 6 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 1 win, 6 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 2.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 2.10 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Cambridge this season are Ben Knight (4), Kelland Watts (4), Shayne Lavery (4)
- Top Assistors for Cambridge this season are James Brophy (6), James Gibbons (3), Sullay Kaikai (2)
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Cambridge vs Shrewsbury Lineups & Team News
Avoid surprises — review the Cambridge vs Shrewsbury team news before you bet. Get the predicted and confirmed League Two lineups plus the latest injury updates from us.
Previous Cambridge Lineups
Previous Shrewsbury Lineups
Cambridge Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Neil Harris
Shrewsbury Player Stats & Squad
League Two Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bromley | 27 | 16 | 7 | 4 | 46:28 | 55 |
| 2 | Salford | 26 | 15 | 4 | 7 | 39:33 | 49 |
| 3 | MK Dons | 27 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 53:29 | 47 |
| 4 | Cambridge | 26 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 34:22 | 47 |
| 5 | Walsall | 26 | 14 | 5 | 7 | 35:24 | 47 |
| 6 | Swindon | 26 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 42:31 | 46 |
| 7 | Notts County | 26 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 39:27 | 45 |
| 8 | Colchester | 26 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 41:29 | 42 |
| 9 | Chesterfield | 27 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 43:37 | 41 |
| 10 | Grimsby | 26 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 38:30 | 40 |
| 11 | Crewe | 27 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 42:35 | 39 |
| 12 | Gillingham | 26 | 9 | 11 | 6 | 37:30 | 38 |
| 13 | Barnet | 26 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 35:29 | 38 |
| 14 | Oldham | 26 | 8 | 11 | 7 | 28:23 | 35 |
| 15 | Fleetwood | 26 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 34:34 | 34 |
| 16 | Accr. Stanley | 26 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 27:28 | 34 |
| 17 | Tranmere | 27 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 42:46 | 32 |
| 18 | Cheltenham | 27 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 26:45 | 30 |
| 19 | Barrow | 26 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 27:39 | 24 |
| 20 | Crawley | 27 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 30:47 | 22 |
| 21 | Shrewsbury | 26 | 5 | 7 | 14 | 23:46 | 22 |
| 22 | Bristol Rovers | 26 | 6 | 3 | 17 | 21:46 | 21 |
| 23 | Newport | 26 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 28:47 | 20 |
| 24 | Harrogate | 27 | 4 | 6 | 17 | 19:44 | 18 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bromley | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 28:14 | 31 |
| 2 | Cambridge | 13 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 22:9 | 30 |
| 3 | Salford | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 21:16 | 27 |
| 4 | MK Dons | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 28:15 | 25 |
| 5 | Crewe | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 26:19 | 25 |
| 6 | Notts County | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 23:13 | 24 |
| 7 | Swindon | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 21:15 | 24 |
| 8 | Chesterfield | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 23:13 | 23 |
| 9 | Walsall | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 17:13 | 23 |
| 10 | Colchester | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 22:14 | 22 |
| 11 | Fleetwood | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 22:19 | 22 |
| 12 | Gillingham | 13 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 19:14 | 21 |
| 13 | Accr. Stanley | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 16:12 | 21 |
| 14 | Grimsby | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 18:11 | 20 |
| 15 | Cheltenham | 14 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 14:16 | 19 |
| 16 | Oldham | 13 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 15:11 | 18 |
| 17 | Barnet | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 21:18 | 18 |
| 18 | Shrewsbury | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 11:15 | 16 |
| 19 | Crawley | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 18:18 | 14 |
| 20 | Tranmere | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 17:23 | 14 |
| 21 | Bristol Rovers | 13 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 8:22 | 10 |
| 22 | Newport | 13 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 13:22 | 9 |
| 23 | Barrow | 13 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 10:21 | 9 |
| 24 | Harrogate | 13 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 8:25 | 7 |
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