Bet with Freshbet →Played: final score 3–3. The tip and analysis below are as they were before kick-off.
On 24 October 2026 · 15:00 at Aesseal New York Stadium (Rotherham), Rotherham take on Shrewsbury, with J. Oldham in charge. We rate the game as a toss-up. Our tip, the probabilities of each outcome, absences and our analysis follow below.
Wins: Shrewsbury win. Half wins (half the stake back): a draw. Loses: Shrewsbury lose.
Rotherham vs Shrewsbury: our analysis
Why we chose this tip
- Table. Rotherham lie 22nd, having collected 12 points after 14 matches (2W 6D 6L); Shrewsbury lie 15th, having collected 18 points (5W 3D 6L).
- Head to head. In 16 previous meetings, Rotherham have taken 5 wins to Shrewsbury's 5 wins, plus 6 draws; the goal tally stands at 23–21.
What to expect
In our view there is little between the sides. We project a 1–1 scoreline, around 2 goals altogether, and the single likeliest outcome is 1–1 (13.0%). This one looks finely poised.
Worth noting: the league table leans towards the Shrewsbury, but the bookmakers make the home side slight favourites. Mixed signals like these make the game hard to predict, so it pays to bet with caution.
On goals we go for Under 2.5 goals (odds 1.72), which we give a 56% chance. In our view both teams score with a probability of 51%, and over 2.5 goals with a probability of 44%.
The prediction at a glance
- Meetings: 16; Rotherham 5 wins, 6 draws, Shrewsbury 5 wins.
- Head to head meetings have produced 2.8 goals a game on average.
- Our projection is around 2 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 44%.
- Unavailable: Rotherham 0, Shrewsbury 0.
Alternative tip: Both teams to score: yes
Another angle: Both teams to score: yes (probability 51%, top price 1.83). A projection of around 2 goals supports it.
Absences
Unavailable for Rotherham: no absences. Shrewsbury will be without: no absences. Team news can change, so take another look before the game.
Rotherham vs Shrewsbury: bookmaker odds side by side
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top price available | 2.60 | 3.38 | 3.05 |
| Market average | 2.45 | 3.23 | 2.85 |
| Lowest odds | 2.36 | 3.10 | 2.70 |
| Goals | Best | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.37 | 1.35 | 68.6% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 2.15 | 2.11 | 44.4% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 1.72 | 1.69 | 55.6% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 3.92 | 3.71 | 25.0% |
| BTTS – yes | 1.83 | 1.82 | 51.0% |
| BTTS – no | 2.00 | 1.89 | 49.0% |
Prices gathered from several bookmakers and refreshed 24/10/26, 13:59. Use them as a guide: what a particular operator offers can be different. Margin on average: 7.0%.
The key facts
- Likely result: Rotherham 1–1 Shrewsbury, roughly 2 goals in total.
- Table: Rotherham 22nd (12 points), Shrewsbury 15th (18 points).
- H2H: 16 matches: Rotherham 5W 6D 5L, goals 23–21.
- Absences: Rotherham 0, Shrewsbury 0.
Who will win Rotherham vs Shrewsbury?
We work out this estimate from the odds of several bookmakers once their margin has been removed. No outcome is ever certain.
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Rotherham vs Shrewsbury: injuries and missing players
Rotherham
- No reported absences
Shrewsbury
- No reported absences
Team news can still change before the game.
Standings and form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Salford City | 14 | 10-1-3 | 25:15 | 31 |
| 2 |  Barnet | 13 | 7-5-1 | 28:18 | 26 |
| 3 |  Walsall | 13 | 5-7-1 | 21:12 | 22 |
| 4 |  Crewe | 14 | 5-7-2 | 17:17 | 22 |
| 5 |  Cheltenham | 14 | 6-3-5 | 23:25 | 21 |
| 6 |  Grimsby | 14 | 5-5-4 | 24:18 | 20 |
| 7 |  York | 14 | 5-5-4 | 24:21 | 20 |
| 8 |  Gillingham | 14 | 5-5-4 | 20:19 | 20 |
| 9 |  Accrington ST | 14 | 4-7-3 | 23:17 | 19 |
| 10 |  Chesterfield | 14 | 5-4-5 | 24:21 | 19 |
| 11 |  Tranmere | 14 | 4-7-3 | 19:17 | 19 |
| 12 |  Exeter City | 14 | 5-4-5 | 11:9 | 19 |
| 13 |  Swindon Town | 14 | 5-4-5 | 15:17 | 19 |
| 14 |  Newport County | 14 | 4-6-4 | 20:17 | 18 |
| 15 | Shrewsbury | 14 | 5-3-6 | 17:22 | 18 |
| 16 |  Fleetwood Town | 14 | 4-5-5 | 18:18 | 17 |
| 17 |  Bristol Rovers | 14 | 5-1-8 | 17:23 | 16 |
| 18 |  Oldham | 14 | 4-3-7 | 15:19 | 15 |
| 19 |  Port Vale | 12 | 4-3-5 | 10:14 | 15 |
| 20 |  Rochdale | 14 | 4-3-7 | 17:26 | 15 |
| 21 |  Northampton | 13 | 3-5-5 | 9:10 | 14 |
| 22 | Rotherham | 14 | 2-6-6 | 18:25 | 12 |
| 23 |  Colchester | 13 | 2-6-5 | 12:19 | 12 |
| 24 |  Crawley Town | 12 | 2-3-7 | 13:21 | 9 |
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Questions and answers
Which tip do we give for Rotherham vs Shrewsbury?
Shrewsbury +0.25 (Asian handicap) (1.78); Under 2.5 goals (1.72).
Who will win Rotherham vs Shrewsbury?
Our estimate gives Rotherham a 38% chance of winning, the draw 29% and Shrewsbury 33%.
What is the date, time and venue of the game?
Kick-off is on 24 October 2026 at 15:00, venue Aesseal New York Stadium, Rotherham. Referee: J. Oldham.
Who will be missing?
Rotherham: no absences. Shrewsbury: no absences. Team news can still change before kick-off.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in this game?
We put over 2.5 goals at 44% (odds 2.15) and under 2.5 goals at 56% (odds 1.72).
Will both teams score?
We put the chance of both teams finding the net at 51% (odds 1.83).
What correct score do we see as likeliest?
Top of our list is 1–1 (13.0%), then 1–0 (11.3%) and 0–1 (10.4%).
How do you put your predictions together?
Our starting point is the odds of several bookmakers: we take out the margin, average what is left and turn it into probabilities, then a Poisson model gives the expected goals and the likeliest scorelines. Form, head to head and absences are shown on the page as background. The predictions are meant as information and offer no guarantee of winning.
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