Match analysis
EnglandLeague Two
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this League Two fixture.
Kick-off is on Saturday 19 December for Walsall and Shrewsbury, a League Two meeting. The Elo numbers point one way: Walsall rate 1491 at home, against 1426 for Shrewsbury.
The last three for Walsall go W L W, and on that evidence they are blowing hot and cold. Shrewsbury come into this blowing hot and cold (L W D W over their last four).
On their own patch Walsall are scoring 1.3 and letting in 1.0 per game. On the road Shrewsbury score 1.2 a game and concede 1.0. Don't expect a goal-fest. The two sides' scoring and conceding rates add up to 1.5 a game, so unders appeal. Walsall keep it tight, with clean sheets in 80% of their games.
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| WalsallHome | Rating | ShrewsburyAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,503 | Overall | 1,453 |
| 1,491 | Match venue | 1,426 |
| 1,491 | At home | 1,551 |
| 1,540 | Away | 1,426 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,495 | Attack | 1,427 |
| 1,532 | Defence | 1,484 |
| 1,461 | Home attack | 1,444 |
| 1,512 | Away attack | 1,420 |
| 1,516 | Home defence | 1,575 |
| 1,558 | Away defence | 1,470 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,457 | Goal environment | 1,418 |
| 1,490 | Home goals | 1,437 |
| 1,467 | Away goals | 1,482 |
| 1,491 | Possession | 1,469 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,489 | Set-piece attack | 1,513 |
| 1,488 | Set-piece defence | 1,512 |
| 1,495 | Close games | 1,524 |
| 1,511 | Winning margin | 1,428 |
Match venue compares Walsall at home with Shrewsbury away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
Lineups are not available yet. They are usually confirmed about an hour before kick-off.
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
In 23 meetings since October 2012, Walsall have won 12, Shrewsbury have taken five and six were drawn. Every tip we publish on the two sides together sits on our Walsall vs Shrewsbury prediction page.