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On August 22, 2026, Shrewsbury Town will host Barnet in an intriguing English League Two encounter. Both teams are navigating a challenging phase in their seasons, with Shrewsbury Town securing only two wins in their last five matches. A home advantage could play a crucial role, yet their recent performances suggest inconsistency in form.
Barnet, on the other hand, has struggled even more, with just one win in their last five outings. Despite this, their current odds of 2 suggest a belief in their potential to capitalize on Shrewsbury’s vulnerabilities. Barnet’s tactical approach often emphasizes a compact defensive shape, which could frustrate Shrewsbury’s attempts to control the match.
Bookmakers reflect a competitive outlook, placing Shrewsbury at odds of 3.54 for a home victory, while Barnet stands at 2. Our model indicates probabilities of a 26.6% chance for a home win, a 27% chance for a draw, and a 45.7% likelihood of an away triumph.
Both teams face the urgency of securing vital points, setting the stage for a match where tactical execution and recent performances will be key determinants. As such, while Barnet may appear to hold an edge, the presence of home support could sway the encounter in favor of Shrewsbury. However, no outcomes can be guaranteed in this closely contested fixture.
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| Shrewsbury 25.4% |
Draw 26.5% |
Barnet 48.1% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 0:1
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3.76 | 3.62 | 1.92 | |
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3.70 | 3.45 | 1.92 | |
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3.73 | 3.52 | 1.92 | Watch and Bet |
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3.65 | 3.50 | 1.87 | |
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3.54 | 3.39 | 2 | |
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3.50 | 3.50 | 1.91 |
Latest Results
| 15.08.26 Tranmere Rovers – Shrewsbury Town – 2:0 08.08.26 Salford City – Shrewsbury Town – 1:2 penalties 28.07.26 Hereford FC – Shrewsbury Town – 1:1 25.07.26 Shrewsbury Town – West Bromwich Albion – 1:4 21.07.26 Shrewsbury Town – Everton U21 – 1:0 |
15.08.26 Barnet – Salford City – 3:1 08.08.26 Cambridge United – Barnet – 2:1 01.08.26 Barnet – Bromley FC – 1:1 28.07.26 Barnet – Milton Keynes Dons – 0:0 25.07.26 Barnet – Oxford United – 1:2 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 31.01.26 Shrewsbury Town – Barnet – 0:0 06.09.25 Barnet – Shrewsbury Town – 1:3 05.11.16 Shrewsbury Town – Barnet – 3:0 18.02.12 Barnet – Shrewsbury Town – N/A |
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Walsall | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 | Newport | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 | 3 |
| 3 | Barnet | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 2 | 3 |
| 4 | Oldham | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 2 | 3 |
| 5 | Tranmere | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 2 | 3 |
| 6 | York City | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:2 | 1 | 3 |
| 7 | Cheltenham | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 1 | 3 |
| 8 | Crewe | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Grimsby | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Fleetwood | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | Colchester | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 0 | 1 |
| 12 | Accrington | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 0 | 1 |
| 13 | Northampton | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 | 1 |
| 14 | Swindon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 | 1 |
| 15 | Bristol Rovers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | -1 | 0 |
| 16 | Rotherham | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | -1 | 0 |
| 17 | Chesterfield | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | -1 | 0 |
| 18 | Crawley | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | -1 | 0 |
| 19 | Exeter | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | -1 | 0 |
| 20 | Salford | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:3 | -2 | 0 |
| 21 | Port Vale | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | -2 | 0 |
| 22 | Shrewsbury | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | -2 | 0 |
| 23 | Rochdale | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:3 | -3 | 0 |
| 24 | Gillingham | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:3 | -3 | 0 |
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