Shrewsbury vs Rochdale – Pre-Match Analysis
Fixture360 only lists fixtures from a curated set of leagues, chosen specifically to keep our prediction model accurate.
Poisson model rates Shrewsbury at 47%, yet other data sources diverge — this Shrewsbury vs Rochdale fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
✍️ Match Preview
Fixture Analysis
It is a League Two clash, Regular Season - 30 as Shrewsbury welcome Rochdale to The Croud Meadow. Kick-off is set for Tuesday 9 February 2027 at 19:45 UTC.
Form Analysis
Looking at all fixtures this season, Shrewsbury stand at 2W 2D 6L from 10 League Two matches — 0.80 PPG. Last five: L W D D L. They are averaging 0.50 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. Both teams have scored in only 20% of their games — a low BTTS rate that suggests clean sheets are a regular occurrence. Shrewsbury haven't played a League Two game yet this season, so this record is entirely from last season.
Shrewsbury at The Croud Meadow this season: 5W 2D 3L from 10 home games — 1.70 PPG on home soil. At home they are averaging 1.10 goals scored and 1.20 conceded per game. 4 home clean sheets from 10 games (40%) — a solid defensive base on their own ground. Their home PPG of 1.70 is noticeably stronger than their overall 0.80 — Shrewsbury are significantly better at The Croud Meadow than their overall form suggests.
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Shrewsbury 1.45 xG and Rochdale 1.03 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 0.911 / defence 1.007 | Rochdale attack 0.850 / defence 1.150. League average goals — home 1.382 / away 1.201. Data: 46 Shrewsbury games / 0 Rochdale games used (PrevSeason). Note: current-season sample is too small — prior-season data is carrying the calculation. Model confidence is reduced; treat probabilities as directional rather than precise.
Result probabilities: Shrewsbury 47% | Draw 26% | Rochdale 27%. Fair-value odds: Shrewsbury 2.13 | Draw 3.85 | Rochdale 3.70. Shrewsbury hold a narrow Poisson edge at 47% — the draw (26%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 45% | BTTS probability 49% | Total xG 2.48. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 55% — total xG of 2.48 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS probability of 49% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Analysis Verdict
On the Poisson output, Shrewsbury are the pick at 47% — moderate model lean. With a 26% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Shrewsbury offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.48 combined xG gives a 45% probability to Under 2.5 — Poisson-only — limited corroboration.
The Poisson model is drawing on PrevSeason data (0 games minimum) — early-season projections carry additional uncertainty. Weight the live form and odds signals accordingly.
🔮 Your Prediction
Sign in to submit your prediction and see how it compares to the rest of the community.
💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Shrewsbury vs Rochdale | Competition: League Two, Regular Season - 30 | Venue: The Croud Meadow • Kick-off: Tuesday 9 Feb 2027, 19:45 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Shrewsbury 47% | Draw 26% | Rochdale 27% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 45% | BTTS 49% | xG Shrewsbury 1.45 / Rochdale 1.03 • Poisson strength factors: Shrewsbury attack 0.911 / def 1.007 | Rochdale attack 0.850 / def 1.150 | league avg home 1.382 / away 1.201 • Poisson stance: Shrewsbury (47%) — moderate lean
🎲 Betting Market Intelligence
• Odds data is not currently available for this fixture
🧮 Prediction Model
1.45
Shrewsbury xG
Expected Goals
1.03
Rochdale xG
49%
BTTS
71%
Over 1.5
45%
Over 2.5
24%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
⚠️ This analysis is generated algorithmically from statistical data and is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute betting advice. Please gamble responsibly.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Shrewsbury vs Rochdale kick off?
Shrewsbury vs Rochdale is scheduled to kick off at 19:45 on Tuesday 9 February 2027 at The Croud Meadow.
Where is Shrewsbury vs Rochdale being played?
The match is being played at The Croud Meadow.
What competition is Shrewsbury vs Rochdale part of?
Shrewsbury vs Rochdale is a Regular Season - 30 fixture in the League Two (England).
Who is favourite to win Shrewsbury vs Rochdale?
Our statistical model gives Shrewsbury a 47% chance of winning, Rochdale a 27% chance, and a 26% chance of a draw — making Shrewsbury the favourite.
Will both teams score in Shrewsbury vs Rochdale?
Our model estimates a 49% probability that both Shrewsbury and Rochdale will score (BTTS).
Will Shrewsbury vs Rochdale have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 45%.
What is the head-to-head record between Shrewsbury and Rochdale?
No recorded head-to-head meetings available in the dataset.
What form are Shrewsbury and Rochdale in?
No current-season fixtures available — form shown from previous season data. Shrewsbury (all comps): 2W-2D-6L in 10 | 0.80 PPG | GF 0.50 / GA 1.30 | L5 L-W-D-D-L.
What do the betting odds say about Shrewsbury vs Rochdale?
Odds data is not currently available for this fixture.
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
The model rates Shrewsbury's attack at 0.91x the league average against Rochdale's defence at 1.15x — combine the two and it projects 1.45 expected goals for the hosts. The same calculation in reverse, Rochdale's attack versus Shrewsbury's defence, projects 1.03 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 46/0 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 14.1% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 1-0 (10.5%), 0-0 (10.0%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 35% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Shrewsbury Win
47%
2.14
26%
3.78
27%
3.73
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
12.5%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 0
12.2%
Home win
2 – 1
9.1%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.45
Shrewsbury xG
Total xG
2.48
1.03
Rochdale xG
2.14
47%
Home win
3.78
26%
Draw
3.73
27%
Away win
Goals Markets
71%
Over 1.5
1.41
29%
Under 1.5
3.45
45%
Over 2.5
2.22
55%
Under 2.5
1.82
24%
Over 3.5
4.17
76%
Under 3.5
1.32
11%
Over 4.5
9.09
89%
Under 4.5
1.12
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
49%
BTTS Yes
2.03
51%
BTTS No
1.97
Clean Sheet
36%
2.80
24%
4.25
Win to Nil
17%
5.99
6%
15.86
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 8.4 | 8.6 | 4.4 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 12.2 | 12.5 | 6.4 | 2.2 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 8.8 | 9.1 | 4.7 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 0.2 | – |
| 4 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · White ring = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Shrewsbury vs Rochdale?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 14.1%.
How many goals are Shrewsbury and Rochdale expected to score?
The model projects 1.45 expected goals for Shrewsbury and 1.03 for Rochdale, a combined total of 2.48.
How confident is the prediction model for Shrewsbury vs Rochdale?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 47%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
Last 0 Results — League Two
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Shrewsbury
Pre-Season
Rochdale
Pre-Season
No results found.
No results found.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Shrewsbury home games / Rochdale away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
The match report will be available once the game has finished.