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On 31 October 2026 · 15:00 at New Meadow (Shrewsbury), Shrewsbury take on Gillingham, with N. Hair in charge. We make Shrewsbury (48%) the favourites. Our tip, the probabilities of each outcome, absences and our analysis follow below.
Wins: Gillingham win, a draw. Loses: Gillingham lose.
Shrewsbury vs Gillingham: our analysis
Why we chose this tip
- Table. Shrewsbury lie 15th, having collected 18 points after 14 matches (5W 3D 6L); Gillingham lie 8th, having collected 20 points (5W 5D 4L).
- Attack and defence. Per game in this competition, Shrewsbury average 1.2 goals for and 1.5 against, compared with 1.4 for and 1.4 against for Gillingham.
- Form in the competition. Shrewsbury: 5W 3D 5L, goals 16–20; Gillingham: 4W 5D 4L, goals 18–18.
- Head to head. In 21 previous meetings, Shrewsbury have taken 7 wins to Gillingham's 4 wins, plus 10 draws; the goal tally stands at 29–24.
What to expect
In our view Shrewsbury hold the advantage. We project a 2–1 scoreline, around 3 goals altogether, and the single likeliest outcome is 1–1 (12.3%). This one looks finely poised.
On goals we go for Under 2.5 goals (odds 1.76), which we give a 54% chance. In our view both teams score with a probability of 51%, and over 2.5 goals with a probability of 46%.
The prediction at a glance
- Meetings: 21; Shrewsbury 7 wins, 10 draws, Gillingham 4 wins.
- Head to head meetings have produced 2.5 goals a game on average.
- Scored and conceded in this competition: Shrewsbury 16–20, Gillingham 18–18.
- Our projection is around 3 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 46%.
- Unavailable: Shrewsbury 0, Gillingham 0.
Alternative tip: Both teams to score: yes
Another angle: Both teams to score: yes (probability 51%, top price 1.87). A projection of around 3 goals supports it.
Absences
Unavailable for Shrewsbury: no absences. Gillingham will be without: no absences. Team news can change, so take another look before the game.
Shrewsbury vs Gillingham: bookmaker odds side by side
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top price available | 2.02 | 3.45 | 4.20 |
| Market average | 1.94 | 3.30 | 3.84 |
| Lowest odds | 1.90 | 2.93 | 3.20 |
| Goals | Best | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.35 | 1.32 | 70.0% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 2.09 | 2.04 | 46.0% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 1.76 | 1.74 | 54.0% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 3.80 | 3.62 | 25.7% |
| BTTS – yes | 1.87 | 1.83 | 50.6% |
| BTTS – no | 1.91 | 1.87 | 49.4% |
Prices gathered from several bookmakers and refreshed 31/10/26, 13:41. Use them as a guide: what a particular operator offers can be different. Margin on average: 8.0%.
The key facts
- Likely result: Shrewsbury 1–1 Gillingham, roughly 3 goals in total.
- Table: Shrewsbury 15th (18 points), Gillingham 8th (20 points).
- Form in the competition: Shrewsbury 5W 3D 5L (16:20), Gillingham 4W 5D 4L (18:18).
- H2H: 21 matches: Shrewsbury 7W 10D 4L, goals 29–24.
- Absences: Shrewsbury 0, Gillingham 0.
Who will win Shrewsbury vs Gillingham?
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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Shrewsbury vs Gillingham: injuries and missing players
Shrewsbury
- No reported absences
Gillingham
- 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 Shrewsbury vs Gillingham?
Gillingham +0.5 (Asian handicap) (1.89); Under 2.5 goals (1.76).
Who will win Shrewsbury vs Gillingham?
Our estimate gives Shrewsbury a 48% chance of winning, the draw 28% and Gillingham 24%.
What is the date, time and venue of the game?
Kick-off is on 31 October 2026 at 15:00, venue New Meadow, Shrewsbury. Referee: N. Hair.
Who will be missing?
Shrewsbury: no absences. Gillingham: 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 46% (odds 2.09) and under 2.5 goals at 54% (odds 1.76).
Will both teams score?
We put the chance of both teams finding the net at 51% (odds 1.87).
What correct score do we see as likeliest?
Top of our list is 1–1 (12.3%), then 1–0 (12.3%) and 2–1 (9.2%).
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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