Rochdale vs Shrewsbury Town predictions, Sep 01, 2026

English League Two, on Tuesday,

Rochdale

Shrewsbury

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As Rochdale AFC prepares to host Shrewsbury Town in their English League Two clash on September 1, 2026, both teams will be looking to gain crucial points as the season unfolds. Recently, Rochdale has struggled for form, managing just one victory in their last five outings. This inconsistency may expose gaps in their defense, a point Shrewsbury might look to exploit.

Conversely, Shrewsbury Town has shown a slightly better performance, securing two wins in their previous five matches. This uptick in form could play a pivotal role as they aim to capitalize on their opponents’ vulnerabilities. Traditionally, Shrewsbury has demonstrated solid tactical discipline, particularly in their midfield, allowing them to create counter-attacking opportunities.

Bookmakers favor Rochdale as the home side, assigning them odds of 2.01 for a win, reflecting a 47.9% probability of a home victory according to predictive models. However, with a 26.6% chance of an away win for Shrewsbury, the contest remains competitive.

In summary, while Rochdale has the home advantage, Shrewsbury’s recent form and tactical approach could make this match tightly contested, leaving room for unexpected outcomes.

This preview is generated with the Welcome.Bet AI Insights Engine, combining form data, betting odds, and semantic SEO optimization to deliver relevant match analysis for fans and bettors alike from 2026-08-29T18:52:03+00:00.

Rochdale
45.5%
Draw
26.4%
Shrewsbury
28.1%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

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Betting Odds

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bet_at_home 2.04 3.72 3.30
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WilliamHill 2.00 3.60 3.20
Pinnacle 2.08 3.38 3.32
Best for US Customers 2.03 3.45 3.25

Latest Results

29.08.26 Colchester United – Rochdale AFC – 1:0
22.08.26 Rochdale AFC – Crawley Town – 1:2
15.08.26 Newport County – Rochdale AFC – 3:0
08.08.26 Bradford City – Rochdale AFC – 2:0
01.08.26 Tranmere Rovers – Rochdale AFC – 2:3 penalties
29.08.26 Shrewsbury Town – Salford City – 1:0
25.08.26 Fleetwood Town – Shrewsbury Town – 4:0
22.08.26 Shrewsbury Town – Barnet – 1:3
15.08.26 Tranmere Rovers – Shrewsbury Town – 2:0
08.08.26 Salford City – Shrewsbury Town – 1:2 penalties

Facts

  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Rochdale won 3.
  • Rochdale is currently in poor form (last 5 games: 1 wins).
  • Shrewsbury has been playing with ups and downs recently (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
  • Rochdale may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • Recently, Rochdale has had a series of away games.
  • Rochdale is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.
  • In the last 13 head-to-head matches, Rochdale won 7 matches, drew 1 match, lost 5 matches, and goals 19:17. (average 1.5:1.3).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Rochdale won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 11:7. (average 1.8:1.2).

    Latest Head To Head

    24.08.21 Shrewsbury Town – Rochdale AFC – 0:2
    09.03.21 Rochdale AFC – Shrewsbury Town – 0:2
    24.10.20 Shrewsbury Town – Rochdale AFC – 1:2
    01.02.20 Rochdale AFC – Shrewsbury Town – 1:0
    17.08.19 Shrewsbury Town – Rochdale AFC – 0:0

    Standings

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Barnet 3 2 1 0 8:4 4 7
    2 York City 3 2 1 0 6:4 2 7
    3 Colchester 3 2 1 0 5:3 2 7
    4 Crewe 3 2 1 0 2:0 2 7
    5 Oldham 3 2 0 1 6:2 4 6
    6 Bristol Rovers 3 2 0 1 9:6 3 6
    7 Tranmere 3 1 2 0 5:3 2 5
    8 Grimsby 3 1 2 0 3:2 1 5
    9 Fleetwood 3 1 2 0 3:2 1 5
    10 Walsall 2 1 1 0 3:0 3 4
    11 Newport 3 1 1 1 8:7 1 4
    12 Cheltenham 3 1 1 1 5:5 0 4
    13 Rotherham 3 1 1 1 4:4 0 4
    14 Swindon 3 1 1 1 2:4 -2 4
    15 Exeter 3 1 0 2 3:3 0 3
    16 Chesterfield 3 1 0 2 2:3 -1 3
    17 Crawley 3 1 0 2 2:4 -2 3
    18 Shrewsbury 3 1 0 2 2:5 -3 3
    19 Northampton 3 0 2 1 1:2 -1 2
    20 Port Vale 3 0 2 1 1:3 -2 2
    21 Gillingham 3 0 2 1 1:4 -3 2
    22 Accrington 2 0 1 1 2:4 -2 1
    23 Salford 3 0 0 3 1:5 -4 0
    24 Rochdale 3 0 0 3 1:6 -5 0

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