Shrewsbury vs Exeter prediction and betting tips on October 17, 2024
Game Prediction
In the 12th round of England's League One, on October 17, 2024, Shrewsbury will face Exeter. The hosts need points to escape the relegation zone, while the visitors aim to stay among the league leaders, with both sides determined to secure a win.
Shrewsbury vs Exeter: Key Stats and Trends
- Shrewsbury has lost eight of their last twelve matches.
- Exeter has won six of their last eight games.
- Exeter has scored 30% of their goals between minutes 0-15.
- Shrewsbury has conceded in each of their last eight matches.
- Exeter has kept clean sheets in five consecutive matches.
- Shrewsbury wins the first half in 27% of their matches, while Exeter wins in 39% of theirs.
Match Prediction: Shrewsbury vs Exeter
The "Shrews" have never played higher than the Championship and are regular participants in the lower divisions. Last season, they narrowly avoided relegation from League One, finishing 19th out of 24 teams. Meanwhile, the "Grecians" performed better, ending in 13th place.
This season, Gary Caldwell's side has improved significantly. They've won the majority of their matches, particularly in the autumn, and have made it clear they are aiming for promotion to the Championship, either directly or through the playoffs. Exeter has five wins and 16 points from nine games. Paul Hurst's Shrewsbury has only managed to beat Leyton Orient, and even two draws in recent rounds feel like progress. In their most recent match, they unexpectedly beat Crawley.
Caldwell, a former defender, has built a strong team that concedes just 0.67 goals per match. This solid defense compensates for their mediocre attack, which scores 1.11 goals per game. Shrewsbury’s stats, however, are typical of a relegation struggler, with an average of 0.8 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per game.
Shrewsbury vs Exeter: Predicted Lineups
Shrewsbury (possible lineup): Saywin – Benning, Nsiala, Feeney, Hull – Perry, Gillied, Shipley, Castledein, O'Riley – Lloyd
Exeter (possible lineup): Whitworth – Ifeko, Fitzwater, Sweeney – Niskanen, Aitchison, Allie, Woods, Francis, Macmillan – Magennis
Head-to-Head: Shrewsbury vs Exeter
The "Grecians" are unbeaten in the last three meetings, with two draws followed by a win in March—their first against Shrewsbury since 2014.
Free Prediction for Shrewsbury vs Exeter
The visitors appear confident overall, and Shrewsbury's recent victory is seen as an anomaly unlikely to repeat. We’re backing Exeter with a "0" handicap (odds – 1.77).