Relegation-threatened Shrewsbury Town host promotion chasing Wrexham at the Croud Meadow in this crucial League One fixture on Thurday night.
League One
Our Three Predictions For Shrewsbury Town vs Wrexham
- First Prediction: Both Teams To Score – 9/10
- Second Prediction: Highest Scoring Half – Second – 57/50
- Third Prediction: Shrewsbury Town or Draw – 71/100
First Prediction For Shrewsbury Town vs Wrexham – Both Teams To Score – 9/10
The two teams may be at contrasting ends of the League One table, but it is worth bearing in mind the favourable run of fixtures which Wrexham have had. Eight of their last 12 league fixtures have been played at home, where their form has been excellent. However, it’s a different story on the road. Phil Parkinson’s team have just three wins away from the STōK Cae Ras this season and have kept just one clean sheet since September.
Meanwhile, Shrewsbury have been decent at Croud Meadow since the appointment of Gareth Ainsworth in November, scoring in every game he has played in front of his own supporters. They do also tend to concede though, with the 1-0 win over Lincoln City on Boxing Day the only clean sheet they have kept since August.
Second Prediction For Shrewsbury Town vs Wrexham – Highest Scoring Half – Second – 57/50
This mat be a bit of a left field suggestion, but recent games seem to indicate that both teams start slowly. Shrewsbury’s last four games have all been low scoring, finishing with two 1-1 draws and a 1-0 win and defeat. Only the victory over Lincoln saw a goal in the first half, whilst their 2-2 draw with Wigan just before Christmas delivered three second half goals.
It’s a similar scenario with Wrexham. Just one of the Red Dragons’ last six goals have come in the first half, whereas their three 1-0 wins over Lincoln, Barnsley and Burton Albion were all secured with second half strikes.
Third Prediction For Shrewsbury Town vs Wrexham – Shrewsbury Town or Draw – 71/100
Shrewsbury have lost just one of their last five heading into this game, although three have resulted in draws. Form has undoubtedly improved under Gareth Ainsworth and home wins over Birmingham City and Lincoln have offered cause for optimism for the second half of the season. The draw no bet option could be tempting but that would only see your stake returned in the result that the scores finish level.
Wrexham’s away form has been really poor as of late. Although they have rarely featured on the road in recent months, they do just have one away win since the middle of October, with that coming against bottom of the table Burton Albion.
Best Odds For Shrewsbury Town vs Wrexham
| Bookmaker | Shrewsbury Town | Draw | Wrexham |
| MyriadPlay | 11/4 | 9/4 | 9/10 |
| Gentleman Jim | 13/5 | 11/5 | 1/1 |
| Betarno | 13/5 | 2/1 | 10/11 |
The table above shows the latest odds from leading football betting websites.
Full Preview of the Game: Last Results and Head-To-Head
Shrewsbury are in big danger of dropping into League Two this season. They currently sit 22nd in League One, eight points from safety. However, their 1-0 defeat against Leyton Orient on January 4th was the first time they had lost in five, earning three draws and a win from their previous four outings.
Wrexham are battling for a third successive promotion under Phil Parkinson. They will begin the game in third, level on points with second-placed Wycombe Wanderers and two points behind leaders Birmingham City. The Blues do possess two games in hand though. The Red Dragons suffered their first defeat since November on New Year’s Day when they lost 2-1 against Barnsley at Oakwell. They did recover three days later with a 1-0 win over Peterborough United.
The reverse fixture took place at the STōK Cae Ras in September, with Wrexham securing an impressive 3-0 win. They also met in the FA Cup third round a year ago at Croud Meadow, with the visitors also emerging victorious. Shrewsbury’s last win against the North Wales-based outfit came in 2008.
Where To Watch Shrewsbury Town vs Wrexham
Where can I watch this game, either in person or on TV?
- Location: Croud Meadow, Oteley Road, Shrewsbury, SY2 6ST
- Date: January 16th, 2025
- TV Channel: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football
Probable Lineups For Shrewsbury Town vs Wrexham
Predicted Shrewsbury Town Lineup
- Lineup: Blackman; Hoole, M. Feeney, J. Feeney, Pierre, Benning; Bloxham, Winchester, Rossiter, Sagoe Jr; Marquis
- Injured/Suspended: None
- Manager: Gareth Ainsworth
Predicted Wrexham Lineup
- Lineup: Okonkwo; Cleworth, O’Connell, O’Connor; Revan, Cannon, James, Rathbone, McClean; Palmer, Mullin
- Injured/Suspended: Burton, Brunt, Barnett, Marriott, Lee (Doubtful)
- Manager: Phil Parkinson
