Barnsley
Shrewsbury
Barnsley vs Shrewsbury Prediction
Why we picked this for Barnsley vs Shrewsbury
Our pick for Barnsley vs Shrewsbury in League One is Over 2.5 goals, with 73% confidence. Recent form: 4 of Barnsley's last 5 games went over 2.5 goals (5.0 goals per game in total), against 2 of 5 for Shrewsbury (2.6 per game). That recent scoring pattern is the main reason behind the pick.
The head-to-head points the other way: only 2 of their last 5 meetings finished over 2.5 goals. Older meetings say less about how these teams play now, so recent form counts for more in our numbers. At 73%, most of the recent evidence lands on this side of the line, which makes it one of our stronger calls. Final score: 1-2. The pick won.
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Last 5 matches, each side
Most recent match first. Tag shows whether that match went over or under 2.5 total goals.
Last 5 meetings
Barnsley vs Shrewsbury, most recent first.
| Date | Home | Away | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2024 | Shrewsbury | Barnsley | 0-2 | Under 2.5✕ |
| Feb 13, 2024 | Shrewsbury | Barnsley | 1-1 | Under 2.5✕ |
| Oct 24, 2023 | Barnsley | Shrewsbury | 3-0 | Over 2.5✓ |
| Apr 10, 2023 | Barnsley | Shrewsbury | 2-1 | Over 2.5✓ |
| Nov 12, 2022 | Shrewsbury | Barnsley | 0-1 | Under 2.5✕ |