Shrewsbury vs Rotherham Prediction 28 Sep 2024

⚽ League One - Round 8 Preview

📅 28 Sep 2024

⏰ 15:00 GMT +1

🏟 The Croud Meadow (Shrewsbury)

Shrewsbury Town will go head-to-head with Rotherham United in Round 8 of the League One tournament at The Croud Meadow. Shrewsbury has had a challenging start to the season, with just one win and six losses across their seven matches, leading to a goal tally of 5:12. At home, they have managed one win but have lost two matches. Their latest competitive outing ended in a 2:1 defeat to Mansfield. Key players for Shrewsbury include Leo Castledine and Tom Bloxham, both recognized for their consistent performances, along with Luca Hoole, who has also been a key contributor.

Rotherham has had a slightly better season, recording one win, three draws, and three losses from their seven matches, resulting in a total score of 5:9. Their away form has been less than impressive, with one draw and two losses. Recently, Rotherham faced Birmingham and lost 2:0. Jonson Clarke-Harris, Liam Kelly, and Joe Powell are key players for Rotherham, all selected based on their average ratings in the last five matches.

In their previous five encounters, Shrewsbury has won once, Rotherham has won twice, and there have been two draws. The last clash was in March 2022, where Shrewsbury triumphed with a convincing 3:0 victory. Both teams have struggled offensively this season, with Rotherham scoring five goals, shared between the 21st and 24th positions, while Shrewsbury matches that total, having the worst offensive record in the league. Defensively, Rotherham has conceded nine goals, which is better than Shrewsbury's 12.

Where to watch Shrewsbury vs Rotherham?

📺 Link to watch Shrewsbury vs Rotherham Live Stream on TV

📋Players to watch:

• Leo Castledine (Shrewsbury): A talented midfielder who has been pivotal in linking play.
• Jonson Clarke-Harris (Rotherham): A key forward known for his goal-scoring capabilities and physical presence.

⚡️Match Facts:

• Shrewsbury has lost 6 out of 7 matches this season.
• Rotherham has played the highest number of corner kicks this season, totaling 54.
• Rotherham has one of the highest goal attempts in the league, with 93 attempts so far.

💡 Shrewsbury vs Rotherham Prediction

This match presents an opportunity for both teams to regain form as they face each other with similar records. Shrewsbury, struggling for consistency, will aim to leverage home advantage, while Rotherham seeks to break their winless streak away from home. Despite their recent performances, both teams have struggled offensively, suggesting a low-scoring affair may be on the cards. Expect a tightly contested match, but Rotherham's superior attacking metrics could edge them ahead.

Shrewsbury vs Rotherham Betting Tips

• Expect under 2.5 total goals in the match.
• Both teams to score is unlikely, given their current form.
• Rotherham to win the match by a narrow margin.