Salford vs Shrewsbury Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 08 Aug 2026

Salford vs Shrewsbury Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Under 2.5 Goals @ -108

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We think Salford and Shrewsbury are on course for a low-scoring contest. On this basis, we will visit the Total Goals market where Under 2.5 can be wagered at attractive odds of -108.

Take a closer look at our complete Salford vs Shrewsbury betting analysis, which presents a full breakdown of our main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction and bet builder tips.

Salford vs Shrewsbury Preview

League Two teams Salford and Shrewsbury clash at Peninsula Stadium, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 8 August.

Salford City were beaten last game and this was at Wembley. Notts County claimed a 3-0 League Two win.

Shrewsbury Town were defeated in their previous game. On their travels, they suffered a 1-0 League Two loss against Gillingham at MEMS Priestfield.

Teams’ Previous H2H Saw 2-1 Shrewsbury Victory

Shrewsbury beat Salford away when the teams last met. It was a 2-1 League Two victory at Peninsula Stadium.

League Two		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
19	Salford	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
20	Shrewsbury	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

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Main Match Prediction

We’re confident that there will be a low goal count for this EFL Cup meeting. The betting sites offer us the chance to bet on Under 2.5 and the odds of -108 look really appealing.

The football tipsters at Sportsgambler.com regularly look at the injury situatuation along with the EFL Cup form guide. We have a wide range of stats at our disposal which means we can illustrate the key data to readers.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 12 of the last 20 Salford games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Salford games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 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 the last 2 Shrewsbury games on the road.

According to the top bookies, our pick has a 51.8% chance of landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

There’s the chance to back Under 2.5 Goals and BTTS No if you want to get more bang for your buck, with bettors able to take this selection through the Total Goals & Both Teams to Score market.

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Correct Score Prediction

Salford 2 - 0 Shrewsbury

Salford can be backed to win 2-0 when it comes to the correct score. We’ll go for the +475 that this happens and hopefully we’ll get a good run for our money.

Salford 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.

The favourites have a 67% likelihood of success according to the bookies, with Salford City chalked up at -200 to land a win in this EFL Cup clash. For those wanting to back Shrewsbury Town, you will find +525 about this outsider.

Salford -1 on the Asian Handicap at -132 means you need them to beat Shrewsbury by two or more goals for a full return. However, a one-goal margin of victory means money back which resembles insurance.

Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest odds and that means three goals or more are anticipated. For those anticipating both sides finding the net, then BTTS Yes might prove attractive. Alternatively, you can wager BTTS No.

The top football betting sites definitely give customers lots of choice. When it comes to EFL Cup games, choose from hundreds of markets until you find the most attractive odds.

Full-Time Result

1

-200

X

+295

2

+525

Half-Time Result

1

-102

X

+143

2

+475

Double Chance

1X

-1111

12

-500

X2

+138

Draw No Bet

1

-667

2

+340

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1

-132

2 Hcp +1

-110

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-108

Over 2.5

-133

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-118

No

-122

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

Salford Stats

Shrewsbury Stats

Full-Time Result

• 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 2 wins, 6 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 1.10 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.50 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 0.50 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 0.80 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 1.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.90 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 away matches

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Salford vs Shrewsbury Lineups & Team News

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