League One: Shrewsbury vs Blackpool – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the League One round 18 match between Shrewsbury and Blackpool and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.

Shrewsbury and Blackpool are desperate for points to improve their standings in the table, with relegation looming. The teams clash this coming Wednesday at The Croud Meadow, with much riding on the outcome in this League One battle.

Placed 23th in the table Shrewsbury have amassed 11 points after 16 matches. On 20 points, Blackpool rank 16th with 16 matches played this season.

Team form: Shrewsbury vs Blackpool

Shrewsbury Form

In their last three games, Shrewsbury lost 2-1 against Salford City, got defeated 2-0 by Burton before winning 3-2 against Birmingham. Shrewsbury only managed one meagre home win from a possible six at The Croud Meadow in the League One. They also drew one and lost four of these six encounters, in which they scored four and conceded ten goals.

Blackpool Form

It is all or nothing with Blackpool following one win in their previous three outings. They first went down 2-1 in an encounter with Bolton to which, they replied by beating Bristol Rovers0-2. Their latest encounter once again had them on the losing side, when they lost 1-2 against Birmingham. Blackpool claimed two wins against zero draws and four defeats in their last six away matches in the League One. The scoreline from these matches reads 12 goals conceded and six scored.

Betting facts for Shrewsbury and Blackpool

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Shrewsbury and Blackpool. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

Players in form: Shrewsbury vs Blackpool

Kyle Joseph scored just two goals in his last six games, but did manage seven goals during the season so far. He will be eager to add to his total, when Blackpool take aim at Shrewsbury. This could be a good opportunity for him to improve his tally, and siding with him in the betting market look a decent prospect.

Betting markets: Shrewsbury vs Blackpool

Full-time result

Shrewsbury won two of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at The Croud Meadow. They drew one and lost seven as well, while Blackpool won five of their last 10 games away. They drew one and lost four.

Both teams to score

Surprisingly, Shrewsbury only scored the first goal of the match in three out of their last ten games. Interestingly, Blackpool scored the opening goal of the match in just three of their last ten games. Blackpool managed two wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches.

Total goals

Shrewsbury saw over 2.5 goals in six of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.1 goals during this run. Of the last ten games for Blackpool, six had more than 2.5 goals, while they managed to score an average of 1.1 times goals per game. Shrewsbury conceded a goal in their last 12 matches.