Shrewsbury vs Crewe Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 21 Mar 2026

League Two Betting Preview: Shrewsbury vs Crewe

Shrewsbury square off against Crewe at The Croud Meadow, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 21 March.

Crewe look a nice wager to topple Shrewsbury and we can take them at -167 with a +0.25 goal headstart on the Asian Handicap. This means dividing our stake equally between 0 and +0.5 in the hope of a payout.

Shrewsbury Town have suffered defeat in their last two League Two games. Most recently, a 1-0 scoreline occurred away at Memorial Stadium against Bristol Rovers.

Crewe Alexandra played Cheltenham Town on the road in their previous game. It was a 1-1 draw at The Completely-Suzuki Stadium.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Crewe boast an unbeaten record in the past five games with Shrewsbury. Their last encounter saw Crewe make home advantage count at Mornflake Stadium, winning 3-1. The past 5 H2H meetings have featured three Crewe wins and two draws.

League Two		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
11	Crewe	46	19	10	17	64	58	6	64:58	67
19	Shrewsbury	46	13	10	23	42	69	-27	42:69	49

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Confirmed Lineups

Shrewsbury confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Matthew Cox (GK), Thomas Anderson, William Boyle, Malvind Benning, Ismeal Kabia, Kevin Berkoe, Tom Sang, Tommy McDermott, Sam Clucas, George Lloyd, Trey Samuel-Ogunsuyi.

Crewe confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Ian Lawlor (GK), Lewis Billington, Alfie Pond, Mickey Demetriou, Reece Hutchinson, Max Sanders, Calum Agius, Jack Lankester, Tommi O'Reilly, Josh March, Emre Tezgel.

Shrewsbury vs Crewe Prediction & Betting Tips

Get fully prepped for Shrewsbury vs Crewe with our betting guide, featuring our expert match pick, predicted scoreline and a value-focused bet builder. Read on for the full breakdown.

Match Prediction

Wager on Crewe +0.25 on the Asian Handicap at -167 for this League Two game. We’re keen on their prospects of outperforming their match winner price and this wager looks like good value.

We’re always monitoring the League Two team news. Combined with the latest form, this helps us secure the best value. Our football experts also take a data-led approach, with the key numbers proving useful.

Key Shrewsbury vs Crewe league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Crewe in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Crewe in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Shrewsbury in 13 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Shrewsbury in 12 of their last 19 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Shrewsbury in 2 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Shrewsbury in 5 consecutive games against Crewe.

The best betting apps make it a 62.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 65-70%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Shrewsbury 1 - 2 Crewe

We’re taking a chance on Crewe to achieve a 2-1 winning scoreline. Odds of +650 means we can place a smaller stake and still achieve a nice return.

Shrewsbury vs Crewe 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 bookmakers have betting odds of +160 for Shrewsbury Town to triumph in this League Two encounter, with Crewe Alexandra trading at the same price if you think they’ll win. Meanwhile, the draw is chalked up at +215.

There’s the option to get some insurance on your bet by going down the Draw No Bet route. This allows you to back Shrewsbury at -120 with a safety net or alternatively opt for Crewe at -118.

The Total Goals odds suggest that Under 2.5 is the likelier outcome in this contest. BTTS Yes is available at -137 for anyone expecting Both Teams to Score.

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Full-Time Result

1

+160

X

+215

2

+160

Half-Time Result

1

+215

X

+116

2

+225

Double Chance

1X

-244

12

-357

X2

-244

Draw No Bet

1

-120

2

-118

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+116

2 Hcp +0.25

-167

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-137

Over 2.5

-103

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-137

No

-103

Shrewsbury have recorded four victories, four defeats and two draws in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 0.90 goals per game and conceding 1.10.

Crewe have four defeats, three victories and three draws in the last 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.20.

The last The Croud Meadow meeting saw Shrewsbury and Crewe draw 1-1.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Shrewsbury Home Stats		4-2-4	2.00	0.90	1.10	4	6	4	6
Crewe Away Stats		3-3-4	2.40	1.20	1.20	4	6	6	4

• 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

Shrewsbury vs Crewe Lineups & Team News

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