Fleetwood vs Shrewsbury Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 25 Aug 2026

Fleetwood vs Shrewsbury Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Under 2.5 Goals @ -137

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Our research tells us that odds of -137 about Under 2.5 Goals looks like a solid wager for the Fleetwood v Shrewsbury contest. This Total Goals market bet has a strong chance of landing a return.

We analyse several betting angles in our Fleetwood vs Shrewsbury betting preview, expanding on our main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction, player prop picks and bet builder tips.

Fleetwood vs Shrewsbury Preview

League Two clubs Fleetwood and Shrewsbury battle it out in the second round of the EFL Cup at Highbury Stadium, Fleetwood, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Tuesday 25 August.

Fleetwood Town have collected four points from their opening two League Two matches, recording one win and one draw. The Cod Army played out a 0-0 home draw against Gillingham at Highbury Stadium last time out.

Shrewsbury Town have endured a losing start to the new League Two campaign, suffering defeats in both of their opening matches. Gavin Cowan's team were beaten 3-1 at home by Barnet at The Croud Meadow in their latest outing.

In the first round of the EFL Cup, Fleetwood were 1-0 winners at home to League Two team Chesterfield, with Shrewsbury winning away to League Two side Salford City on penalties (1-1 AET).

H2H: 2-2 Draw in Last H2H Battle

The last encounter between Fleetwood and Shrewsbury was a 2-2 League Two draw, with the former on the road at The Croud Meadow.

League Two		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
16	Fleetwood	10	2	5	3	10	11	-1	10:11	11
18	Shrewsbury	10	3	2	5	9	15	-6	9:15	11

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Confirmed Lineups

Fleetwood confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Jay Lynch (GK), Shaun Rooney, Rhys Bennett, Finley Potter, Lewis McCann, Crispin McLean, Harrison Neal, Mark Helm, Danny Andrew, Aaron Loupalo-Bi, Ched Evans.

Shrewsbury confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Will Brook (GK), Luca Hoole, William Boyle, Josh Ruffels, Arkell Jude-Boyd, Isaac England, Jay Turner-Cooke, Kevin Berkoe, Isaac Fletcher, Josh Davison, Joseph Gbode.

Main Match Prediction

The teams might play out a low-scoring EFL Cup clash, with Under 2.5 looking like the best selection. We can head to the betting sites and secure odds of -137 for this pick.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league and EFL Cup matches):

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 4 Fleetwood games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 15 of the last 20 Fleetwood games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Fleetwood games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 4 Shrewsbury games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Shrewsbury games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 12 of the last 20 Shrewsbury games on the road.

It's essential to know the players who are missing for the next clash along with the form for each of the two sides. If you’re looking for the best EFL Cup stats, we will showcase them and they provide the foundation for our football picks.

The best football betting sites make it a 57.8% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 60-65%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

Those wanting bigger odds for their Under 2.5 Goals bet can have this selection as part of a Result & Total Goals pick. This involves predicting which team will come out on top.

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Correct Score Prediction

Fleetwood 1 - 0 Shrewsbury

Our correct score prediction is a 1-0 win for Fleetwood which is available at odds of +500. We think they’ll achieve victory and this is a way of getting bigger odds and more excitement.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Ched Evans to Score +205

Ched Evans (Fleetwood) has racked up two goals in his past four games on home soil. We think this is the pick of the player props, with a generous +205 available when it comes to backing him to score at any time.

Latest Ched Evans Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+205

First

--100

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Fleetwood vs Shrewsbury Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With a roughly 48% chance of triumphing, the bookmakers aren’t giving too much away with their +108 betting odds for Fleetwood Town winning this EFL Cup clash. The market suggests that Shrewsbury Town are least likely to win at +255.

If Fleetwood and Shrewsbury play out a draw, then an Asian Handicap -0.25 on the former means a half stake refund. However, a victory for the favourites would mean a full payout at -137.

The Total Goals odds suggest that Under 2.5 is the likelier outcome in this contest. BTTS Yes is available at -132 for anyone expecting Both Teams to Score.

There are hundreds of markets when it comes to betting on the EFL Cup coupon and we recommend visiting the leading betting sites to find the football bet that matches your view on the game.

Full-Time Result

1

+108

X

+230

2

+255

Half-Time Result

1

+163

X

+118

2

+290

Double Chance

1X

-400

12

-357

X2

-152

Draw No Bet

1

-213

2

+145

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-137

2 Hcp +0.25

-105

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-130

Over 2.5

-100

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-132

No

-109

Ched Evans (Fleetwood)

First

-

Anytime

+205

George Lloyd (Shrewsbury)

First

-

Anytime

+275

Andy Cannon (Fleetwood)

First

-

Anytime

+525

Danny Andrew (Fleetwood)

First

-

Anytime

+550

William Boyle (Shrewsbury)

First

-

Anytime

+650

Luca Hoole (Shrewsbury)

First

-

Anytime

+750

Shaun Rooney (Fleetwood)

First

-

Anytime

+750

Latest EFL Cup and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Fleetwood Stats

Shrewsbury Stats

Full-Time Result

• 2 wins, 2 defeats and 6 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 2 wins, 1 defeat and 7 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 0.70 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 0.80 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches

Fleetwood vs Shrewsbury Lineups & Team News

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