Tranmere vs Shrewsbury Prediction, H2H & Stats
England: EFL Trophy
· Group North - 5 Head to head
Last 9 meetings
2 - 0
Shrewsbury
1 - 0
Tranmere
4 - 0
Shrewsbury
2 - 3
Tranmere
0 - 1
Shrewsbury
6 - 0
Tranmere
2 - 1
Shrewsbury
2 - 1
Tranmere
2 - 1
Shrewsbury
Top scorers
EFL Trophy
M. Mothersille
Wycombe
5goals
C. Mills
Leeds United U21
4goals
E. Tezgel
Wycombe
4goals
W. Swan
Bradford
4goals
S. Duke-McKenna
Crawley Town
4goals
N. Powell
Bradford
4goals
Wanya Marçal
Stevenage
3goals
M. Asamoah
Port Vale
3goals
A. Bristrić
Leicester
3goals
Harry Ashfield
Peterborough
3goals
Recent form
3 - 1
Cheltenham
W
1 - 1
Tranmere
D
0 - 1
Tranmere
W
1 - 2
Barnet
L
1 - 1
Rochdale
D
4 - 2
Tranmere
L
1 - 1
Walsall
D
1 - 0
Shrewsbury
W
0 - 0
Tranmere
D
2 - 0
Tranmere
L
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 Tranmere · 1.1 Shrewsbury
Goal lines
Team comparison
Tranmere vs Shrewsbury: preview and prediction
Tranmere host Shrewsbury in the England EFL Trophy (Group North - 5) on Tuesday, 22nd September 2026 at 19:00 at Prenton Park, Birkenhead.
Tranmere have been inconsistent, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 games (D-L-W-D-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 9 meetings, Tranmere won 5, Shrewsbury won 4 and 0 ended level. These games average 3.1 goals, with both teams scoring in 44% and over 2.5 goals in 67%.
Our goal model expects about 1.4 goals for Tranmere and 1.1 for Shrewsbury. It gives Tranmere 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 Home or Draw at odds of 1.25. We also like Over 1.5.
Tranmere vs Shrewsbury FAQs
What is the best prediction for Tranmere vs Shrewsbury?
Our top tip is Double Chance: Home or Draw (1.25 odds).
Who will win Tranmere vs Shrewsbury?
Tranmere are favourites: our model gives Tranmere 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 44% 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 Tranmere vs Shrewsbury?
Kick-off is on Tuesday, 22nd September 2026 at 19:00 at Prenton Park, Birkenhead.
Who is the referee?
P. Marsden is in charge of this game.