Shrewsbury 0-2 Bolton – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model favours Bolton (46%) — form and H2H data both point in the same direction as Shrewsbury face Bolton.
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Full Analysis
The Croud Meadow plays host to Shrewsbury versus Bolton in League One, Regular Season - 7. Kick-off: Tuesday 7 November 2023 at 19:45 UTC.
Current Form
Shrewsbury's overall League One record this term: 2W 2D 6L from 10 games (0.80 PPG). Last five: W D W L L. They are averaging 0.30 goals per game and conceding 1.40 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in only 10% of their games — a low BTTS rate that suggests clean sheets are a regular occurrence. This season is still relatively young for Shrewsbury, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Shrewsbury's home record at The Croud Meadow: 5W 1D 4L from 10 League One appearances (1.60 PPG). At home they are averaging 0.80 goals scored and 1.00 conceded per game. 4 home clean sheets from 10 games (40%) — a solid defensive base on their own ground. At home, both teams have scored in only 30% of games — reinforcing BTTS No as the home-venue-backed angle. Their home PPG of 1.60 is noticeably stronger than their overall 0.80 — Shrewsbury are significantly better at The Croud Meadow than their overall form suggests.
Bolton have collected 2.00 PPG across 10 League One outings this season: 6W 2D 2L. Last five: W L W W W. They are scoring at 1.80 per game and conceding 1.30. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 80% of their matches this season — one of the stronger BTTS rates in the division, making Yes a well-evidenced play. This season is still relatively young for Bolton, so this record blends games from this season and last.
On the road, Bolton have gone 6W 2D 2L from 10 away fixtures this term (2.00 PPG). Away from home they average 1.70 goals scored and 0.90 conceded per game. 4 clean sheets from 10 away games (40%) shows they are capable of shutting up shop on the road.
On a straight form reading, Bolton are the stronger side — 1.20 PPG clear of the hosts (2.00 vs 0.80). Backing them with draw insurance is the conservative play if the outright away price appears short.
Head-to-Head
Form and model data should carry more weight here — the historical record is too balanced to provide a directional steer. From 4 meetings: Shrewsbury 1W, Bolton 3W, 0D.
The 4 previous meetings have averaged 2.5 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 22 Apr 2023, ended 0–1 with Bolton winning.
The head-to-head offers no strong directional steer in either the result or goals markets. Form, the predictive model and current market pricing should carry more weight than the historical record for this fixture.
Trading
Shrewsbury half-time and goal-timing data (61 games, 29 at home): they score before half-time in 66% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 83% of the time; BTTS occurs in 45% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 52% of games (home games); they fail to score in 44% of games.
Bolton half-time and goal-timing data (61 games, 29 at away): they score before half-time in 79% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 60% of the time; BTTS occurs in 45% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 41% of games (away games); they keep a clean sheet 43% of the time.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Shrewsbury 38% versus Bolton 43%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Shrewsbury 43% | Bolton 43%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Shrewsbury 0.80 xG and Bolton 1.23 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Shrewsbury attack 0.740 / defence 0.794 | Bolton attack 1.338 / defence 0.822. League average goals — home 1.313 / away 1.155. Shrewsbury's attack strength of 0.740 is below the league average — the 0.80 xG projection reflects a team that scores at a discount to the division norm. Bolton have an above-average attack strength of 1.338 — the away xG of 1.23 is driven by genuine attacking quality on the road. Shrewsbury's defence rating of 0.794 is below average — the home backline is amplifying the visitor's projected output. Data: 61 Shrewsbury games / 60 Bolton games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Shrewsbury 24% | Draw 30% | Bolton 46%. Fair-value odds: Shrewsbury 4.17 | Draw 3.33 | Bolton 2.17. Bolton hold a narrow Poisson edge at 46% — the draw (30%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 33% | BTTS probability 39% | Total xG 2.03. Under 2.5 is the strongly backed market at 67% probability — total xG of 2.03 sits well below the 2.5 threshold. The model is projecting a tight, low-scoring match based on both sides' defensive quality. BTTS probability of 39% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Picks & Verdict
On the Poisson output, Bolton are the pick at 46% — moderate model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw probability of 30% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Bolton if the outright odds are short.
Poisson projects 2.03 total expected goals, pointing to Under 2.5 at 33% probability — reasonable conviction, supported by form averaging 2.2 goals per game.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 39% on No. Form rates corroborate: Shrewsbury 30% | Bolton 50% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Shrewsbury vs Bolton | Competition: League One, Regular Season - 7 | Venue: The Croud Meadow • Kick-off: Tuesday 7 Nov 2023, 19:45 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Shrewsbury 24% | Draw 30% | Bolton 46% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 33% | BTTS 39% | xG Shrewsbury 0.80 / Bolton 1.23 • Poisson strength factors: Shrewsbury attack 0.740 / def 0.794 | Bolton attack 1.338 / def 0.822 | league avg home 1.313 / away 1.155 • Poisson stance: Bolton (46%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
0.80
Shrewsbury xG
Expected Goals
1.23
Bolton xG
39%
BTTS
60%
Over 1.5
33%
Over 2.5
15%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Shrewsbury vs Bolton kick off?
Shrewsbury vs Bolton kicked off at 19:45 on Tuesday 7 November 2023 at The Croud Meadow.
What was the final score in Shrewsbury vs Bolton?
Shrewsbury 0 - 2 Bolton.
Where is Shrewsbury vs Bolton being played?
The match is being played at The Croud Meadow.
What competition is Shrewsbury vs Bolton part of?
Shrewsbury vs Bolton is a Regular Season - 7 fixture in the League One (England).
Who is favourite to win Shrewsbury vs Bolton?
Our statistical model gives Shrewsbury a 24% chance of winning, Bolton a 46% chance, and a 30% chance of a draw — making Bolton the favourite.
Will both teams score in Shrewsbury vs Bolton?
Our model estimates a 39% probability that both Shrewsbury and Bolton will score (BTTS).
Will Shrewsbury vs Bolton have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 33%.
What is the head-to-head record between Shrewsbury and Bolton?
Record (4 meetings): Shrewsbury 1W | Draws 0 | Bolton 3W.
What form are Shrewsbury and Bolton in?
Shrewsbury (all comps): 2W-2D-6L in 10 | 0.80 PPG | GF 0.30 / GA 1.40 | L5 W-D-W-L-L. Bolton (all comps): 6W-2D-2L in 10 | 2.00 PPG | GF 1.80 / GA 1.30 | L5 W-L-W-W-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Where the Numbers Come From
The model rates Shrewsbury's attack at 0.74x the league average against Bolton's defence at 0.82x — combine the two and it projects 0.80 expected goals for the hosts. Flip it around — Bolton's attack (1.34x) against Shrewsbury's defence (0.79x) — and the away total comes out at 1.23.
These ratings are built from 61/60 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 0-0 carries the highest individual probability at 14.9% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 1-1 (14.6%), 0-1 (14.5%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 44% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Bolton Win
24%
4.20
30%
3.30
46%
2.18
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
0 – 1
16.2%
Away win
Most likely
0 – 0
13.2%
Draw
1 – 1
12.9%
Draw
Expected Goals & Win Odds
0.80
Shrewsbury xG
Total xG
2.03
1.23
Bolton xG
4.20
24%
Home win
3.30
30%
Draw
2.18
46%
Away win
Goals Markets
60%
Over 1.5
1.67
40%
Under 1.5
2.50
33%
Over 2.5
3.03
67%
Under 2.5
1.49
15%
Over 3.5
6.67
85%
Under 3.5
1.18
6%
Over 4.5
16.67
94%
Under 4.5
1.06
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
39%
BTTS Yes
2.55
61%
BTTS No
1.65
Clean Sheet
29%
3.41
45%
2.22
Win to Nil
7%
14.33
21%
4.84
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 13.2 | 16.2 | 9.9 | 4.1 | 1.2 | 0.3 |
| 1 | 10.5 | 12.9 | 7.9 | 3.2 | 1.0 | 0.2 |
| 2 | 4.2 | 5.2 | 3.2 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
| 4 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – | – |
| 5 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Shrewsbury vs Bolton?
Our Poisson model rates 0-0 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 14.9%.
How many goals are Shrewsbury and Bolton expected to score?
The model projects 0.80 expected goals for Shrewsbury and 1.23 for Bolton, a combined total of 2.03.
How confident is the prediction model for Shrewsbury vs Bolton?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 46%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Recent Form Overview
Shrewsbury's recent record stands at 22W 10D 29L from 61 games, a 1.25 PPG return, with W-D-W-L-L in the last five. The sample for Shrewsbury is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Bolton, meanwhile, have gone 32W 14D 15L across 61 games — 1.80 PPG, with W-L-W-W-W in their last five. The sample for Bolton is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
The points-per-game comparison favours Bolton by 0.55 — a real, if not enormous, edge over Shrewsbury heading into this one.
How They Fare by Venue
At home specifically, Shrewsbury have managed 15W 4D 10L from 29 games — 1.69 PPG in front of their own supporters. That's noticeably better than their 1.25 PPG overall — Shrewsbury are a different proposition at home than their general record suggests.
Bolton's away record stands at 13W 7D 9L across 29 trips, a 1.59 PPG haul.
Attack vs Defence
Shrewsbury are averaging 0.97 goals scored and 1.30 conceded per game recently; Bolton are on 1.46 scored and 0.90 conceded.
Defensively: Bolton in 43% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 61 Results — League One
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Shrewsbury
Blended
Bolton
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Shrewsbury and Bolton in coming into this match?
Shrewsbury have gone 22W 10D 29L in their last 61 games (1.25 PPG), while Bolton have gone 32W 14D 15L in their last 61 (1.80 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Shrewsbury at home or Bolton away?
Shrewsbury's home record (1.69 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Shrewsbury at home: 1.69 PPG; Bolton away: 1.59 PPG.
Have Shrewsbury or Bolton been keeping clean sheets recently?
Shrewsbury have kept a clean sheet in 25% of their recent games, Bolton in 43%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
The Rivalry So Far
These sides have met 8 times that we have on record, stretching back to October 2021 — a rivalry that has played out across roughly 3 years. Every recorded meeting has come in League One. It has been a while since the last meeting — 15 February 2025, some 3 years back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.
Notable Numbers
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Shrewsbury have gone 1W 0D 3L from 4 meetings on their own ground against Bolton — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 8 Meetings
1
Shrewsbury
2
Draws
5
Bolton
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Shrewsbury and Bolton?
From 8 meetings on record, Shrewsbury have won 1, Bolton have won 5, and 2 have been drawn.
When did Shrewsbury and Bolton last play each other?
They last met on 15 February 2025, when Shrewsbury 2-3 Bolton.
Who has won more matches between Shrewsbury and Bolton?
Bolton have the better head-to-head record, with 5 wins from 8 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Early Goal Trends
Shrewsbury are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 66% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 31% of the time.
Bolton are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 79% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 41% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 10% of those situations.
Full-Time Markets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Shrewsbury 45%, Bolton 45% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 52% (Shrewsbury) and 41% (Bolton).
On the defensive side: Bolton in 38%; Shrewsbury have failed to score in 38% of games; Bolton in 28%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Shrewsbury home games / Bolton away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Shrewsbury play Bolton?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 45% of Shrewsbury's recent matches and 45% of Bolton's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Shrewsbury vs Bolton usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 52% of Shrewsbury's recent games and 41% of Bolton's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Shrewsbury and Bolton tend to score early?
Shrewsbury have had a goal before half-time in 66% of their recent matches, Bolton in 79% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Bolton cruise to a comfortable 0-2 victory over Shrewsbury.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Bolton beat Shrewsbury 0-2 at The Croud Meadow, Regular Season - 7, in the League One. The remainder of the report sets that outcome against the pre-match model, the markets and the teams' data profiles.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Shrewsbury 0.80 xG and Bolton 1.23 xG, a combined 2.03. The scoreboard read 0-2 for 2 actual goals. Both sides finished within a goal of their individual projections, so the scoreline sat close to the model's expected shape. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Shrewsbury attack 0.74 / defence 0.79 against Bolton attack 1.34 / defence 0.82, drawn from 61/60 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Shrewsbury 24% | Draw 30% | Bolton 46%, with Bolton to win its most likely call at 46%. The result followed the model's preferred path, landing its top-rated outcome.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 33%. The game delivered 2, so it stayed under — in line with the projection. Over 1.5 had been 60% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 39% and the match did not — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 43% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Shrewsbury 43%, Bolton 43%), a base rate that agreed with today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 40%, which matched the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Shrewsbury's trading profile (61 games, 29 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 38% of their matches — today it did not; they fail to score in 44% of games, a blank that repeated today.
Bolton's trading profile (61 games, 29 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 43% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 43% of the time, and duly kept one.
Form vs Result
On form, Bolton arrived the stronger side — 1.80 PPG against 1.25. Form held, and they took the win. Shrewsbury (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.28 scoring average — below par going forward. Bolton (home/away splits) conceded 0 against a 0.97 average — tighter than their form line.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 4 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit), form (hit). A strong night for the model: the result sat comfortably inside what the pre-match data projected.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.