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League One: Shrewsbury vs Exeter – Betting preview

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Ace Football previews the League One round 38 match between Shrewsbury and Exeter and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

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

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Team form: Shrewsbury vs Exeter

Shrewsbury Form

Shrewsbury lost twice in their last three matches, as they were defeated 3-0 by Lincoln City and 0-2 against Blackpool. They turned the table by winning 1-2 against Port Vale. Shrewsbury just have a single home win to show from their efforts in the past six League One matches at the The Croud Meadow. They also drew one and lost four of these six encounters, in which they scored five and conceded eight goals.

Exeter Form

Exeter have been a tad mediocre in their last three matches where a win has failed to come their way. Against Fleetwood, they gained a point in a 1-1 draw, before coming up short against Peterborough, who ran out 2-1 winners. Lately, they managed to steal a point in a 2-2 with Bolton. Exeter managed a decent return of three wins in their last six League One away matches, in which they scored six while also conceding seven times. They also experienced zero draws and three defeats.

Betting facts for Shrewsbury and Exeter

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

  • In 21 of the last 23 Shrewsbury home matches in the League One, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • Shrewsbury have conceded in the last 14 home matches in a row
  • In 17 of the last 19 Shrewsbury matches in the League One, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 16 of the last 18 Shrewsbury matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • Shrewsbury have conceded in the last 11 home matches in a row in the League One
  • In 18 of the last 20 Exeter matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 18 of the last 20 Exeter matches in the League One, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 11 of the last 13 Exeter away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • Exeter have conceded in 13 of the last 14 away matches in the League One
  • In 10 of the last 12 Exeter away matches in the League One, the sum of goals was under 3.5

Players on top: Shrewsbury vs Exeter

Tom Bloxham is the most prolific League One marksman for the home team, scoring twice recently. Exeter look to Sonny Cox, hoping he can add to his current total of two League One goals in his latest games.

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Full-time result

Shrewsbury claimed a modest two wins from their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. They split the points with the visiting team in one of the games, whilst losing seven. Exeter won three of their last 10 games away, drew one and lost six of the games in this run. Amazingly, Exeter failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 9 matches. Shrewsbury have not lost to Exeter in 4 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

Shrewsbury scored the first goal in six out of their last ten games. Exeter scored the opening goal in four of a possible ten games. Exeter should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in this coming Tuesday, as Shrewsbury only managed one clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. Exeter claimed one clean sheets in their last 10 games. Shrewsbury have scored in 5 consecutive home meetings with Exeter.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in five of Shrewsbury’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.1 goals during this run. In the last ten games for Exeter, six of them had more than 2.5 goals, and they scored an average of 1.1 times goals per game themselves. Shrewsbury conceded a goal in their last 8 matches. Exeter conceded a goal in their last 9 matches.

Betting prediction: Shrewsbury vs Exeter

In conclusion, the upcoming game between Shrewsbury and Exeter seems like a decent betting opportunity. Considering the abovementioned stats and facts, we have come up with a betting suggestion for this League One match.

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