On October 17, 2024, Shrewsbury will take on Exeter City at “Crowd Meadow” in the 12th round of League One. Our experts at Sportsmacro have prepared an exclusive match prediction for this encounter.
Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury is a quintessential English football club, reflecting the traditions of many lower-league sides. Founded in the 19th century, it has a rich history and a loyal fanbase, though it hasn’t achieved significant accolades. The club has spent much of its existence outside the top two divisions, even dropping to the fifth tier at the start of the century. Currently, Shrewsbury is a modest mid-table side in League One, finishing just above the relegation zone last season in 19th place.
This season has been even more underwhelming, with Paul Hurst’s side managing only one victory against Leyton Orient and currently sitting in the relegation zone with just five points. However, they pulled off a surprising 5-3 victory against Crawley Town in the previous round.
Exeter City
Exeter City shares similarities with their opponents as another typical lower-league club. The “Grecians” returned to League One in 2022 after a long absence and finished a respectable 13th last season.
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Under manager Gary Caldwell, a former well-known defender, Exeter has been more impressive this season. With a defense-first approach, they have climbed the standings and are even challenging for a top-six spot. They have won the majority of their recent matches and are in good form. However, it remains to be seen if missing the last round will affect their momentum.
Key Facts about the match
- Shrewsbury has lost nine of their last 13 matches.
- Exeter City has won four of their last six.
- Additionally, Exeter has kept a clean sheet in their last four games.
Probable Lineups
- Shrewsbury Town: Sayvin – Benning, Feeney, Feeney, Hull – Ojo, Rossiter, Gillied, Castledine, Bloxham – Lloyd
- Exeter City: Whitworth – Iseguen, Fitzwater, Sweeney – Niskanen, Aitchison, Allie, Woods, Francis, Macmillan – Magennis
Head-to-Head (H2H)
Shrewsbury hasn’t scored or won in their last three meetings with Exeter City.
Shrewsbury vs Exeter City Prediction
Bookmakers give a slight edge to the visitors, and with Exeter showing greater consistency, betting on them to win with a “zero” handicap seems like a solid option (odds – 1.81).
