Shrewsbury 0-1 Wigan – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model favours Wigan (47%) — recent form and the head-to-head data both point the same way as Shrewsbury face Wigan.
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Analysis & Preview
Wigan travel to The Croud Meadow to take on Shrewsbury in League One (matchday 43). The game is scheduled for Friday 18 April 2025 at 16:00 UK time.
Form Analysis
Looking at their last 10 matches, Shrewsbury stand at 0W 3D 7L — 0.30 PPG. Last five: L D L L D. They are averaging 0.40 goals per game and conceding 1.70 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings (20%).
Shrewsbury at home: 2W 2D 6L from their last 10 home games — 0.80 PPG on home soil. At home they are averaging 0.80 goals scored and 1.40 conceded per game. Their home PPG of 0.80 is noticeably stronger than their overall 0.30 — Shrewsbury are significantly better at home than their overall form suggests.
Wigan — last 10 games: 2W 5D 3L — 1.10 PPG. Last five: D L D D D. Their scoring rate of 0.70 per game is modest, conceding 0.80 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. Defensively, 0.80 goals conceded per game is elite-level — a side this difficult to score against is a real threat to Over 2.5 and BTTS Yes. 4 clean sheets in 10 outings (40%) underlines their defensive solidity.
Wigan away from home: 2W 5D 3L from their last 10 away games — 1.10 PPG on the road. Away from home they average 0.70 goals scored and 0.80 conceded per game. 4 clean sheets from their last 10 away games (40%) shows they are capable of shutting up shop on the road.
The form data does not support a straightforward home bias here. Wigan are 0.80 PPG ahead (1.10 vs 0.30), making them the form-guided selection despite the trip.
Head to Head
Despite the home advantage, Wigan have the better record in our head-to-head data — 4 wins from 5 H2H matches against 0 for Shrewsbury.
The 5 H2H matches in our data averaged 2.6 goals per game — a neutral rate that gives no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent of those, on 21 Dec 2024, ended Shrewsbury 2–2 Wigan — a draw.
Wigan have the better head-to-head record despite being the visitors — 4 wins from 5 H2H matches. Home advantage alone is not a reason to dismiss that.
In-Play Data
Shrewsbury trading profile (last 87 games, 43 of them at home): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 60% of their matches in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 84% of the time; of the 20 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 45%; BTTS occurs in 44% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 42% of games (home games); they fail to score in 47% of games.
Wigan trading profile (last 87 games, 43 of them away): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 77% of their matches in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 58% of the time; BTTS occurs in 56% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 44% of games (away games).
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Shrewsbury 44% versus Wigan 47%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Shrewsbury 41% | Wigan 40%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Shrewsbury 0.67 xG and Wigan 1.16 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 0.693 / defence 1.344 | Wigan attack 0.765 / defence 0.751. League average goals — home 1.277 / away 1.124. Shrewsbury's attack rating of 0.693 is below the league average, which holds their xG down at 0.67. Wigan bring a tight defence (rating 0.751, below 1 = concedes less than average) — this is pulling Shrewsbury's projected output down. Wigan's attack rating of 0.765 is below the league average, which holds their xG down at 1.16. Shrewsbury's defence rating of 1.344 (above 1 = concedes more than average) is pushing Wigan's projected output up. Data: built from Shrewsbury's last 88 games and Wigan's last 87.
Result probabilities: Shrewsbury 21% | Draw 32% | Wigan 47%. Fair-value odds: Shrewsbury 4.76 | Draw 3.16 | Wigan 2.11. Wigan hold a narrow Poisson edge at 47% — the draw (32%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 27% | BTTS Yes probability 33% | Total xG 1.82. Under 2.5 is the strongly backed market at 73% probability — total xG of 1.82 sits well below the 2.5 threshold. The model is projecting a tight, low-scoring match. BTTS No has firm model support at 67% — Shrewsbury's lower xG of 0.67 gives a real chance they fail to score.
Our Verdict
Poisson rates Wigan as the most likely outcome at 47% — moderate model lean. Recent form and the head-to-head data both align with the Poisson read — multi-source corroboration increases confidence in this selection. With a 32% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Wigan offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win.
On the goals line, Poisson's 1.82 combined xG gives a 73% probability to Under 2.5 — reasonable conviction, supported by recent form (Shrewsbury's last 10 home games and Wigan's last 10 away games) averaging 1.9 goals per game.
Poisson assigns a 67% probability to BTTS No based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates are neutral — both teams scored in: Shrewsbury 50% (last 10 home games) | Wigan 50% (last 10 away games).
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Shrewsbury vs Wigan | Competition: League One, matchday 43 | Venue: The Croud Meadow • Kick-off: Friday 18 April 2025 at 16:00 UK time • Data inputs: head-to-head data, recent form (overall and home/away), the Poisson prediction model and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Shrewsbury 21% | Draw 32% | Wigan 47% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 27% (Under 73%) | BTTS Yes 33% (No 67%) | xG Shrewsbury 0.67 / Wigan 1.16 • Poisson strength factors: Shrewsbury attack 0.693 / def 1.344 | Wigan attack 0.765 / def 0.751 | league avg home 1.277 / away 1.124 • Poisson stance: Wigan (47%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
0.67
Shrewsbury xG
Expected Goals
1.16
Wigan xG
33%
BTTS
55%
Over 1.5
27%
Over 2.5
11%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Shrewsbury vs Wigan FAQs
What time does Shrewsbury vs Wigan kick off?
Shrewsbury vs Wigan kicked off at 16:00 UK time on Friday 18 April 2025 at The Croud Meadow.
What was the final score in Shrewsbury vs Wigan?
Shrewsbury 0 - 1 Wigan.
Where is Shrewsbury vs Wigan being played?
The match is being played at The Croud Meadow.
What competition is Shrewsbury vs Wigan part of?
Shrewsbury vs Wigan is a League One fixture (matchday 43) (England).
Who is favourite to win Shrewsbury vs Wigan?
Our statistical model gives Shrewsbury a 21% chance of winning, Wigan a 47% chance, and a 32% chance of a draw — making Wigan the favourite.
Will both teams score in Shrewsbury vs Wigan?
Our model estimates a 33% probability that both Shrewsbury and Wigan will score, so it leans towards BTTS No (67%).
Will Shrewsbury vs Wigan have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 27%, so it leans towards under 2.5 goals (73%).
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
Shrewsbury's attacking strength (0.69x league average) is weighed against Wigan's defensive record (0.75x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 0.67. The same calculation in reverse, Wigan's attack versus Shrewsbury's defence, projects 1.16 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from Shrewsbury's last 88 games and Wigan's last 87 — a full enough recent sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 0-0, at 17.8%. Close behind: 0-1 (17.1%), 1-1 (14.1%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 49% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Wigan Win
21%
4.76
32%
3.16
47%
2.11
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
0 – 1
18.7%
Away win
Most likely
0 – 0
16.2%
Draw
1 – 1
12.4%
Draw
Expected Goals & Win Odds
0.67
Shrewsbury xG
Total xG
1.82
1.16
Wigan xG
4.76
21%
Home win
3.16
32%
Draw
2.11
47%
Away win
Goals Markets
54%
Over 1.5
1.85
46%
Under 1.5
2.17
27%
Over 2.5
3.70
73%
Under 2.5
1.37
11%
Over 3.5
9.09
89%
Under 3.5
1.12
4%
Over 4.5
25.00
96%
Under 4.5
1.04
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
33%
BTTS Yes
2.99
67%
BTTS No
1.50
Clean Sheet
32%
3.17
51%
1.94
Win to Nil
7%
15.10
24%
4.11
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 16.2 | 18.7 | 10.8 | 4.2 | 1.2 | 0.3 |
| 1 | 10.8 | 12.4 | 7.2 | 2.8 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| 2 | 3.6 | 4.1 | 2.4 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – |
| 4 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – | – | – |
| 5 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Shrewsbury vs Wigan Prediction FAQs
What is the most likely scoreline for Shrewsbury vs Wigan?
Our Poisson model rates 0-0 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 17.8%.
How many goals are Shrewsbury and Wigan expected to score?
The model projects 0.67 expected goals for Shrewsbury and 1.16 for Wigan, a combined total of 1.82.
How confident is the prediction model for Shrewsbury vs Wigan?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 47%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Across their last 87 outings, Shrewsbury have picked up 0.86 PPG on a 19W 18D 50L record — L-D-L-L-D across the most recent five.
Wigan's form line: 31W 24D 32L from 87 games, 1.34 PPG, last five D-L-D-D-D.
Put side by side, Wigan are the form team by 0.48 points per game — a gap wide enough to matter, though form alone rarely tells the whole story against Shrewsbury.
Home Ground vs the Road
On home soil, Shrewsbury have posted 0.98 PPG from their last 43 home games (12W 6D 25L).
On the road, Wigan have gone 12W 14D 17L from their last 43 away games — 1.16 PPG when travelling.
The Goals Picture
Shrewsbury are averaging 0.82 goals scored and 1.59 conceded per game recently; Wigan are on 1.13 scored and 1.09 conceded.
Defensively: Wigan in 36% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 87 Results
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Shrewsbury
Current Season
Wigan
Current Season
Shrewsbury (Home) vs Wigan (Away)
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Shrewsbury
Current Season
Wigan
Current Season
❓ Shrewsbury vs Wigan Form FAQs
What form are Shrewsbury and Wigan in coming into this match?
Shrewsbury have gone 19W 18D 50L in their last 87 games (0.86 PPG), while Wigan have gone 31W 24D 32L in their last 87 (1.34 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Shrewsbury at home or Wigan away?
Wigan's away record (1.16 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Shrewsbury at home: 0.98 PPG; Wigan away: 1.16 PPG.
Have Shrewsbury or Wigan been keeping clean sheets recently?
Shrewsbury have kept a clean sheet in 15% of their recent games, Wigan in 36%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The head-to-head numbers here are drawn from the 6 H2H matches in our data, going back to December 2021. All of them came in League One. The most recent in our data was on 18 April 2025, some 1 year back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.
Digging Into the Numbers
The biggest gap in our H2H data came on 30 Apr 2022, when Wigan won Shrewsbury 0-3 Wigan.
Shrewsbury's record when hosting Wigan specifically: 0W 0D 3L from 3 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 6 Meetings
0
Shrewsbury
1
Draws
5
Wigan
Recent Meetings
❓ Shrewsbury vs Wigan H2H FAQs
What is the head-to-head record between Shrewsbury and Wigan?
Across the 6 head-to-head matches in our data, Shrewsbury have won 0, Wigan have won 5, and 1 has been drawn.
When did Shrewsbury and Wigan last play each other?
The most recent meeting in our data was on 18 April 2025: Shrewsbury 0-1 Wigan.
Who has won more matches between Shrewsbury and Wigan?
Wigan have the better head-to-head record, with 5 wins from the 6 head-to-head matches in our data.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Shrewsbury are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 60% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 26% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 36% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 17% of those situations.
Wigan are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 77% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 28% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 25% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 20% of those situations.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Shrewsbury 44%, Wigan 56% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 42% (Shrewsbury) and 44% (Wigan).
On the defensive side: Shrewsbury have failed to score in 44% of games; Wigan in 28%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Shrewsbury home games / Wigan away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Shrewsbury vs Wigan Trading FAQs
Do both teams usually score in Shrewsbury and Wigan matches?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 44% of Shrewsbury's recent matches and 56% of Wigan's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Are Shrewsbury and Wigan matches usually high-scoring?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 42% of Shrewsbury's recent games and 44% of Wigan's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Shrewsbury and Wigan matches tend to have early goals?
There has been at least one first-half goal in 60% of Shrewsbury's recent matches and 77% of Wigan's — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Prediction vindicated as Wigan edge out Shrewsbury 0-1.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Wigan beat Shrewsbury 0-1 at The Croud Meadow, Regular Season - 43, 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 0.67 xG and Wigan 1.16 xG, a combined 1.82. The scoreboard read 0-1 for 1 actual goal. 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 0.69 / defence 1.34 against Wigan attack 0.77 / defence 0.75, drawn from 88/87 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Shrewsbury 21% | Draw 32% | Wigan 47%, with Wigan to win its most likely call at 47%. The result followed the model's preferred path, landing its top-rated outcome.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 27%. The game delivered 1, so it stayed under — in line with the projection. Over 1.5 had been 55% and missed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 33% and the match did not — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 41% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Shrewsbury 41%, Wigan 40%), a base rate that agreed with today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 45%, which matched the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Shrewsbury's trading profile (87 games, 43 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 44% of their matches — today it did not; they fail to score in 47% of games, a blank that repeated today.
Wigan's trading profile (87 games, 43 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 47% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 36% of the time, and duly kept one.
Form vs Result
On form, Wigan arrived the stronger side — 1.34 PPG against 0.86. Form held, and they took the win. Shrewsbury (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 0.86 scoring average — below par going forward. Wigan (home/away splits) conceded 0 against a 1.28 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.
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