Bristol Rovers will be eager to get back on track against a Shrewsbury side struggling for consistency, with the Pirates having enjoyed the better of recent meetings between the teams.
Rovers' record-breaking home winning run in the league ended with a 3-1 defeat to Barnet last time out, despite Ellis Harrison opening the scoring inside four minutes.
The Gas have now lost their last two League Two matches, but Shrewsbury have also struggled for results and sit 18th after 10 games.
The Shrews have won just two of their five home league matches, scoring six goals and conceding six.
They were beaten by Exeter City last time out after conceding a late winner, while Rovers have scored in 10 of their 13 matches in all competitions this season.
The Gas have also enjoyed recent success in this fixture, winning their last four meetings with Shrewsbury and remaining unbeaten in the last six.
They completed the league double last season, winning 3-0 away before claiming a 1-0 home victory.
Both sides have shown defensive vulnerabilities, with Shrewsbury keeping just two clean sheets in 14 matches across all competitions this season, while Rovers have also failed to keep a clean sheet in their last six outings.
Goals at both ends could be on the cards.
Shrewsbury Town v Bristol Rovers Tips Summary
Best Bet - Bristol Rovers to win @ 5/4
Alternative Bet - Over 2.5 goals @ 21/20
Bet Builder - Both teams to score, Over 9 corners & Ellis Harrison anytime goalscorer @ 31/4
Shrewsbury Town v Bristol Rovers Prediction
Best Bet: Bristol Rovers to win @ 5/4
Rovers have endured a difficult spell after losing their last two league matches, but they have good reason to be confident they can get back to winning ways against Shrewsbury.
The Pirates have won four of their last six meetings with the Shrews and are unbeaten in that run. They also won both league encounters last season, including a convincing 3-0 away win.
Town have been inconsistent this season, and their home record offers little to suggest they can take advantage of Rovers' recent setbacks. They have won two, drawn one and lost two of their five league games at home.
Rovers will be keen to respond after their defeat to Barnet, and their superior recent record in this fixture makes the visitors the selection to claim all three points.
Alternative Bet: Over 2.5 goals @ 21/20
Four of Rovers' last five matches in all competitions have featured over 2.5 goals, while their League Two fixtures have averaged 3.2 goals per game, with 15 scored and 17 conceded across 10 matches.
Shrewsbury's matches have been less productive, averaging 2.4 goals per game in the league, but their defensive record suggests opportunities for the visitors. They have conceded 15 goals in 10 league outings.
The Shrews have kept just two clean sheets in 14 matches across all competitions this season, while Rovers have failed to shut out their opponents in six consecutive games.
With Rovers averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per league match, the game could be entertaining if both sides make the most of their chances.
Shrewsbury Town v Bristol Rovers Bet Builder Tip
- Both teams to score
- Over 9 corners
- Ellis Harrison anytime goalscorer
Pays 31/4
Shrewsbury's defensive record makes backing both teams to score an appealing option. They have managed just two clean sheets in 14 matches in all competitions, while Rovers have scored in 10 of their 13 games this season.
Corners are another angle worth considering. Shrewsbury's last five matches have averaged 10 corners, with at least 10 awarded in three of their last four games.
Rovers have averaged 9.8 corners across their last 10 matches and have reached double figures in each of their last two.
Ellis Harrison is also worth backing to find the net. The Welsh striker scored in Rovers' latest defeat to Barnet, making it goals in back-to-back fixtures for the attacker for the first time this season.
He has scored twice in under 140 minutes, and his recent form should put him in contention to start.
Harrison opened the scoring against Barnet inside four minutes, underlining his ability to make an early impact.
Against a Shrews defence that has struggled to keep opponents out, he has the opportunity to extend his scoring run.
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Key Match Stats
- Bristol Rovers are unbeaten in their last six meetings with Shrewsbury, winning four
- Rovers completed a league double over Shrewsbury last season, winning 3-0 away and 1-0 at home
- Shrewsbury have kept just two clean sheets in 14 matches across all competitions this season
- Bristol Rovers have scored in 10 of their 13 matches in all competitions this season
- Four of Rovers' last five matches in all competitions have featured over 2.5 goals
- Shrewsbury's last five matches have averaged 10 corners, while Rovers have averaged 9.8 across their last 10
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