Shrewsbury vs Birmingham prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups - Oсtober 8, 2024
Shrewsbury
While the EFL Trophy may be the third most important cup competition in England, it still provides teams with valuable match experience. On October 8, Shrewsbury will face Birmingham in a clash where both sides will look to bounce back from recent challenges. Analysts from Dailysports have provided their insight on this upcoming match.
Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury’s season has been disappointing so far. After ten rounds in League One, the club has managed just 5 points and currently sits 22nd in the relegation zone.
In their most recent league match, Shrewsbury drew 2-2 with Bolton away, despite having a 2-0 lead. Their winless streak now stretches to six games, with only two points earned during that period. In their first EFL Trophy match, they lost 1-2 at home to Fulham’s U21 side. Given their poor form and precarious league position, Shrewsbury may be more focused on survival in League One than on cup competitions.
Birmingham
Birmingham is having a promising season, currently leading the pack in League One, two points ahead of their nearest rival. However, their momentum was halted in their last match, where they suffered their first loss of the season, a 0-1 defeat away to Charlton. Prior to that, they had recorded seven wins and one draw.
Birmingham’s primary goal is promotion to the Championship, so the EFL Trophy may be a secondary focus for the team. Nonetheless, they have been strong in attack, averaging nearly two goals per game.
Probable Lineups
- Shrewsbury: Severn, Hull, Nsiala, Pierre, Benning, Winchester, O'Riley, Biggins, Shipley, Sago, Lloyd.
- Birmingham: Walsopp, Gardner-Hickman, Klarer, Davis, Hela, Leonard, Iwata, Yokoyama, May, Wright, Stansfield.
Match Facts
- Shrewsbury has played 8 home matches across all competitions this season, managing just one win.
- Birmingham has won 4 of their 5 away matches this season.
- Betting odds: Shrewsbury win (4.7), Draw (3.75), Birmingham win (1.67).
Head-to-Head
The teams have mostly met in friendly matches. The most recent encounter was this summer, where Birmingham secured a 2-0 victory.
Prediction
This match features two teams who are struggling in this particular tournament but still have chances to progress. Birmingham is rightly considered the favorite, given their current form, but Shrewsbury can be unpredictable. I expect a competitive match, and a bet on both teams to score seems like a reasonable option.
