Salford City vs Shrewsbury Prediction, H2H & Stats
England: League Cup
· Round of 128 Head to head
Last 5 meetings
1 - 2
Shrewsbury
1 - 3
Salford City
2 - 1
Shrewsbury
1 - 3
Shrewsbury
1 - 1
Salford City
Top scorers
League Cup
T. Barry
Everton
4goals
H. Leonard
Peterborough
4goals
R. Cleary
Barnsley
3goals
C. Evans
Fleetwood Town
3goals
V. Castellanos
West Ham
3goals
C. Wilson
Brentford
3goals
D. Welbeck
Chelsea
3goals
R. Christie
Bournemouth
3goals
Y. Salech
Cardiff
3goals
J. Bowen
West Ham
2goals
Recent form
2 - 1
Exeter City
W
2 - 4
Salford City
W
1 - 2
Salford City
W
2 - 1
Crawley Town
W
0 - 2
Salford City
W
1 - 1
Salford City
D
1 - 0
Fleetwood Town
W
1 - 4
Salford City
W
1 - 2
Sheffield Wednesday
L
1 - 0
Swindon Town
W
1 - 2
Gillingham
L
2 - 1
Everton U21
W
3 - 3
Shrewsbury
D
2 - 3
Shrewsbury
W
1 - 0
Bristol Rovers
W
0 - 1
Exeter City
L
0 - 2
Stockport County
L
1 - 2
Shrewsbury
W
2 - 2
Colchester
D
1 - 0
Shrewsbury
L
Who wins? Three ways to read it
1 · X · 2Most likely scores
Expected goals: 1.4 Salford City · 1.1 Shrewsbury
Goal lines
Team comparison
Salford City vs Shrewsbury: preview and prediction
Salford City host Shrewsbury in the England League Cup (Round of 128) on Saturday, 8th August 2026 at 15:00 at Peninsula Stadium, Salford.
Salford City are flying, with 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 defeats in their last 5 games (W-W-W-W-W). Shrewsbury are in good shape, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 games (W-W-D-W-L).
In the last 5 meetings, Salford City won 2, Shrewsbury won 2 and 1 ended level. These games average 3.2 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% and over 2.5 goals in 80%.
Our goal model expects about 1.4 goals for Salford City and 1.1 for Shrewsbury. It gives Salford City the edge (44% home win, 27% draw, 30% away win), 46% for over 2.5 goals and 50% for both teams to score. The most likely score is 1-1.
Our pick was BTTS Yes at odds of 1.89.
Salford City vs Shrewsbury FAQs
What is the best prediction for Salford City vs Shrewsbury?
Our top tip is Both Teams to Score: BTTS Yes (1.89 odds).
Who will win Salford City vs Shrewsbury?
Salford City are favourites: our model gives Salford City 44%, the draw 27% and Shrewsbury 30%.
Will both teams score?
Both teams scoring has a 50% chance in our model, and it happened in 100% of recent meetings.
How many goals are expected?
Our model expects 2.5 goals in total, with a 46% chance of over 2.5 goals.
When is Salford City vs Shrewsbury?
Kick-off is on Saturday, 8th August 2026 at 15:00 at Peninsula Stadium, Salford.
Who is the referee?
O. Mackey is in charge of this game.