Blackpool welcome relegation threatened Shrewsbury Town to Bloomfield Road with Steve Bruce’s men looking to get their first win in four games on New Year’s Day.
League One
Our 3 Predictions For Blackpool v Shrewsbury Town:
- 1st Prediction For Blackpool v Shrewsbury Town: Match Result -Blackpool – 8/15
- 2nd Prediction For Blackpool v Shrewsbury Town: Correct Score – Blackpool 1-0 – 13/2
- 3rd Prediction For Blackpool v Shrewsbury Town: Under 2.5 Goals – 11/10
1st Prediction For Blackpool v Shrewsbury Town: Match Result – Blackpool – 8/15
This match is a tough one to call due to Shrewsbury’s upturn in form but home advantage should help Blackpool claim the three points. Shrewsbury have only won once away all season, losing seven of their 10 matches and conceding 20 goals in the process.
2nd Prediction For Blackpool v Shrewsbury Town: Correct Score – Blackpool 1-0 – 13/2
Blackpool don’t score many goals, just five in their last five League One outings, and Shrewsbury are beginning to show signs that Ainsworth has tightened them up and made them difficult to beat. The Seasiders average just above a goal per game at home.
3rd Prediction For Blackpool v Shrewsbury Town: Under 2.5 Goals – 11/10
Blackpool have scored an average of 1.4 goals per game this season, less in their home matches and Shrewsbury have only scored six in their last five. This doesn’t have the makings of a high scoring contest.
Best Odds For Blackpool v Shrewsbury Town:
| Bookmaker | Blackpool | Draw | Shrewsbury Town |
| MyriadPlay | 51/100 | 61/20 | 17/4 |
| Gentleman Jim | 8/15 | 3/1 | 17/4 |
| Betarno | 1/2 | 29/10 | 4/1 |
Full Preview Of The Game: Last Results And Head-To-Head:
Blackpool welcome Gareth Ainsworth and his Shrewsbury Town side to Bloomfield Road without a win in three league games but on the back of an impressive draw away at free spending Birmingham City.
Bruce’s men came away from the second city with 0-0 in a game where possession was dominated by the home side but the visitors were resolute in their defending and managed to use what possession they did have to get a couple of shots on the Blues’ goal.
Blackpool head into 2025 in 15th position in League One, nine points off the playoffs and wight above the relegation places. A win against Salop is vital to move them further from the fight at the bottom.
Top scorer Kyle Joseph is having an impressive season with seven goals and three assists already to his name while former Portsmouth midfielder Lee Evans is starring in the middle of park, deliver two goals and five assists so far.
Shrewsbury Town head to Lancashire on a three match unbeaten run that has seen them pick up five points, including three against Lincoln City on Boxing Day.
Since taking over, Ainsworth has taken eight points in seven matches, doubling the tally his side had upon his appointment.
Full back Mail Benning has been in fine form since the new manager came in and had four assists for the season while top scorer George Lloyd recently scored the late equaliser against Wigan Atheltic.
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Where To Watch Blackpool v Shrewsbury Town:
Where can I watch the game, either on TV or in person?
- Location: Bloomfield Road, Blackpool
- Date: 1st January, 2025
- TV Channel: Sky Sports +
Probable Lineups For Blackpool v Shrewsbury Town:
What sort of lineups can we expect from both sides for this League One showdown?
Blackpool Lineup:
- Lineup: H. Tyrer, O. Offiah, M. Pennington, O. Casey, J. Husband, H. Coulson, A. Morgan, L. Evans, R. Apter, K. Joseph, A. Fletcher
- Suspended/injury: Andy Lyons, Josh Onomah, Ellan Baggott
- Coach: Steve Bruce
Shrewsbury Town Lineup:
- Lineup: J. Blackman, M. Feeney, A. Pierre, J. Feeney, L. Hoole, A. Gilliead, T. Perry, M. Benning, L. Castledine, G. Lloyd, J. Marquis
- Suspended/injured:
- Coach: Gareth Ainsworth
