Shrewsbury vs Oldham – Pre-Match Analysis
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Poisson model rates Shrewsbury at 46%, yet other data sources diverge — this Shrewsbury vs Oldham fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Analysis & Preview
A League Two encounter, Regular Season - 15 sees Oldham travel to The Croud Meadow to take on Shrewsbury. The game is scheduled for Saturday 14 November 2026, 15:00 UTC.
Recent Form
Across all League Two games this season, Shrewsbury have gone 4W 2D 4L from 10 outings — a 1.40 PPG return. Last five: D D W L W. They are averaging 1.00 goals per game and conceding 1.30 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. This season is still relatively young for Shrewsbury, so this record blends games from this season and last.
At home at The Croud Meadow, Shrewsbury have gone 5W 2D 3L this season (10 games, 1.70 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.10 goals scored and 1.20 conceded per game. 5 clean sheets from 10 home games (50%) — they are an exceptionally hard side to score against at The Croud Meadow. At home, both teams have scored in only 30% of games — reinforcing BTTS No as the home-venue-backed angle.
Looking at all fixtures this season, Oldham stand at 3W 2D 5L from 10 League Two matches — 1.10 PPG. Last five: L L L D W. Their scoring rate of 1.30 per game is modest, conceding 1.40 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. This season is still relatively young for Oldham, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Oldham away from home this season: 2W 1D 7L from 10 away games — 0.70 PPG on the road. Away from home they average 1.30 goals scored and 1.70 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their away games — meaningful support for the Yes angle in this specific context.
The form figures are too closely matched to derive a directional pick: Shrewsbury 1.40 PPG, Oldham 1.10 PPG. Look to other data sets to build the analysis.
H2H
The H2H landscape is flat: 2 previous encounters have yielded 1 wins for Shrewsbury, 0 for Oldham and 1 draws. A neutral reading in isolation.
The 2 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 11 Apr 2026, ended 1–0 with Shrewsbury 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.
In-Play Data
Shrewsbury trading profile (56 games, 27 at home): they score before half-time in 48% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 83% of the time; BTTS occurs in 37% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 41% of games (home games); they fail to score in 38% of games.
Oldham trading profile (56 games, 27 at away): they score before half-time in 82% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 56% of the time; BTTS occurs in 44% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 52% of games (away games).
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Shrewsbury 43% versus Oldham 45%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Shrewsbury 45% | Oldham 48%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Shrewsbury 1.39 xG and Oldham 0.89 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 0.891 / defence 0.985 | Oldham attack 0.887 / defence 1.144. League average goals — home 1.358 / away 1.019. Data: 57 Shrewsbury games / 56 Oldham games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Shrewsbury 46% | Draw 32% | Oldham 22%. Fair-value odds: Shrewsbury 2.17 | Draw 3.12 | Oldham 4.55. Shrewsbury hold a narrow Poisson edge at 46% — the draw (32%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 40% | BTTS probability 46% | Total xG 2.27. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 60% — total xG of 2.27 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS probability of 46% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Summary & Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is Shrewsbury at 46% — moderate model lean. With a 32% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Shrewsbury offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.27 combined xG gives a 40% probability to Under 2.5 — Poisson-only — limited corroboration.
Poisson assigns a 46% probability to BTTS No based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates corroborate: Shrewsbury 30% | Oldham 60% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Shrewsbury vs Oldham | Competition: League Two, Regular Season - 15 | Venue: The Croud Meadow • Kick-off: Saturday 14 Nov 2026, 15:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Shrewsbury 46% | Draw 32% | Oldham 22% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 40% | BTTS 46% | xG Shrewsbury 1.39 / Oldham 0.89 • Poisson strength factors: Shrewsbury attack 0.891 / def 0.985 | Oldham attack 0.887 / def 1.144 | league avg home 1.358 / away 1.019 • Poisson stance: Shrewsbury (46%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.39
Shrewsbury xG
Expected Goals
0.89
Oldham xG
46%
BTTS
68%
Over 1.5
40%
Over 2.5
20%
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 Oldham kick off?
Shrewsbury vs Oldham is scheduled to kick off at 15:00 on Saturday 14 November 2026 at The Croud Meadow.
Where is Shrewsbury vs Oldham being played?
The match is being played at The Croud Meadow.
What competition is Shrewsbury vs Oldham part of?
Shrewsbury vs Oldham is a Regular Season - 15 fixture in the League Two (England).
Who is favourite to win Shrewsbury vs Oldham?
Our statistical model gives Shrewsbury a 46% chance of winning, Oldham a 22% chance, and a 32% chance of a draw — making Shrewsbury the favourite.
Will both teams score in Shrewsbury vs Oldham?
Our model estimates a 46% probability that both Shrewsbury and Oldham will score (BTTS).
Will Shrewsbury vs Oldham have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 40%.
What is the head-to-head record between Shrewsbury and Oldham?
Record (2 meetings): Shrewsbury 1W | Draws 1 | Oldham 0W.
What form are Shrewsbury and Oldham in?
Shrewsbury (all comps): 4W-2D-4L in 10 | 1.40 PPG | GF 1.00 / GA 1.30 | L5 D-D-W-L-W. Oldham (all comps): 3W-2D-5L in 10 | 1.10 PPG | GF 1.30 / GA 1.40 | L5 L-L-L-D-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
The model rates Shrewsbury's attack at 0.89x the league average against Oldham's defence at 1.14x — combine the two and it projects 1.39 expected goals for the hosts. The same calculation in reverse, Oldham's attack versus Shrewsbury's defence, projects 0.89 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 57/56 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 14.3% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 1-0 (12.6%), 0-0 (11.9%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 39% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Shrewsbury Win
46%
2.16
32%
3.16
22%
4.53
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 0
14.2%
Home win
Most likely
1 – 1
12.7%
Draw
0 – 0
10.3%
Draw
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.39
Shrewsbury xG
Total xG
2.27
0.89
Oldham xG
2.16
46%
Home win
3.16
32%
Draw
4.53
22%
Away win
Goals Markets
66%
Over 1.5
1.52
34%
Under 1.5
2.94
40%
Over 2.5
2.50
60%
Under 2.5
1.67
20%
Over 3.5
5.00
80%
Under 3.5
1.25
8%
Over 4.5
12.50
92%
Under 4.5
1.09
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
46%
BTTS Yes
2.16
54%
BTTS No
1.86
Clean Sheet
41%
2.44
25%
3.99
Win to Nil
19%
5.26
6%
18.11
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 10.3 | 9.1 | 4.1 | 1.2 | 0.3 | – |
| 1 | 14.2 | 12.7 | 5.6 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 9.9 | 8.8 | 3.9 | 1.2 | 0.3 | – |
| 3 | 4.6 | 4.1 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.1 | – |
| 4 | 1.6 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0.2 | – | – |
| 5 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – | – |
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 Oldham?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 14.3%.
How many goals are Shrewsbury and Oldham expected to score?
The model projects 1.39 expected goals for Shrewsbury and 0.89 for Oldham, a combined total of 2.27.
How confident is the prediction model for Shrewsbury vs Oldham?
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
Where Both Sides Stand
Across their last 56 outings, Shrewsbury have picked up 1.11 PPG on a 17W 11D 28L record — D-D-W-L-W across the most recent five. The sample for Shrewsbury is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Oldham's form line: 21W 16D 19L from 56 games, 1.41 PPG, last five L-L-L-D-W. The sample for Oldham is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Form-wise this is close to level: Shrewsbury on 1.11 PPG, Oldham on 1.41. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Home Ground vs the Road
On home soil, Shrewsbury have posted 1.56 PPG from 27 outings (12W 6D 9L). That's noticeably better than their 1.11 PPG overall — Shrewsbury are a different proposition at home than their general record suggests.
On the road, Oldham have gone 8W 7D 12L from 27 away games — 1.15 PPG when travelling.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Shrewsbury come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
The Goals Picture
Shrewsbury are averaging 0.93 goals scored and 1.50 conceded per game recently; Oldham are on 1.30 scored and 1.04 conceded.
Defensively: Oldham in 39% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 56 Results — League Two
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Shrewsbury
Blended
Oldham
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Shrewsbury and Oldham in coming into this match?
Shrewsbury have gone 17W 11D 28L in their last 56 games (1.11 PPG), while Oldham have gone 21W 16D 19L in their last 56 (1.41 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Shrewsbury at home or Oldham away?
Shrewsbury's home record (1.56 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Shrewsbury at home: 1.56 PPG; Oldham away: 1.15 PPG.
Have Shrewsbury or Oldham been keeping clean sheets recently?
Shrewsbury have kept a clean sheet in 27% of their recent games, Oldham in 39%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between Shrewsbury and Oldham runs to 2 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to October 2025. Every recorded meeting has come in League Two. They last met on 11 April 2026, roughly 6 months ago.
Last 2 Meetings
1
Shrewsbury
1
Draws
0
Oldham
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Shrewsbury and Oldham?
From 2 meetings on record, Shrewsbury have won 1, Oldham have won 0, and 1 have been drawn.
When did Shrewsbury and Oldham last play each other?
They last met on 11 April 2026, when Shrewsbury 1-0 Oldham.
Who has won more matches between Shrewsbury and Oldham?
Shrewsbury have the better head-to-head record, with 1 wins from 2 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Shrewsbury see a goal before the break in 48% of their matches.
Oldham are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 82% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 41% of the time.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Shrewsbury 37%, Oldham 44% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 41% (Shrewsbury) and 52% (Oldham).
On the defensive side: Shrewsbury keep a clean sheet in 44% of their matches; Oldham in 33%; Shrewsbury have failed to score in 26% of games; Oldham in 37%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Shrewsbury home games / Oldham away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Shrewsbury play Oldham?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 37% of Shrewsbury's recent matches and 44% of Oldham's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Shrewsbury vs Oldham usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 41% of Shrewsbury's recent games and 52% of Oldham's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Shrewsbury and Oldham tend to score early?
Shrewsbury have had a goal before half-time in 48% of their recent matches, Oldham in 82% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
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