Expert Analysis: Shrewsbury Town vs Grimsby Town
This upcoming match between Shrewsbury Town and Grimsby Town promises to be an intriguing encounter, with several betting markets suggesting a tightly contested affair. The odds indicate a strong likelihood that both teams may struggle to score in the second half, with an 86.90% probability that neither will find the back of the net after halftime. Additionally, there’s a significant chance that neither team will score in the first half either, at 79.40%. This suggests a potentially cautious start from both sides.
Shrewsbury Town
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Predictions:
| Market | Prediction | Odd | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Both Teams Not To Score In 2nd Half | 88.90% | (1-1) 0-0 2H 1.33 | |
| Both Teams Not To Score In 1st Half | 80.70% | (1-1) 1-1 1H 1.20 | |
| Home Team Not To Score In 1st Half | 81.00% | (1-1) | |
| Away Team Not To Score In 2nd Half | 78.40% | (1-1) | |
| Over 1.5 Goals | 71.00% | (1-1) 1.29 | |
| Under 5.5 Cards | 73.80% | (1-1) | |
| Under 4.5 Cards | 65.20% | (1-1) | |
| Away Team To Score In 1st Half | 70.00% | (1-1) | |
| Over 0.5 Goals HT | 61.50% | (1-1) 1-1 1H 1.40 | |
| First Goal Between Minute 0-29 | 58.10% | (1-1) 1.83 | |
| Home Team Not To Score In 2nd Half | 58.70% | (1-1) | |
| Avg. Total Goals | 4.33% | (1-1) | |
| Yellow Cards | 3.24% | (1-1) | |
| Avg. Conceded Goals | 1.85% | (1-1) | |
| Avg. Goals Scored | 2.19% | (1-1) | |
| Red Cards | 0.46% | (1-1) |
From a defensive standpoint, it appears likely that Shrewsbury will keep a clean sheet in the first half (79.40%), while Grimsby is expected to maintain their defensive resilience in the second half (80.10%). This defensive stability could lead to fewer goals overall, as indicated by the 71.50% chance of over 1.5 goals being scored.
Betting Insights
- Disciplinary Actions: The match is expected to be relatively disciplined with an 74.80% chance of under 5.5 cards being shown and even more so for under 4.5 cards at 66.70%.
- Scoring Opportunities: There’s a notable probability (67.40%) that Grimsby will score in the first half, suggesting they might capitalize on early opportunities.
- Early Goals: The odds for the first goal occurring within the initial 29 minutes stand at 54.20%, indicating potential early action.
Predictions Based on Statistical Data
The average total goals for this match are predicted to be around 4.03, with Shrewsbury expected to concede approximately 2.25 goals and score around 1.59 on average. This statistical insight aligns with predictions favoring over 0.5 goals by halftime (58.10%) and home team not scoring in the second half (58.50%). Furthermore, yellow cards are anticipated to be around 2.74 per game, while red cards are less likely at just 0.46.
